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New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC)

This scheme provides educational loans of up to ₹15.00 lakh to students belonging to the Rabari and Bharwad castes from socially and educationally backward classes for pursuing higher professional courses such as medical, dental, engineering, pharmacy, etc.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about New Akanksha Scheme (Higher Education Loan) (GGDC)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Gujarat
States and UTsGujarat
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsHigher Education, Loan, Rabari Caste, Bharwad Caste, Student

Before you apply

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