Education Loan Scheme- Credit Line 2 for Minority Community
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Banking,Financial Services and Insurance,Education & Learning,Loan
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme is implemented by Haryana Backward Classes & Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam, aims to provide education loans to sections of minority population on the basis of "Creamy Layer". These loans support pursuing general/professional/technical courses at graduate levels or higher.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana. 1. The age of the applicant should be between 16 and 32 years. 1. The annual family income of the applicant should be between ₹98,001/- to ₹8,00,000/- (Rural Area) and ₹1,20,001 to ₹8,00,000/- (Urban Area). 1. The applicant should belong to a minority community, i.e., Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. 1. The applicant should have obtained admission to any professional and technical course approved by an appropriate agency such as AICTE, Medical Council of India, UGC, etc., in a duly accredited/recognized institute. 1. The applicant must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam i.e., the exam whose qualification is a pre-requisite for the course. 1. The applicant should have a Parivaar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID).
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: Step 01: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://saralharyana.gov.in/" nis:value=https://saralharyana.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there. Step 03: For registration, click “<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="New User" nis:value=https://saralharyana.gov.in/citizenRegistration.html nis:enabled=true/>” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’. Step 04: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process. > Login to apply for the scheme: Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Antyodaya-SARAL Portal" nis:value=https://saralharyana.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> and log in through the email ID used while registering. Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’. Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’ Step 04: Now, you can search for the scheme and click on the scheme to go ahead and fill out the application form. Step 05: Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number - Family ID and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” which displays the family members registered under the given Family ID. Step 06: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP that is being sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify” Step 07: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents. Step 08: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’. > Tracking of Application: Applicants can track their applications through the Official <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Antyodaya-SARAL Portal" nis:value=https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/ nis:enabled=true/> by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Required Documents
- Identity/Citizenship proof i.e. Aadhaar Card Proof of age Resident Proof/Address Proof/Ownership Proof i.e. Haryana Domicile Certificate Caste/Religion/Community Proof Privaar Pahchan Patra (PPP ID) Copy of PAN Card Passport-size photograph of the applicant Bank account details Fee Structure Admission Proof Previous qualification certificate Any other documents as required
FAQs
Who is eligible for the loan?
Applicants must be permanent residents of Haryana, aged between 16 and 32 years, and belong to a minority community (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains).
What is the "Creamy Layer" income criterion?
The annual family income must be between ₹98,001/- and ₹8,00,000/- for rural areas and ₹1,20,001/- and ₹8,00,000/- for urban areas.
How much loan can be availed for courses in India?
Loans up to ₹20,00,000/- are available for professional degree courses in India.
How much loan can be availed for courses abroad?
Loans up to ₹30,00,000/- are available for courses abroad.
What is the interest rate for males?
The interest rate for males is 8%.
What is the interest rate for females?
The interest rate for females is 5%.
What courses are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers general, professional, and technical courses or training at the graduate level or higher.
What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 16 and 32 years old.
What are the eligible minority communities?
The eligible communities are Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains.
Is there a minimum academic requirement?
Yes, applicants must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam.
How can one apply for the loan?
Applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.
Can loans be availed for both graduate and post-graduate courses?
Yes, loans are available for both graduate and post-graduate courses.