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Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Yojana

Ministry of EducationactiveeducationLaunched: 2015-08-15

About the Scheme

Educational loan scheme providing single window clearance for students seeking educational loans and scholarship information from banks and government.

Target Beneficiaries: 10000000

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✦Key Features

  • Single portal for educational loans and scholarships
  • Common application form for multiple banks
  • Email alerts for loan status updates
  • Integration with scholarship schemes
  • Simplified documentation process

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Students seeking higher education in India or abroad
  • Courses recognized by UGC/AICTE/NCERT
  • Students with confirmed admission in recognized institutions
  • Annual family income limits as per bank norms

★Benefits

  • Easy access to education loans
  • Comparison of loan schemes from different banks
  • Reduced paperwork and processing time
  • Integration with scholarship information
  • Email notifications for application updates

▶Application Process

  • Register on Vidya Lakshmi portal
  • Fill common application form
  • Apply to multiple banks simultaneously
  • Track application status online
  • Complete bank-specific requirements

₹ Budget Allocation

1500

UPSC Relevance

Prelims Relevance5%
Mains Relevance6%
Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Yojana — Govt Scheme for UPSC | Vaidra