Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme
The Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme provides financial assistance to youth of the target group to enhance their skills & employability.
About This Scheme
The Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme provides financial assistance to the youth of the target group to enhance their skills and employability.
Expenses to be Considered for Vocational Education and Training Course
Admission/Tuition fee
Examination, Library, and Laboratory Fee
Caution Deposit
Purchase of Books, Equipment, and Instruments
Boarding and Lodging
Insurance for loan amount
Any other reasonable expenses found necessary for the completion of the course certified by the vocational education and training institute.
Benefits
Quantum of loan
Need-based finance to meet up to 90% of expenses shall be considered subject to the following Ceilings:
For courses of duration up to 2 years: up to Rs. 4,00,000/-
Note: In case of cost over-run, it shall be borne by the beneficiary.
Interest
National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) shall charge interest @ 1% per annum from the Channelizing Agency which, in turn, shall charge 4% per annum from the beneficiaries. In the case of women, an interest rebate of 0.5% shall be provided.
Repayment: Up to 7 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
The person should be from the target group of NSKFDC.
The person should have secured admission in a course run or supported by a Ministry, Department, or Organization of the Government or a company, society, or organization supported by the National Skill Development Corporation or State Skill Missions/State Skill Corporations, preferably leading to a Certificate/Diploma/Degree etc. Issued by a Government Organization or an Organization recognized/authorized by the Government to do so.
Course Eligibility
Vocational Education and training courses of the duration of a minimum 6 months and up to 2 years run or supported by a Ministry/Department/Organization of the Government or a Company/Society/Organization supported by a National Skill Development Corporation or State Skills/Mission/State Skill Corporations.
Age Eligibility
The candidate should attain a minimum age of 18 years on completion of the course. The upper age limit is up to 50 years.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the
official website
.
Step 2: Click on
How to Apply
. Tap on the Loan application form.
Step 3: Click on
Loan application form.
Step 4: Fill in all the details and tap Save to save the application form.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Quantum of loan
Need-based finance to meet up to 90% of expenses shall be considered subject to the following Ceilings:
For courses of duration up to 2 years: up to Rs. 4,00,000/-
Note: In case of cost over-run, it shall be borne by the beneficiary.
Interest
National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) shall charge interest @ 1% per annum from the Channelizing Agency which, in turn, shall charge 4% per annum from the beneficiaries. In the case of women, an interest rebate of 0.5% shall be provided.
Repayment: Up to 7 years.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the official website
.
Step 2: Click on How to Apply
. Tap on the Loan application form.
Step 3: Click on Loan application form.
Step 4: Fill in all the details and tap Save to save the application form.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme |
| Short Title | VETLS |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Categories | Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Education & Learning, Skills & Employment |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 6 â 90 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in â |