Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

4 schemes

Education & skillsCentral

Tuition and compulsory fees plus a maintenance allowance for Class 11 to postgraduate study

For: SC, ST and OBC students in recognised institutions

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Education & skillsCentral

₹12,000 a year for Classes 9 to 12

For: Students of government, aided and local-body schools who clear the NMMS exam in Class 8

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Education & skillsCentral

Collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans, with interest subvention for lower-income families

For: Students admitted on merit to listed quality higher education institutions

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Education & skillsCentralStatus changed: check

Free short-term skill training with certification

For: Youth and adults aged 15 to 59, including school and college dropouts

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