Loans to Tribal Students for Higher Studies Abroad

Monetary Benefit:

Loan of up to ₹15,00,000 or the actual cost of study/training abroad, whichever is lower.

Interest Rate:

4% per annum.

Penalty Interest:

2.5% per annum for late repayment.

Beneficiary Contribution:

No contribution is required from the beneficiary.

Repayment Terms:

Repayment to be made in 60 monthly installments.

Repayment starts 6 months after completion of studies.

Early repayment is permitted.

The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.

The applicant must be a student.

The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

The applicant must have secured special merit in Matriculation, Higher Secondary, Indian School Certificate, or its equivalent examination.

The applicant must have secured admission to a recognized foreign university for higher education.

The applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination.

Online

Registration Process

Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website.

Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN".

Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".

Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.

Click on the "Sign Up.

After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.

Login and Application Process

Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.

After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.

Click on the scheme you want to apply for.

Fill the "Application Form" and upload the required documents

Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.

Click Print Application.

7/12 Certificate

Affidavit

Birth Certificate

Certificate of Professional Course

Identity Card

Marksheet of 12th Class

Post Graduate Marksheet

Receipt of Fee Paid

Self-attested copy of Passport

Aadhaar Card

Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque

Caste Certificate

Graduate Marksheet

Marksheet

Passport-size Photos

Ration Card

School Leaving