Scholarship
New Akanksha Scheme (Educational Loan) (GTKVN)(NASELGTKVN)
Overview
About NASELGTKVN
The New Akanksha Scheme is an education loan run by the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN), a corporation under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Government of Gujarat. GTKVN works for the advancement of the Thakor and Koli communities in the state, and this scheme applies that role to education by lending against the cost of higher study.
The support is a loan, offered at subsidised rates of interest so that students from these two communities can meet the expense of higher education. It is aimed at graduate and postgraduate study in professional fields, with engineering, medicine, MBA and MCA named among the courses it covers. Being a loan and not a grant, the amount is repaid over time on the terms GTKVN sets.
Eligibility is confined to students who belong to the Thakor or Koli communities and meet the scheme's stated conditions. Applications are made through a Common Service Centre or your elected representative rather than to GTKVN directly. The loan amount, interest rate and other terms are set out in the scheme's official record, and you should confirm them there before applying.
Sources: Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN), Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat · New Akanksha Scheme (Educational Loan) (GTKVN) - myScheme, Government of India · New Akanksha Scheme (Educational Loan) (GTKVN) - YouthPower India scheme directory
Who runs it
Provider
Gujarat Thakor And Koli Development Corporation
State / UT Government
Social Justice and Empowerment Department · Gujarat Thakor And Koli Development Corporation
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. | |
| The applicant should belong to the Thakor or Koli caste/community. | |
| The family's annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. | |
| The applicant should have secured admission in a recognized institution for | MBA or equivalent (approved by AICTE) |
| The applicant should have secured admission in a recognized institution for | MCA (Master of Computer Applications or equivalent) |
| The applicant should have secured admission in a recognized institution for | Undergraduate Engineering programs (approved by AICTE/IITs) |
| The applicant should have secured admission in a recognized institution for | MBBS or equivalent (approved by Medical Council of India) |
| The applicant should have secured admission in a recognized institution for | Note: At least 50% of the total sanctioned loan amount will be reserved for applicants from families earning up to ₹1,50,000 annually. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- Loan is not eligible in case of admission obtained under management quota.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Education Loan Details: Loan Amount: Up to ₹15,00,000/-.
- Interest Rate: 4% per annum for male students and 3.5% per annum for female students.
- Coverage Includes: Admission fees and tuition fees
- Books, writing materials, necessary equipment and examination fees required for the course
- Accommodation & food expenses
- Travel and insurance premiums
- Contribution: 90% by Central Corporation
- 5% by State Government
- 5% by the Beneficiary
- Repayment Terms: Repayment Period: 60 equal monthly installments (5 years)
- Start of Repayment: Within 6 months from course completion or employment, whichever is earlier.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
NASELGTKVN – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.