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PM-Vidyalaxmi (Education Loan)

Ministry of Education (Dept. of Higher Education)

Collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans through a single application routed to multiple banks, for students at quality higher-education institutions.

Eligibility criteria

  • Currently a student
  • Admitted to a Quality Higher Education Institution (top-100 NIRF, or state HEIs ranked 101–200)

Note: The 3% interest subvention is for students with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh. Eligible institutions are determined by NIRF ranking. Verify institution eligibility on the portal.

Documents required

  • Aadhaar
  • Admission letter to an eligible institution
  • Fee structure
  • Income proof (for subvention)
  • Academic records & bank KYC

How to apply for PM-Vidyalaxmi (Education Loan)

  1. 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
  2. 2Keep the required documents ready: Aadhaar, Admission letter to an eligible institution, Fee structure, Income proof (for subvention), Academic records & bank KYC.
  3. 3Apply on the official portal — https://www.pmvidyalaxmi.co.in — or through the channel it specifies.
  4. 4Note the deadline: Open — portal live year-round.

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