FSL
What this is
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from non-reserved categories for pursuing higher studies abroad in medical and post-graduation courses. It offers loans up to ₹15,00,000/- at 4% simple interest per annum to eligible students.
In detail
The scheme "Foreign Study Loan" implemented by the Gujarat Unreserved Educational and Economical Development Corporation (GUEEDC), Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, provides financial assistance to students from non-reserved categories pursuing higher studies abroad. The scheme provides overseas study loans of up to ₹15,00,000/- for specific courses, including Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, post-graduation courses (valid even if obtained after diploma), post-graduation diploma, and equivalent courses after Class 12th. To be eligible, the applicant must have scored 60% or more in Class 12 and belong to a family with an annual income of ₹6,00,000/- or less. The loan carries simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum with repayment terms varying based on the loan amount.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must belong to the non-reserved category.
- The applicant must be pursuing higher studies abroad.
- The applicant must be enrolled in Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, post-graduation courses (valid even if obtained after diploma), post-graduation diploma, or equivalent courses after Class 12th.
- The applicant must have scored 60% or more in Class 12th.
- The applicant must belong to a family with an annual income of ₹6,00,000/- or less.
What you get
Loan Amount: Up to ₹15,00,000/- for overseas study.
Interest Rate: Simple interest at 4% per annum.
Repayment Grace Period: 1 year after completion of study before repayment begins.
Flexible Repayment: Borrower can repay the loan before the stipulated time limit.
Repayment Schedule
- For loans up to ₹5,00,000/-: Equal monthly installments over 5 years.
- For loans above ₹5,00,000/-: Equal monthly installments over 6 years.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Foreign Study Loan | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
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| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
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