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Government Loan Scheme Eligibility Checker

Answer 5 quick questions and see which central and state government subsidy schemes you may be eligible for — sourced from official portals.

  • Check eligibility for PMAY, MUDRA, CSIS, PM SVANidhi, the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme, and more — no registration required.
  • See the real interest benefit each subsidy provides — how much it reduces your effective rate and total loan cost.
  • Get a direct link to the official government application portal for each scheme you qualify for.

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What is this loan for?

PMAY — Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme)

PMAY-CLSS provides an upfront interest subsidy credited directly to your home loan account, reducing your principal and lowering your effective EMI. The scheme is available to first-time homebuyers across four income categories.

CategoryAnnual IncomeSubsidy RateMax Eligible LoanMax Subsidy
EWSUp to ₹3 lakh/year6.5%₹6 lakh₹2.67 lakh
LIG₹3 – ₹6 lakh/year6.5%₹6 lakh₹2.67 lakh
MIG-I₹6 – ₹12 lakh/year4%₹9 lakh₹2.35 lakh
MIG-II₹12 – ₹18 lakh/year3%₹12 lakh₹2.30 lakh

Key eligibility conditions

  • Beneficiary family must not own a pucca house anywhere in India
  • No previous PMAY benefit from any central government scheme
  • Property carpet area must be within scheme limits (30–120 sq m depending on category)
  • Home loan must be taken from a scheduled commercial bank, HFC, RRB, or cooperative bank

How the subsidy works

The subsidy is calculated on a Net Present Value (NPV) basis at a 9% discount rate and credited upfront to your loan account by the bank after receiving funds from NHB or HUDCO. This lump-sum credit reduces your outstanding principal, which in turn reduces your EMI for the remaining tenure.

MUDRA Loan — Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

MUDRA loans provide collateral-free working capital and term loans to non-farm micro and small enterprises. There is no application fee, and loans are available through banks, NBFCs, MFIs, and Small Finance Banks.

Shishu

Up to ₹50,000

Businesses in early stages, small vendors, artisans

Kishore

₹50,000 – ₹5 lakh

Established micro businesses seeking growth capital

Tarun

₹5 lakh – ₹10 lakh

Growing micro enterprises needing expansion finance

Who can apply for a MUDRA loan?

Small manufacturers and traders
Shopkeepers and street vendors
Artisans and craftspeople
Service sector micro businesses
Transporters (small vehicle operators)
Food processing and allied units

MUDRA loans do not require collateral for amounts up to ₹10 lakh. Repayment tenure is typically 3–5 years. Interest rates are set by individual lenders but are generally 8–12% for loans under the Shishu and Kishore categories.

CSIS — Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme for Education Loans

CSIS provides full interest subsidy on education loans during the moratorium period (course duration + 1 year) for students from economically weaker sections pursuing approved technical and professional courses.

Eligibility criteria

  • Annual parental income up to ₹4.5 lakh
  • Enrolled in a technical or professional course (B.Tech, MBBS, MBA, etc.)
  • Studying at an accredited institution (NAAC/NBA approved)
  • Loan taken from a scheduled commercial bank or SFB
  • Benefit available only once — not applicable on second education loans

What the subsidy covers

The government pays the full interest that accrues on the education loan during the moratorium period directly to the bank. This means eligible students do not face capitalised interest — their principal at repayment start equals the amount originally disbursed.

On a ₹10 lakh loan at 10% over a 4-year course plus 1-year grace period, the interest subsidy is approximately ₹4.5–5 lakh — a material benefit for EWS students.

Other Government Schemes in This Checker

PM SVANidhi

Street vendors

Collateral-free working capital loans starting at ₹10,000, with interest subsidy on timely repayment. Eligible vendors who repay on time can access up to ₹50,000 in subsequent cycles.

Dr. Ambedkar Scheme

OBC / EBC students abroad

Interest subsidy on education loans for OBC and EBC students pursuing masters or PhD programmes at overseas universities. Loan must be from a scheduled commercial bank; income limit ₹8 lakh/year.

Stand Up India

SC/ST and women entrepreneurs

Loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, or trading. At least one SC/ST and one woman borrower must be supported per bank branch.

Padho Pardesh

Minority students abroad

Interest subsidy during moratorium for students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain) pursuing masters or higher programmes overseas. Income limit ₹6 lakh/year.

How the Eligibility Checker Works

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Answer 5 questions

You are asked about your loan purpose, employment type, annual household income, location, and property or category type. No personal data is collected or stored.

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Eligibility is matched instantly

Your answers are matched against the official eligibility criteria for all 17 schemes in our database, sourced from the respective ministry and scheme guidelines.

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Get ranked results with apply links

Matching schemes are ranked by relevance and subsidy value. Each result shows why you qualify, what the benefit is worth in rupees, and links directly to the official government application portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PMAY and who is eligible?

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) provides interest subsidies on home loans for first-time buyers. Eligibility is based on annual household income across four categories: EWS (up to ₹3 lakh), LIG (₹3–6 lakh), MIG-I (₹6–12 lakh), and MIG-II (₹12–18 lakh). The family must not own a pucca house anywhere in India.

What is the MUDRA loan scheme and who can apply?

PMMY provides collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-farm small and micro enterprises. Three tiers: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,000–₹5 lakh), and Tarun (₹5–10 lakh). Self-employed individuals, shopkeepers, artisans, and small businesses can apply through any scheduled bank, RRB, or MFI.

What is CSIS — the education loan interest subsidy?

CSIS covers the full interest on education loans during the moratorium period for students from households with annual income up to ₹4.5 lakh pursuing technical or professional courses at accredited institutions. This prevents interest capitalisation, saving eligible students ₹3–5 lakh on a ₹10 lakh loan.

Can I apply for multiple government schemes simultaneously?

Some schemes can be combined and some cannot. PMAY-CLSS cannot be combined with any other central government housing subsidy. However, you may simultaneously benefit from PMAY for a home loan and a MUDRA loan for business, as they cover different loan types.

How long does it take to receive the PMAY subsidy?

Once the bank submits the claim to NHB or HUDCO, the subsidy is typically credited to your loan account within 3–6 months of disbursement. The amount is deducted from your outstanding principal, reducing all future EMIs for the remainder of the tenure.

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