Bihar announces interest-free loans for Class-12 graduates.
Student Credit Card Scheme supports higher studies and skills.
Aim to boost youth education and reduce financial burden.
Bihar Govt Offers Interest-Free Loans to Class-12 Pass Students Under Student Credit Card Scheme
Students in Bihar who’ve cleared Class-12 can now access support for further studies or skill development without worrying about interest, under the state’s new credit card initiative
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The Bihar government on Tuesday announced that interest-free loans will be provided to students who passed the class 12 board examinations under the Student Credit Card Scheme to help them pursue higher education.
Earlier, education loans of up to Rs 4 lakh were provided at an interest rate of 4 per cent to general male applicants, and 1 per cent to female, differently-abled, and transgender applicants.
"Now, the loan will be interest-free for all applicants," Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said in a post on X.
The Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme has been in effect since October 2, 2016.
Kumar said the provision for repaying a loan of up to Rs 2 lakh in 60 monthly instalments has now been extended to a maximum of 84 monthly instalments.
"For loans above Rs 2 lakh, the repayment period has been extended from 84 monthly instalments to a maximum of 120 monthly instalments," he said.
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Kumar said the objective of his government is to ensure that students can pursue higher education.
He said the decisions will boost the morale of students, enabling them to pursue higher education with greater enthusiasm and dedication, thereby shaping not only their own future but also the future of the state and the country.
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