What is Goa Education Loan Subsidy?
Goa's Education Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme (under the Goa Directorate of Higher Education + Goa Cooperation Department) provides up to 5% interest subsidy on education loans taken by Goan students for higher studies in India or abroad. Maximum loan covered: ₹20 lakh (India) and ₹30 lakh (abroad). Subsidy paid during moratorium period (course duration + 1 year) up to repayment completion. Additionally, the Goa government runs the CM Vidya Vikas Yojana that provides freeships, hostel allowance (₹15,000-₹25,000/year), and scholarships for Goa-domiciled students in professional courses (engineering, medical, law, MBA, MCA). Around 5,000 Goan students benefit per year. Apply online at dhe.goa.gov.in or through Goa State Cooperative Apex Bank.
Goa Education Loan Subsidy — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Goa Mukhyamantri Vidya Vikas Yojana 2026 — Education Loan Interest Subsidy + Scholarships for Goan Students |
| State | Goa (गोवा) |
| Launched By | Government of Goa |
| Launch Year | 2010 |
| Benefit | 5% interest subsidy on education loan (up to ₹20L India / ₹30L abroad) + ₹15,000-₹25,000/year hostel + freeship for Goan students |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | ~5,000 Goan students annually |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://dhe.goa.gov.in |
गोवा शिक्षा ऋण ब्याज सब्सिडी योजना — गोवा के छात्रों को भारत/विदेश में उच्च शिक्षा के लिए लिए गए education loan पर 5% तक ब्याज सब्सिडी। अधिकतम ऋण: ₹20 लाख (भारत) / ₹30 लाख (विदेश)। Moratorium period (कोर्स + 1 वर्ष) से पुनर्भुगतान तक सब्सिडी। साथ ही CM विद्या विकास योजना के तहत freeship, हॉस्टल भत्ता (₹15,000-₹25,000/वर्ष), छात्रवृत्ति engineering/medical/law/MBA छात्रों के लिए। ~5,000 गोवा छात्र सालाना। dhe.goa.gov.in पर आवेदन।
गोंय शिक्षण ऋण व्याज अनुदान योजना गोंय वयल्या विद्यार्थ्यांक भारतांत/भायल्यान उच्च शिक्षणाखातीर घेतिल्या education लोनार 5% मेरेन व्याज अनुदान दिता. कमाल लोन: ₹20 लाख (भारत) / ₹30 लाख (भायलो देश). साकोंडी CM विद्या विकास योजने अंतर्गत freeship, हाँस्टेल भत्तो आनी छात्रवृत्ती ENGG/MED/MBA/LAW विद्यार्थ्यांक. dhe.goa.gov.in वयर अर्ज करपाक जाता.
📌 फायदा: 5% व्याज अनुदान + ₹15,000-₹25,000/वर्स हाँस्टेल भत्तो + फ्रीशीप.
पात्रता:
गोंय 15+ वर्सां वतनी, उत्पन्न ≤ ₹6 लाख (Gen), 12वी 60%+, मान्यताप्राप्त संस्थेंत प्रवेश.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
dhe.goa.gov.in वा बँकेंतल्यान education लोन घेऊन अर्ज करा, Goa domicile + प्रवेश पत्र + लोन sanction अप्लोड करा.
Benefits of Goa Education Loan Subsidy
✅ 5% interest subsidy on education loan (up to ₹20L India / ₹30L abroad) + ₹15,000-₹25,000/year hostel + freeship for Goan students
Who is Eligible for Goa Education Loan Subsidy?
- ✓ Goa Domicile holder (minimum 15 years residence in Goa OR born in Goa to Goan parents)
- ✓ Studying or admitted to recognized professional/higher education course in India or abroad
- ✓ Education loan taken from scheduled commercial bank/Goa State Cooperative Apex Bank for course tuition + maintenance
- ✓ Family annual income within scheme limits — General: ≤ ₹6 lakh; SC/ST/OBC: ≤ ₹8 lakh
- ✓ 60%+ marks in qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG; UG for PG)
- ✓ Aadhaar Card + Goa domicile certificate
- ✓ Not availing similar central interest subsidy (CSIS) for same loan simultaneously
Documents Required for Goa Education Loan Subsidy
How to Apply for Goa Education Loan Subsidy Online?
- 1Take education loan from any scheduled commercial bank OR Goa State Cooperative Apex Bank
- 2Visit dhe.goa.gov.in (Directorate of Higher Education) OR Goa State Cooperation Department
- 3Download / fill online application for 'Education Loan Interest Subsidy' or 'CM Vidya Vikas Yojana'
- 4Upload all documents — Goa domicile, income cert, admission letter, loan sanction, marksheet, bank passbook
- 5Submit + bank also verifies loan details
- 6Department approves → interest subsidy credited semi-annually to loan account during moratorium and repayment
Official Government Portal — Goa
Use dhe.goa.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply at dhe.goa.gov.in- 1Visit dhe.goa.gov.in → 'Student Services'
- 2Track application status with Application ID + Aadhaar last 4 digits
- 3Status: Submitted → Verified → Approved → Subsidy credited