§1Who it is for

  • Backward Classes entrepreneurs with family income up to ₹3 lakh

Useful if

OBC entrepreneurs needing a small business loan

Do not spend time on it if

Applicants with family income above ₹3 lakh

§2Eligibility

The applicant must be an Entrepreneur

  1. The applicant should be a member of the Backwards Classes, as notified by the Central Government or the State Government from time to time.
  2. The applicant's annual family income should be up to ₹3,00,000/-.

§3Benefits

  • Loan assistance of up to ₹15,00,000/- for income-generating activities such as agriculture and allied activities, small business, artisan and traditional occupations, transport sector, service sector, and technical/professional trades or courses.
  • NBCFDC finances 85% of the project cost, while 15% is contributed by the Channel Partner and/or beneficiary.
  • Concessional interest rates ranging from 6% to 8% per annum, depending on the loan amount.
  • Repayment in quarterly instalments over a maximum period of 8 years, including a 6-month moratorium on recovery of the principal amount.

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Loan assistance of up to ₹15,00,000/- for income-generating activities such as agriculture and allied activities, small business, artisan and traditional occupations, transport sector, service sector, and technical/professional trades or courses.
  2. NBCFDC finances 85% of the project cost, while 15% is contributed by the Channel Partner and/or beneficiary.
  3. Concessional interest rates ranging from 6% to 8% per annum, depending on the loan amount.
  4. Repayment in quarterly instalments over a maximum period of 8 years, including a 6-month moratorium on recovery of the principal amount.

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

Proof of Identity (Aadhaar card)

Domicile Certificate

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    [Offline] Obtain the prescribed application form from the District Office of the concerned Channel Partner. Channel Partners may include State Channelising Agencies (SCAs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), or Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

  2. 2

    Fill in the application form with all required details.

  3. 3

    Clearly mention the proposed income-generating activity, vocational choice, and training requirements (if any) in the application form.

  4. 4

    Submit the completed application form to the District Office of the concerned Channel Partner in the area where the applicant normally resides.

  5. 5

    The application will be processed by the concerned Channel Partner as per NBCFDC guidelines.

  6. 6

    For further assistance, applicants may contact the concerned State Channelizing Agency, Regional Rural Bank, or Public Sector Bank.

  7. 7

    Applicants may also obtain information by calling the NBCFDC Toll-Free Number: 1800 102 3399.

  8. 8

    [Online] Step 1: Visit the official website of NBCFDC to register and access the Term Loan application form.

  9. 9

    Step 2: Complete the online application form with the required details.

  10. 10

    Step 3: Submit the application through the NBCFDC registration portal.

  11. 11

    Step 4: Upon submission, the request is forwarded by NBCFDC to the concerned Channel Partner, such as a State Channelizing Agency (SCA), Regional Rural Bank (RRB), or Public Sector Bank (PSB).

  12. 12

    Step 5: The applicant is informed about the forwarding of the application to the concerned Channel Partner.

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Loan up to ₹15 lakh at 6-8% p.a.
  • NBCFDC finances 85% of project cost

Demerits

  • Routed through state channel partners; speed varies
  • Low income ceiling (₹3 lakh)

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Sources

  1. myScheme — NBCFDC General Loan Scheme
  2. Guidelines

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.