Sukanya Samriddhi Education Withdrawal Calculator

Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSY) Higher Education Withdrawal Rules

The Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme, 2019 was established by the Government of India to ensure financial security and educational empowerment for the girl child. While the account reaches full maturity after 21 years from account opening, Paragraph 11 provides a vital partial withdrawal facility specifically earmarked for higher education expenses.

Statutory Eligibility Triggers

An application for partial educational withdrawal can be submitted by the guardian or the girl child once she satisfies either of the following conditions:

• The beneficiary girl child has attained 18 years of age, OR
• The beneficiary has passed the Class 10th standard board examination, whichever occurs earlier.

Maximum Withdrawal Ceiling (50% Preceding Balance Rule)

Under the statutory scheme provisions:

• The maximum permissible withdrawal is strictly capped at 50% of the total balance standing at credit at the end of the preceding financial year (i.e. the balance as of the previous March 31).
• Actual Expense Cap: The withdrawal cannot exceed the actual admission fee or confirmed educational expenditure demanded by the recognized educational institution.
• Payment Structure: The sanctioned amount can be disbursed in a single lump sum or in up to five equal annual instalments to align with academic semesters.

Mandatory Documentary Requirements

To process the withdrawal at the post office or bank branch, the applicant must furnish:

1. Proof of admission from an educational institution (offer letter or bonafide student certificate).
2. Formal fee structure or demand slip issued by the college, university, or polytechnic.
3. Class 10th marksheet or passing certificate (if applying on the basis of completing Class 10).

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