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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups: eligibility, documents and how to apply for it

Checked against official sources · updated 3 Oct 2026

Who can apply for Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups

How to apply for Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, step by step

  1. Startups do not apply to the scheme directly. Approach a bank, NBFC or venture debt fund for the loan.
  2. The lender appraises the project and sanctions the loan under its own rules.
  3. The lender applies on the NCGTC portal for the guarantee cover. Cover is automatic when the eligibility rules are met.

Official links: National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC)

Sources: Startup India: Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups · NCGTC

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