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Last Updated: October 2026 (Reflecting FY 2026–27 & AY 2027–28 Guidelines)

PMAY 2.0 Subsidy & Home Loan Calculator

Official PMAY-U 2.0 Interest Subsidy Scheme (MoHUA FY 2026–27):Under the Union Cabinet approved PMAY-U 2.0, eligible first-time homebuyers with an annual family income up to ₹9 Lakhs purchasing a home up to ₹35 Lakhs receive a 4.00% interest subsidy on home loans up to ₹25 Lakhs (subsidy calculated on the first ₹8 Lakhs principal for up to 12 years). The net present value grant of up to ₹1,80,000 is credited across 5 equal annual tranches directly into your housing loan account.
MoHUA Statutory Model • FY 2026–27

PMAY-U 2.0 Interest Subsidy Calculator

Maximum Central Grant₹1.80 Lakhs
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₹1,00,000₹12,00,000

Category: LIG (Low Income Group • Income ₹3L to ₹6L)

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₹5,00,000₹40,00,000

Statutory Ceiling: ₹35,00,000 for PMAY-U 2.0

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₹3,00,000₹30,00,000

Statutory Ceiling: ₹25,00,000 (Subsidy applies on first ₹8 Lakhs)

Years
5 Years30 Years
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7%12%
sq.m
20 sq.m150 sq.m

~592 sq.ft (EWS ≤ 30 | LIG ≤ 60 | MIG ≤ 120)

Statutory Eligibility Mandates

Eligible for PMAY-U 2.0 Interest Subsidy Scheme
Income Classification:lig
Eligible Subsidy Principal:₹8,00,000
Interest Subsidy Rate:4.00% per annum
NPV Discount Rate:8.00%
MoHUA Maximum Cap:₹1,80,000
Total Central Subsidy (NPV)₹1,80,000Credited directly in 5 annual installments
Monthly EMI Savings₹1,562/moEMI drops from ₹15,621 to ₹14,059
Subsidized Loan Principal₹16,20,000Net principal after upfront subsidy reduction
Total Lifetime Savings₹3,74,880Subsidy + total interest reduction combined
MetricStandard Home LoanWith PMAY 2.0 SubsidyYour Net Advantage
Effective Principal₹18,00,000₹16,20,000- ₹1,80,000
Monthly EMI₹15,621₹14,059- ₹1,562/mo
Total Interest Payable (20 Yrs)₹19,49,040₹17,54,160- ₹1,94,880
Total Outflow over Tenure₹37,49,040₹33,74,160Save ₹3,74,880
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How PMAY 2.0 Interest Subsidy is Calculated (Official Rules & Guidelines)

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) interest subsidy operates on an actuarial Net Present Value (NPV) model discounted at 8.00% per annum. Unlike flat cash rebates, the interest subsidy is calculated over the reducing balance of the loan to provide sustainable monthly relief.

Step 1: Subsidy Principal Base

The 4.00% interest subvention applies only to the first ₹8,00,000 of your sanctioned home loan, even if your total loan is up to ₹25,00,000.

Step 2: 12-Year Tenure Cap

The subsidy interest relief is calculated month-by-month over a maximum period of 144 months (12 years), or the loan tenure, whichever is shorter.

Step 3: ₹1.80 Lakh Statutory Cap

The discounted NPV sum of monthly interest benefits is capped at exactly ₹1,80,000, credited directly into the loan account across 5 annual tranches.

The Statutory NPV Formula

Central Nodal Agencies (National Housing Bank and HUDCO) calculate the net present value of the 4% interest relief using the standard monthly discounting formula:

NPV Subsidy = Σ [ (Outstanding_Principal_m × (4% / 12)) / (1 + 8% / 12)^m ] for m = 1 to 144

Where m is the repayment month (1 to 144), discounted at the mandatory statutory rate of 8.00% p.a., capped at a maximum permissible credit of ₹1,80,000.

Official PMAY-U 2.0 Category Slabs & Parameters

Compare the statutory parameters established by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for FY 2026–27:

ParameterEWS (Economically Weaker)LIG (Low Income Group)MIG (Middle Income Group)
Household Annual IncomeUp to ₹3,00,000₹3,00,001 to ₹6,00,000₹6,00,001 to ₹9,00,000
Max Property Purchase Value₹35,00,000₹35,00,000₹35,00,000
Max Sanctioned Loan Amount₹25,00,000₹25,00,000₹25,00,000
Max Carpet Area30 sq.m (~323 sq.ft)60 sq.m (~646 sq.ft)120 sq.m (~1,292 sq.ft)
Subsidy Eligible Loan PrincipalUp to ₹8,00,000Up to ₹8,00,000Up to ₹8,00,000
Interest Subvention Rate4.00% p.a.4.00% p.a.4.00% p.a.
Maximum Subsidy Cap (NPV)₹1,80,000₹1,80,000₹1,80,000
Female Co-Ownership MandateMandatoryMandatoryOptional / Preferred

Worked Example: Buying a 2 BHK Flat in Pune Under PMAY 2.0 (LIG)

Consider Ramesh and Priya, a married couple residing in Pune. Ramesh earns an annual gross salary of ₹4,80,000 (qualifying under the LIG category). Neither Ramesh nor Priya owns any residential property in India.

Property Agreement Value:₹25,00,000 (Well within ₹35L ceiling)
Carpet Area:54 sq.m (~581 sq.ft, within 60 sq.m LIG limit)
Sanctioned Home Loan:₹18,00,000 from SBI Housing Finance
Interest Rate & Tenure:8.50% p.a. for 20 Years (240 Months)
Co-Ownership:Priya registered as joint co-owner (Compliant)

The Financial Outcome:

  • Standard Bank Loan EMI: Without PMAY 2.0, an ₹18 Lakh loan at 8.5% over 20 years incurs a monthly EMI of ₹15,620, with total repayment of ₹37,48,879 (including ₹19,48,879 interest).
  • PMAY 2.0 Subsidy Relief: The family qualifies for the maximum ₹1,80,000 NPV subsidy, credited directly into the loan account in 5 annual tranches of ₹36,000.
  • New Effective EMI: The net loan principal drops to ₹16,20,000, bringing down their monthly payment to ₹14,058.
  • Monthly Budget Savings: The family saves ₹1,562 every single month, translating to over ₹3,74,800 in total lifetime savings over the 20-year loan tenure.

Frequently Asked Questions (PMAY 2.0 Interest Subsidy Scheme)

Clear answers to common questions in your preferred language.

Under the official Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines approved by the Union Cabinet, eligible home loan borrowers receive a 4.00% interest subsidy on the first ₹8,00,000 of their home loan for a tenure of up to 12 years. The Net Present Value (NPV) of this subsidy is capped at a maximum of ₹1,80,000, released in 5 equal annual tranches directly into the loan account.