Home ownership in India has always been difficult on the financial front due to skyrocketing property costs in urban areas such as Gurugram, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, along with interest rates that can put a hole in your pocket each month. That is where Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana comes into the picture. If you are looking to apply for this scheme, one of the most important things you need to know about is the PMAY subsidy calculator which gives you an estimate of how much subsidy you will get from the government to help reduce your home loan cost. This guide will take you through everything you need to know from the basics of the PMAY scheme to using the subsidy calculator, required documents, and other details, including the year 2026. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is the key housing program of the Indian government, initiated in order to achieve the aim of providing "Housing for All." The scheme offers monetary benefits in the form of interest subsidy on loans taken for the purchase of a house, thereby making homeownership affordable for eligible individuals. The scheme works through the component called Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), wherein an interest subsidy is provided upfront and paid directly into your home loan account. This leads to a reduction in the outstanding principal, which will result in reduction in your EMI or loan tenure. PMAY has two broad verticals: PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U): For beneficiaries residing in urban areas and statutory towns PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G): For rural households Under PMAY-U 2.0,The program itself has been expanded and revamped, giving special emphasis to Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) classifications. For anyone investing in property in emerging zones like the Dwarka Expressway, Sohna Road, and New Gurgaon, knowing how much subsidy you are entitled to makes all the difference. A PMAY Subsidy Calculator is a digital tool that estimates the interest subsidy you're entitled to under the scheme, based on a handful of inputs you provide. The subsidy calculation isn't a flat percentage. It involves: Net Present Value (NPV) computation at a discount rate of 9% Category-specific eligible loan amounts Carpet area ceilings Interest subsidy percentage that varies by income group A maximum subsidy cap per category Doing this by hand invites errors. A PMAY Calculator handles the NPV formula automatically and gives you a number you can actually plan around. Most calculators ask for: Annual household income — combined income of the family unit Loan amount applied for — the total home loan you're seeking Loan tenure — in years Rate of interest — as offered by your lender Carpet area of the property — in square metres Category — EWS, LIG, MIG-I, or MIG-II (often auto-detected from income) Total interest subsidy amount Effective loan amount after subsidy Revised EMI Total interest saved over the loan tenure Category classification Understanding which bracket you fall into is the foundation of any PMAY calculation. Annual household income: Up to ₹3 lakh Interest subsidy: 6.5% per annum Maximum eligible loan for subsidy: ₹6 lakh Maximum carpet area: 30 sq. m. Maximum subsidy: Approximately ₹2.67 lakh Maximum tenure for subsidy calculation: 20 years Annual household income: ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh Interest subsidy: 6.5% per annum Maximum eligible loan for subsidy: ₹6 lakh Maximum carpet area: 60 sq. m. Maximum subsidy: Approximately ₹2.67 lakh Maximum tenure for subsidy calculation: 20 years Annual household income: ₹6 lakh to ₹12 lakh Interest subsidy: 4% per annum Maximum eligible loan for subsidy: ₹9 lakh Maximum carpet area: 160 sq. m. Maximum subsidy: Approximately ₹2.35 lakh Maximum tenure for subsidy calculation: 20 years Annual household income: ₹12 lakh to ₹18 lakh Interest subsidy: 3% per annum Maximum eligible loan for subsidy: ₹12 lakh Maximum carpet area: 200 sq. m. Maximum subsidy: Approximately ₹2.30 lakh Maximum tenure for subsidy calculation: 20 years Important: In the context of PMAY-U 2.0, there have been some changes in the scheme design. The new design of the ISS vertical is mainly focused on the EWS, LIG, and MIG segments having a family income of up to ₹9 lakh and providing subsidy on the loan up to ₹8 lakh for a housing loan of up to ₹25 lakh of the value up to ₹35 lakh. Let's demystify the math behind the PMAY Subsidy. The subsidy is not simply "6.5% of your loan." It is the Net Present Value of the interest saved, discounted at 9% per annum. The formula, in simplified terms: Subsidy = NPV of (EMI at actual rate − EMI at subsidised rate) over the eligible tenure, discounted at 9% Where: Eligible tenure = min(actual loan tenure, 20 years) Eligible loan = min(actual loan amount, category cap) Profile: Annual household income: ₹5,00,000 (LIG) Loan amount: ₹15,00,000 Tenure: 20 years Interest rate: 8.5% Carpet area: 55 sq. m. ✓ (within 60 sq. m. limit) Calculation: Eligible loan for subsidy: ₹6,00,000 (LIG cap) Subsidy rate: 6.5% Effective rate on eligible portion: 8.5% − 6.5% = 2.0% Subsidy credited (NPV at 9%): ≈ ₹2,67,280 Impact: Original loan: ₹15,00,000 After subsidy credit: ₹12,32,720 Original EMI: ≈ ₹13,016 Revised EMI: ≈ ₹10,697 Monthly saving: ≈ ₹2,319 Total saving over 20 years: ≈ ₹5,56,560 Profile: Annual household income: ₹10,00,000 (MIG-I) Loan amount: ₹30,00,000 Tenure: 20 years Interest rate: 8.75% Carpet area: 120 sq. m. ✓ (within 160 sq. m. limit) Calculation: Eligible loan for subsidy: ₹9,00,000 (MIG-I cap) Subsidy rate: 4% Subsidy credited (NPV at 9%): ≈ ₹2,35,068 Impact: Original loan: ₹30,00,000 After subsidy credit: ₹27,64,932 Original EMI: ≈ ₹26,511 Revised EMI: ≈ ₹24,434 Monthly saving: ≈ ₹2,077 Total saving over 20 years: ≈ ₹4,98,480 Profile: Annual household income: ₹2,80,000 (EWS) Loan amount: ₹8,00,000 Tenure: 20 years Interest rate: 8.5% Carpet area: 28 sq. m. ✓ (within 30 sq. m. limit) Calculation: Eligible loan for subsidy: ₹6,00,000 (EWS cap) Subsidy rate: 6.5% Subsidy credited (NPV at 9%): ≈ ₹2,67,280 Impact: Original loan: ₹8,00,000 After subsidy credit: ₹5,32,720 Original EMI: ≈ ₹6,942 Revised EMI: ≈ ₹4,623 Monthly saving: ≈ ₹2,319 Notice a pattern: EWS and LIG applicants receive the highest absolute subsidy because their subsidy rate is the highest, even though their eligible loan cap is the lowest. This is where most applicants go wrong. Household income under PMAY means the combined annual income of: The applicant Spouse Unmarried children (if earning) It includes salary, business income, rental income, agricultural income, and any other declared source. Do not enter just your own salary if your spouse earns as well. Match your household income against the slab table above. If you're at ₹6,00,000 exactly, you fall into LIG (the upper boundary is inclusive of LIG). Input the loan amount you've applied for or been sanctioned — not the property price. If you're purchasing a ₹60 lakh flat in Sector 62 Gurgaon with a ₹45 lakh loan, enter ₹45,00,000. Carpet area is not built-up area or super built-up area. It is the net usable floor area within the walls, excluding the thickness of internal walls. Your builder's agreement or the RERA registration will state this. This is critical — exceeding the carpet area limit for your category disqualifies you entirely, regardless of income. Enter your actual sanctioned tenure and the rate your lender has quoted. Remember: even if your tenure is 25 or 30 years, the subsidy is computed only on the first 20 years. A good PMAY Subsidy Calculator will show you a breakdown, not just a single number. Cross-check the eligible loan amount and subsidy rate it has applied against your category. If those two match the official slabs, the output number is reliable. Before you get excited about the number your calculator throws up, confirm you actually qualify. No pucca house ownership: Beneficiary family cannot have any pucca (permanent) house in the name of any family member in India. First-time home buyer: The applicant must have never availed central assistance under any housing scheme by Government of India before. Family composition: Beneficiary family is made up of husband, wife, and unmarried children. An adult earning member of the household (whether married or unmarried) can be considered as a separate household for MIG/LIG category. Ownership by woman: Under the EWS and LIG category, for new constructions, the property must be in the name of the female member of the household. There are some exceptions to this criterion. Aadhar card essential: Aadhar card details of all family members are essential. Location: Property must be situated in statutory towns as per Census 2011, or towns notified afterwards, including Golf Course Extension road and other upcoming sectors in NCR region. Anyone who already has a pucca house Families who have had central aid for housing previously Applicants who have property more than carpet area limits Households who have income more than the highest limit of categories Non statutory towns for PMAY-U Having these ready before you approach a lender saves weeks: Identity and Address Proof Aadhaar card (mandatory for all family members) PAN card Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence Income Proof Salaried - 3 months’ salary slip, Form 16, last 6 months’ bank statement Self-Employed - ITR for past 2-3 years, business documents, profit & loss and balance sheet Income Certificate from an authorized authority (in many states for EWS/LIG) Property Documents Agreement for sale Letter of allocation from developer Building plan approved Registration certificate under RERA No objection certificate from the housing society/developer Declarations Affidavit regarding the lack of any pucca house by the family in India First-time home buyer declaration Consent form for Aadhaar authentication Apply for home loan from a PLI (Primary Lending Institution) - Banks, HFCs, NBFCs, Cooperative banks registered for the scheme Claim your eligibility under PMAY while applying Attach the subsidy declaration form along with the home loan application forms Your loan case will be forwarded by the bank to the Central Nodal Agency (NHB/HUDCO/SBI) Once approved, the subsidy will get directly credited to your loan account The lender modifies the amortization schedule based on that Go to the PMAY-U official portal Click on "Citizen Assessment" Pick the suitable category Enter Aadhaar number and authenticate yourself Fill out the application form with relevant information Submit the form and take note of your application number Realistically, expect 3 to 6 months from application to subsidy credit. Some cases take longer if documentation is incomplete or if the Central Nodal Agency requests clarifications. 1. Misstatement of income Your income must tally with your Income Tax Return (ITR) and bank statements. Any misstatement causes rejection, in some instances even recovery procedures. 2. Mix up between carpet area and built-up area This is the most common reason for disqualification. A built-up apartment of 160 square meters could be just 120 square meters of carpet area and that would be okay. However, a carpet area of 180 square meters would instantly disqualify an MIG-I applicant. 3. Forgetting about your spouse's property If your spouse has a pucca house in her native town, you won't qualify. Period. 4. Thinking the subsidy comes as money in hand the PMAY goes to your loan account and does not go into your bank account. It reduces your principal amount and not your down payment. 5. Filling the application after loan disbursement Apply while applying for the loan and not when the loan has already been disbursed. Retroactive applications receive intense scrutiny. 6. Using an old calculator Slabs and ceiling figures are different now with PMAY-U 2.0. A PMAY Calculator based on 2017 figures will give you the wrong figure. These are two different tools solving two different problems. Right workflow: start by determining the subsidy that is payable to you by using the Subsidy Calculator; then deduct the subsidy from the total loan amount, and input the resulting lower principal into the EMI calculator. If you’re looking to buy in Delhi NCR, a few useful observations: Gurugram: Most economical housing schemes according to Haryana Affordable Housing Policy in sectors along the Southern Peripheral Road and New Gurgaon sectors are well within EWS/LIG carpet area norms and thus make ideal PMAY schemes. Noida & Greater Noida: UP’s affordable housing stock along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway often qualifies for MIG-I subsidy. Delhi: DDA schemes form part of the largest subsidized schemes under PMAY-U. Faridabad & Ghaziabad: Healthy affordable housing inventory, but please check town’s statutory status before concluding that you qualify. In all of these cases, the deciding factor is carpet area, not price. A ₹40 lakh flat with carpet area of 65 sq. m. disqualifies LIG. A ₹60 lakh flat with carpet area of 55 sq. m. doesn’t. Choose the right tenure. The maximum tenure allowed for subsidy is 20 years of computation. Longer tenures of 30 years don’t mean a higher subsidy. It only means that the interest outgo becomes higher. Submit your application on time. Submit your subsidy application along with your loan application. Don’t delay it. Register the property in the name of the woman. In case of EWS and LIG category, this step may be essential. In case of MIG, it is optional but helps to avail the stamp duty exemption facility of many states. Get a lower interest rate. Counterintuitively, a lower base interest rate decreases the NPV subsidy but the interest outgo is reduced significantly. So always choose the lower interest rate. Confirm the RERA Registration of the project. Many unregistered properties are not getting approved by the Central Nodal Agency. Maintain a good CIBIL score. The subsidy from the PMAY won't benefit if the loan gets rejected in the first place. A good CIBIL score will ensure loan approval and lower interest rates too. 1. Is the PMAY Subsidy Calculator result final and binding? No. A PMAY Subsidy Calculator provides an estimate based on the inputs you supply. The final subsidy amount is determined by the Central Nodal Agency after verifying your income documents, property details, carpet area, and eligibility status. Treat the calculator output as a planning figure, not a guarantee. 2. Can I get PMAY subsidy if I'm buying a resale property? Yes, in most cases. PMAY covers purchase of new houses as well as resale properties, provided the property meets carpet area norms and you satisfy all other eligibility conditions — particularly the "no pucca house owned" requirement. 3. What happens if my income increases after I receive the subsidy? Nothing. The Subsidy is assessed based on your income at the time of application. A subsequent increase in income does not trigger recovery, as long as your original declaration was accurate. 4. How is the subsidy actually paid to me? It is credited upfront and in full to your home loan account through your lender. It is not paid in cash to your bank account. The credit reduces your outstanding principal, which lowers either your EMI or your remaining tenure — your lender will usually let you choose. 5. Can both husband and wife apply separately for subsidy? No. Husband, wife, and unmarried children constitute one beneficiary family under PMAY. Only one subsidy is available per family. However, an adult earning member — married or unmarried — may be treated as a separate household under the MIG and LIG categories in certain circumstances. 6. Does the PMAY Subsidy Calculator account for processing fees and other charges? No. A PMAY Subsidy Calculator computes only the interest subsidy. Processing fees, legal charges, technical valuation fees, stamp duty, and registration costs are separate. Budget for these independently — they typically add 5% to 8% to your total acquisition cost. 7. What if I sell the property soon after receiving the subsidy? The scheme guidelines discourage this. If you sell within a short period, you may be required to refund the subsidy amount. Specific lock-in conditions vary — check your loan agreement and the sanction letter carefully. 8. Is PMAY subsidy available for home construction on my own plot? Yes. Self-construction and extension of an existing house are covered under PMAY, subject to the same income, carpet area, and eligibility conditions. You'll need approved building plans and land ownership documents. 9. My carpet area is slightly over the limit. Any exemptions? No. Carpet area limits are hard ceilings with no tolerance. Exceeding the limit for your category — even by one square metre — makes you ineligible. Always verify the carpet area from the RERA-registered project details, not the builder's brochure. 10. Which is better — reduced EMI or reduced tenure after subsidy credit? It depends on your priorities. Reduced tenure saves more money overall because you pay interest for fewer years. Reduced EMI improves your monthly cash flow. If your finances are comfortable, opt for reduced tenure. If you're stretched, take the lower EMI. Most lenders default to reduced EMI unless you specify otherwise. The Subsidy Calculator is your most powerful tool for understanding the real financial impact of government housing schemes before you commit. Start by confirming your PMAY Eligibility status, then input your household income into the calculator to see if you qualify for central subsidy under PMAY Urban. If you're taking a home loan, enter your loan amount and interest rate to calculate your interest subsidy benefit under the CLSS Scheme (now ISS)—the calculator applies the Net Present Value formula to show your exact benefit in rupees. For rural properties, the PMAY Gramin pathway works differently; this calculator helps you understand DDA and urban-focused subsidies, so verify your location category first. If you're buying a DDA Housing Scheme flat, you can layer PMAY subsidy on top of DDA's inherently affordable pricing for maximum value. Buyers in Haryana can also test scenarios using the Affordable Housing Scheme Haryana benefit structure to compare which state or central scheme gives the best deal for your income profile. The calculator removes guesswork and shows you exactly how much government support you'll receive. The subsidy calculator under the PMAY scheme is possibly the single biggest underrated tool available for an Indian home buyer. A subsidy worth ₹2.35 lakh to ₹2.67 lakh may not make any drastic difference in itself, but if we consider a loan amount of ₹30 lakh, the actual interest that can be saved by using the subsidy is approximately ₹5 lakh. But despite all these benefits and savings possible by using the subsidy calculator, millions of people eligible for it do not avail themselves of it, either because they think they will not get the subsidy or because they find the process confusing. The fact is, however, that it is not confusing at all! Before you finalise any purchase, do the fundamentals right — verify the title, understand the difference between a sale deed and a sale agreement, confirm RERA registration, and evaluate the location's long-term connectivity story, whether that's Dwarka Expressway, Sohna Road, or an established pocket like Sector 12 Gurugram.PMAY Subsidy Calculator: Complete Guide
What Is PMAY and Why Does It Matter?
Understanding the PMAY Subsidy Calculator
Why Use a Calculator Instead of Manual Math?
Inputs Required
Outputs You Receive
PMAY Income Categories and Subsidy Slabs
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Low Income Group (LIG)
Middle Income Group I (MIG-I)
Middle Income Group II (MIG-II)
How the PMAY Subsidy Calculation Actually Works
The NPV Formula
Worked Example 1: LIG Applicant
Worked Example 2: MIG-I Applicant
Worked Example 3: EWS Applicant
Step-by-Step: How to Use a PMAY Subsidy Calculator
Step 1: Calculate Your True Household Income
Step 2: Determine Your Category
Step 3: Enter Your Loan Details
Step 4: Verify Carpet Area
Step 5: Enter Tenure and Interest Rate
Step 6: Review and Cross-Verify
PMAY Eligibility Criteria: The Non-Negotiables
Core Eligibility Conditions
Who Is Not Eligible
Documents Required for PMAY Application
How to Apply for PMAY Subsidy
Route 1: Through Your Lender (Recommended)
Route 2: Direct Online Application
Timeline
Common Mistakes That Kill PMAY Applications
PMAY Subsidy Calculator vs. EMI Calculator: Know the Difference
Regional Considerations for NCR Homebuyers
Maximising Your Subsidy: Practical Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Using the Subsidy Calculator: A Complete Guide to Your Housing Benefits
Final Thoughts