How Much Loan Does PTPTN offer?

The amount of money that PTPTN provides vary according to your financial background and also how much your programme costs. Don’t feel bad if you didn’t get what you expected because you need to remember, the more PTPTN gives you, the longer the time it will take you to pay them back. How much can you expect to get: full, half or tuition fees only? Read on to find out. 

PTPTN Categories

PTPTN’s category is divided according to the applicant’s financial background - Image via Blue Diamond Gallery

PTPTN base their amount given, on which category you fall under, whether it’s A, B or C.

• A (Household income is below RM4,000 and BR1M recipient (name is in BR1M database): 100% of maximum amount
• B (Household income is below RM8,000, but above RM4,000) : 75% of maximum amount
• C (Household income is above RM8,000): 50% of maximum amount

& So most of you may know ask, “I understood all that, but what do you mean by maximum amount?” Well, good question keen observer. The maximum amount is dependent on what type of course you study and what type of university you study that in. For example, Student No.1 studying Pharmacy at an IPTS would have a different maximum amount compared to Student No.2 studying Education at an IPTA. Here is the list of the maximum amount based on the course and type of university.

Get the Overall PTPTN Loan Amount Details here:

Full-time studies

If you are still confused, please scroll above to re-check with category you fall under. Remember, it is based on household income.

Part-time studies

For more information on everything PTPTN, just check out the links below:

PTPTN Loan - A Complete Guide

PPBU vs PTPTN : Which One is Better?

Foundation Programmes in IPTS Eligible for PTPTN Loan

Twinning Programmes and PTPTN

When Do I Apply for PTPTN

How to Check How Much You Will Receive From PTPTN in Two Steps

How to Qualify for a PTPTN Loan Repayment Exemption

How To Use The New PTPTN Direct Debit System & List Of Associated Banks

8 Questions about Repaying Your PTPTN Loan

How to Check How Much You Owe PTPTN

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