Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) Calculator

Calculate government-backed 8.2% p.a. tax-free returns for your daughter's higher education and marriage goals

Quick Presets:
₹250₹1.50 L
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Tenure Details: Deposits are made for 15 years.

The account matures after 21 years (in year 2047, when she turns 22). No deposits are required for the last 6 years, but interest continues to accrue.

Total Maturity Amount at Age 21

₹71.82 L

Matures in year 2047 when girl child reaches age 22.

Total Invested (15 Yrs)₹22.50 L
Total Interest (21 Yrs)₹49.32 L
🎓 Max Higher Education Withdrawal (at Age 18)

Up to 50% of balance available for college expenses when she turns 18.

₹26.20 L

Invested vs Interest Breakdown

Total invested (15 yrs)

₹22.50 L

Interest earned (21 yrs)

₹49.32 L

Interest makes up 68.7% of total maturity value

Year-by-Year Schedule (21 Years)

YearGirl's Age (Year End)DepositTotal InvestedInterest EarnedClosing Balance
Year 12 yrs₹1.50 L₹1.50 L₹12,300₹1.62 L
Year 23 yrs₹1.50 L₹3.00 L₹25,609₹3.38 L
Year 34 yrs₹1.50 L₹4.50 L₹40,009₹5.28 L
Year 45 yrs₹1.50 L₹6.00 L₹55,589₹7.34 L
Year 56 yrs₹1.50 L₹7.50 L₹72,448₹9.56 L
Year 67 yrs₹1.50 L₹9.00 L₹90,688₹11.97 L
Year 78 yrs₹1.50 L₹10.50 L₹1.10 L₹14.57 L
Year 89 yrs₹1.50 L₹12.00 L₹1.32 L₹17.39 L
Year 910 yrs₹1.50 L₹13.50 L₹1.55 L₹20.44 L
Year 1011 yrs₹1.50 L₹15.00 L₹1.80 L₹23.74 L
Year 1112 yrs₹1.50 L₹16.50 L₹2.07 L₹27.31 L
Year 1213 yrs₹1.50 L₹18.00 L₹2.36 L₹31.17 L
Year 1314 yrs₹1.50 L₹19.50 L₹2.68 L₹35.35 L
Year 1415 yrs₹1.50 L₹21.00 L₹3.02 L₹39.87 L
Year 1516 yrs₹1.50 L₹22.50 L₹3.39 L₹44.76 L
Year 1617 yrs₹0 (No deposit)₹22.50 L₹3.67 L₹48.43 L
Year 17🎓 Turns 1818 yrs₹0 (No deposit)₹22.50 L₹3.97 L₹52.40 L
50% max withdrawal: ₹26.20 L
Year 1819 yrs₹0 (No deposit)₹22.50 L₹4.30 L₹56.70 L
Year 1920 yrs₹0 (No deposit)₹22.50 L₹4.65 L₹61.35 L
Year 2021 yrs₹0 (No deposit)₹22.50 L₹5.03 L₹66.38 L
Year 2122 yrs₹0 (No deposit)₹22.50 L₹5.44 L₹71.82 L

* Highlighted rows (Years 16–21) represent the period where no further deposits are allowed, but interest continues compounding. Row with 🎓 indicates when she turns 18 and becomes eligible for 50% higher education withdrawal.

SSY Corpus Trajectory

Notice how the corpus continues rising sharply during Years 16 to 21 due to compound interest, even though deposits stop after Year 15.

About the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) Calculator

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a government-backed small savings initiative launched as part of the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign. Designed specifically for the welfare and future financial security of girl children in India, it offers one of the highest government-guaranteed interest rates (currently 8.2% per annum, compounded annually).

SSY enjoys the prestigious EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) tax status. This means your annual contributions qualify for tax deduction under Section 80C, the interest earned every year is tax-free, and the final maturity amount is completely exempt from income tax.

How it Works

  • Eligibility: Account can be opened for a girl child from her birth up to the age of 10 years.
  • Deposit Window: Deposits are allowed for 15 years from the date of account opening.
  • Maturity Period: The account matures after 21 years from the date of opening, or upon her marriage after attaining age 18.
  • Investment Limits: Minimum deposit of ₹250 and maximum deposit of ₹1,50,000 per financial year.
  • Compounding Interest: Interest is calculated annually and credited at the end of each financial year.

SSY Formula

A = P × (1 + r / n)n × t

Where:
A = Maturity amount
P = Yearly contribution deposited at start of year
r = Annual interest rate (e.g. 0.082 for 8.2%)
n = Compounding frequency per year (n = 1 for annual)
t = Total tenure (21 years, with deposits for 15 years)

Benefits of Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme

  • High Sovereign Guaranteed Returns: Backed by the Ministry of Finance, offering higher returns than PPF, FD, and standard savings schemes.
  • Complete Tax Exemption (EEE): Tax-free contribution (Sec 80C), tax-free interest, and tax-free maturity payout.
  • Partial Withdrawal: Up to 50% of the account balance at the end of the preceding financial year can be withdrawn for higher education expenses once the girl child turns 18 or passes 10th standard.
  • Disciplined Long-term Wealth Creation: Ensures a substantial fund is ready when she reaches college age or adulthood.

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) FAQs

What is the current SSY interest rate in India?
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana currently pays 8.2% per annum, compounded annually. The rate is reset every quarter by the Ministry of Finance and applies to the entire balance.
What are the deposit and maturity tenures for SSY?
Deposits are required for 15 years from account opening. The account matures 21 years from opening, or earlier on the girl's marriage after age 18. Between year 15 and year 21 no deposits are needed but the balance keeps earning interest.
What are the tax benefits of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?
SSY is EEE. Deposits qualify for Section 80C up to ₹1,50,000 a year, the interest accrues tax-free, and the maturity amount is fully exempt — one of the few remaining fully tax-free debt instruments in India.
Who can open an SSY account and what are the limits?
A parent or guardian can open it for a girl child below 10 years, for a maximum of two girls (three if the second birth is twins). Minimum ₹250 and maximum ₹1,50,000 per financial year across all SSY accounts of that child.
What if I miss the Rs 250 minimum deposit in a year?
The account becomes a default account. To revive it, pay Rs 50 as penalty for each defaulted year plus the Rs 250 minimum for each of those years, any time before the account completes 15 years. A defaulted account that is never revived still earns the notified rate on the existing balance until maturity under current rules, but reviving is cheap and keeps the deposit discipline intact. Set a standing instruction for at least the minimum.
Can money be withdrawn for the girl's education before maturity?
Yes. Once the girl turns 18 or passes the tenth standard, up to 50% of the balance at the end of the preceding financial year may be withdrawn for higher education, against proof of admission or a fee receipt. It can be taken as a lump sum or in up to five annual instalments. The withdrawal is tax-free. The rest of the balance stays invested and keeps earning until the account matures at 21 years.
What happens if the girl becomes an NRI or changes citizenship?
The account must be closed. If the account holder becomes a non-resident or gives up Indian citizenship, the guardian is required to inform the post office or bank within one month, and the account is treated as closed from the date of the status change. Interest is not paid from that date onward. This is worth planning for in families who expect the child to study and settle abroad after 18.
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