The NPS Vatsalya Calculator is an online tool that helps parents and guardians estimate the maturity amount, future retirement corpus, and potential returns from investing in the NPS Vatsalya Scheme for their child. It offers clarity on how regular contributions, investment tenure, and market returns can secure a child's long-term financial independence and provide a decent retirement fund.
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NPS Vatsalya Calculator is an online tool that helps parents know how much the NPS Vatsalya Scheme will pay out for two important milestones of your child: the corpus at 18 for higher education and the retirement corpus at 60. This tool follows official National Pension Scheme (NPS) rules, so projections match real growth potential.
Benefits of Using NPS Vatsalya Scheme Calculator
Some of the important features of the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Calculator include:
It shows how NPS Vatsalya contributions grow from age 0 to 18 and beyond because of the power of compounding.
You can change how much amount you contribute and how quickly it grows as your income changes.
Considers government regulations on NPS withdrawals, partial exits, and switching to regular NPS account upon adulthood.
Estimates how different rates of return (typically 8%-11% per year) will affect your financial planning for your child.
How Does the Child NPS Calculator Work?
The NPS Vatsalya calculator uses the principle of compound interest on your inputs of expected growth rate, contribution frequency, and investment duration to estimate how much money your child’s NPS account may grow into over time. It is based on the following formula:
The Child NPS Calculator Works based on the following formula
FV = P x (1+r)n - 1/r
Terms used in Child NPS Calculation
FV
Future Value (estimated maturity corpus)
P
Contributions made every year
r
The rate of return you expect each year
n
Number of years you stay invested
How Can You Use an NPS Vatsalya Calculator Online?
To use the NPS Vatsalya Calculator, you must provide the following information:
The child's birth date or current age (to find out how long you stay invented till your child becomes 18 or 60)
The amount you give each month or year (start with a small amount, say ₹1,000).
Expected yearly return based on the history of the NPS.
Age of retirement (60 by default).
Once you enter this information, the calculator will display the following details:
Total amount of money invested
Estimated corpus when your child turns 18
Projected NPS maturity corpus at retirement (age 60 default, can be adjusted)
Annuity purchase amount (40% default) and lump sum withdrawal (60% default) out of the total maturity corpus.
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Example of NPS Vatsalya Calculator
If you start investing ₹1,000 per month in NPS Vatsalya Scheme as soon as your child is born, the estimated corpus using the NPS Vatsalya calculator is as follows-
Particulars
Details
Child’s age at starting
1 year
Monthly contribution
₹1,000
Annual contribution (₹1,000 × 12)
₹12,000
Investment period
Till age 60
Assumed average return
9% p.a.
The NPS Vatsalya Calculator Displays:
Estimated corpus at 18 years age
~4.82 lakh
Estimated corpus at retirement
~₹2.65 crore
Estimated lumpsum amount (60% of total corpus)
~1.59 crore
Estimated annuity amount (40% of total corpus)
~1.06 crore
The output from the calculator reveals that:
Getting started early makes it easier to avoid having to put in a lot of money later.
When you spend a long time, compounding does most of the work for you.
Even a small amount of money each month can add up to a lot of value over time.
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Advantages of NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Here are some of the key benefits of NPS Vatsalya Scheme Calculator:
Helps you plan for your child's school costs, marriage, and retirement with discipline.
Shows how compounding can help you build a lot of wealth over time by making small contributions each year (for example, ₹10,000 a year can rise to almost ₹1 crore by age 60).
Helps you compare with various kid plans and long-term investing choices.
FAQs
Who can use the NPS Vatsalya Calculator?
Any parent or guardian considering or already investing in NPS Vatsalya for their child can use the calculator to project returns and maturity values.
Who can use the NPS Vatsalya Calculator?
Any parent or legal guardian planning to invest in NPS Vatsalya for a minor child (below 18 years) can use the calculator.
What rate of return should I assume in 2026?
Most NPS calculators for children allow you to choose 8% to 11% as an assumed return.
Can I calculate pension income using the NPS Vatsalya Calculator?
Yes. Advanced versions of the calculator also estimate:
Lump sum amount at retirement
Monthly pension amount after buying an annuity
These values help parents understand long-term income potential.
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