A term loan granted to Indian Nationals for pursuing  higher education in India or abroad where admission has been secured.


Eligible Courses

All courses having employment prospects are eligible.

  • Graduation courses/ Post graduation courses/ Professional courses
  • Other courses approved by UGC/Government/AICTE etc.
  • Courses offered by reputed Foreign Institutions in their home country.

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Expenses considered for loan

  • Fees payable to college/school/hostel
  • Examination/Library/Laboratory fees
  • Purchase of Books/Equipment/Instruments/Uniforms
  • Caution Deposit/Building Fund/Refundable Deposit (maximum 10% tuition fees for the entire course) 
  • Travel Expenses/Passage money for studies abroad
  • Purchase of computers considered necessary for completion of course

Any other expenses required to complete the course like study tours, project work etc.

Amount of Loan

  • For studies in India, maximum Rs. 10 lacs
  • Studies abroad, maximum Rs. 20 lacs

Interest Rates  ( These are approximate interest rates, the actual rates should be verified with individual banks.)
(with effect from 1st June 2008)

For loans up to Rs.4 lacs   - 11.75 % p.a. Floating
For loans above Rs. 4 lacs and up to Rs.7.50 lacs - 13.25 % Floating
For loans above Rs.7.50 lacs - 12.25% p.a. Floating
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Processing Fees

  • Generally processing fee/ up front charges is not charged by most banks, however it is advisable to check with relevant bank before applying.

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Repayment Tenure ( General tenure, actual tenure may vary)
Repayment will commence one year after completion of course or  6 months after securing a job, whichever is earlier.


Place of Study

Loan Amount

Repayment Period
in Years

Studies in India

Rs. 10.0 lacs

5-7 

Studies Abroad

Rs. 20.0 lacs

5-7 

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Security


Amount

For loans up to Rs. 10.00 lacs for Studies in India and up to Rs. 20.00 lacs for studies abroad

Up to Rs. 4 lacs

No Security

Above Rs. 4 lacs to Rs. 7.50 lacs

Collateral security in the form of suitable third party guarantee. The bank may, at its discretion, in exceptional cases, waive third party guarantee if satisfied with the net-worth/means of parent/s who would be executing the documents as "joint borrower".

Above Rs. 7.50 lacs.

Tangible collateral security of suitable value, along with the assignment of future income of the student for payment of installments.

All loans should be secured by parent(s)/guardian of the student borrower. In case of married person, co-obligator can be either spouse or the parent(s)/ parents-in-law

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Margin

  • For loans up to Rs.4.0 lacs : No Margin
  • For loans above Rs.4.0 lacs:
    • Studies in India: 5%
    • Studies Abroad: 15%

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Documentation Required

  • Completed Education Loan Application Form.
  • Mark sheets of last qualifying examination
  • Proof of admission scholarship, studentship etc
  • Schedule of expenses for the specified course
  • 2 passport size photographs
  • Borrower's Bank account statement for the last six months
  • Income tax assessment order, of last 2 years
  • Brief statement of assets and liabilities, of the Co-borrower
  • Proof of Income (i.e. Salary slips/ Form 16 etc)

 

The above information is an indication of loan amount and interest rates. Actual figures may be vary