Education Loan

An education loan is a financial aid option for students seeking to fund their education in India or abroad. Various banks and financial institutions provide education loans with competitive rates, making quality education more accessible.

Students applying for an education loan do not need to make immediate payments; the repayment period typically starts months or even years after completing the course, with some extending up to 5 to 7 years.

Interest rates vary among banks. The loan amount is directly disbursed to the institution or university at the beginning of each semester by the bank. Education loans cover all related expenses, including library fees, hostel fees, book costs, laboratory fees, ensuring that students do not have to bear these expenses out of pocket.

Education Loan from banks

Axis Bank Education Loan Apply Now
Interest Rate
10.5% - 24%
Loan Amount
I 50K - I 40L
EMI Per Lakh
I 2,149 - I 2,877
Processing Fees
I 4,999 One time fee
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
4% of the outstanding principal
(loan tenure between 13 - 24 months)
HDFC Bank Education Loan Apply Now
Interest Rate
10.5% - 24%
Loan Amount
I 50K - I 40L
EMI Per Lakh
I 2,149 - I 2,877
Processing Fees
I 4,999 One time fee
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
4% of the outstanding principal
(loan tenure between 13 - 24 months)
ICICI Bank Education Loan Apply Now
Interest Rate
10.5% - 24%
Loan Amount
I 50K - I 40L
EMI Per Lakh
I 2,149 - I 2,877
Processing Fees
I 4,999 One time fee
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
4% of the outstanding principal
(loan tenure between 13 - 24 months)
IDFC First Bank Limited Education Loan
Interest Rate
Loan Amount
EMI Per Lakh
Processing Fees
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
Indusind Bank Education Loan
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EMI Per Lakh
Processing Fees
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
Kotak Mahindra Education Loan
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Loan Amount
EMI Per Lakh
Processing Fees
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
Tata Capital Education Loan
Interest Rate
Loan Amount
EMI Per Lakh
Processing Fees
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
Bajaj Finserv Education Loan
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Loan Amount
EMI Per Lakh
Processing Fees
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges
Aditya Birla Capital Education Loan
Interest Rate
Loan Amount
EMI Per Lakh
Processing Fees
Part payment Charges
Pre-Payment Charges

Criteria eligibility documents

Education loan eligibility criteria
  • Loans are available for approved undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, PhDs, diploma courses lasting six months or longer, job-oriented courses, and technical/professional courses.
  • Applicants should be enrolled or securing admissions in recognized institutions, government institutions, professional institutions, and international colleges and universities.
  • For undergraduate courses, completion of 10+2 (12th standard) is required, and for postgraduate courses, a degree is necessary.
  • Graduation and post-graduation courses (professional/technical/diploma) conducted by approved universities or colleges under UGC, IMC, AICTE, government, AICTE, AIBMS, or CMR are eligible.
  • Regular degree or diploma courses like pilot training, aeronautical, shipping, and others approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Shipping, or other regulatory authorities are eligible.
  • Job-oriented courses (professional/technical) for graduation, post-graduation, or diploma, and courses conducted by institutions like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – London or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – USA are eligible.
  • Loans for skill development are also considered.
Documents needed for education loan application
  • Marksheet and completion certificate of 10th and 12th examinations
  • Admission letter from the respective college/university
  • Fee structure details
  • KYC documents of the applicant and co-applicant
  • Income proof in some cases
  • Additionally, for education loans below Rs 4 lakh, no collateral is necessary. For loans ranging from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh, a third-party guarantor is required. Loans exceeding Rs 7.5 lakh mandate collateral. In the case of loans for studying abroad, insurance is a mandatory requirement.
Rate of interest

The lowest rate of interest for educational loan is 4.5% per annum.

Education Loan Expenses Covered:

Your education loan can cover various expenses, including:

  1. Books, equipment, instruments, and uniforms.
  2. Fees for examinations, laboratories, and libraries.
  3. Cost of a computer or laptop needed for your studies.
  4. Deposits like caution deposit or building fund, supported by bills from the institution.
  5. Other necessary expenses for course completion, like study tours, thesis, or project work.
  6. Tuition fees.
  7. Hostel fees.
  8. Travel expenses, including passage money for students studying abroad.
  9. Insurance premium.

Features & Benefits of Study Loan:

  • Financing available up to Rs.1 crore.
  • Repayment tenure up to 15 years.
  • Loans available for studies both in India and abroad.
  • Some lenders disburse loans even before applying for a Visa.
  • Convenient doorstep service for document collection.
  • Children of bank employees may get preferential rates.
  • Female students may benefit from concessional interest rates at certain banks.
  • Enjoy a moratorium period of up to 1 year after completing your course, during which you don’t have to make payments.
  • Avail tax benefits on the interest paid for up to eight years.

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