Education Loans

“Funding the Dream”

90% of students take a loan. It’s normal. Here is how it works in India.

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Secured Loans (With Collateral)

You pledge property (House, Flat, Land, FD) to the bank.

• Banks: SBI (Global Ed-Vantage), BOB, Union Bank.
• Interest Rate: Very Low (~8.5% - 9.5%).
• Limit: Up to ₹1.5 Crore.
• Best For: People with family assets. Always choose this if possible.

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Unsecured Loans (Without Collateral)

You don’t pledge anything. The bank trusts your future earning potential.

• Banks: Prodigy Finance, MPower (USD Loans), Avanse, HDFC Credila, Auxilo.
• Interest Rate: High (11% - 14%).
• Limit: up to ₹50-60 Lakh (depends on your GRE/University rank).
• Co-Applicant: Required (Parents).

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Prodigy Finance & MPower (The “No Co-Applicant” Loan)

• What: They lend in Dollars/Euros.
• Catch: Floating Interest Rates (LIBOR/SOFR). If US rates go up, your EMI explodes.
• No Co-Applicant needed.

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Repayment & Tax

• Tax Benefit: Interest paid heavily reduces taxable income under Section 80E.
• Moratorium: No full EMI until you graduate.

Advice: Try for SBI/BOB first. Use Credila/Prodigy only as a last resort.