Institutions |
- The Ministry of Education (MOE) has identified Top 860 Quality Higher Educational Institutes (QHEIs) for the year 2024-25.
- Annually, the Department of Higher Education (DHE) will update the list of such Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs).
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Loan Quantum |
- Need-based finance with the required margin on eligible expenses will be considered for Education Loan in Top 860 Quality Higher Educational Institutions.
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Eligible Courses |
All Graduation, Post-Graduation, Degree, Diploma, and Integrated courses offered by the identified QHEIs are eligible. |
Margin |
Institution Category
- AAA: Nil Margin
- AA & A: (Margin as per IBA Model Education Scheme)
Margin Details for AA & A Institutions:
- Loan Amount up to Rs 4.00 Lakhs: Nil Margin
- Loan Amount above Rs 4.00 Lakhs: 5% Margin
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Security |
No Collateral Security required. |
Repayment Tenure |
- The repayment period of the education loan would be up to 15 years, excluding the moratorium period (Course period + 1 year).
- No prepayment penalty will be levied for prepayment of loan any time during the repayment period.
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Expenses considered for the loan |
- Course Fee payable to college/school/hostel.
- Examination/Library/Laboratory fee.
- Travel expenses/passage money for studies abroad.
- Insurance premium for the student borrower, if applicable.
- Caution deposit, building fund/refundable deposit supported by Institution bills/receipts.
- Purchase of books/equipment/instruments/uniforms.
- Purchase of computer at a reasonable cost, if required for the completion of the course.
- Any other expense required to complete the course subject to ceiling.
Reasonable lodging and boarding charges will be considered if the student opts for outside accommodation.
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Eligibility under Subsidy/Interest Subvention |
All Education loans under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme can be covered subject to eligibility, as per income and other norms. |
Insurance Coverage |
Obtaining life insurance cover is mandatory for loan amounts above Rs. 7.50 lakhs. |