Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Rate of Interest: 7.00% p.a. *T&C Apply.

Loan to pursue higher studies in Top 860 Quality Higher Educational Institutions
NIL Processing Charges.
No Guarantor & No Collateral Security.
Lower Rate of Interest.
Reducing Balance Interest Rate.
No Prepayment penalty
Need based finance with required margin on eligible expenses shall be considered for Education Loan in Top 860 Quality Higher Educational Institutions
Annual family income is up to Rs. 4.5 lakhs, shall be eligible for full interest subvention during moratorium period for education loan up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
Annual family income is between Rs. 4.5 lakhs and Rs. 8 lakhs shall be eligible to apply for 3% interest subvention during moratorium period for education loan up to Rs. 10 lakhs.

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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.

Student should be an Indian National.
OCI/PIO category are eligible for pursuing education in India
Students admitted through open competitive examinations/ merit-based admission in the Top 860 QHEIs identified by MOE for degree/ diploma programmes.

Stipulated Loan Application with 2 passport size photos of applicant / Co-applicants
Proof of Identity and Address as per KYC norms.
Proof of Academic Records/Previous Qualifying self-attested copy of Mark sheets
Proof of admission: offer Letter or Admission Letter from the Institution/Entrance Exam Result.
Statement of cost of study/Schedule of expenses of institution.
PAN Card & Aadhaar is mandatory document to be submitted along-with application
Income certificate/ proof from the authorized Public Authority of the State Government shall be submitted.
Any other document as specified by the Bank to enable to take the credit decision.