Key facts
What the official sources publish
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Loan typeModel education loan for recognised higher-education courses in India and job-oriented professional or postgraduate courses abroad.View source
The official parameter table covers studies in India and abroad and lists recognised course authorities.
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Purpose and eligibility
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
RateThe education landing page publishes a starting education-loan rate of 6.85% p.a.; the Model Education page links the applicable current rate table and does not print a separate model-scheme figure.View source
The education landing page displays 6.85% P.A.; the model page directs applicants to the current rate table.
- Source
- Mahabank Education Loan
- Page / section
- Interest Rate; model-scheme rate link
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
BenchmarkNo benchmark or spread is published on the reviewed Model Education page.View source
The page links the current rate but does not state a benchmark or spread.
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Rate of Interest
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
APRNo separate APR figure is published.View source
The reviewed scheme page publishes instructions rather than a fee-inclusive .
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Rate of Interest
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Minimum incomeNo minimum rupee income is published for the student; parent or guardian income and asset documents are required for credit assessment.View source
The page requires parent/guardian as co-borrower and lists income-tax and asset/liability evidence without an income floor.
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Eligibility; checklist
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Maximum amountUp to ₹10 lakh for studies in India and ₹20 lakh for studies abroad; higher amounts may be considered on merit and case-by-case basis.View source
The parameter table states Rs. 10.00 lac in India and Rs. 20.00 lac abroad.
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Maximum amount
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
TenureRepayment is course period plus one year, with up to 180 equated monthly instalments (15 years), excluding the moratorium period.View source
The repayment row states course period plus one year and maximum 180 excluding moratorium.
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Repayment
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Processing feeThe reviewed Model Education page does not publish a universal processing fee; the education landing-page FAQ states 0.50% for studies abroad only, refundable when the borrower takes up the course.View source
The official specifies 0.50% for Model Education Loans for studies abroad and refund on course take-up.
- Source
- Mahabank Education Loan
- Page / section
- — processing fees
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Prepayment / foreclosureNo prepayment term is published on the reviewed Model Education page.View source
The reviewed page covers repayment and interest concession but contains no prepayment-charge figure.
- Source
- Model Education Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Complete scheme page
- Accessed
- 31 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Benefits and features
- Maximum ₹10 lakh for studies in India and ₹20 lakh abroad
- No collateral up to ₹7.50 lakh under the model scheme
- Repayment up to 180 (15 years), excluding moratorium
- Interest concessions for girl students, existing housing-loan borrowers and meritorious students
Eligibility
- Student must be an Indian national with admission through entrance test or merit selection. Parent or guardian joins as co-borrower; a spouse or parents-in-law may co-borrow for a married student.
Passing a listed condition does not mean the bank will approve an application.
Documents the bank lists
- Admission proof, last qualifying marksheet, course expense schedule, photographs, six-month bank statement, income-tax assessment order and asset/
liability statement

