Key facts
What the official sources publish
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Loan typeSkill-development education loan for NSQF-aligned courses at eligible training institutes.View source
Canara says the scheme supports national skill development and NSQF-aligned training courses.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Purpose; Eligible Courses
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Interest rateLower reducing-balance rate is stated, but no numeric percentage or benchmark is published on the reviewed page.View source
The official page says lower rate and reducing balance without a numeric rate.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Benefits; complete page
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
BenchmarkNot published on the reviewed page.View source
No benchmark or spread appears on the full page.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Complete page
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
APRNot published on the reviewed page.View source
No is displayed.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Complete page
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Minimum incomeNo student-income threshold is published; the loan is jointly granted with a parent or guardian, with co-applicant income proof where applicable.View source
The page requires joint parent/guardian lending but does not state an income amount.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Security; Documents
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Maximum amountNeed-based finance from ₹5,000 to ₹7.50 lakh.View source
The official quantum row publishes ₹5,000–₹7,50,000.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Loan Quantum
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
TenureRepayment up to 3 years for quantum up to ₹50,000; up to 5 years above ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh; and up to 7 years above ₹1 lakh. Moratorium is 6 months after courses up to one year and 12 months after longer courses.View source
Canara publishes the course-length moratorium and quantum-based repayment bands.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Moratorium; Repayment tenure
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Processing feeNil processing charges.View source
The official page states processing charges are nil.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Processing Charges
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Prepayment / foreclosureNo prepayment penalty.View source
Canara states no prepayment penalty.
- Source
- IBA Skill Loan Scheme
- Page / section
- Benefits
- Accessed
- 30 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- high
Benefits and features
- ₹5,000–₹7.50 lakh need-based finance
- Nil margin and nil processing charges
- No collateral or third-party guarantee
- 6–12-month moratorium after course completion
- Repayment up to 3, 5 or 7 years by loan amount
- No prepayment penalty
Eligibility
- Training-institute course must align to NSQF; there is no minimum course duration. Loan is jointly granted with parent/guardian and covered by CGFSSD.
Passing a listed condition does not mean the bank will approve an application.
Documents the bank lists
- Application, photographs, , identity, residence and age proof
- Admission proof, course expense schedule and last qualifying mark sheet
- Co-applicant/guarantor income proof where applicable