Top Banks Offering Education Loans in India (2025 Guide)

  1. State Bank of India (SBI)

Interest Rate: 8.70% – 13.00% per annum (floating)

Loan Amount: Up to ₹1.5 crore (for abroad studies)

Eligibility: Indian citizen with admission to a recognized institution

Documents Required:

Admission proof

Identity & address proof

Academic records

Income proof of co-applicant (parent/guardian)

Collateral security if loan > ₹7.5 lakh


  1. Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Interest Rate: 8.50% – 14% per annum (floating)

Loan Amount: Up to ₹20 lakh (domestic), ₹40 lakh (abroad)

Eligibility: Indian student with admission to a recognized course

Documents Required:

Admission letter

Academic certificates

Identity & address proof

Income proof of co-applicant

Security for loan > ₹7.5 lakh


  1. Bank of Baroda (BoB)

Interest Rate: 8.65% – 14.50% per annum

Loan Amount: Up to ₹40 lakh for abroad studies

Eligibility: Admission in recognized course

Documents Required:

Admission letter

ID & address proof

Academic records

Income proof of co-applicant

Collateral for loans > ₹7.5 lakh


  1. Canara Bank

Interest Rate: 8.60% – 14.00% per annum

Loan Amount: Up to ₹40 lakh

Eligibility: Indian nationals with confirmed admission

Documents Required: Same as above banks


  1. ICICI Bank (Private Bank)

Interest Rate: 10.50% – 13.50% per annum (floating)

Loan Amount: Up to ₹1 crore for studies abroad

Eligibility: Admission to recognized Indian or foreign institution

Documents Required:

Admission proof

Identity & address proof

Academic transcripts

Income proof of co-applicant

Collateral for higher amounts


  1. HDFC Bank (via Credila)

Interest Rate: 11% – 15% per annum (floating)

Loan Amount: Up to ₹1 crore (for abroad studies)

Eligibility: Indian citizen with admission

Documents Required:

Admission proof

ID & address proof

Academic records

Income proof

Collateral if loan exceeds certain limits


Common Requirements Across Banks:

Admission Proof: Letter from college/university

ID & Address Proof: Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.

Academic Records: Mark sheets, certificates

Income Proof: Salary slips, IT returns of parents/guardian/co-applicant

Collateral/Security: For loan amounts above ₹7.5 lakh or as per bank policy

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