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About Education Loan 

What are the eligibility criteria for applying for an Education Loan?

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Age: Minimum: 16 years, Maximum: 35 years
  • Academic record: Proven good academic performance
  • Qualification: Completed 10+2 (12th standard) or a Diploma
  • For pursuing: Graduation / Postgraduate Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Education
  • University applied to: Listed, recognised and accredited institutes (India and Overseas)
  • Loan sanction based on: Pre-admission sanction, entrance exam scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.), 12th / H.S.C. results, confirmed admission

Loan Amount:

  • Domestic studies: Up to ₹ 2 crore
  • International studies: Up to ₹ 3 crore

Co-applicant: Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Spouse (Husband/Wife), Grandparents, Parents-in-law, Maternal / Paternal Uncle

Security: Property (House or Flat), Fixed Deposit, Existing ICICI Bank Home Loan for cross-collateral.

 

What documents are required?

Completely filled application form: Digital / Physical

Know your customer (KYC) documents of both the applicant and co-applicant(s)

Indian Resident:

  • Proof of Identity and Proof of Current Address (Any one): Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, etc.

NRI:

  • Proof of Identity: Valid Passport (Indian / Foreign)
  • Proof of Current Address (India / Overseas) (Any one): Valid Passport / Valid Driving License

Note: Proof of current address is mandatory.

Education-Related Documents

Academic Documents: Marksheets, Degree certificates, Entrance exam scores, etc. Admission Proof: Acceptance letter, Confirmation of acceptance, etc.

Financial Documents (Applicant/Co-Applicant)

For Salaried Individuals: Salary Slip, Bank Statements, etc. For Self-Employed Individuals: ITR, GST Details, Bank Statement, etc.

Note: ICICI Bank reserves the right to ask for additional documents at its discretion.

What expenses does an Education Loan cover?

  • Fees payable at the college / hostel
  • Examination / Library / Laboratory fees
  • Insurance premium for student borrower
  • One-way travel expense
  • Purchase of computer / books / uniforms
  • Any other expense required to complete the course e.g. study tour, project expenses, work requirements, etc.

What is Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme?

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Education, has introduced the Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSIS) to provide financial relief to students during the moratorium period of Education Loans. This scheme is available to students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) under the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) Education Loan Scheme, enabling them to pursue technical / professional courses in India.

Eligibility

All students whose combined annual family income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 4.5 lakh per annum

Students who want to pursue technical / professional courses in institutions accredited or approved by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA) or Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)

The maximum subsidy is applicable for loans up to ₹ 10 lakh irrespective of the sanctioned loan amount.

List of approved institutions:

Centrally Funded Technical Institutes

Institutions of National Importance

NAAC accredited Universities/Institutions

NBA recognised professional courses

To apply for the CSIS scheme, please visit the Jansamarth Portal.

Education Loan FAQs

What is an Education Loan?

An Educational Loan assists students in funding their studies by covering expenses such as tuition fees, books and other educational costs.  

Who can apply for an Education Loan?

Students who have secured admission in NAAC-accredited universities / institutions, NBA-recognised professional courses, Centrally Funded Technical Institutes or all other recognised international universities / institutions can apply for an Education Loan.

How can I apply for an Education Loan?

You can apply through our website or by visiting any ICICI Bank Branch. You can also apply at the Vidya Lakshmi portal.

What is the interest rate of an Education Loan?

Interest rates vary based on the type of loan (secured / unsecured), applicant / co-applicant’s profile, institute / college category and type of course.

What is an EMI Calculator?

An EMI Calculator helps students estimate their loan repayments and effectively plan their finances.

When does loan repayment start?

You can start repayment as late as after your course is over. Moreover, we provide flexibility for repayment during your course as well.  

What is the repayment tenure?

Repayment tenure is up to 15 years (including the course period), depending on the Loan amount and terms.

Can I pre-pay or pre-close the Loan? Are there any charges?

Yes, you can pre-pay or pre-close your Loan any time during the tenure. There are no pre-payment or foreclosure charges.

Who can be the co-applicant?

Parents, siblings, spouse, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, maternal or paternal uncle / aunt and grandparents can be your co-applicant.

Is collateral required for an Education Loan and what can be provided as collateral?

Collateral will be required for secured loans only. Acceptable collateral includes Fixed Deposits, residential / commercial property and existing Home Loan / Mortgage Loan with ICICI Bank.

What is enach?

The NACH e-Mandate system facilitates the registration and confirmation of mandates issued by customers electronically.

Note: The mandate will be routed by the destination bank to the sponsor bank after due authentication or by corporates through their sponsor bank to the destination bank, with the attributes of customer authentication depending upon the variant of the e-Mandate.

 

To create e-Mandate, click here

To track the status of e-Mandate, click here

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