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SARASWATI EDUCATION LOAN

Sr.No. Conditions Requirements
1. Maximum limit

Maximum Rs.40 lakhs.

2. Eligibility

• The student should be an Indian National.

• The student should have secured admission to a higher education course in recognized institutions in India through Entrance Test/ Merit Based Selection process after completion of HSC(10 plus 2 or equivalent). .

3. Purposes

The Education Loan Scheme aims at providing financial support to students for pursuing higher education in India and Abroad.

Studies in India:
i) Approved courses leading to Graduate/ Post Graduate degree and PG Diplomas conducted by recognized colleges/ universities recognized by UGC/ Govt. / AICTE/ AIBMS/ ICMR etc. , Courses like ICWA, CA, CFA ,Courses conducted by IIMs, IITs, IISc, XLRI. NIFT, NID etc.
ii) Regular Degree/Diploma

Studies Abroad:
• Graduation: For job oriented professional/ technical courses offered by reputed universities.
• Post-graduation: MCA, MBA, MS, etc.
• Courses conducted by CIMA- London, CPA in USA etc.
*For more eligible course details read the complete scheme attached below.

4. Repayment

Repayment of the loan will be in equated monthly installments (EMIs) for a period of 15 years.
Moratorium: Course period + 1 year
Assignment of future income of the student for payment of instalments to be taken in all the cases.

5. Margin

Up to Rs.5 lakhs - 10%
Above Rs.5 lakhs - 20%
- Margin may be brought-in on year-to-year basis as and when disbursements are made on a pro-rata basis

6. Security

Up to Rs.5 lakhs: Parent(s) / guardian to be made joint borrower(s) , Obtain one 3rd party guarantee and No tangible security required.
Above Rs.5 lakhs: Parent(s) / guardian to be made joint borrower(s) and obtain Tangible collateral security of suitable value i.e. minimum 1 ½ times (150%) of loan amount.

7. Rate of Interest

10% as on 01.01.2025 (decided by ALCO from time to time)
0.50% per loan case plus applicable taxes.

Rebate of @ 1% in ROI is permitted to girl child/women beneficiaries.

NIL pre-closure or hidden charges.

*For more details, read the detailed scheme attached below. NIL pre-closure or hidden charges.