Education Loan

Finance for studies in India or abroad, covering fees and related costs, with repayment after the course.

Education Loan

Documents to keep ready

Nayaasa is a loan advisor, not a lender. This is what lenders typically ask for, and yours may differ. Approval is the lender's decision.

Applying jointly? Each person gives their own documents. Choose each type in turn.

What to expect

Typically; each lender sets its own.

  • What it covers

    Fees, hostel, exams, library, books and equipment, a computer up to 20% of tuition, refundable deposits up to 10%, and travel abroad.

  • Your share

    Nil up to ₹4 lakh. Above that, 5% for studies in India and 15% abroad.

  • Security

    Up to ₹7.5 lakh, a parent or guardian as co-borrower and no collateral. Above that, collateral too.

  • Repayment

    Starts one year after the course, and runs up to 15 years.

Rules and schemes that apply

  • PM-Vidyalaxmi

    For students admitted on merit to listed institutions: no collateral or guarantor, with a 75% government guarantee on loans up to ₹7.5 lakh. Management and NRI quota seats are left out, and Aadhaar is mandatory.

  • Help with the cost

    Under PM-Vidyalaxmi, a 3% subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh for family income up to ₹8 lakh, and full subvention for technical and professional courses at family income up to ₹4.5 lakh.

Figures last checked November 2026.

Who it suits

  • Students admitted to graduate, postgraduate, technical or professional courses
  • Parents or guardians who will co-sign
  • Students going abroad, including for job-oriented courses

How it works

  1. Tell us about the course

    The institution, the course, the cost and who will co-sign.

  2. We look at the options

    The schemes and lenders that suit the course and the family's income.

  3. Gather the documents

    We give you the list for your case and check each file before it goes to a lender.

  4. The lender assesses

    The lender checks the admission, the course and the co-applicant.

  5. Sanction

    If the lender agrees, it issues a sanction letter, which often helps with a visa.

  6. Disbursement

    Money usually goes to the institution, in stages as fees fall due.

Common questions

Who has to co-sign?

Usually a parent or guardian. Choose what they do in the list above to see their documents.

When does repayment start?

Typically one year after the course ends.

Is PM-Vidyalaxmi for every college?

No. It covers students admitted on merit to listed institutions, so check yours is on the list.

Does Nayaasa approve the loan?

No. Nayaasa is a loan advisor, not a lender. The final decision and the terms are the lender's.

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