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Repayment
Repayment Options:
- In case of Education loans for study in India, repayment will start after the completion of course period and moratorium period (Repayment commences one year after the course completion or 6 months after securing a job, whichever is earlier). In case of Education loans for study abroad, repayment will start after the completion of course period and moratorium period (Repayment commences six months after the course completion).
- The Loans are sanctioned as Term Loans and are to be repaid in EMIs over a maximum repayment term of 15 years (180 EMIs) for Student, Scholar, PM-Vidyalaxmi and Global Ed-vantage Education Loans. The repayment of EMI starts 12 months after the completion of the course or 6 months after getting the employment, whichever is earlier. In case of Global Ed-Vantage Loans & Student Loans for study abroad, repayment of EMI starts 6 months after the completion of the course.
- In case of Skill Loans repayment period is linked to loan amount and moratorium period is linked to duration of the course, which is as under:
Repayment Period
Moratorium Period:Loan Amount Repayment Term (Maximum) excluding moratorium period Up to ₹50,000 3 years Above ₹50,000 up to ₹1 lakh 5 years Above ₹1 lakh 7 years Course Duration Moratorium Up to 1 year 6 months from course completion date Above 1 year 12 months from course completion date - The accrued interest during the moratorium period and course period is added to the principle and repayment is fixed in Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI). If full interest is serviced before the commencement of repayment; EMI is fixed based on principle amount only. There is NO penalty charges for prepayment. You can prepay your education loan anytime.
- Penal Charges: In the event of default in payment of any instalment or any irregularity in the loan account, penal charges at following rate will be applicable:
- Irregularity up to 60 Days: 2.40% per annum on the irregular portion for the period of irregularity.
- Continuous irregular for a period beyond 60 days: 5% per annum on the outstanding for the period of irregularity.
Ways to Reduce Student Loan Costs
Service full interest during the course period and moratorium period (Optional):
- Interest applied to loan account during course period and moratorium period will not be added to your EMIs. Thus, lower EMIs.
- Interest serviced on Education Loans is eligible for deduction under Section 80(E) of Income Tax
Please contact your Loan Sanctioning Branch for further details
Timely Payment of EMIs
- Repaying EMIs on time will help in keeping your account in good condition and will save avoidable additional interest costs
- Central Scheme for Interest Subsidy on Education Loans (subject to eligibility) :
- This Scheme provides interest subsidy on Education Loans for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) with annual gross parental/family income upto Rs. 4.50 lacs.
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- Eligible students may contact the SBI Branch concerned for any further details along with Income Certificate from the Certifying authority.
Last Updated On : Wednesday, 17-09-2025
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6.95%
2 years to less than 3 years
6.00% p.a.
for loan amount up to Rs. 2 lacs
8.15% p.a.
for loan amount > Rs. 2 lacs up to Rs. 6 lacs
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Interest Rates
6.95%
2 years to less than 3 years
6.00% p.a.
for loan amount up to Rs. 2 lacs
8.15% p.a.
for loan amount > Rs. 2 lacs up to Rs. 6 lacs




