Education Loan EMI Calculator

Calculate monthly EMI for your education loan. Plan your finances before taking an education loan for higher studies in India or abroad.

Loan Affordability Check

Check how much loan you can afford based on your expected salary

Education Loan Interest Rates (2025-26)

Bank/LenderInterest RateMax Amount
SBI Scholar Loan8.15% – 10.15%Up to Rs. 1.5 Cr
HDFC Credila9.00% – 13.25%Up to Rs. 75 Lakhs
Axis Bank9.70% – 15.20%Up to Rs. 75 Lakhs
ICICI Bank9.85% – 11.25%Up to Rs. 1 Cr
Bank of Baroda7.70% – 9.70%Up to Rs. 80 Lakhs
Punjab National Bank7.65% – 9.90%Up to Rs. 20 Lakhs
Canara Bank8.15% – 9.15%Up to Rs. 40 Lakhs

Education Loan Tax Benefits

  • Section 80E: Entire interest paid on education loan is tax deductible
  • No limit: Unlike other sections, there is no maximum limit
  • Duration: Available for 8 years from the year you start paying
  • Eligible courses: Any graduate or post-graduate course in India or abroad

Tips for Education Loans

  1. Compare rates: Check at least 3-4 banks before deciding
  2. Check processing fees: Usually 0.5% to 2% of loan amount
  3. Collateral: Loans above Rs. 7.5 lakhs usually need collateral
  4. Moratorium period: Course duration + 6-12 months grace period
  5. Subsidy schemes: Check Vidyalakshmi portal for interest subsidy
  6. Co-borrower: Parents usually need to be co-borrowers

Average Cost of Higher Education

Course/UniversityEstimated Cost
IIT B.Tech (4 years)Rs. 8-10 Lakhs
NIT B.Tech (4 years)Rs. 5-7 Lakhs
Private Engineering (4 years)Rs. 8-20 Lakhs
MBBS Government (5.5 years)Rs. 3-5 Lakhs
MBBS Private (5.5 years)Rs. 50 Lakhs – 1.5 Cr
IIM MBA (2 years)Rs. 20-25 Lakhs
MS in USA (2 years)Rs. 40-80 Lakhs
MS in Germany (2 years)Rs. 10-20 Lakhs