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SBI Student Loan Scheme

Term loan for Indian nationals pursuing higher education in India or abroad after securing admission.

9.40%–9.90% p.a.Interest Rate
₹1 crore for specified India courses; ₹7.50 lakh for study abroad under Student LoanLoan Amount
Tenure
Up to ₹10 lakh: NIL; >₹10–20 lakh: ₹5,000 + GST; >₹20 lakh: 0.50% subject to ₹25,000 + GSTProcessing Fee
Bank / LenderState Bank of India
Product TypeEducation Loan
Interest Rate9.40%–9.90% p.a.
Loan Amount₹1 crore for specified India courses; ₹7.50 lakh for study abroad under Student Loan
Tenure
Processing FeeUp to ₹10 lakh: NIL; >₹10–20 lakh: ₹5,000 + GST; >₹20 lakh: 0.50% subject to ₹25,000 + GST
EligibilityIndian nationals with secured admission to eligible higher-education courses/institutions.

Key Benefits

Up to ₹75 lakh for medical courses at ranked top 100 NIRF institutions and ₹50 lakh for other eligible institutions, subject to scheme criteria; higher limits may be considered case-by-case; repayment holiday.

Eligibility

Indian nationals with secured admission to eligible higher-education courses/institutions.

Documents Required

Admission/course/income/security documents as applicable to education-loan appraisal.

Fees & Charges

Above ₹7.50 lakh generally requires tangible collateral security; insurance required above ₹7.50 lakh; margin 5% for India and 15% for abroad above ₹4 lakh.

How to Apply

Apply through SBI education-loan channels/education loan portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the repayment period?

SBI states repayment up to 15 years after course period plus the applicable repayment holiday.

Is collateral required?

SBI states up to ₹7.5 lakh requires parent/guardian as co-borrower without collateral; above ₹7.5 lakh requires tangible collateral security.

What is the processing fee?

SBI lists nil up to ₹10 lakh; ₹5,000 + GST above ₹10 lakh up to ₹20 lakh; and 0.50% above ₹20 lakh subject to a ₹25,000 + GST maximum.

Source: Official lender website · Last verified 2026-08-31