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Bank of India Education Loan for Indians in 2025

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Interest Rate
10.85% onwards
UnSecured Loan
₹7.5 Lakhs
Secured Loan
₹150 Lakhs
Processing Time
7 working days
Margin
90% Funding
Loan Tenure
up to 15 years
Type
Bank
Tax Benefits
Yes
Processing Fees
starts ₹10,000
100+ Cr
Disbursed
10+
Banks & NBFC
15+
Countries
3 days
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Features of Bank of India Education Loan

Interest Rate Starts at 10.85%
Loan Amount (Collateral) Upto ₹150 Lac
Loan Amount (Without Collateral) Upto ₹7.5 Lac
Processing Fees starts ₹10,000
Processing Time 7 working days
Loan Tenure up to 15 years
Margin 90% Funding
Prepayment Charges Zero
Moratorium Period Course + 1 year
Admit Letter Required
Tax Benefits Yes
Type Bank

The Bank of India is a Government Bank that offers an Unsecured Education Loan of up to Rs 7.5 lakhs and a Secured Education Loan of up to Rs 1.5 crores for studying at top-ranking universities worldwide. 

The Education Loan is available for Bachelor's, Master's, undergraduate diploma, postgraduate diploma, or Professional Courses, such as CIMA-London or CPA-USA. Their interest rate is 10.05% for Loans up to Rs 7.5 lakhs and 10.85% for loans between Rs 7.5 lakhs and Rs 1.5 Crores. You have the option to choose between a Floating and a Fixed Rate of Interest. They have a processing fee between Rs 10,000 + GST, to Rs 20,000 + GST which is 100% refundable on the first disbursement. 

Like other Government and Private Banks, they are providing a Full Moratorium Period of the course duration and a 1-year grace period. So, your Education Loan EMI will start after the moratorium period. 

Abroad Cube (McCarthy AI Private Limited) is an Official Channel Partner of Bank of India for assisting with Education Loan Applications across India. 

Let's Explore the Bank of India Education Loan Schemes for Study Abroad.

 

Bank of India Education Loan for Study Abroad

The Bank of India launched a special scheme for Education Loans for Study Abroad, named "Star Education - Study Abroad". Under this Scheme, they provide a Secured Education Loan of up to Rs 1.5 Crore and an Unsecured Loan of up to Rs 7.5 lakhs for Study in Top Universities Worldwide. The floating interest rate for the Bank of India Education Loan starts at 10.05% and increases to 10.85%. Likewise other Banks and NBFCs, they are providing a Moratorium period of the course duration plus one year's grace period and a Loan tenure of 15 years. 

Currently, the Bank of India offers a maximum of Rs 7.5 lakhs for an unsecured education loan, and requires collateral for higher amounts exceeding this limit. This means that the Bank of India is a considerable option for Study Abroad Aspirants with tangible security, such as a house, Shop, or Building, providing you with a sense of security and confidence in your financial decisions. 

The 'Star Education-Study Abroad' scheme applies to a wide range of Educational Courses above the 12th Level. This includes Bachelor's, UG Diplomas, Master's, PG Diplomas, PG Certificates, and professional courses, providing a comprehensive financial solution for various educational pursuits. 

Unsecured Loan Amount Rs 7.5 Lacs
Secured Loan Amount Rs 1.5 Crore
Interest Rate 10.05% - 10.85%
Moratorium Period Course Duration + 1 year
Applicable For All Courses
Loan Tenure 15 yrs + Course Duration + 1 year

 

Eligibility criteria for Bank of India Education Loan

Here is the Eligibility Criteria of the Bank of India Star Education Loan for the Study Abroad scheme

Student
  • must be an Indian Citizen and have a good CIBIL history
University / College
  • must be approved by the concerned regularities
  • World Ranking must be up to 3000 in Webometrics OR up to 1000 in QS Ranking
Course / Program
  • can be a Graduate / Post-Graduate / Professional / Technical Course. It includes Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma-level, CIMA-London, CPA in the USA, and other relevant qualifications.
Co-Applicant / Co-Borrower
  • must be an Indian citizen and have a good CIBIL history
  • should be a Father OR Mother OR Sister OR Brother
Collateral
  • must be a property such as a house, or shop
  • property must be approved by the concerned authorities
  • property must be located in an Urban or City area
  • Agricultural Land is acceptable as Collateral, subject to terms and conditions.

 

Expenses Covered by Bank of India Education Loan

The Bank of India covers nearly all expenses expected while studying abroad under Star Education Loan Scheme

  1. The University/College tuition fees, including Deposits (if any)
  2. Living Expenses such as Accommodation, Food, Transport, etc
  3. GIC for Canada / Blocked Account for Germany (if applicable)
  4. Travel Expenses such as Flight Ticket, etc
  5. Purchase of necessary equipment, such as a Laptop.
  6. Term-Life Insurance Premium of Student and Co-Borrower for the complete tenure of the Loan.

The optional Term-Life Insurance cost is included in the Sanctioned Amount and will be deducted from the Disbursed Loan amount.

 

Charges of Bank of India Education Loan

Here is the list of basic charges involved in Bank of India Study Abroad Education Loan

Description Charges & Fees
Processing Fees (Up to ₹20 Lacs) ₹10,000 + 18% GST (Refundable*)
Processing Fees (Above ₹20 Lacs) ₹ 20,000 + 18% GST (Refundable*)
VLP Charges ₹100 + 18% GST
Legal & Technical Charges Varies
Term Insurance Cover Optional

*Charges may vary

 

Bank of India Education Loan Processing Fees

The Bank of India charges a processing fee of Rs 10,000 + 18% GST for Loan Amount up to ₹20 Lacs and Rs 20,000 + 18% GST on Loan amount above ₹20 Lacs under the Star Education Study Abroad Scheme, collectable before releasing the Sanction Letter. The bank will issue the complete refund of processing fees to the student after the first disbursement on case-to-case basis. 

Processing Fees Charges
Loan amount up to ₹20 Lacs ₹10,000 + 18% GST
Loan amount above ₹20 Lacs ₹20,000 + 18% GST

 

Margin Money for Bank of India Education Loan

The Bank of India have a margin requirement of 10-15% for Study Abroad Education Loan. So, you are expected to bear at least 10-15% of your total cost of education from your pocket. 

For example, the total cost of education is Rs 50 Lacs, including University Fees, Living, and travelling expenses. You have to bear Rs 5 Lacs of the costs, and the bank will provide you with a maximum of Rs 45 Lacs. 

Course Type Loan Amount Margin Money
All Courses up to ₹4 Lacs NIL
All Courses ₹4 Lacs to ₹7.5 Lacs 15%
Medical Courses ₹7.5 Lacs to ₹150 Lacs 10%
Other Courses ₹7.5 Lacs to ₹150 Lacs 10%

 

Interest Rate of Bank of India Education Loan

As of July 1, 2025, the Bank of India has an interest rate of 10.85% for an education loan exceeding ₹7.5 Lacs and 10.15% for loans of less than ₹7.5 Lacs. This interest rate is applicable specifically for the Star Education - Study Abroad scheme. 

Loan Amount Floating Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate
Up to ₹7.5 Lacs 10.05% 12.35%
Above ₹7.5 Lacs 10.85% 13.15%

*As of 1st July 2025

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⬆️ Higher Chances of Approval

When applying for an education loan through Abroad Cube, you can expect higher chances of approval as our expert will verify the documents before submission and suggest better alternatives for higher approval.

⏱️ Low Processing Time

Using the latest technology and years of experience, we expedite the application process by 65%, reducing overall processing time. Applying using the exact required documents with the eligible lender is the key to getting an application processed in record processing time.

📋 Personalized Document Checklist

Our Education Loan Expert will send you a Personalized Document Checklist, removing all unnecessary documents, easing the process and giving you peace of mind.

💰 Negotiation on Interest Rate & Processing Fees

We will help you get Comparable, Negotiated and best-suited Education Loan deals, saving you up to Rs 3 Lakhs. The major negotiable components are Interest Rate and Processing Fees.

💁‍♂️ Free Education Loan Assistance

We are not charging any service fees for helping with the Study Abroad Education Loan. Also, there are no hidden fees involved, which is guaranteed. For each approval, we get paid a referral fee by Bank of India without any additional charge to students.

Documents required for Bank of India Education Loan

Here is the standard document checklist for getting an education loan from Bank of India or other lenders. The bank or NBFC might ask for additional documents or information based on the application to ease the process.

Applicant
  • Aadhar Card, PAN Card & Passport
  • Class 10th Marksheet, Class 12th Marksheet
  • Bachelors Marksheets & Degree (if applicable)
  • Masters Marksheets & Degree (if applicable)
  • IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo (if applicable)
  • GRE / GMAT / SAT / ACT (if applicable)
  • Resume & Work Experience (if working)
  • University Offer Letter (if optional)
Co-Applicant
  • Aadhar Card, & PAN Card
  • Address Proof (Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc)
  • Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
Income documents of Salaried Co-Applicant
  • Salary Slips of Last 3 months / Salary Certificate
  • Form-16 of Last 2 years (optional)
  • Salary Account Statement (if different)
Income documents of Self-Employed Co-Applicant
  • Income Tax Returns of Last 2 years
  • Business Proof (MSME, GST Certificate, Labour Certificate, Shop Act Certificate)
  • Current Account Statement (if different)
Income documents of Farmer Co-Applicant
  • Income Tax Returns of Last 2 years
  • Income Certificate issued by State Government (if applicable)
  • Patta-book (if applicable)
  • J-Forms of Last 2 years (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)
  • Jamabandi / Fard (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)

The Education Loan documents may vary based on individual applications. If you are missing any required documents, please contact our Loan Expert for help!

How to apply for Bank of India Education Loan via Abroad Cube

Check Eligibility

Start by checking your eligibility on Abroad Cube's website or reach out to us via WhatsApp or phone. The Eligibility criteria include Country acceptance, University and course ranking, Academics, Credit Score and history, co-applicant and Collateral requirements, etc.

Document Submission

Once you pass the basic Eligibility Criteria, the next step will be Documentation. Our Education Loan Expert will send you a personalized Document Checklist of Bank of India and help you arrange, sort and suggest alternatives, if any. Before sending documents to the Bank of India, we ensure that all documents are in order according to the required Checklist to expedite the application login process.

Application Processing

Our Education Loan Expert will choose the best lenders from the pool of 12+ options to get you the best-suited deal. They will follow up with concerned Lender Relationship Managers for Application Login and further processing. The lender process will include getting consent, address verification, and a small telephonic interview with the Credit Manager before the final decision.

Loan Sanction & Disbursal

The sanction letter will be released within 24 hours once you pay the processing fee to the Bank via acceptable payment methods. Afterwards, you may proceed with the Study Visa process or request Pre-Visa disbursement. You can also ask for reimbursement if you have already paid the Tuition Fees or Living Expenses via other means. Once you complete the banking formalities, the loan amount will be disbursed into the Bank Account

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You may apply for Bank of India Education Loan by visiting their local bank branch or contacting their customer support team. But Abroad Cube will help you get a hassle-free Education Loan from your comfort at the best Interest Rate and record processing time at Zero Service Charges.

Abroad Cube is an Online Study Abroad Marketplace that has onboarded 12+ Banks and NBFCs to ease the process of getting the best deal for an Education Loan in minimal processing time. To get started, Check your Eligibility and share your Documents by Email or WhatsApp to expedite your application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They have a Floating Rate of Interest: 10.05% (≤₹7.5 L) or 10.85% (>₹7.5 L) and a Fixed ROI: 12.35% or 13.15% respectively (as of July 1, 2025).

They charge a processing fee of ₹11,800 for Loan up to ₹20 Lacs and ₹23,600 for Loans above ₹20 Lacs. It might be refunded on First Disbursement on case-to-case basis. A fee of ₹118 for VLP, possible legal-technical charges and an optional insurance.

Yes, they do provide an Education Loan for University Fees, Living Expenses and Travelling Expenses.

No, the Bank of India does not have any Foreclosure or Prepayment Charges for Study Abroad Education Loans.

Yes, they do provide an Unsecured Loan up to Rs 7.5 Lacs currently. Anything more than limit requires a Tangible Collateral such as Property.

They have a fixed margin of 10% for all Study Abroad Education Loan Applications. So, they provide up to 90% of Total Cost of Education and you have to bear rest of the expenses.

The Eligible CoApplicant for Bank of India Education Loan is Father, Mother, Sister and Brother only.

Yes, the Bank of India accepts Agriculture Land as a Valid Proof of Collateral for Study Abroad Education Loans. They consider a maximum 85% LTV of Collateral value.

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