Key Features and Benefits

Eligibility for Indian and NRI students

Co-borrower requirement

Wide range of courses

Comprehensive coverage

EduSum Education Loan Scheme

Why Choose South Indian Bank?

South Indian Bank provides a seamless loan experience with flexible repayment options, competitive interest rates, and a transparent application process. With a legacy of trust, the bank ensures financial support tailored to meet the aspirations of students pursuing excellence.

  • Flexible loan amount - Loans upto to Rs. 10 Lakh based on the course and institution
  • Age limit - 25 years for undergraduate and 30 years for postgraduate courses
  • Attractive margin requirements:
    • NIL margin for loans up to Rs. 4 Lakh
    • 5% margin for loans above Rs. 4 Lakh for domestic studies and 15% for foreign studies
  • Collateral-free option:
    • No collateral for loans up to Rs. 1 Lakh
    • Third-party guarantee for loans between Rs. 1 Lakh and Rs. 3 Lakh
    • 100% collateral required for loans above Rs. 3 Lakh
  • Simple interest during moratorium - Only simple interest is charged during the moratorium period
  • Top-up loans - Available for higher education
  • No processing or prepayment charges - Transparent and hassle-free terms
  • Mandatory life insurance - Life Insurance is mandatory for the students availing Education Loan
  • Academic performance - Secured a minimum of 85% in each qualifying subject and 75% overall in the first attempt
  • Income requirement - Parents must have a minimum annual income of Rs. 7.5 Lakh
  • Age criteria - 18 to 30 years depending on the course and loan purpose
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  • Proof of identity and address (student and parents)
  • PAN card of student and parents
  • Admission/offer letter from the institution
  • Fee structure and approval documents of the course
  • Qualifying exam mark sheets and scorecards
  • Property-related documents for loans requiring collateral

Online application - Click here to apply for a student loan. Our representative will get in touch with you soon.
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  • Branch visit – Visit the nearest South Indian Bank branch and our representative will help you
  • Application and Document submission – Submit the list of documents required for processing your loan
  • Verification - Our team will assess your application, including collateral, and verify eligibility.
  • Approval - Receive quick approval and a loan offer tailored to your needs.
  • Disbursal - Upon approval, the education loan amount will be credited directly to the institution's account.

Frequently Asked Questions

To get answers to the frequently asked queries

Loan amounts range from Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh based on the course and location.

No collateral is required for loans up to Rs.1 lakh. Loans between Rs.1 lakh and Rs.3 lakh require a third-party guarantee, while loans above Rs.3 lakh require 100% collateral.

The repayment period is up to 10 years for loans up to Rs. 7.5 lakh and 15 years for higher amounts.

Yes, the moratorium period includes the course duration plus 1 year or 6 months after securing a job, whichever is earlier.

Yes, you can prepay the loan at any time without incurring additional charges.
 

Achieve your academic goals with South Indian Bank’s EduSum Education Loan Scheme. Apply now and shape a brighter future!

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