United Bank of India Education Loan Rate of Interest

The bank asks for no prepayment charges.

  • Zero margin
  • No collateral security
  • No prepayment/ processing charges
  • No age limit
  • Loan is sanctioned conjointly to the applicants and their guardians.

The interest rates are in accordance with the RBI guidelines.

  • Interest of rate on loan amount upto INR 1.50 lacs is BR + 2.00% = 12.45% per annum

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United Bank of India Education Loan Eligibility

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  • Indian National. The student should be a citizen of India.
  • 10th pass. One must have cleared 10th from a recognized board of institutions.
  • Eligible Courses. Certificate/ diploma/ degree course offered or backed by the ministry, national skill development corporation supported organizations, or state skill corporations and state skill missions.

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Bank / FinancerChange bankChange bankChange bankChange bankChange bank
Applicable Rate of Interest12.45% per annum10.05% up to 3 Years: BR+1.50%
Above 3 Years :1.50% + Term Premium where BR is at the rate of 10.00%.
Upto 4 Lacs- 16.50%
Upto 7.5 Lacs- 17.50%
Above 7.5 Lacs- 15.50%
Max Loan with CollateralUpto 1 year: INR 50,000
Above 1 year: INR 1,50,000
INR 50,000 to 1 Lac (depends on course duration)up to 3 months :20, 000
above 3-6 months:50,000
6 months to 1 year:75,000
above 1 year:1,50,000
10Lacs
Max loan without collateralUpto 1 year: INR 50,000
Above 1 year: INR 1,50,000
INR 50,000 to 1 Lac (depends on course duration)up to 3 months :20, 000
above 3-6 months:50,000
6 months to 1 year:75,000
above 1 year:1,50,000
10Lacs
Processing FeeNilUpto INR 4 Lakhs: No
Above INR 4 Lakhs: INR 5,000
NilNil
Repayment PeriodUpto 1 year: 3 to 5 years
Above 1 year: 5 to 7 years
Up to INR 50,000: 3 years
From 50,000 to 1 Lac: 5 years
Above 1 Lac: 7 years
Up to 1 year of course: 2 to 5 years
Above 1 year: 3 to 7 years
7 Years
Loan for top institutionsYes, United Superb Education Loan SchemeYes, SBI Scholar SchemeYes, PNB Pratibha loanNo
MarginNilNilNo margin applicableUpto loan 4 Lacs _ No margin
Above 4 Lacs_ for India: 5%
Age LimitNo age criteriaNo age criteriaNo age criteriaNo age criteria
Loan SecurityNil(Co-obligation of parents/ guardian/ spouse)Upto INR 4 Lacs: Parents considered as co-borrower
Between INR 4 to 7.50 Lacs: Parent as well as third party guarantee is required
Above INR 7.50 Lacs: Tangible security along with parents as co borrower
Co-obligation of parents/guardian as joint co-borrowersThird party guarantee
Collateral security
Additionally, assignment of LIC policy in favor of bank amounting 100% of education loan amount
Assignment of Future salaries in favor of Axis Bank
Eligibility concession for SC/STNoNo50% for SC/ST
60% for General category.
No
Processing TimeN.A20 days15 Days14 Days
Prepayment chargesNilNilNilNil
Penal chargesNilPenal interest @ 2% to be charged for loans above Rs.4 lacs for the overdue amount and overdue period.Nil@ 2% per month on the overdue installment/s
Mandatory insurance coverYesYesYesYes
Travel expenesesYesYesYesYes
Bank transfter allowanceNo such clause mentionYesBranch Transfer allowance is available No such clause mentioned
Top up loan availabilityAvailableAvailable. Also, takeover loan facility is also availableAvailableNo such clause mentioned
Interest Subsidy SchemesCSIS
Padho Pradesh
Skill Loan Scheme
CSIS
Padho Pardesh
CSIS
Skill Loan Scheme
CSIS
Tax benifitYesYesYesYes
Concession/benefitsFor Girl students: 0.50% concession from card rate
1.00% interest concession if the interest is servicedduring the moratorium period
Concession to girl students
1% concession if interest is serviced during moratorium period including course period
0.5% concession to girl students
0.5% concession if interest is serviced during moratorium period including course period
Online application
There is no processing fee charged
No pre- payment charges are applied
No pre- closure charges are applied
Loan Disbursal period is 15 working days from the date of final submission of documents
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How to apply for United Bank of India Education Loan ?

United Bank of India Education loan application form can be available online or offline at Bank branches.

Visit the official website for United Bank of India Education Loan and select your scheme

Click on Apply Now.

Fill out the form with your essential details.

Upload the mandatory documents required.

Submit the form and take out a print out of the application.

Visit the bank branch for further formalities.

Applicants can directly visit the nearest branch and ask for an application form. The bank representative will then guide you with all the necessary information regarding eligibility, documents required and also which loan is best suitable.

United Bank of India Education Loan Details

Loan Limit
Upto 1 year: INR 50,000
Above 1 year: INR 1,50,000
Margin
Nil
Processing Fee
Nil
Loan Security
Nil(Co-obligation of parents/ guardian/ spouse)
Loan Repayment
Upto 1 year: 3 to 5 years
Above 1 year: 5 to 7 years

Expenses covered under United Bank of India Student Loan Scheme

  • Fee payment to college, institute, university, or skill development centre
  • Examination fee
  • Cost of books, equipment, instrument or uniforms

Education Loan Documents Required ?

Admission letter with all essential details

Attested copies of age proof, residence proof and birth date

Self-attested passport size photograph

Copies of qualifying courses

Income proof and/or copy of income tax return file

Details of collateral security along with government approved valuation certificate (if any)

Bank account statement of the applicant.

Interest Subsidy Schemes

Central Scheme of Interest Subsidy

Formulated by the Govt. of India, a scheme to assist the students belonging to the economically weaker section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What schemes does UBI considers for its education loans?

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There are no other schemes offered by UBI apart from the basic education loans.

02

In whose name is the loan granted?

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The loan is granted in the name of the student

03

Is the loan contract executed only in student's name?

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No, the loan can be executed both in name of student and co-borrower as both are equally responsible for repayment of loan

04

What is the age limit for availing loan in UBI?

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There is no age restriction for the applicant applying for education loan from UBI. He/ she should only meet the other stated eligibility criteria?s.

05

Are minors eligible to apply for UBI Education Loan?

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Yes, Minors aspiring for further studies can apply for education loan with help of legal representation from parents/ guardians.

06

What does margin on any loan mean?

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Margin amount is the amount that a borrower has to pay through his/ her own sources in form of a down payment as his/ her contribution towards the education.

07

Should the student's margin be paid upfront in the starting?

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Margin can be paid on a year to year pro rata basis whenever bank disburses loan amount as per requirement.

08

Where can I avail UBI Education Loan?

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You can either contact your nearest branch for the application form or details regarding the loan or apply online from the official website.

09

Is there any provision to apply for loan online?

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Yes, you can apply online through Vidyalakshmi portal to avail for this loan.

10

Can I view my loan statement online if I am an existing education loan borrower?

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Yes, by creating a login on UBI web portal, you can view all details related to education loan online.

11

Is there any minimum aggregate marks to meet the eligibility criteria to avail UBI education loan?

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Yes, a student must have secured a minimum aggregate marks in their last qualifying examination (10+2 or Graduation). Relaxation in the marks is given to SC/ ST students

12

What is the discount/ rebate offered by UBI?

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  • 0.50% concession is given to girl students
  • 1% concession if interest is serviced during moratorium period
13

What all is included in tangible collateral security?

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Mostly UBI asks tangible security in lieu of the loan amount sanctioned along with assignment of future salaries in favour of UBI. Tangible security includes documents related to land/ building/ government security/ public sector bonds/ units of UTI, NSC, Life insurance policy/ bank deposits/ shares or debentures. The value of the security should be equal to the education loan amount.

14

Is scholarship or assistantship included in the margin?

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Yes any scholarship or assistantship will be a part of margin charged on education loan.

15

What is Moratorium Period?

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Course Period plus one year, or six months after getting a job

16

What is tenure of an education loan?

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Tenure of education loan provided by UBI is maximum 15 years. Tenure of UBI Superb Education Loan is 10 years.

17

What does MCLR stands for?

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MCLR stands for Marginal Cost of funds based Lending Rate. It refers to the minimum interest rate of bank below which it cannot lend.

18

What all expenses are covered under this course?

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Expenses covered by UBI education loan are:

  • Tuition/ college/ hostel fee
  • Examination/ lab/ library fee
  • Books/ uniform/ instruments
  • Caution deposit
  • Passage money for studies abroad, etc.
19

I have taken admission through management quota. Am I eligible?

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This depends totally on bank's discretion as whether a student meets other eligibility criteria or not.

20

What do you mean by reputed or recognized institutes?

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Institutes that are affiliated to state/ central universities and comes under UGC or AICTE are considered as recognized institutes. Reputed institutes are those which are well known and have standard course of repute. More often, banks provide the list of institutes they consider for loan. (You can contact nearest branch for the same)

21

Are there any special benefits if I have secured admission to one of the top premier institutes?

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UBI provides a special loan scheme with various benefits to students who have secured admission in top rated institutes like IITs, IIMs, XLRI, ISB, IIFT, NITs, etc.

22

What is the processing fee or prepayment charges?

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The education loan offered by UBI have no prepayment, processing or documentation charges.

23

Will cost of my computer be covered under the loan sanctioned?

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Reasonable cost for the computer or laptop well be covered under the loan if it is required to complete the course.

24

Why is Pan Card necessary?

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Pan Card is one of the mandatory document required by banks these days. It is mandatory because:

  • Easy to assess Income
  • Easy to trace borrowers
25

Are diploma or certificate courses considered under UBI education Loan (both for India and Abroad)?

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Diploma courses are eligible under UBI Education Loan. Regular degree or diploma courses like, shipping, pilot training, and aeronautical that are approved by Director General of Civil Aviation or Shipping.

26

Is a co-borrower necessary for loan?

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Yes, it is mandatory to have a co-borrower to avail loan from UBI.

27

Who can be my co-borrower?

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Your parent/ spouse/ guardian can be a co-borrower. A co-borrower should be your immediate family member, should have a steady source of income, and a good credit history.

28

What all documents are required from the co-borrower?

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Documents required from the co-borrower are:

  • Attested copies of age proof, residence proof and birth date.
  • Self-attested passport size photograph
  • Income proof and/or copy of income tax return file
  • Details of collateral security along with government approved valuation certificate (if any).
29

How many guarantors do I need to borrow loan from UBI?

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You need at least 2 guarantors to avail loan from UBI.

30

What is the KYC requirement in education loan?

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KYC requirements are the documents as a proof of personal identification and residence proof of the applicant as well as the co-borrower.

31

What are maximum term for repayment?

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Maximum Term for repayment for Loan is 15 years for UBI Education Loan and 15 years

32

How can I repay the loan?

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You can repay the loan after the moratorium period by mode of EMI or through post- dated cheques.

33

What is EMI? How are they calculated?

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EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installments. It can be calculated by using the formula given below

EMI = [P x R x (1+R) ^n] / [(1+R)^ n-1]

Here, P is Amount of Education Loan, R is Rate of Interest, n is Tenure of the Loan.

Or simply you can use the EMI calculator provision available on UBI’s official website.

34

What are the charges for late EMI payment?

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24% per annum on outstanding amount is charged for the late EMI payment

35

Is the loan disbursed in name of individual applicant or to the institute/ university directly?

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The loan is disbursed directly to the institute/ university that you have taken admission to. Hence, an applicant is supposed to submit institute brochure with proper division of the fee

36

If I am unable to complete my course in given tenure, will my repayment term be extended?

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It is completely on the banks discretion to extend the moratorium period or not. It can be extended for maximum 2 years based on student?s reason. You can contact your nearest branch for more details.

37

What is method of application of interest on education loan?

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The interest will be charged at simple rate from the date of disbursement till commencement of repayment of loan. After that, compound interest is charged on reducing balance

38

What is interest rate of education loan?

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The interest rate is different for different loan offered. Refer the tables below:

  • UBI Education Loan:
Upto INR7.50 lac MCLR-Y+2.20% i.e. 11.00%
Above INR 7.50 lac MCLR-Y+2.15% i.e. 10.95%
  • UBI Superb Education Loan:
For Students in List A institutes MCLR-Y + 0.05% i.e 8.85%
For Students in List B Institutes MCLR-Y + 0.55% i.e 9.35%
  • UBI Education Loan for Vocational courses: Interest of rate on loan amount upto INR 1.50 lacs is BR + 2.00% = 12.45% per annum
39

What is interest subsidy on education loan?

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UBI offers CSIS interest subsidy on education loans offered.

40

What is employment verification in an education loan?

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The bank takes the responsibility to cross verify all the employment details of the applicant and co-borrower. If the banks fails to cross verify every detail provided, it might reject the loan application.

41

Are there any tax benefits in education loans?

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Under Section 80E of Income Tax Act, loan borrowers can avail the tax benefits. This benefit is only available over and above INR 1,50,000. Tax benefits can be availed once the borrower starts paying interest on loan. The deduction is available until borrower pays off full interest amount on loan or for maximum of 8 years (whichever is earlier).

42

Is it necessary to have bank account with the bank while availing loan from that particular bank?

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It is not necessary to have a bank account while availing the loan but it makes it easier for the borrower to get loan application approved

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43

Why do banks require insurance policy as security?

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The banks require insurance policy as security in lieu of education loan provided. The insurance policy should be equal or more to the amount of loan sanctioned. In case of untimely demise of the borrower, the bank recovers the amount from the insurance policy

44

Are there any additional benefits on availing loan from UBI?

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There are no additional benefits mentioned by the bank

45

What is credit score? Is it important for education loan?

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Credit Score is inclusive of various factors such as credit history (Loan history or credit card). If a student does not have a credit score, banks calculate it by considering factors such as University, College and the Course of admission. Banks consider the academic background of student and credit history of co-borrower.

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If a student have any query, where or whom to contact?

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Student can reach out to the nearest branch in case of any query.

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