Yes, banks like the State Bank of India and Canara Bank do offer loans. Due to the fact that these loans are primarily for education, you only have to pay interest at a floating rate for the duration of the course. Several other private banks also offer student loans.
After the course is over, you begin making principal payments. Also, there is a 6-month restriction on student loan payments. This means that until you complete the course plus six months after the course, neither you nor your parents or guardians are required to make payments on the loan. After the moratorium period, you must begin making monthly loan payments or risk losing your home.
Yes, banks like the State Bank of India and Canara Bank do offer loans. Due to the fact that these loans are primarily for education, you only have to pay interest at a floating rate for the duration of the course. Several other private banks also offer student loans.
After the course is over, you begin making principal payments. Also, there is a 6-month restriction on student loan payments. This means that until you complete the course plus six months after the course, neither you nor your parents or guardians are required to make payments on the loan. After the moratorium period, you must begin making monthly loan payments or risk losing your home.
Yes, education loans are available from both public and private sector banks. Education loans, in fact, fall under the category of priority sector lending, and banks are required by the RBI to set aside funds for them.
I'd recommend approaching a public-sector bank, preferably one where your parents have accounts.
Please bring the following documents with you when you arrive:
If you have all of these documents, Bank officials will be able to provide a preliminary analysis of your eligibility. Other important points you need to consider are:
Although it is not required to pay a loan while studying, I would advise your parents/guardians to pay a set amount each month (say Rs 5,000) if possible. Your interest burden will be reduced as a result of this.