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Education Loan FAQs

Basic Information

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What is an Education Loan?

An Education Loan helps students fund academic expenses such as tuition fees, books, travel, accommodation, and other study-related costs. ICICI Bank offers loans for domestic and international studies with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options. Learn more: Education Loan

Who can apply for an Education Loan?

Any Indian citizen who has secured confirmed admission to a recognised institution in India or abroad is eligible to apply.

What expenses are covered?

The loan covers tuition fees, exam fees, books, laptop (if required), travel tickets, living expenses, and hostel charges.

Is the loan available for foreign studies?

Yes. ICICI Bank provides loans for undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and PhD programmes abroad.

Eligibility & Application

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Which courses are eligible?

Graduate, postgraduate, diploma, professional, and technical courses recognised by NAAC / NBA / AICTE / UGC are eligible.

Can I apply for a loan before admission?

Yes, you may apply for a pre-admission sanction.

Can I apply without an earning co-applicant?

Applicants with work experience may apply with a non-financial co-applicant.

T&C apply.

How can I download my statement/repayment schedule?

Log in to iMobile Pay → Loans → View Statement.

What if I disagree with the sanctioned amount?

Raise a request via customer care or visit nearest branch.

What are the eligibility criteria?

Applicants must be Indian citizens aged 16 years.

The maximum age is 65 years at the time of loan closure (on a case-to-case basis), with confirmed admission in recognised institutions.

Service Requests & Account Management

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What is the Education Loan Eligibility Calculator?

The Eligibility Calculator helps you check how much education loan you can qualify for based on your co-applicant’s income, credit profile, existing EMIs and institute category. It gives an approximate eligible loan amount even before you apply.

What is the Education Loan EMI Calculator?

The Education Loan EMI Calculator is an online tool that instantly shows your monthly EMI based on your loan amount, interest rate, and repayment tenure.

It helps you understand how much you will pay every month and plan your finances before applying for the loan.

Calculators And Tools

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What is the Loan vs Self-Funding Comparison Tool?

The Loan vs Self-Funding Calculator compares the cost of taking an education loan versus using your own savings. It highlights: EMI commitment Total cost of borrowing Liquid savings impact This tool helps you decide whether a loan or personal funds are better for your education plan.

What is the Tax Benefit Calculator for Education Loans?

The Tax Benefit Calculator estimates how much tax you can save under Section 80E on the interest paid toward your education loan.

It shows:

Annual interest paid

Eligible tax deduction

Approximate tax savings

This helps you understand your net out-of-pocket cost.

Where can I access these calculators and tools?

You can access all calculators—EMI Calculator, Eligibility Calculator, Loan vs Self-Fund Tool and Tax Benefit Calculator—from the Education Loan section on the Icici bank’s official website.

They are free to use and available 24×7.

Why should I use these tools before applying for an Education Loan?

Using calculators helps you:

Plan EMIs realistically

Choose the right loan amount

Understand interest and tax impact

Compare different loan options

Make a confident, informed decision

These tools ensure you choose a loan structure that fits your financial comfort.

What is the Education Loan Interest Calculator?

The Interest Calculator shows the total interest you will pay across the loan tenure.

By entering the loan amount and rate of interest, the tool gives:

Total interest payable

EMI breakup

Impact of tenure change on interest

This helps you choose the most affordable repayment plan.

Security Custody & Safety

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Are my documents safe during upload?

Yes, file upload uses secure encrypted channels.

Is the online application secure?

Yes. ICICI Bank uses encrypted and RBI-compliant systems to safeguard data.

Customers Servives

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How do I contact ICICI Bank for Education Loan support?

Via customer care, branch visit, or iMobile Pay app support.

Miscellaneous

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Which government portals can be used?

PMVidyaLakshmi Government portal can be used. Click here

What is the maximum tenure?

Up to 15 years including moratorium.

Closure

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Are prepayment charges applicable?

No. There are no prepayment or foreclosure charges.

How is interest calculated during moratorium?

During the moratorium period, simple interest is charged on the outstanding principal amount. A principal moratorium is provided as per applicable terms and conditions.

How can I close my Education Loan?

You can close your education loan through ICICI Bank Net Banking, the iMobile Pay app, or by visiting the nearest ICICI Bank branch, subject to full repayment of dues.

Are there charges foreclosure?

No, foreclosure or prepayment charges are not applicable on ICICI Bank education loans, subject to prevailing terms and conditions

What is the interest rate?

Rates depend on course, institute category, applicant and co-applicant profile and loan type.

Click here for latest Interest rates