ICICI Bank offers Education Loans with competitive education loan interest rates to help students manage higher education expenses in India and abroad. Student loan interest rates may vary depending on factors such as course type, institution, loan amount, repayment tenure and applicant eligibility. Education Loans may cover tuition fees and other eligible academic expenses with flexible repayment options and structured EMI plans. Customers can apply online with simple documentation and choose suitable repayment tenure based on financial requirements and repayment capacity.
As of the quarter ending March 2026, ICICI Bank Education Loan interest rates range from 9.00% to 13.00% per annum, with a mean rate of 10.54% per annum. Secured Education Loans for select domestic institutes start as low as 8.50% per annum, while Unsecured Education Loans for abroad studies start at 10.25% per annum. The applicable rate depends on the course, institution category, loan security, applicant profile and co-applicant credit history.
| ROI for abroad studies | Secured | Unsecured |
|---|---|---|
Starting from | 9.00% | 10.25% |
| ROI for Domestic studies | Secured | Unsecured |
|---|---|---|
Select Domestic Institutes* | 8.50% | 9.25% |
Others | 9.00% | 9.75% |
*Select Domestic Institute list
| ROI for Domestic studies | Secured | Unsecured |
|---|---|---|
All | 8.75% | 9.50% |
| Category | Secured | Unsecured |
|---|---|---|
I-Group Employees | 9.00% | 10.00% |
| Institute Category | Secured | Unsecured |
|---|---|---|
ALL | 8.99% | 9.99% |
Note*: Interest rates are starting from the mentioned rates and may vary as per applicable terms
Engineering courses - B.Tech or M.Tech or B.E.
Management courses - MBA or PGDM or PGP
Medical courses - MD or MBBS or BDS or MDS
*Applicable for all regular Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses in Medical and Engineering - and to all regular Postgraduate courses in Management
Type of Credit | Minimum | Maximum | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
Education Loan -iSMART interest rates | 9% per annum | 13.00% per annum | 10.54% per annum |
Type of credit | Interest rate |
|---|---|
Pricing for Education Loans under Credit Guarantee Fund scheme for Education Loan (CGFSEL) | 10.95%* |
Pradhan Mantri Vidyalakshmi (PMVidyalaxmi) Scheme | 9.45%* |
*Linked to I-EBLR (External Benchmark Lending Rate)
ICICI Bank offers Education Loans with low interest rates, minimal fees, flexible terms and a transparent process. Thus, making it easier to fund your higher studies and help you achieve your academic goals.
Here are some important charges related to an Education Loan from ICICI Bank:
| Type of Fee/Charge | Rate/Amount |
| Processing Fee | Up to 2% of the loan amount plus GST |
| Administrative Charges | ₹5,000 or 0.25% of the loan amount (whichever is lower) |
| CERSAI Charges: | For loan up to 5 lacs: Rs 50/- |
| Non-refundable charges under the Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) | For loan above 5 Lacs: Rs 100/- |
| Foreclosure or Prepayment Charges | 1. NIL prepayment charges for EL under floating rate loans |
| 2. For facility with fixed rate loans at the time of prepayment: | |
| a. Fixed rate loans within 37 months from loan origination date-2% of amount being pre-paid | |
| b. Fixed rate loans post 37 months from loan origination date- NIL Outstanding amount at the time of loan prepayment | |
| Penal Charges | 5% per annum on the overdue sum from the due date to the actual payment date |
| Other penal charges, if any | |
| a) Dishonor of Cheque/AD/NACH per transaction | 500 |
| b) Non-Maintenance of Mode of Payment charges (NMMP) if applicable | 800 |
| Prepayment Charges | 1.NIL prepayment charges under floating rate loans |
| 2. Prepayment charges under Fixed rate loans: | |
| a) Fixed rate loans within 37 months from loan origination date- 2.00% of principle prepaid (outstanding) | |
| b) Fixed rate loans post 37 months from loan origination date - NIL | |
| Charges for switching of loans from floating to fixed rate and vice versa | a. For switch over from floating to fixed rate loans, then conversion charges be # 3,000/- |
| b. For switch over from fixed rate loans to floating, below conversion charges will be applicable: | |
| i. Fixed rate tenure up to 37 months – 0.50% of the principle outstanding amount | |
| ii.Fixed rate tenure above 37 months – 2.00% of the principle outstanding amount | |
| Any other charges (please specify) | |
| Cash Transaction Charges | 100 |
| Charges for Amortization Schedule | 200 (For Physical copy) |
| Charges for Duplicate No Objection / No Dues Certificate | 250 |
| Charges for prepayment / foreclosure statement | 200 (For Physical copy) |
| Charges for Statement of Account | 200 (For Physical copy) |
| Charges for Revalidation of No Objection Certificate | 250 |
| Loan Cancellation Charges – Digital and Non-Digital | 2500 |
| Digital Lending – NIL Cancellation within Free Look / Cooling off period | - |
| Cancellation post cooling Period (15 days)& Before 1 EMI date (i.e. from 16th day till 1st EMI date) | - |
| Charges for swapping of repayment mode | - |
| Loan / Property Document Retrieval charges | 500 |
| Recovery Charges (if Applicable) | 500 |
| Charges incurred in SARFAESI proceedings | At Actuals |
| Charges incurred in sending different notices | At Actuals |
| Enforcement charges | At Actuals |
| Paper advertisement charges | At Actuals |
| Repossession charges | At Actuals |
| Security guard charges | At Actuals |