Gnanamitra Educational Loan
Purpose : To enable students with academic brilliance to meet tuition and other fees / maintenance costs / books and equipment and cost of passage for studies abroad etc., for pursuing studies at recognised school / college / institution.
Courses Eligible- Higher Studies : Diploma / Graduate / Post-graduate courses in the faculties of Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Dental Science, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science and Computer Certificate courses of reputed institutes accredited to department of electronics or affiliated to university
Limit :
Amount of loan (in Indian Rupees) |
MIN(Rs.) | MAX(Rs.) |
Higher Education- In India | 10000 | 10.00 lacs |
Higher Education- Abroad | 10000 | 20.00 lacs |
Upto Rs. 4.00 lacs | Nil |
Above Rs. 4.00 lacs | - |
For studies in India | 5% |
For studies abroad | 15% |
Rate of Interest :
Amount | Rate of interest % (wef 28.06.08) |
Upto Rs. 4.00 lacs | 12.50 Fixed Only |
Above Rs. 4.00 lacs | 13.25 Fixed Only |
For students studying at elite institutions | 11.75 Fixed Only |
Repayment of loan to commence immediately after disbursal, by the parent / guardian, out of his / her income. Instalments may be nominal (to cover interest portion, atleast) during the period the student is undertaking the studies. The instalments will be stepped up one year after the completion of the course or after the student gets a job, whichever is earlier, so that the loan gets repaid together with interest within a period of 60 to 84 months thereafter.
Security :
Amount. | Security |
Upto Rs. 4.00 lacs | NIL |
Above Rs. 4.00 lacs and upto Rs. 7.50 lacs | Collateral in the form of a suitable 3rd party guarantee |
Above Rs. 7.50 lacs and upto Rs. 10.00 lacs | Collateral security by way of immovable property or equal to the loan amount in the form of Government securities / NSCs / Units of UTI
Guarantee of parents / guardians (in the case of minors, the parent / guardian will execute the documents on behalf of the minor and also in his capacity as co-borrower) / third party guarantee where sufficient collateral security is not available |