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Bank of India Education Loan for Abroad Studies
Bank of India is a public sector bank. Public-bank pricing for secured loans. Here's what its abroad-study loan offers, who it suits, and how it compares — so you can decide before you visit a branch or apply online.
- Limited collateral-free amounts under the model scheme
- Usually 2–4 weeks with collateral
- Rate: ≈ 8.5%–10.5% a year in 2026 (floating)
- Compared with 2–3 alternatives
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Bank of India education loan for abroad studies
Star Education Loan (studies in India and abroad). Up to ₹150 lakh for studies abroad under Star Education Loan, as published by the bank. Limited collateral-free amounts under the model scheme. Interest: indicative ≈ 8.5%–10.5% a year in 2026 (floating); check the bank's current rate. Co-applicant: parent or guardian as co-borrower. It suits families banking with Bank of India.
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Official sources: Bank of India — Star Education Loan (Study Abroad)
Bank of India loan at a glance
- Lender type
- Public sector bank
- Product
- Star Education Loan (studies in India and abroad)
- Loan amount
- Up to ₹150 lakh for studies abroad under Star Education Loan, as published by the bank
- Without collateral
- Limited collateral-free amounts under the model scheme
- Interest rate
- Indicative ≈ 8.5%–10.5% a year in 2026 (floating); check the bank's current rate
- Typical time to sanction
- Usually 2–4 weeks with collateral
Official terms
What Bank of India publishes
Quoted from Bank of India's own website, checked on 9 November 2026. Lenders revise these often; your sanction letter is final.
Official source: Bank of India — Star Education Loan (Study Abroad) — rules change; always confirm current requirements.
Key terms
Bank of India education loan: key terms
Limits and rates change; confirm the current terms on the lender's official page or your sanction letter.
Official source: Bank of India — Star Education Loan (Study Abroad) — rules change; always confirm current requirements.
Fit
Who a Bank of India loan suits
Good fit
Secured loans for mid-cost destinations
Watch out
Collateral-free amounts are small
Watch out
Margin money usually applies
Repayment
EMI on a ₹50 lakh Bank of India loan
Illustrative at 9.5% (the middle of the indicative range). Your rate depends on your profile.
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Process
How to get a Bank of India loan with our help
- 01
Profile check
We check your university, course and co-applicant against Bank of India's policy and 2–3 alternatives.
- 02
Documents
One checklist for the student, co-applicant and any collateral.
- 03
Branch application and valuation
The bank verifies documents and, for secured loans, values the property and runs a legal check.
- 04
Sanction letter
We review the rate, fees, margin and moratorium before you accept.
- 05
Visa and disbursement
Use the sanction for the visa; tuition is paid directly to the university.
- Admission letter and university cost sheet (or I-20 / CAS)
- Student and co-applicant PAN, Aadhaar and passport
- Academic records and test scores
- Co-applicant income proof: salary slips and Form 16, or 2–3 years of ITRs
- Last 6 months' bank statements
- Property documents for secured loans (title deed, tax receipts, encumbrance certificate)
FAQs
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Up to ₹150 lakh for studies abroad under Star Education Loan, as published by the bank. The amount you get depends on your cost of attendance, collateral and co-applicant income.
Limited collateral-free amounts under the model scheme.
Indicative ≈ 8.5%–10.5% a year in 2026 (floating); check the bank's current rate. Floating, linked to the bank's repo-linked lending rate.
Yes: parent or guardian as co-borrower.
Usually 2–4 weeks with collateral. A complete file is the biggest factor in speed.
No. We're an independent consultancy: we compare Bank of India with other lenders for your profile and help you prepare the file. The lender makes every credit decision.
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Guides
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- How Much Education Loan Can I Get to Study Abroad?
- Is a Co-Applicant Mandatory for an Education Loan?
- Education Loan Without a Co-Applicant for Abroad Studies
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- Education Loan Tax Benefit: Section 80E and Section 129
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