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Bank of Baroda Baroda Education Loan

बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा बड़ौदा शिक्षा ऋण योजना

Bank of Baroda's core IBA-aligned education loan offering competitive BRLLR-linked rates, up to ₹7.5L collateral-free, and flexible 15-year repayment.

Max Loan Amount
Up to ₹7.5 Lakh (No Collateral) / Up to ₹80 Lakh (Domestic) / Up to ₹1.5 Cr (Abroad)
Interest Rate
8.40% – 9.90% p.a. (Baroda BRLLR linked with 0.50% concession for female students)
Moratorium Period
Course duration + 1 year
Repayment Tenure
Up to 15 years

✦ What the Loan Covers (Eligible Expenses)

Tuition, examination, library, lab fees, hostel/living expenses, uniform, books, laptop, study tours, project work.
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Parental joint obligation is mandatory; credit score of parent must be 700+ to obtain lowest interest band; fee disbursement is made directly to the educational institution in installments, never as a lump sum to student; prepayment is penalty-free only under floating rate.

✦ Collateral & Margin Money Terms

Collateral & Guarantee Requirement:

Nil up to ₹7.5 Lakh (CGFSEL covered); Tangible collateral security equivalent to 100% of loan amount required above ₹7.5 Lakh.

Margin Money (Borrower Contribution):

Nil up to ₹4 Lakh; 5% for domestic studies > ₹4L; 15% for studies abroad > ₹4L.

✦ Eligibility Requirements

Indian citizen who has secured admission to higher education course in recognized Indian or foreign university through entrance exam or merit selection.

✦ Government Subsidies & Rate Concessions

Covers CSIS interest subsidy for EWS/LIG families (<₹4.5L income) during moratorium period.

✦ Required Documents Checklist

Vidya Lakshmi application confirmation, admission offer letter, fee schedule, 10th/12th/degree marksheets, parent KYC, 6-month salary/bank statement, property deed for loans > ₹7.5L.

✦ How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Apply on vidyalakshmi.co.in. 2. Submit Baroda Education Loan application. 3. Upload academic records and income proofs. 4. Complete digital in-principle approval via Baroda Digital Loan portal or branch. 5. Execute loan agreement and disburse directly to college.
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✦ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum loan amount under Baroda Education Loan?▼
Up to ₹80 Lakh for domestic courses in approved non-premier institutions and up to ₹1.50 Crore for overseas studies with adequate collateral.
Is there any processing charge for Bank of Baroda education loans?▼
For studies in India, zero processing fee is charged. For studies abroad, a refundable processing charge of approximately ₹10,000 is collected and refunded upon first disbursal.
Can I claim income tax deductions on Baroda Education Loan?▼
Yes. Entire interest paid during repayment is eligible for deduction under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act for up to 8 continuous financial years.