Indicative interest rate
11% – 16% p.a.
Loan amount
Up to ₹50L depending on profile and course
Collateral
Secured and unsecured routes available
Tenure
Up to 12 years after moratorium
Moratorium
Course period plus 6–12 months
Processing fee
Typically 1–2% of the sanctioned amount plus taxes
Prepayment
Allowed after the lock-in period as per lender policy
Lender type
NBFC

Loan products offered by Poonawalla Fincorp Education Loan

A breakdown of the loan structures this partner typically offers, who each one suits, the security expected and how the pricing compares. Your counsellor will confirm which product fits your course, institution and co-applicant profile.

Product 1

Digital collateral-free education loan

Students with tight visa timelines and no property to pledge.

Typical amount
Typically up to ₹50L based on profile
Security expected
Co-applicant income only
Pricing
Profile-based NBFC pricing
  • Largely paperless assessment
  • In-principle decisions in days, not weeks
  • Accepts salaried and self-employed co-applicants
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Product 2

Secured loan against property or deposits

Families who can pledge security and want a lower rate than the unsecured route.

Typical amount
Up to ₹1 Cr subject to security value
Security expected
Residential or commercial property, FD or securities
Pricing
Meaningfully lower than the collateral-free product
  • Larger sanction limits for expensive programmes
  • Longer tenure than unsecured loans
  • Valuation and legal checks add time
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Product 3

Interest-servicing and part-payment options

Families wanting a lower total interest cost during study years.

Typical amount
Applies over the sanctioned amount
Security expected
As per the base product
Pricing
Same as the base product
  • Simple interest or partial interest during moratorium
  • Reduces the amount capitalised into your EMI
  • Prepayment allowed after any lock-in period
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Eligible countries

  • India
  • USA
  • UK
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Germany
  • Ireland

Eligible courses

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • MBA
  • PhD
  • Diploma

Documentation

  • Admission or conditional offer letter
  • KYC of applicant and co-applicant
  • Academic records and test scores
  • Co-applicant income documents or bank statements
  • Property papers only for secured cases

Benefits

  • Fast digital processing and quick in-principle decisions
  • Unsecured options for eligible courses and institutions
  • Flexible co-applicant profiles including self-employed families
  • Pre-visa sanction letters for overseas applications

Considerations

  • Rates are higher than public-sector bank schemes
  • Processing fee applies on sanction
  • Course and institution list drives unsecured eligibility

Application process

  • Share your course, country and co-applicant profile
  • ShikshaVahini checks course-list and unsecured eligibility
  • Upload documents digitally for credit assessment
  • Receive sanction letter for visa or admission use
  • Agreement signing and disbursement per fee schedule

EMI calculator for Poonawalla Fincorp Education Loan

Pre-filled with this lender's indicative starting rate. Adjust the amount, course duration and tenure to see the monthly instalment after your moratorium.

₹25 lakh
11.00% p.a.
2 years
6 months
10 years

Indicative starting rate for Poonawalla Fincorp Education Loan. Your sanctioned rate depends on your profile, collateral and the lender's spread.

This calculator is an estimate. It assumes a fixed rate and equal monthly instalments. Actual EMIs depend on your lender's rate reset policy, interest capitalisation method, fees and disbursement schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Rates, fees and terms are subject to lender policies, scheme changes and your applicant profile. ShikshaVahini does not guarantee approval or any specific rate.