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Canara Bank Vidya Turant Education Loan

Canara Bank

student
APR
7.25% – 10.1%
Amount
INR10,000,000
Term
12–180 mo
Best for
Students pursuing master's degrees at top-ranked global universities or premier Indian institutes who want PSU rates with competitive terms.

Canara Bank's Vidya Turant is a standout PSU education loan — the 7.35% starting rate is competitive, and the ₹1 crore limit under the master's degree scheme matches the best in the industry. The scheme categorisation by institution type gives genuine rate advantages to premier institute students.

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AX

Axis Bank Education Loan

Axis Bank

student
APR
6.9% – 13.5%
Amount
INR7,500,000
Term
12–180 mo
Best for
Students heading abroad or to premier Indian institutes who want a private bank experience with competitive rates for top-tier admissions.

Axis Bank straddles the line between PSU affordability and private bank speed. The rate range is wide (6.90%-13.50%), meaning premier-institute students get near-PSU rates while others may face steep costs. Good for study-abroad financing with higher loan limits.

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BA

Bank of Baroda Baroda Gyan Education Loan

Bank of Baroda

student
APR
6.85% – 11.25%
Amount
INR10,000,000
Term
12–180 mo
Best for
Students needing high-value loans for premier Indian or international institutions who want PSU-bank rates with a wider branch network than other PSU alternatives.

Bank of Baroda matches SBI on rates (sometimes even beats it at 6.85%) and offers one of the highest loan limits among PSU banks at ₹1 crore. The multiple scheme options (Vidya, Gyan, Scholar) give genuine flexibility, though navigating which scheme you qualify for can be confusing.

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HD

HDFC Bank Education Loan

HDFC Bank

student
APR
10.5% – 13.5%
Amount
INR5,000,000
Term
12–180 mo
Best for
Students admitted to premier institutions (IITs, IIMs, top foreign universities) who value fast disbursement and are willing to pay slightly higher rates for convenience.

HDFC Bank charges a premium on interest rates compared to PSU banks, but makes up for it with significantly faster processing and a smoother application experience. The unsecured limit of up to ₹50 lakh at select premier institutes is exceptionally generous.

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ST

SBI Student Loan Scheme

State Bank of India

student
APR
6.9% – 9.9%
Amount
INR5,000,000
Term
12–180 mo
Best for
Students pursuing UG/PG degrees at recognised Indian institutions who want the lowest possible interest rate and don't mind longer processing times.

SBI's Student Loan Scheme is one of the most affordable education loan options in India thanks to PSU bank rates. The no-collateral limit of ₹7.5 lakh makes it accessible for domestic studies, and the 0.50% concession for female students is a genuine saving. Processing is slower than private banks, but the rate advantage is hard to beat.

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PU

PNB Saraswati Education Loan

Punjab National Bank

student
APR
6.85% – 11.6%
Amount
INR5,000,000
Term
12–180 mo
Best for
Merit-based students admitted to premier Indian institutions (IITs, IIMs, NIFT, NID, IISc) who want rock-bottom PSU rates and don't mind the paperwork.

PNB's Saraswati scheme offers some of the lowest education loan rates in India at 6.85% p.a. for premier institutes. The 0.50% concession for female students and nil processing fees are genuine advantages. However, the scheme is heavily focused on merit-based admissions and may not suit students at non-premier institutions.

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