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HDFC Credila Education Loan (India)

HDFC Credila Education Loan — India’s first dedicated education-loan NBFC, with pre-visa disbursal and overseas coverage across 2,500+ universities.

Documents required

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Admission letter
  • Fee structure
  • Co-borrower KYC
  • Co-borrower income proof

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No verified interest rate is available for the HDFC Credila education loan (india).

Interest rateVaries by profile p.a.
Processing fee1.25%
Max amount₹75L
Max tenure15 yr
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Best for: STEM/MBA students at top US/UK/Canada/Australia universities needing fast pre-visa sanction without collateral up to ₹45L.

Eligibility

At HDFC Credila
Age18 – 35 years
Min salaryNo minimum
Min income (self-emp)No minimum
Employmentstudent
Disbursal10-15 business days
Typical for education loan (india)
ApplicantStudent borrower with a co-applicant (parent/guardian)
AdmissionConfirmed seat in a recognised institution
CollateralUsually none below a threshold (often ₹7.5L)
MoratoriumCourse duration + 6 – 12 months before EMIs start

Loan terms

Amount₹1L – ₹75L
Tenure5 – 15 years
Rate typefloating
PrepaymentNil
Late payment2% per month on overdue interest
  • Specialized education loan NBFC
  • Pre-visa disbursal
  • Covers all expenses including living
  • Covers 2,500+ overseas universities

Fees & charges

Prepayment / foreclosureGenerally allowed; check the lender
Interest during moratoriumAccrues; simple interest at most public banks

Tax: interest paid is deductible under Section 80E with no upper cap, for up to 8 years. Confirm with a tax adviser.

FAQ

After the moratorium — course duration plus 6 to 12 months. Interest accrues during study; paying simple interest through the moratorium reduces your later EMI.

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