Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Education Loan for India and Abroad

To alleviate the burden of aspiring students planning to pursue higher education in India or abroad, the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) offers education loan schemes. The Indian Overseas Bank has three education loan schemes to help students finance their higher education, namely - The Vidya Jyoti Education Loan, IOB Vidya Shrest, and IOB Scholar Education Loan.

Indian Overseas Bank IOB Education Loan Interest Rates

IOB Education Loan - Vidya Jyoti

The Vidya Jyoti education loan scheme is designed for students pursuing professional/technical courses in India or abroad. 

IOB Vidya Jyoti Education Loan - Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for the Vidya Jyoti Education Loan Scheme are as follows - 

• The student should have secured admission to a recognized higher education course in India should be obtained through an entrance test/merit-based selection process.  
• In states where a Common Entrance Test (CET) is not available, the applicant must achieve a minimum of 60% for others and 55% for SC/ST students in the qualifying examination as a cut-off.  
• If there is no Common Entrance Test (CET) for securing admission to post-graduate courses/research programs, the criteria should be based on the employment opportunities and reputation of the institution concerned.  
• The student should not be engaged in any employment.

IOB Education Loan - IOB Scholar 

The IOB Scholar education loan scheme is designed for students pursuing higher education in India & abroad other than loans covered under the IBA model scheme.

IOB Scholar Education Loan Scheme - Eligibility Criteria

• Students should have secured a minimum of 60% for general & 55% for SC/ST in the plus two or its equivalent examination approved by the Government of India.
• Students who wish to pursue vocational training and skill development courses that are not covered under the IBA Model Scheme (VJEL) are also eligible for this loan.
• This loan scheme also covers students pursuing any other course that offers employment upon completion.

Please note that the loan amount for students falling under these categories may exceed the eligibility limits set by the IBA Model Scheme, provided they meet the eligibility criteria specified for this scheme.

IOB Education Loan - IOB Vidya Shrest

This IOB bank education loan scheme aims at providing term loans to students for pursuing higher education in premier institutions in India’s best engineering and medical colleges, top B-schools, law colleges & other reputed institutions. Top colleges are divided into categories A & B.

IOB Vidya Shrest Education Loan Scheme - Eligibility Criteria

• The student should be an Indian national and must have secured admission to the select premier institutions.  
• This scheme covers regular full-time degree/diploma courses that require an entrance test/selection process for admission. Executive management Courses such as PGPX are also included in this scheme.
• Certificate/part-time courses are not eligible for coverage under this scheme.

IOB education loan - Important Points

Indian Overseas Bank IOB Education Loan - Documents Required

Below listed are the IOB education loan documents required list -

Applicants documents

• Identity proof: PAN/ Passport/ Driver’s License/ Voter ID card or government-issued identification document
• Education loan application form
• Address proof: recent copy of telephone bill/ electricity bill/water bill/ piped gas bill/ Driving license/ Aadhaar card
• Past academic record
• 10th standard mark sheet
• 12th standard mark sheet
• Undergraduate result (semester-wise)
• Entrance exam results (e.g. GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, etc.)
• Proof of admission: admission letter (A conditional admission letter is also applicable).
• Statement of expenses
• 2 passport-size photographs
• Loan A/C statement of one year (if applicable)
• Bank account statement of the student (if applicable)

Co-applicant’s documents

• Identity proof: PAN/ Passport/ Driver’s license/ Voter ID card or government-issued identification document
• Address proof: recent copy of telephone bill/ electricity, water, piped gas bill or copy of Driving license/ Aadhaar card
• 2 passport-size photographs
• Co-borrowers bank account statement for the last 6 months
• In case of another ongoing loan, then the loan A/C statement of 1 year

Income proof for salaried co-applicant/guarantor

• Salary slips for the last 3 months
• Copy of Form 16 of the last 2 years or copy
• Bank account statement for the last 6 months (Salary account)
• A brief statement of assets & liabilities of parent/ guardian/ other co-borrower

Income proof for self-employed co-applicant/guarantor

• Business address proof
• Last 2 years IT returns ( If IT Payee)
• TDS certificate (Form 16A, if applicable)
• Certificate of qualification (for C.A./ doctor and other professionals)
• Brief statement of assets & liabilities of parent/ guardian/ other co-borrower
• Bank account statement for the last 6 months

IOB Education Loan Repayment Rules

After the moratorium period is over the students are required to pay the EMI. During the moratorium period, students are required to pay simple interest. If students do not pay simple interest during the moratorium, the collective interest is added to the EMI. Indian Overseas Bank offers three methods for repaying education loans.

• Standing Instruction (SI): If you have an existing account with IOB, SI is the most convenient option. Your monthly EMI amount will be automatically deducted from your designated IOB account at the end of each month.  
• Post-Dated Cheques (PDCs): If you don't have an IOB account, you can provide post-dated EMI checks from a non-IOB account holder at the nearest IOB Loan Center. However, please note that PDCs are accepted only at non-ECS locations, and you must promptly submit a new set of PDCs when required.
• Electronic Clearing Service (ECS): If you have a non-IOB account and prefer automatic debits for your EMIs, you can opt for the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS). This service will deduct your EMI amount from your non-IOB account at the end of each monthly cycle.

How to Apply for an IOB Education Loan?

The Indian Overseas Bank education loan procedure is straightforward. To apply for an IOB education loan, you can apply online or offline.

• IOB education loan application offline mode:

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  Go to the nearest branch of an Indian Overseas Bank and inquire about their education loan options.
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  Based on your eligibility and specific requirements, choose an appropriate loan product and complete the application form.
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  Obtain the list of necessary documents to initiate the loan processing.
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  Make a second visit to the bank to submit all the required documents and start the loan processing procedure.  

• IOB education loan application online mode:

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  To secure an IOB education loan you have to apply at the Vidya Lakshmi portal.
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  Submit the required documents
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  The bank will review and approve or deny the loan application after reviewing the student's profile and documents.

Various lenders provide a range of education loan schemes with different features and benefits. Students are bound to get confused. To sail through the confusion without making a wrong move, contact GyanDhan. Apart from partnering up with several of the lenders in the market, we can offer an unbiased opinion on the loan products as our executives are thoroughly acquainted with them. Not only that, GyanDhan offers all these services, and more, absolutely free of cost to the students. Floored by the many services offered and want to apply for a loan? Just start by checking your education loan eligibility and start the process!

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