Karnataka Bank Education Loan Scheme

Eligibility :

Student

Any student, representing himself / herself if major, or a minor student represented by parent or guardian, of Indian nationality, who has secured admission to a professional / technical / other course, in India or abroad

Courses

Studies in India

Graduate Courses - B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., B.B.M.
Post Graduate Courses - Masters and Ph.D
Diploma in Engineering
Professional Courses - Engineering, Medical, Agriculture , Veterinary, Law, Dental , Management , Computer, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Hotel Management , ICWA, CA, CFA
Courses conducted by IIM, IIT, XLRI, NIFT
Courses offered in India by reputed foreign universities
Evening Courses of approved Institutes
Other Courses leading to Diploma / Degree conducted by Colleges / Universities approved by UGC / Govt. / AICTE / AIBMS / ICMR
Courses offered by National Institutes and other reputed private Institutions

Studies Abroad

Graduation - Only for job oriented professional / technical courses offered by the reputed Universities
Post Graduation - MCA, MBA, MS
Courses conducted by CIMAA in London, CPA in USA

Loan Details

Coverage of expenses

Tuition Fees
Hostel Fees and Boarding and Lodging Fees if resident outside Hostel
Examination / Laboratory and Library Fees
Purchase of Books/ Study material / Equipment and Uniforms
Caution Deposit / Building Fund / Refundable Deposits (supported by Receipts issued by the Institution )
Travel expenses/passage money for study abroad
Purchase of Computer if certified as essential for completion of course
Other expenses like Project Work, Study Tour and Thesis, which are necessary for completion of course

Quantum

For studies in India - a maximum of Rs.10.00 lakh
For studies Abroad - a maximum of Rs.20.00 lakh

Margin

Upto Rs.2 lakh - no margin required
Above Rs.2 lakh - 25% for studies in India and abroad

Scholarship / Assistantship may be reckoned as part of margin. Margin may be brought in on year -to-year basis as and when disbursements aremadeon a pro-rata basis.

Security

For loans up to Rs.2 lakh - Loan shall be given jointly with Parent / Guardian. A Guarantor with networth not less than loan amount shall join the transaction in addition to Parent / Guardian.
For loans above Rs.2 lakh - Loan shall be given jointly with Parent / Guardian and collateral equal to 100% of the loan is required. In case land and buildings are already mortgaged, the same can be used as security on II charge basis provided adequate security cover of 100% of the loan amount is available. Computers purchased with the loan would have to be hypothecated to the Bank.

Rate of Interest

Upto Rs. 4.00 lakh -12.25%
Above 4.00 lakh- 13.25%

Repayment

The loan shall be repaid in 5 to 7 years after commencement of repayment. If the student secures employment during the gestation period, the repayment schedule should be advanced to commence immediately.

The completion of the course includes internship or apprenticeship if compulsory for award of Degree. If the student does not complete the course within the scheduled time, a maximum time limit of 2 years is permitted. If the student is unable to complete the course for reasons beyond his control then extension may be granted if deemed necessary to complete the course.

The accrued interest during the repayment holiday will be added to the principal and repayment in equated monthly installments (EMI) shall be fixed.

Loan Holiday

There is a holiday on repayment for the duration of the Course extending up to 6months or 1 year after getting a job, whichever is earlier. Simple interest will be charged during the loan repayment holiday. Compounded interest rates will apply after the loan holiday with monthly rests. Penal interest at 2% will be charged for loans above Rs.2 lakh for the overdue amount and overdue period.

Contact Details

Corporate Office
Karnataka Bank Ltd.
Mahaveera Circle Kankanady, Mangalore - 575 002
Telephone No. : 0824 - 2228222
Fax No. : 0824 - 2228284
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Note : Since the rules, regulations, eligibility conditions, repayments and interests rates etc. are revised by the banks from time to time in keeping pace with the changing capital market conditions, students and parents are advised to thoroughly check the terms and conditions of educational loan scheme on offer at the time of application.