Vijaya Bank Education Loan to Study Abroad | GyanDhan

by williamair1

Updated on: 10 May 2021

Founded in 1931, Vijaya Bank is now a fully owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda. On April 01, 2019, Vijaya Bank was merged into the Bank of Baroda. Vijaya Bank education loan to study abroad also ceased to exist and students can now apply for Bank of Baroda education loan to fund their abroad studies.

To know about Vijaya Bank study loans, students can read about the Bank of Baroda Scholar scheme that provides education loans to students who want to study overseas.
Let's explore the features and details of the current abroad education loan product...

What is Vijaya Bank education loan interest rate?

The interest rate of Vijaya Bank abroad education loan is:

Listed Universities: 8.25% for boys, 7.75% for girls,
Unlisted Universities: 8.9% for boys, 8.4% for girls. Interest rates are linked to MCLR.

Vijaya Bank Education Loan Details

Maximum Loan Amount 


Listed Universities: Rs.80 lakh
Unlisted Universities: Rs.60 lakh




Loan Tenure


Up to Rs.7.5 lakh: Moratorium period + 10 years
Above Rs.7.5 lakh: Moratorium period + 15 years




Interest Rate


Listed Universities: 8.25% for boys, 7.75% for girls,
Unlisted Universities: 8.9% for boys, 8.4% for girls. Interest rates are linked to MCLR.




Moratorium Period


6 months after the course completion




Margin Money


Listed Universities: NIL
Unlisted Universities: Up to Rs.4 lakh - NIL, Above Rs.4 lakh - 10%




Processing Fees


 Rs.10,000 + GST (Rs.10,000 refundable); Additional property valuation charge of Rs. 7,500, in case of Real Estate collateral

What is the margin money on the Vijaya Bank education loan?

Vijaya Bank margin money for listed universities is nil. For unlisted universities, margin money up to Rs.4 lakh is nil whereas, for amount above Rs.4 lakh, the margin money is 10%.

How much loan can be taken from the Vijaya Bank education loan to study abroad?

The maximum loan amount that can be taken from Vijaya bank to study in any of the premium institutes is INR 80 lakhs. To study in any other university or college, the maximum loan amount that can be taken as a Vijaya Bank study loan for overseas is INR 60 lakhs.

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What is the moratorium period in the Vijaya Bank study loan?

The Vijaya Bank moratorium period is up to 6 months after the program gets completed. Maximum loan tenure for Vijaya Bank abroad education loan can be up to 15 years for loan amount exceeding INR 7.5 lakhs.

What are the documents required for a Vijaya Bank education loan?

For a loan amount above INR 7.5 Lakhs, Vijaya Bank only offers a loan with collateral. The documents required are:
1- From student:

Identity Proof: PAN/ Passport/ Driver’s License/ Voter ID card.
Address: Recent copy of Telephone Bill/ Electricity Bill /Water Bill/ Piped Gas Bill or copy of Passport/ Driving License/ Aadhaar Card.
Passport Mandatory (in case of study abroad).
Past Academic Record.
10th Result
12th Result
Under Graduate Result Semester Wise (If required)
Entrance Exam Result (e.g. GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, etc. for abroad study)
Entrance Exam Result (e.g. CAT, CMAT, JEE, NEET, CET, GMAT, GRE, etc. for domestic institutes)
Proof of Admission: Admission Letter. Conditional admission letter is also applicable.
Statement of cost/expenses.
2 passport-size photographs.
Loan A/C statement of one year, if there is any previous loan from other Banks/ Lenders.

2- From co-applicant

Identity Proof: PAN/ Passport/ Driver’s License/ Voter ID card.
Address: Recent copy of Telephone Bill/ Electricity Bill/Water Bill/ Piped Gas Bill or copy of Passport/ Driving License/ Aadhaar Card.
2 passport-size photographs.
If any previous loan from other Banks/ Lenders, then Loan A/C statement of one year.
Legal documents of the collateral/ Property documents
Income proofs

3- Collateral documents required

Registered sale deed
If the property is a built one, then approved plan/map
Link or chain documents, showcasing the ownership history of the property for the last 30 years
A latest property tax receipt
Occupancy proof

At what locations in India can a student avail of a Vijaya Bank education loan?

An education loan from Vijaya Bank can be taken from any branch closest to your place of residence.

How can GyanDhan help you with your abroad education loan?

GyanDhan, India’s first education loan financing marketplace, helps students get the best education loan product for foreign education from government and private banks as well as NBFCs. Check your loan eligibility now and get an abroad education loan at the lowest interest rate and faster approval.

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