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Invest in your Future.

Empowering meritorious students with financial support for higher education in India and across the globe.

PGB Saraswati

Higher Education in India

7.30%Starting ROI*

Eligible Institutes

  • Graduation/PG/Diplomas (UGC/AICTE/Govt recognized)
  • Professional courses: ICWA, CA, CFA
  • Premium Institutes: IIMs, IITs, IISc, XLRI, NIFT, NID
  • Aeronautical, Pilot training, Nursing (Approved bodies)

Margin

Up to ₹4L: NIL

Above ₹4L: 5%

Processing Fee

NIL

For studies in India

Security Guidelines

Up to ₹4 Lakhs: Parents as joint borrowers. No security.
₹4L to ₹7.5 Lakhs: 3rd party guarantee required.
Above ₹7.5 Lakhs: Tangible collateral security required.

PGB Udaan

Higher Studies Abroad

11.25%Starting ROI*

Coverage Highlights

  • Tuition Fees, Hostel, & Examination fees
  • Travel/Passage money for studies abroad
  • Purchase of Books, Equipment, & Computers
  • Study tours, Project work, & Thesis expenses

Margin

Up to ₹4L: NIL

Above ₹4L: 15%

Upfront Fee

1.00%

Refundable after 1st disbursement

Security Guidelines

Up to ₹7.5 Lakhs: Parents as co-obligants + 3rd party guarantee.
Required for Abroad: Collateral security for loans above ₹7.5 Lakhs is mandatory.

Common Features & Benefits

Repayment Holiday

Moratorium Period:
Course Period + 1 Year

Long Repayment

Maximum tenure up to 15 years after the moratorium period ends.

Zero Prepayment

Settle your loan anytime without any additional prepayment charges.

Documentation Charges (Applicable to Both)

Loan QuantumChargesStatus
Up to ₹4.00 Lakhs₹270/-Standard Rate
Above ₹4.00 Lakhs₹450/-FREE for Saraswati Scheme!*

*Doc charges for Saraswati above ₹4L are nil as per current promotional guidelines (subject to bank discretion).

* Interest rates and fees are subject to change based on bank guidelines and RBI regulations. Meritorious status is determined by institute rankings and selection process.