Scholarships & Education Loans
What you can win, what you can borrow, and exactly what paperwork each one needs.
8
Scholarships listed
₹1.5 Cr
Max loan amount
8.40%
Lowest interest rate
80E
Tax deduction section
Merit & need based
Scholarships open in 2026
Deadlines are as announced — most portals close without extension.
Funding
Education loan comparison
Rates as of the 2026 cycle. Public banks are cheaper; NBFCs are faster and need less collateral.
Document checklist
Have these ready before you start — incomplete files are the main reason disbursements slip past a fee deadline.
- Admission letter or provisional offer from the institution
- Fee structure on institutional letterhead
- Class 10, 12 and degree marksheets
- Entrance test scorecard (JEE / NEET / CAT / GRE / IELTS)
- Co-applicant income proof and bank statements for six months
- KYC documents and, for study abroad, a valid passport
Section 80E tax deduction
The entire interest paid on an education loan is deductible from taxable income for up to eight years, with no upper limit on the amount. The deduction is available to the borrower or the co-applicant who pays the interest.