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Abroad Education Loans Karnataka: Banks, Eligibility, and Process 2025

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Vaishali Pandey
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Victor Senapaty
Updated On:
Sep 17, 2025
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Vaishali Pandey
Updated On:
Sep 17, 2025

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Abroad education loans in Karnataka fund tuition, living, and travel costs for students who plan to study overseas. A two-year master’s program typically costs around ₹40–45 lakh, with some destinations costing more. Demand is growing steadily, with 6% of India's nearly 900,000 students studying abroad in 2023 being from Karnataka.



To help you fund your overseas studies, this guide walks you through the best banks and NBFCs, Karnataka Bank loan details, interest rates, and the process. 

Key Takeaways

  • Banks in Karnataka offer up to ₹1.5 crore for abroad studies and around ₹50 lakh for domestic courses, depending on collateral.
  • Education loan rates typically range from 8.3% to 13.5%, with concessions for female students or timely interest payments.
  • Karnataka Bank provides education loans up to ₹1.5 crore, with interest starting at 8.85% and special discounts for women and merit-based admissions.
  • Early preparation of documents and comparing lenders significantly improves approval chances and helps secure better interest rates.
  • Fintech and NBFC lenders like Propelld offer collateral-free loans with faster processing, making them ideal for students needing quick approvals for overseas admissions.

Best Banks for Education Loans in Karnataka

Compare leading lenders for domestic and overseas studies below.

a. For Studies in India

Bank/NBFC

Interest Rate Range (p.a.)

Loan Amount Range

Key Features

SBI

7.50% - 10.65%

Up to ₹1.5 crore

Lowest rates among public banks, long tenure, moratorium period includes course duration + 6 months

Axis Bank

10.5% - 13.5%

Up to ₹75 lakh (unsecured)

Flexible repayment options, quick processing

ICICI Bank

10.25% - 13.75%

Up to ₹1 crore

Flexible repayment, moratorium period of course duration + 1 year

IDFC First Bank

8.5% - 11%

Up to ₹50 lakh (collateral-free)

Competitive rates, fast approvals

UBI (Union Bank)

7.10% - 9.00%

Up to ₹1.5 crore

Special schemes for premium institutions, female students get rate discounts

HDFC Credila

10.50% - 14%

Up to ₹1 crore

Custom loan offers based on academic performance, quick disbursal

Auxilo

10.25% - 11.75%

Up to ₹1 crore

Flexible terms, minimal documentation

InCred

11% - 11.75%

Up to ₹50 lakh

Fast approval, tailored repayment options

Bank of Baroda

7.60% - 13.20%

Up to ₹80 lakh

Competitive rates, moratorium period includes course duration + 1 year

Wondering how to get an education loan for abroad studies smoothly and quickly? Check out our detailed guide: How to Get an Education Loan for Abroad Studies in 2024.

b. For Studies Abroad

Bank/NBFC

Interest Rate Range (p.a.)

Loan Amount Range

Key Features

SBI (Global Ed-Vantage)

8.65% - 9.15%

Up to ₹3 crore

Dedicated scheme for overseas study, long repayment tenure, moratorium up to course duration + 1 year

Axis Bank

8% - 16%

₹50,000 - ₹5 crore

Covers tuition, travel, and living; flexible repayment

Union Bank of India

9.75%

Up to ₹40 lakh

Zero processing fees, good for medium loan amounts

HDFC Credila

Starting from 9.95%

₹1 lakh - ₹1 crore

Specialised abroad education loans, customised repayment plans

Bank of Baroda

7.65% - 13.20%

Up to ₹1 crore

Competitive rates, moratorium covering course + 1 year

ICICI Bank

11% - 12.5%

Up to ₹1 crore

Flexible moratorium, extended repayment tenure

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Vaishali Pandey
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A banker turned content marketer with expertise in growth-focused content strategies for the finance and digital sectors.  She currently drives data-backed content initiatives at Propelld, through high-impact storytelling.

Before moving into content marketing, Vaishali spent nearly a decade in banking, across their asset and lending divisions and spent almost a decade in finance. An MBA in Marketing and a writer at heart, she finally took up content marketing and now simplifies money talks for the readers.

She is also a certified digital marketer (MICA), combining data-driven insights with creative storytelling to deliver measurable business growth.

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Victor Senapaty is the Co-Founder of Propelld, a pioneering fintech platform revolutionizing education financing in India. An IIT Madras and FMS Delhi alumnus, Victor brings a rare blend of investment banking expertise, startup leadership, and financial innovation to the education lending space.

He is a serial entrepreneur with ventures spanning edtech, hyperlocal commerce, and consumer experiences, and an ex-Deutsche Bank investment banker with deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and strategic growth. At Propelld, Victor focuses on unlocking financial access for students by creating future-potential-based lending models, helping thousands pursue higher education without traditional credit barriers.

A National Maths Olympiad gold medalist, FRM Level 1 certified professional, an avid traveler and football enthusiast, Victor is passionate about building products that meaningfully impact lives and transform access to education in India.

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