UCO Bank Education Loan

UCO bank prioritizes the need for quality education among Indian students and hence provides a long list of education loan products for students to study in India or abroad. Here are some of the UCO bank education loan schemes.

UCO Bank Abroad Education Loan Schemes:

The UCO bank offers a range of abroad education loan products to Indian students to study abroad.

UCO Education Loan Schemes to Study Abroad

Under the UCO education loan to study abroad scheme, the bank provides up to 20 lacs of the loan at an attractive rate of interest starting from 9% per annum.

Parameter

Details

Look for a high amount if the profile is good enough

Study costs

Fee for admission
Tuition fee
purchase of books
Fee for examination
Lab/library fee
Computer or Laptop purchase

Living expenses

Fee for hostel
Food
Caution fee

Other

Expenses for travel
Health insurance
Miscellaneous expenses

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Bank Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

9 to11% for collateral loans
12-14% for non-collateral loans
Interest changes with the change in repo rate

1 year after the course duration

15 years of repayment tenor

Students have the option to pay interest during the moratorium period

Value of Collateral (only if it is a collateralized education loan)

125% loan sanction amount

House, Flat, land, and FD

Tip: The UCO bank values students going for job-oriented technical and professional courses in PG, MCA, MBA, MS, etc. So choose related courses to have the best chance of an abroad education loan sanction from UCO bank. Talk to your financial officer from WeMakeScholars for more such tips.

UCO Premier Education Loan Scheme to Study Abroad

Parameter

Details

Up to 30 lacs( can be extended provided your profile is good enough)

Study costs

Admission fee
Fee for tuition
Purchasing books
Fee for examination
Lab/library fee
purchase of Laptop(if needed)

Living expenses

hostel fee
Food expenses
Caution fee

Other

Travel expenses
Health insurance
miscellaneous expenses

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Bank Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

The interest rates for education loans abroad are

For collateral loans- 9 to11%
For Non-collateral loans- 12-14%

Course duration plus 1 year

The repayment tenure can be up to 15 years after the moratorium period

Paying interest in the moratorium period is optional

Citizen of India
Should have been enrolled in a top-ranked university
Age limit- 38 years for general candidates and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

Value of Collateral (only if it is collateralized education loan)

Equal to 100% of the sanctioned loan amount

House, Flat, land and FD

Tip: Students applying for a UCO Premier education loan scheme to study abroad should select a top-rated university to obtain a maximum loan. For more tips on the UCO premier education loan scheme to study abroad, request a callback from WeMakeScholars and talk to our financial officer.

UCO Aspire Education Loan to Study Abroad

The UCO Aspire education loan to study abroad is designed for students pursuing medical courses abroad. However, it also funds other courses.

Parameter

Details

Up to 75 lacs
A higher amount can be offered to applicants with good profile

Study costs

purchase of books

Fee for examination

Laptop purchase, if needed

Living expenses

Other

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Bank Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

UCO aspire education loan interest rates:

For collateral loans- 9 to11%

For Non-collateral loans- 12-14%

Interest changes with the change in repo rate

Course duration plus 1-year

15 years repayment tenor

Payment of interest is optional in the moratorium period

Merit-based selection or through entrance exam

Age limit:

General candidates- 28 years for graduation and 30 years for post-graduation

SC/ST candidates- 30 years for graduates and 33 years for post-graduation

Value of Collateral (only if it is a collateralized education loan)

Up to 125% loan sanction amount

House, Flat, land, and FD

Courses eligible for UCO Aspire Abroad Education Loan

Fly abroad for higher education with UCO abroad education loan schemes!!

UCO Education Loan Schemes to Study in India

UCO bank offers several education loan products to study in India.

UCO Education Loan to Study in India

Through the Education loan to study in India scheme, UCO bank offers up to 10 lacs per annum.

Parameter

Details

Try for a higher amount with a good co-applicant

Study costs

Fee for tuition
Examination fee
Library/lab fee
Expenses for books
Purchase of laptop or computer(if needed)

Living expenses

Hostel fee
Accommodation cost

Other

Insurance
Travel expenses and
Other miscellaneous expenses

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

UCO education loan to study in India is offered at an interest rate of

9 to11% for collateral loans
12-14% for Non-collateral loans
Repo rate affects the change in interest rates

Duration of the course plus 1 year

15 years post moratorium period

Paying interest in the moratorium period is optional

Should be an Indian resident
Secured admission to a university recognized by the state or central government

Value of Collateral (only if it is collateralized education loan)

Collateral of up to 100% value of the loan amount

House, flat, land and FD

Tip: There is no collateral requirement for loans up to 7.5 lacs. Speak to your financial officer from WeMakeScholars to know more about the UCO education loan to study in India.

UCO Premier Education Loan Scheme to Study in India

The UCO premier education loan is provided to students who have secured admission to premier institutes in India.

Parameter

Details

Try for a higher amount if eligible

Study costs

Tuition fee
Fee for examination
Library/lab fee
Books expenses
Purchase of laptop or computer(if needed)

Living expenses

Hostel fee
Accommodation cost

Other

Insurance
Travel expenses and
Other miscellaneous expenses

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

The usual interest rates for UCO Bank study loan are

For collateral loans- 9 to11%
For Non-collateral loans- 12-14%

Course Duration plus 1 year

Tenor is 15 years excluding the moratorium period

Interest payment in the moratorium period is not mandatory

Should be a resident of India
Secured admission to a premier institute of India
Age limit:
38 year for general and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

Value of Collateral (only if it is collateralized education loan)

May require collateral of up to 100% value of the loan amount( no security for loans up to 15 lacs)

House, land, flat and FD

Tip: Choose a top-ranked university to stand the best chance of obtaining a UCO premier education loan sanction. Talk to your financial officer from WeMakeScholars for more details about the UCO bank student loan.

UCO Super Premier Education Loan Scheme

The UCO super premier education loan is provided to study in the below top institutes.

Below in the table are the features of UCO super premium education loan

Parameter

Details

Try for a higher amount if your expenses are high

Study costs

Fee for the university, like tuition and examination fee
Lab/library fee
Expenses for books
Laptop or computer purchase(if needed)

Living expenses

Hostel fee
Accommodation cost

Other

Insurance
Travel expenses
Miscellaneous expenses

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

UCO float rate+ 0.40%

The interest rates change with the repo rate

Course Duration plus 1 year

15 years post moratorium period

Paying interest in the moratorium period is optional

Should be an Indian resident
Secured admission in one of the top 8 institutes listed above the table
Age limit:
38 year for general and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

Tip: Security is not required to pledge for UCO super premier education loan. However, you may require a good co-applicant to avail of the best education loan. Ask your financial officer from WeMakeScholars, what exactly is a strong co-applicant.

UCO Aspire Education Loan to Study in India

UCO aspire education loan funds students pursuing medical courses in India.

Parameter

Details

Can try for a higher amount

Study costs

Tuition fee
Fee for examination
Fee for library or lap
Books expenses
Purchase of laptop or computer(if needed)

Living expenses

Hostel fee/accommodation cost

Other

Purchase of insurance
Travel expenses
Miscellaneous expenses

Parents, parents-in-law, siblings, spouse

UCO Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

UCO float rate+ 0.40%

The interest rates will change along with the repo rate

1-year after the course duration

15 years after the moratorium period

Interest payment is not mandatory in the moratorium period

Should be an Indian resident
Secured admission in a recognized university
Age limit:
For General/OC candidates- 28 years for UG and 30 years for PG
For SC/ST candidates- 30 years for UG and 33 years for PG

Value of Collateral (only if it is collateralized education loan)

125% of the loan amount

House, land, flat and FD

Tip: Choose medical courses from institutes/colleges/universities approved by MCI to stand a chance of getting a UCO Aspire education loan sanction. For detailed information on the UCO education loan, talk to a financial officer from WeMakeScholars.

UCO Skill Loan to Study in India

The UCO skill loan is provided to students who are keen on taking up skill development courses in India.

Parameter

Details

If not enough, try for a higher amount with a good co-applicant

Study costs

Fee for lab/library

Purchase of a laptop or computer

Living expenses

Cost of accommodation

Other

Expenses for travel

UCO Education loan interest rate/rate of interest

UCO float rate+ 0.90% per annum

The interest rates may change due to changes in the repo rate

For Courses up to 1 year course duration- course duration plus 6 months

For Courses above 1-year course duration- Course duration plus 12 months

It varies with the loan amount

Loans up to 50,000- Up to 3 years

Loans between 50,000 to 1 lakh- up to 5 years

Loans above 1 lakh- Up to 7 years

Simple interest will be charged in the moratorium period

Interest payment in the moratorium period is optional, however, if a student decides to pay in the moratorium period, the student will have a 1% interest concession.

Should be an Indian resident

Take up a skill development course, according to the National Skill Qualification Framework.

Tips:

  1. Industrial Training institutes(ITI)
  2. Polytechnics or schools recognized by central or state education boards or recognized university
  3. Training partners affiliated with National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC)/Sector skills council, State skill mission, State Skill Corporation

Want more tips to have the best chance at a UCO skill education loan? Talk to a financial officer from WeMakeScholars.

Customized Education Loan Schemes for students according to their requirements!

Government Subsidy Schemes

The government has introduced certain schemes to provide interest subsidies for students of backward classes or castes who are taking UCO bank student loans.

Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector scheme

Interest subsidies are provided under the scheme to study abroad.

The scheme is for students belonging to

Padho Pardesh Scheme

Provides interest subsidies for overseas education to students whose family income is less than 6 lacs per annum and who belong to minority communities (Zoroastrians, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains). The scheme is for students who have taken an abroad education loan.

Note: Although the program is no longer in operation, beneficiaries who were served before March 31, 2022, will still be eligible for interest subsidies.

Central Scheme for Interest Subsidy for Economically Weaker Sections

The scheme is for students from Economically weaker sections of society with family income which is less than 4.5 lacs per annum. It is for study in India loans, where the subsidy is provided in the moratorium period.