The Scheme enables all type of needy students viz., students of +2 stage, Graduation courses – B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., etc., Post-Graduation courses, Masters in Ph.D; Professional courses, Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Veterinary, Law, Dental, Management, Computer etc., Computer Certificate courses of reputed Institutes accredited to Department of Electronics or institutes affiliated to University; Courses like ICWA, C.A., CFA, etc., courses conducted by IIM, IIT, IISc, XLRI, NIFT, etc., Evening Courses of reputed Institutes; Diploma/Degree courses conducted by Colleges/Universities approved by UGC/Govt./AICTE/AIBMS/ICMR, etc., Courses offered by National Institutes and other reputed Private Institutes.
Students should approach the branch nearest to the place of domicile.
Punjab National Bank is now offering concession in interest in education Loan Scheme. The concession in interest rates is available to new borrowers who will avail education loan from the bank w.e.f. 01.04.2007.
The bank has taken this step to make education loan scheme more customer friendly thus facilitating aspirant students to avail education loan on comfortable & affordable terms. .
Further, Interest is charged monthly on simple basis during the repayment holiday/moratoriumperiod & concession of 1% in rate of interest is also allowed provided the same is serviced regularly during study period.
Punjab National Bank has tied up with Kotak Mahindra Insurance to provide life insurance cover for education loan borrowers.
The insurance would cover study period as well as repayment period, he said, adding in case of any mishap, the insurance company would take care of the loan repayment rather than the aggrieved parents. |