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Missing ITRs or bank statements are the number one cause of delay.
Processing time
How Long Does an Education Loan Take?
Time matters because the sanction letter is part of your visa file. Here are realistic timelines from application to sanction and disbursement.
- NBFCs: 5–15 days
- Private banks: 1–3 weeks
- Public banks: 2–6 weeks
- Collateral adds time
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How Long Does an Education Loan Take?
With complete documents, NBFCs usually sanction an unsecured loan in about 5–15 days, private banks in 1–3 weeks, and public banks in 2–6 weeks for secured loans, because property valuation and legal checks take time. International lenders often decide within days. Disbursement follows the visa and the university's fee invoice.
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Timelines
Typical time to sanction
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How to get your sanction faster
Pre-sanction before admits
Get an in-principle sanction while waiting for admits.
Start valuation early
For secured loans, get the property papers checked first.
Apply in parallel
Apply to a fast NBFC as a backup while a bank processes the secured loan.
FAQs
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Possibly with an NBFC and a complete file. Get the documents ready the same day and choose a lender known for fast sanctions.
Yes. Many students take a fast loan for the visa and refinance later.
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