For most families, an education loan funds the journey. With collateral, rates start from 8.6% (if simple interest is paid during the course; 9.6% otherwise). A strong fit for MBBS, where the amount is larger. For low-cost general degrees, much of the amount can fall within or near the โน7.5 L unsecured limit. Families without collateral can turn to NBFCs like Avanse, Auxilo, and Credila, which fund the full MBBS fee unsecured in under 10 days. Year-by-year disbursement keeps early interest low.
Education Loanfor Nepal
Nepal is one of the closest, most affordable study destinations for Indian students. Popular for NMC-approved MBBS as well as engineering, management, and IT. Its proximity, shared culture, English-medium teaching, and a full MBBS cost of around โน36โ52 L make it a practical choicโฆ
โน15โ35 L
Typical Loan
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From 8.6%*
(if simple interest is paid during the course; 9.6% otherwise)
* From 8.6% with collateral (PNB Udaan standard, if you pay simple interest during the course; 9.6% otherwise) and around 10.5% without collateral. Final rate is set by the lender.
Country Snapshot
- Tuition (yr)
- โน5โ8 L per year (MBBS). โน1โ3 L (general)
- Living (yr)
- โน1โ2 L per year
- Visa
- Nepal Student Visa (Non-Tourist)
- Indian students
- ~12,000/yr
Why Nepal
Top reasons Indian students choose Nepal
World-class universities
14+ approved institutions
Strong career outlook
~12,000 Indian students/yr
Loan-ready
All 12+ FundMyCampus banks lend here
Global network
Clear post-study work pathway
The Complete Guide
Studying in Nepal
Nepal is one of the most practical study destinations for Indian students. Not only because it's affordable, but because it's right next door. Around 12,000 Indians study there, drawn by visa-free access for Indian nationals, shared language and culture, English-medium teaching, and costs far below India's private colleges. It's best known for NMC-approved MBBS (full degree โน36โ52 L), but Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University and others also offer recognised engineering, IT, and management degrees at just โน6โ15 L.
This guide covers it all: choosing the right lender for MBBS or general study, a course-wise cost breakdown, the (visa-free) enrolment and funding-proof process for Indian students, NMC-approved and recognised top universities, sample EMIs, and stackable government schemes. FundMyCampus has helped many students structure Nepal study loans. And the lesson is consistent: for MBBS, confirm NMC approval and secure the lowest rate you can. For general degrees, keep the loan lean and repayment short.
Cost of Studying in Nepal
Use these numbers to right-size your loan, under-borrowing forces 18%+ personal loans abroad, over-borrowing wastes interest.
Tuition
Living
Travel
Misc + Books
Average Total Program Cost
โน36โ52 L for MBBS. โน6โ15 L for general degrees
MBBS total for 5.5 years, including living costs.
| Program | Tuition | Living | Travel | Misc | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS (5.5 yrs incl. internship) | โน28โ38 L | โน6โ10 L | โน0.8โ1.5 L | โน1.5โ2.5 L | โน36โ52 L |
| BDS / Dentistry (5 yrs) | โน16โ24 L | โน5โ8 L | โน0.6โ1.2 L | โน1โ1.5 L | โน22โ35 L |
| Engineering / B.Tech (4 yrs) | โน4โ8 L | โน4โ7 L | โน0.6โ1 L | โน0.8โ1.2 L | โน9โ17 L |
| BBA / MBA / IT (3โ4 yrs) | โน3โ7 L | โน3โ6 L | โน0.5โ1 L | โน0.6โ1 L | โน7โ15 L |
Tuition varies by university. See each university's page.
Your Journey
How your Nepal loan flows
From admit to disbursement, what FundMyCampus handles end-to-end.
Check eligibility
Free 2-min quiz tells you which banks will approve and at what rate.
Submit documents
Upload through our portal. We organise and stress-test before submission.
Sanction in days
Most Nepal loans approved in 5โ14 days. We chase the bank for you.
Disbursement
Bank wires fees directly to your Nepal institution. You focus on the move.
Best Lenders for Nepal Loans
Lowest rate with collateral: 8.6% (PNB Udaan, if you pay simple interest during the course; 9.6% otherwise). Without collateral, NBFCs lend at about 10.5%.
Interest: 9.15% to 10.15%
For Nepal: up to โน40 L
Study abroad, with collateral: 9.65% (9.15% at SBI's select universities) ยท Study abroad, without collateral: 9.65% at SBI's select universities, up to โน50 lakh
Lowest rates for Nepal studies. Collateral required above โน7.5 L. Best for MBBS where families have property and 15โ25 days to process.
Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you
For Nepal: up to โน40 L
Strong PSU option for NMC-approved Nepalese universities and general degrees. Year-wise disbursement. Collateral typically above โน7.5 L.
Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you
For Nepal: up to โน40 L
Funds the full MBBS fee unsecured on co-applicant income. Best for families without collateral. 5โ10 day approval.
Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you
For Nepal: up to โน35 L
Overseas-MBBS specialist NBFC. Flexible on co-applicant profile. Approves declined cases. Fast 5โ8 day processing.
Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you
For Nepal: up to โน40 L unsecured
Largest unsecured limit for Nepal MBBS. 5โ8 day approval. Good for last-minute admits and single-sanction needs.
Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you
For Nepal: up to โน40 L
Faster than PSU banks (7โ14 days). Balanced rate-vs-speed option for both MBBS and general courses in Nepal.
Interest: 8.6% (if you pay simple interest during the course; 9.6% otherwise)
Lowest rate with collateral here
PNB Udaan standard, with collateral. Without collateral: rate on request. Rates confirmed by FundMyCampus with PNB.
Interest rates are each lender's standard range. They depend on your university, collateral and co-applicant, not on the country. What changes by country is how much each lender funds and which universities it approves.
Collateral & Unsecured Options
For Nepal, the collateral picture depends on the course. For general degrees (engineering, management, IT) costing โน6โ15 Lakhs, the entire amount often fits within or just above the โน7.5 Lakh unsecured PSU-bank limit, frequently fundable unsecured or with a small FD pledge. MBBS is different: at โน36โ52 Lakhs total, PSU banks (SBI, Bank of Baroda) require collateral above โน7.5 L. Accepted forms: residential property (LTV 75โ85%), fixed deposits (LTV 90%), LIC policies, and government bonds. Families without property can use NBFCs, Avanse, Auxilo, Credila, which fund the full MBBS fee unsecured on co-applicant income at rates 2โ3% higher, with approval in under 10 days. A common approach for MBBS is to pledge an FD or property with a PSU bank for the lowest rate, or split a โน7.5 L unsecured PSU loan with an NBFC top-up.
Visa Essentials
Nepal Student Visa (Non-Tourist)
What you need to prove for your Nepal visa
Year 1 fees
Tuition Proof
โน1โ2
Living Funds
Mandatory
Loan Letter
3 key items
Requirements
Key Requirements
- 1
Indian students enjoy a uniquely easy path to Nepal: under the IndiaโNepal friendship arrangement, Indian nationals doโฆ
- 2
For admission and the (non-tourist) student registration process, you'll typically provide: (1) The education-loanโฆ
- 3
Because Nepalese medical and general universities usually bill fees year-by-year, lenders disburse the loan in annualโฆ
Top Universities in Nepal
These are on most lenders' preferred lists, easier approval, higher unsecured limits, lower rates.
| University | Location | Annual Fees | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences | Dhulikhel / Kathmandu | โน6โ7.5 L | Premier |
| B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) | Dharan | โน6โ7.5 L | Premier |
| Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University | Kathmandu | โน5.5โ7 L | Premier |
| Manipal College of Medical Sciences | Pokhara | โน6โ7.5 L | Premier |
| Nepalgunj Medical College | Banke / Nepalgunj | โน5.5โ7 L | Tier 1 |
| Universal College of Medical Sciences | Bhairahawa | โน5.5โ7 L | Tier 1 |
| College of Medical Sciences | Bharatpur, Chitwan | โน5.5โ7 L | Tier 1 |
| Nobel Medical College | Biratnagar | โน5.5โ7 L | Tier 1 |
| Kathmandu Medical College | Kathmandu | โน5.5โ7 L | Tier 1 |
| Tribhuvan University (Institute of Engineering) | Lalitpur / Kathmandu | โน1.5โ3 L | Tier 1 |
| Kathmandu University (School of Engineering) | Dhulikhel | โน2โ3.5 L | Tier 1 |
| Pokhara University | Pokhara | โน1.5โ3 L | Tier 2 |
| Purbanchal University | Biratnagar | โน1.5โ3 L | Tier 2 |
| Kathmandu University School of Management | Kathmandu | โน2โ4 L | Tier 2 |
Get a Loan for Your Nepal University
See lender-wise rates, how much you can borrow, and EMI estimates for popular Nepal universities.
After Graduation
Career Outlook in Nepal
What awaits Indian graduates post-study
Available
Post-study work
Yes
PR pathway
Strong
Salary growth
~12,000/yr
Indian community
Highlights
Nepal is primarily a study destination for Indian students, with most returning to India to work or practise.
For engineering, management, and IT graduates, the typical path is to return to India and join the workforce, or useโฆ
For loan repayment, MBBS graduates usually clear FMGE/NExT within 6โ12 months and begin earning in India (juniorโฆ
Sample EMI Calculations
Typical EMI for a Nepal loan, 10-year repayment tenure after moratorium.
โน25 L ยท 10% ยท 10 yrs
~โน33,000
Monthly EMI
โน35 L ยท 10.5% ยท 10 yrs
~โน47,200
Monthly EMI
โน40 L ยท 11% ยท 10 yrs
~โน55,100
Monthly EMI
โน50 L ยท 11.5% ยท 12 yrs
~โน64,200
Monthly EMI
โน45 L ยท 9% ยท 15 yrs
~โน45,600
Monthly EMI
โน15 L ยท 10.5% ยท 7 yrs
~โน25,300
Monthly EMI
Nepal-Specific Documents
- 1Admission / acceptance letter from the Nepalese university or medical college
- 2NEET scorecard (mandatory for NMC eligibility: MBBS/BDS only)
- 3NMC Eligibility Certificate (MBBS/BDS: recommended before joining)
- 4Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (PCB with min. 50% for MBBS. Relevant stream for general courses)
- 5Transfer certificate and migration certificate
- 6Medical fitness certificate and immunization records
- 7Indian government photo ID / passport (passport recommended for travel and records)
- 8Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), if requested by the university
- 9Character certificate from previous institution
- 10University enrolment / registration confirmation documents
Government Schemes
For Nepal studies, Indian students typically use: (1) Section 80E tax deduction, full deduction on interest paid on loans from any RBI-registered bank or NBFC, for up to 8 years, applicable to overseas MBBS and general degrees. (2) Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme, interest subsidy during moratorium for SC/ST and OBC students abroad, subject to income caps. (3) Padho Pardesh-style minority interest subsidies (where active) for notified minority communities. (4) State-level schemes. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and others run interest-subsidy or education-assistance programs that can apply to studies in Nepal. Check your state's welfare department. The Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSIS) generally applies to studies within India, not abroad, though Nepal's proximity sometimes prompts borrowers to confirm current eligibility with their lender. A counsellor can help you stack 1โ2 applicable schemes for an effective rate reduction of around 1.5%โ2%. Note: the Section 80E deduction is available only under the old tax regime.
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Education Loan for Nepal FAQs
Common questions Indian students ask about studying in Nepal on loan
