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Education Loanfor Nepal

Written by Deepak Agrawal, Founder & CEO, FundMyCampus ยท MBA, IIM BangaloreReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal, Director, FundMyCampusUpdated on

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 โ‚น36โ€“52 L make it a practical choicโ€ฆ

โ‚น15โ€“35 L

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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.

Nepal: study destination for Indian students

Country Snapshot

Tuition (yr)
โ‚น5โ€“8 L per year (MBBS). โ‚น1โ€“3 L (general)
Living (yr)
โ‚น1โ€“2 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 โ‚น36โ€“52 L), but Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University and others also offer recognised engineering, IT, and management degrees at just โ‚น6โ€“15 L.

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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 โ‚น7.5 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.

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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

โ‚น36โ€“52 L for MBBS. โ‚น6โ€“15 L for general degrees

MBBS total for 5.5 years, including living costs.

ProgramTuitionLivingTravelMiscTotal
MBBS (5.5 yrs incl. internship)โ‚น28โ€“38 Lโ‚น6โ€“10 Lโ‚น0.8โ€“1.5 Lโ‚น1.5โ€“2.5 Lโ‚น36โ€“52 L
BDS / Dentistry (5 yrs)โ‚น16โ€“24 Lโ‚น5โ€“8 Lโ‚น0.6โ€“1.2 Lโ‚น1โ€“1.5 Lโ‚น22โ€“35 L
Engineering / B.Tech (4 yrs)โ‚น4โ€“8 Lโ‚น4โ€“7 Lโ‚น0.6โ€“1 Lโ‚น0.8โ€“1.2 Lโ‚น9โ€“17 L
BBA / MBA / IT (3โ€“4 yrs)โ‚น3โ€“7 Lโ‚น3โ€“6 Lโ‚น0.5โ€“1 Lโ‚น0.6โ€“1 Lโ‚น7โ€“15 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.

1

Check eligibility

Free 2-min quiz tells you which banks will approve and at what rate.

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Submit documents

Upload through our portal. We organise and stress-test before submission.

3

Sanction in days

Most Nepal loans approved in 5โ€“14 days. We chase the bank for you.

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Disbursement

Bank wires fees directly to your Nepal institution. You focus on the move.

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University, loan amount, co-applicant income. We tell you which banks approve you and at what rate.

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%.

For Nepal: up to โ‚น40 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 โ‚น50 lakh

Lowest rates for Nepal studies. Collateral required above โ‚น7.5 L. Best for MBBS where families have property and 15โ€“25 days to process.

Bank of Baroda (Baroda Scholar) logo
Bank of Baroda (Baroda Scholar)

Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you

For Nepal: up to โ‚น40 L

Strong PSU option for NMC-approved Nepalese universities and general degrees. Year-wise disbursement. Collateral typically above โ‚น7.5 L.

Avanse Financial Services logo
Avanse Financial Services

Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you

For Nepal: up to โ‚น40 L

Funds the full MBBS fee unsecured on co-applicant income. Best for families without collateral. 5โ€“10 day approval.

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Auxilo Finserve

Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you

For Nepal: up to โ‚น35 L

Overseas-MBBS specialist NBFC. Flexible on co-applicant profile. Approves declined cases. Fast 5โ€“8 day processing.

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Credila

Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you

For Nepal: up to โ‚น40 L unsecured

Largest unsecured limit for Nepal MBBS. 5โ€“8 day approval. Good for last-minute admits and single-sanction needs.

ICICI Bank Education Loan logo
ICICI Bank Education Loan

Interest: Rate on requestWe'll get the current rate for you

For Nepal: up to โ‚น40 L

Faster than PSU banks (7โ€“14 days). Balanced rate-vs-speed option for both MBBS and general courses in Nepal.

PNB Udaan logo
PNB Udaan

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 โ‚น6โ€“15 Lakhs, the entire amount often fits within or just above the โ‚น7.5 Lakh unsecured PSU-bank limit, frequently fundable unsecured or with a small FD pledge. MBBS is different: at โ‚น36โ€“52 Lakhs total, PSU banks (SBI, Bank of Baroda) require collateral above โ‚น7.5 L. Accepted forms: residential property (LTV 75โ€“85%), 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 2โ€“3% 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 โ‚น7.5 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

โ‚น1โ€“2

Living Funds

Mandatory

Loan Letter

3 key items

Requirements

Key Requirements

  • 1

    Indian students enjoy a uniquely easy path to Nepal: under the Indiaโ€“Nepal friendship arrangement, Indian nationals doโ€ฆ

  • 2

    For admission and the (non-tourist) student registration process, you'll typically provide: (1) The education-loanโ€ฆ

  • 3

    Because Nepalese medical and general universities usually bill fees year-by-year, lenders disburse the loan in annualโ€ฆ

Top Universities in Nepal

These are on most lenders' preferred lists, easier approval, higher unsecured limits, lower rates.

UniversityLocationAnnual FeesTier
Kathmandu University School of Medical SciencesDhulikhel / Kathmanduโ‚น6โ€“7.5 LPremier
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)Dharanโ‚น6โ€“7.5 LPremier
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan UniversityKathmanduโ‚น5.5โ€“7 LPremier
Manipal College of Medical SciencesPokharaโ‚น6โ€“7.5 LPremier
Nepalgunj Medical CollegeBanke / Nepalgunjโ‚น5.5โ€“7 LTier 1
Universal College of Medical SciencesBhairahawaโ‚น5.5โ€“7 LTier 1
College of Medical SciencesBharatpur, Chitwanโ‚น5.5โ€“7 LTier 1
Nobel Medical CollegeBiratnagarโ‚น5.5โ€“7 LTier 1
Kathmandu Medical CollegeKathmanduโ‚น5.5โ€“7 LTier 1
Tribhuvan University (Institute of Engineering)Lalitpur / Kathmanduโ‚น1.5โ€“3 LTier 1
Kathmandu University (School of Engineering)Dhulikhelโ‚น2โ€“3.5 LTier 1
Pokhara UniversityPokharaโ‚น1.5โ€“3 LTier 2
Purbanchal UniversityBiratnagarโ‚น1.5โ€“3 LTier 2
Kathmandu University School of ManagementKathmanduโ‚น2โ€“4 LTier 2

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 useโ€ฆ

  • For loan repayment, MBBS graduates usually clear FMGE/NExT within 6โ€“12 months and begin earning in India (juniorโ€ฆ

Sample EMI Calculations

Typical EMI for a Nepal loan, 10-year repayment tenure after moratorium.

โ‚น25 L ยท 10% ยท 10 yrs

~โ‚น33,000

Monthly EMI

โ‚น35 L ยท 10.5% ยท 10 yrs

~โ‚น47,200

Monthly EMI

โ‚น40 L ยท 11% ยท 10 yrs

~โ‚น55,100

Monthly EMI

โ‚น50 L ยท 11.5% ยท 12 yrs

~โ‚น64,200

Monthly EMI

โ‚น45 L ยท 9% ยท 15 yrs

~โ‚น45,600

Monthly EMI

โ‚น15 L ยท 10.5% ยท 7 yrs

~โ‚น25,300

Monthly EMI

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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 1โ€“2 applicable schemes for an effective rate reduction of around 1.5%โ€“2%. 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

For MBBS, you can borrow up to โ‚น40 Lakhs, which covers the full degree (โ‚น36โ€“52 L). For engineering, management, or IT degrees (โ‚น6โ€“15 L total), the loan is much smaller and often fits within or just above the โ‚น7.5 L unsecured PSU-bank limit. PSU banks (SBI, Bank of Baroda) require collateral above โ‚น7.5 L. NBFCs (Avanse, Auxilo, Credila) fund the full MBBS amount unsecured on co-applicant income. Loans are usually disbursed year-by-year against each year's fee invoice.
Yes, if you study at an NMC-approved (formerly MCI) medical college and follow the rules: qualify NEET before joining, obtain an NMC Eligibility Certificate, complete the prescribed course with internship, and clear FMGE (being replaced by NExT) afterwards. On passing, you register with a State Medical Council and can practise in India. Nepal's curriculum is closely aligned with India's, which helps, but always confirm your chosen college is on the current NMC list before paying fees or taking a loan.
No. Under the Indiaโ€“Nepal friendship arrangement, Indian nationals do not require a visa or passport to enter and study in Nepal. A valid government photo ID generally suffices, though carrying a passport is recommended for travel and record-keeping. You will still need to complete the university's enrolment and (non-tourist) student registration, for which a loan sanction letter and academic documents are required. This visa-free access, plus proximity and shared culture, is a big part of Nepal's appeal.
For general degrees (engineering, management, IT) costing โ‚น6โ€“15 L, much of the amount can be unsecured because it falls within or near the โ‚น7.5 L PSU limit, or is fully covered by NBFCs. For MBBS at โ‚น36โ€“52 L, PSU banks need collateral above โ‚น7.5 L, but NBFCs (Avanse, Auxilo, Credila) fund the full amount unsecured on co-applicant income at rates 2โ€“3% higher, approving in under 10 days. Families with property or FDs usually get the lowest cost via a collateral-backed PSU loan.
Yes. While Nepal is best known for affordable MBBS, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, and Purbanchal University offer recognised engineering, IT, BBA, and MBA programs at low cost (โ‚น6โ€“15 L total). For Indian students, the proximity, English-medium teaching, and lower fees make general degrees attractive, especially as a stepping stone to a Master's later. Loans for these courses are smaller and often quicker to arrange than large MBBS loans.
Year-by-year, tied to the university's annual fee invoice, rather than upfront. Each year you submit the fee demand and the bank/NBFC remits that year's tuition directly to the institution, releasing a living-expense component to you or the co-applicant. This keeps interest low because it accrues only on the disbursed amount. Keep all invoices and disbursement receipts. They're needed for later tranches and for Section 80E tax claims. Note: the Section 80E deduction is available only under the old tax regime.
Lenders offer: (1) Standard EMI after the moratorium (course + 6โ€“12 months). For โ‚น35 L at 11% over 10 years, EMI is about โ‚น48,200/month. For a โ‚น10 L general-course loan at 10.5% over 7 years, about โ‚น16,900/month. (2) Step-up EMI, lower early instalments rising with income, ideal for MBBS graduates. (3) Simple-interest servicing during the course. (4) Penalty-free prepayment on floating-rate loans. Section 80E lets you deduct the full interest portion from taxable income for up to 8 years. Note: the Section 80E deduction is available only under the old tax regime.
Yes. The co-applicant (usually a parent) is jointly liable, so the loan appears on their credit report and affects their CIBIL score. On-time EMIs build their credit. Missed payments hurt it, and the outstanding balance counts in their debt-to-income ratio while you study. After you graduate and start earning, sooner for general degrees, after FMGE/NExT for MBBS, you can service the loan from your own income and later request to become the primary repayer, easing the impact on your co-applicant.
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