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PM Vidyalaxmi Utkarsh institution

Education loan for IIFT Kolkata

Fees, programmes, a worked EMI example and how to get a collateral-free PM Vidyalaxmi loan for IIFT Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal.

See the EMI example
Interest rate
7.30%
Category
Utkarsh
Established
2006

No collateral under the scheme

Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh, through FundMyCampus

No processing fees under the scheme

A parent or guardian as co-borrower

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

IIFT Kolkata education loan at a glance

IIFT Kolkata is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category, so a public sector bank can fund your course at about 7.30%, with no collateral and no guarantor under the scheme.

PM Vidyalaxmi category
Utkarsh (one of three bands on the government list)
Interest rate
7.30% a year, floating, at public sector banks
Collateral
None under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
Guarantor
None under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower
Margin
None on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest
Interest subsidy
Based on family income, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh: all the interest during study and the grace year up to ₹4.5 Lakh, 3% of it up to ₹8 Lakh
Processing fee
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme
Sanction through FundMyCampus
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges

Rates are PNB's PM Vidyalaxmi rates for each category. They change with the RBI repo rate, other banks may differ, and the lender sets the final rate.

The institute

About IIFT Kolkata

IIFT opened its Kolkata campus in 2006 on seven acres in the east of the city, with an academic block, an admin block and two residential blocks. It runs the same MBA (International Business) as Delhi, awarded by IIFT, a deemed university under the Ministry of Commerce.

Established
2006
Status
Deemed to be university
Affiliated to
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
AISHE code
C-16754

Courses

Programmes at IIFT Kolkata

IIFT lists 196 students enrolled in the full-time Kolkata MBA in 2024.

PG PG programmes

Programme
MBA (International Business), full time, six trimesters
MBA (International Business), weekends

Source: IIFT MBA (IB) full time, Kolkata

Getting in

Admission and eligibility at IIFT Kolkata

MBA (International Business)

CAT score, then IIFT shortlist and interview, same process as Delhi

Source: IIFT MBA (IB) full time

Finance your course fee

A PM Vidyalaxmi loan can cover the fee at IIFT Kolkata, less a 5% margin above ₹4 Lakh, with no collateral and no processing fees under the scheme. Through FundMyCampus, digital sanction takes 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh.

Try your own numbers

EMI calculator for IIFT Kolkata

Set to the Utkarsh rate of 7.30%, and repayment starting 3 years from now (the 2-year course plus 12 months). Change any number to see your EMI.

Loan details

₹1 Lakh₹1.5 Crore
6%16%
1 year15 years
None6 years
Interest during the moratorium

Your EMI breakdown

Monthly EMI after the moratorium

₹11,162

for 180 months

₹2.19 Lakh of interest builds up during the moratorium and is added to your loan, so EMIs start on ₹12.19 Lakh.
Loan amount
₹10,00,000
Total interest
₹10,09,193
Total amount you repay
₹20,09,193

Indicative estimate. Assumes the full amount is disbursed upfront and simple interest during the moratorium, as most Indian lenders charge. Your lender's sanction letter is final.

Living and support

Hostel, scholarships and life at IIFT Kolkata

Hostel

The seven-acre campus has two residential blocks for students and visiting faculty.

Source: IIFT Kolkata campus

PM Vidyalaxmi

PM Vidyalaxmi benefits for IIFT Kolkata students

PM Vidyalaxmi is the government's education loan scheme for 1,441 top-ranked institutions. Here is what it means for a student at IIFT Kolkata. How the scheme works

  • No collateral

    Under the scheme, banks ask for no collateral security, so there is nothing to mortgage.

  • No guarantor

    No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower.

  • No processing fees

    No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may still charge small portal enrolment and account fees.

  • Lower rate for Utkarsh colleges

    IIFT Kolkata is in the Utkarsh band, so public sector banks lend at about 7.30%.

  • 3% interest subsidy

    For family income up to ₹8 Lakh, the government pays 3% of the interest during study and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.

  • Full interest cover for lower incomes

    For family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the central CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the moratorium on technical and professional courses, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.

  • Up to 15 years to repay

    Repayment starts a year after the course ends, and can run for up to 15 years.

  • Interest only on what is paid out

    The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.

  • Small margin

    Nothing to pay upfront on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest.

  • No foreclosure or prepayment charges

    Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for closing or prepaying floating-rate loans to individuals.

Interest subsidy by family income

Family income a yearWhat the government paysScheme
Up to ₹4.5 LakhAll the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 LakhCSIS scheme, for technical and professional courses
Up to ₹8 Lakh3% of the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 LakhPM Vidyalaxmi, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year
Above ₹8 LakhNo subsidy. You still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the coursePM Vidyalaxmi

Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal and CSIS scheme on myScheme (Government of India)

Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal, Bank of Maharashtra PM-Vidyalaxmi loan terms, RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025

Paperwork

Documents you need

Keep these ready before you apply. FundMyCampus checks them for you before anything goes to the bank.

Student and admission

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 (or last qualifying exam / diploma) marksheet
  • Proof of admission to the course
  • Schedule of expenses from IIFT Kolkata
  • Family income proof from a competent authority
  • Photographs of the student and parent

Parent co-borrower

  • PAN and Aadhaar of the student and the parent co-borrower
  • Parent's income proof: ITR, Form 16 or salary slips
  • Last 6 months' bank statements of the parent
  • Passport-size photographs

How it works

Your loan journey with FundMyCampus

  1. 1

    Talk to a counsellor

    Share your course and fee details. The call is free.

  2. 2

    Upload your documents

    Send them online. We check every page so nothing bounces back from the bank.

  3. 3

    We apply on PM Vidyalaxmi

    We file your application on the government portal and pick the public sector bank that suits you.

  4. 4

    Digital sanction

    Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh through FundMyCampus.

  5. 5

    Fees paid to the college

    The bank pays IIFT Kolkata directly, one semester at a time.

  6. 6

    Subsidy and repayment

    We help you claim the interest subsidy. EMIs start a year after the course ends.

Start your application today

Through FundMyCampus: digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at IIFT Kolkata, with every step handled for you.

Why FundMyCampus

Why apply through FundMyCampus

  • Sanction in 2 days

    Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges like IIFT Kolkata.

  • Free for students

    We don't charge you anything.

  • One counsellor throughout

    The same counsellor stays with you from application to disbursement.

  • Paperwork and portal handled

    We handle the paperwork and your PM Vidyalaxmi portal application.

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FAQs

IIFT Kolkata education loan FAQs

What is the education loan interest rate for IIFT Kolkata?

About 7.30% a year at public sector banks under PM Vidyalaxmi, because IIFT Kolkata is in the Utkarsh category. The rate is floating and moves with the RBI repo rate. The bank sets the final rate.

Is IIFT Kolkata covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

Yes. IIFT Kolkata (AISHE code C-16754) in Kolkata, West Bengal is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category.

Do I need collateral for a IIFT Kolkata education loan?

No. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, banks ask for no collateral security.

Does the loan cover the whole fee?

Almost. There is no margin on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost yourself, and the bank lends the rest. Scholarships can count towards the margin.

Is there a processing fee?

No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may charge small portal enrolment and account fees, for example ₹100 plus GST to enrol at Bank of Maharashtra.

Do I need a guarantor or co-applicant?

No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins the loan as co-borrower.

Can I get the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy at IIFT Kolkata?

It depends on family income. Up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the course and grace year for technical and professional courses. Up to ₹8 Lakh, PM Vidyalaxmi pays 3% of the interest in that period on loans up to ₹10 Lakh, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year with government institutions first in line. Above ₹8 Lakh there is no subsidy, but you still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course.

When does repayment start?

One year after the course ends. You then have up to 15 years to repay in monthly EMIs.

Is interest charged on the full loan from the first day?

No. The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.

Can I repay the loan early?

Yes, with no charge. Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for prepaying or closing floating-rate loans to individuals.

Does the loan cover hostel and mess?

Yes. Banks fund the fees on IIFT Kolkata's fee sheet, including hostel, and can add mess, books and a laptop.

How long does sanction take through FundMyCampus?

Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges, once your documents are complete.

Which documents do I need?

Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of admission, the college fee schedule, family income proof, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of the student and parent.

How do I get admission to IIFT Kolkata?

MBA (International Business): CAT score, then IIFT shortlist and interview, same process as Delhi

Is IIFT Kolkata a government business school?

IIFT Kolkata is an deemed to be university.

Figures on this page were checked on 4 Nov 2026 against the sources linked in each section.

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