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Education Loan EMI Calculator

Real EMI after the moratorium period, with interest that accrues during your course. Most calculators ignore this. Yours starts ₹3-5L higher than the loan you borrowed.

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₹55,393/month

You borrow ₹30 lakh, but interest accrues at 10.5% for 36 months (course + grace). The loan you actually start repaying is ₹41.05 lakh, not ₹30 lakh. EMI: ₹55,393 over 10 years. Total interest over the life of the loan: ₹36.47 lakh.

Original loan amount
₹30 lakh
Interest accrued during moratorium
₹11.05 lakh
Principal at start of repayment
₹41.05 lakh
Monthly EMI
₹55,393
Total interest paid
₹36.47 lakh
Total amount repaid
₹66.47 lakh

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