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Plan for your child's higher education expenses in India or abroad

018
1525
₹5,00,000₹2,00,00,000
530

Education inflation in India: 8-12% | Abroad: 5-7%

₹0₹50,00,000
630

Monthly SIP Required

₹12,762/mo

13 years to education · 4-year course · Total SIP ₹19,90,818

Future Cost₹54,39,247
Current Savings Growth₹8,72,699
Additional Needed₹45,66,549
Lumpsum Required Today₹10,46,535

Funding Breakdown

Savings Accumulation vs Education Cost

Expected Year-wise Cost During Education (Starting at age 18)

Year 1

₹13,59,812

Year 2

₹14,68,597

Year 3

₹15,86,085

Year 4

₹17,12,971

Education Planning Tips for NRIs

📚 For India Education:

  • • Consider PPF for tax-free accumulation
  • • Child education plans from insurers
  • • Mutual funds via SIP for long-term goals

🌍 For Abroad Education:

  • • Start early - costs are 3-4x higher
  • • Consider international funds or ETFs
  • • Education loans can cover 80-90% costs
  • • Factor in living expenses (₹15-20L/year)

Note: Education costs have been rising at 8-12% annually in India and 5-7% abroad. This calculator provides estimates based on current trends. Actual costs may vary based on institution, course, location, and other factors. Consider consulting an education planner for detailed advice.

Illustrative estimate based on assumed inflation and return rates; not financial advice.

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These figures are estimates for planning purposes, not investment advice. We are an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor (ARN-360468), not a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser.

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