Edu loan repayment

1. Deductions can be claimed as per sec 80E which says that interest on education loan is taken for studies or higher studies will be available as deductions from the gross total income. 
2. In the given case interest will be available as deductions u/s 80E even if the loan was taken for the purpose of self, spouse, children. 
3. There is the limit for claiming interest as deductions u/s 80E and whatever the amount paid will be fully available as a deduction. 
4. However, a certificate must be obtained to this effect to avoid any mishap in the future date. 
Please correct me if the above solution has an alternative view.