interest on education loan

If you have taken education loan and are repaying the same, then interest paid on education loan is allowed as a deduction from the total income u/s 80E.
Documents required
There is no limit on the maximum amount that is allowed as deduction. You need to obtain a certificate from your Bank. Such certificate should segregate the principal and interest portion of the education loan paid by you during the financial year.

1. You can claim deduction under Section 80 E of Income Tax Act 1961.

2. You need to obtain a certificate from your Bank. Such certificate should segregate the principal and        interest portion of the education loan paid by you during the financial year.

3. The deduction for the interest on loan starts from the year in which you start repaying the loan. It is         available only for 8 years starting from the year in which you start repaying the loan or until the                 interest is fully repaid whichever is earlier