Tier II and III Cities Drive Majority of Education Loan Applications in India
Education loan demand in India is increasingly driven by students from tier II and III cities, which account for 86.5% of applications on the Kuhoo Finance platform between January 2025 and July 2026. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra lead in application volume, followed by Karnataka, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. Job training and MBA programs constitute the majority of financed courses, reflecting a growing focus on career-oriented education beyond metropolitan areas, according to Kuhoo Finance's report.
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businessstandard broke this story on 18 Aug, 07:48 am. Other outlets followed.