Education Planning Calculator: Your Complete Guide to Securing Your Child's Future

Planning for your child's education isn't just a financial task — it's one of the most important long-term goals many parents face. Child Education Plan Calculator Online in India

Child Education Planner

Every parent aims to provide the best of everything to their child. And the child's higher education is no exception to this. Calculate the investment required per month to meet your child's future education costs.

Fill in the details below to calculate how much you need to invest monthly for your child's education. The calculator accounts for inflation and expected returns on investment.

Select inflation rate:
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Select expected return rate:
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Education Plan Results

For Your Child
Future value of cost of education
₹ 9,54,240
Education cost after accounting for inflation over 13 years
Investment required per month to meet your child's cost of education
₹ 3,842
Monthly SIP needed to achieve education goal
Total investment period
13 years
Time until your child needs education funds
Assumptions
• Inflation rate: 6% P.A.
• Expected return: 7% P.A.
• Current savings: ₹ 50,000

Complete Guide to Education Planning

Everything you need to know about securing your child's educational future

With education costs rising steadily due to inflation and evolving career opportunities, estimating how much you need to invest, for how long, and at what return becomes critical. An Education Planning Calculator helps answer these "golden questions" — how much to invest, at what interest rate, and for how long, to give your child the bright future they deserve — by taking your inputs and offering actionable figures to guide your planning.

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Calculate EMI for education loans and explore different repayment strategies.

College Cost Comparison Calculator

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Savings Growth Projector

Project how your education savings will grow over time with different investment options. Compare lump sum investments vs. monthly SIPs.

Loan Repayment Calculator

Calculate your Education Loan EMI and explore different repayment options. This tool helps you plan your loan repayment strategy effectively.

Period after course completion before repayment starts

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about education planning

How does the education planner calculate future costs?

The calculator uses the formula for compound interest to account for education cost inflation over time. It calculates the future value of today's education cost based on the inflation rate you select and the number of years until your child needs the funds.

What inflation rate should I use for my calculations?

Education inflation in India typically ranges between 6-10% per year. For conservative planning, use 8-10%. Our calculator provides options from 4% to 10% so you can test different scenarios.

Can I plan for multiple children with this calculator?

Yes, you can use the calculator separately for each child. We recommend creating individual education plans for each child as their age, expected education costs, and timeframes may differ.

How accurate are the calculator results?

The calculator provides estimates based on the inputs you provide. Actual results may vary based on market conditions, actual inflation rates, and investment performance. We recommend reviewing your plan annually and adjusting as needed.