New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Clearing an education loan is often treated as a long-term financial commitment, usually spread over several years. However, one management graduate's experience is now drawing attention after she revealed how structured financial planning helped her reduce a Rs.40 lakh education loan to Rs.17 lakh.

Sneha Baidya, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, shared how she reduced her MBA loan in a video posted on Instagram, which has now gone viral. She explained that her primary financial support came from her parents, while she also earned money through her summer internship, live projects, and freelancing.

Sharing a detailed breakdown of her MBA expenses, Baidya said the total cost of her educa...