SIP for Students

SIP is an excellent way for students to begin their investment journey with minimal effort. By contributing a small amount every month, students can grow their savings over time. With the power of compounding and the option to invest in mutual funds, SIPs are perfect for students who want to secure their future without much financial stress.

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SIP Plan Benefits
Start SIP with as low as ₹1000
Start SIP with as low as ₹1000
No hidden charges
No hidden charges
Save upto ₹46,800 in Tax
Save upto ₹46,800 in Taxunder section 80C^
Zero LTCG Tax
Zero LTCG Tax
Disciplined & worry-free investing
Disciplined & worry-free investing

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Invest
₹ 10,000
Invest for
AUM (Cr)

₹10,554

NAV

115.65

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 32.5 21.1 18.6 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,693

NAV

73.2

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 21.44 15.92 14.57 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,282

NAV

70.29

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.83 16.18 14.24 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹5,681

NAV

81.8

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.64 12.59 14.03 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹36,935

NAV

77.42

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 22.23 14.66 13.72 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,552

NAV

41.45

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.82 13.08 13.51 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹4,390

NAV

68.75

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.77 14.5 13.4 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹433

NAV

68.53

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.72 13.34 13.36 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹7,241

NAV

153.9

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.44 13.44 13.11 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹235

NAV

49.97

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.38 14.79 12.93 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,693

NAV

73.2

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 21.44 15.92 14.57 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,282

NAV

70.29

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.83 16.18 14.24 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,552

NAV

41.45

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.82 13.08 13.51 %

AUM (Cr)

₹4,390

NAV

68.75

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.77 14.5 13.4 %

AUM (Cr)

₹433

NAV

68.53

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.72 13.34 13.36 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,241

NAV

153.9

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.44 13.44 13.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹235

NAV

49.97

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.38 14.79 12.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹104

NAV

55.78

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.28 14.35 12.68 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,106

NAV

82.03

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.99 12.6 12.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹837

NAV

29.28

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 18.26 11.93 11.56 %

AUM (Cr)

₹10,554

NAV

115.65

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 32.5 21.1 18.6 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,681

NAV

81.8

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.64 12.59 14.03 %

AUM (Cr)

₹36,935

NAV

77.42

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 22.23 14.66 13.72 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,485

NAV

182.76

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 30.5 21 18.2 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,021

NAV

73.86

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20 14.31 13.82 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,589

NAV

69.03

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 18.82 13.21 12.41 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,406

NAV

59.62

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.11 13.19 12.09 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,125

NAV

53.35

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 18.96 12.5 11.66 %

AUM (Cr)

₹528

NAV

57.71

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.14 11.65 10.83 %

AUM (Cr)

₹831

NAV

40.39

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.96 7.8 7.67 %

AUM (Cr)

₹488

NAV

38.22

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.81 7.85 7.52 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,034

NAV

42.13

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.96 7.83 7.51 %

AUM (Cr)

₹219

NAV

57.61

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7 7.69 7.34 %

AUM (Cr)

₹71

NAV

40.56

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.4 7.2 7.16 %

AUM (Cr)

₹123

NAV

29.29

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.97 6.98 7.14 %

AUM (Cr)

₹198

NAV

46.74

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 4.84 7.22 7.12 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,540

NAV

32.08

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.09 6.98 7.03 %

AUM (Cr)

₹19,241

NAV

49.47

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.48 7.17 7.02 %

AUM (Cr)

₹93

NAV

38.37

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.31 7.22 6.95 %

AUM (Cr)

₹892

NAV

98.68

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 20.18 15.82 14.89 %

AUM (Cr)

₹363

NAV

47.87

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 13.35 10.82 10.21 %

AUM (Cr)

₹492

NAV

102.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.24 9.84 9.72 %

AUM (Cr)

₹66

NAV

59.96

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.73 9.52 9.71 %

AUM (Cr)

₹22,609

NAV

72.51

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.09 9.68 9.58 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,648

NAV

39.76

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.48 9.75 9.53 %

AUM (Cr)

₹286

NAV

31.31

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.2 9.33 9.49 %

AUM (Cr)

₹839

NAV

39.1

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.38 9.85 9.43 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,725

NAV

109.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.84 9.95 9.33 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,978

NAV

43.3

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.8 9.53 9.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,321

NAV

80.71

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 19.01 13.2 13.13 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,241

NAV

153.9

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.44 13.44 13.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,935

NAV

68.68

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.99 12.93 12.38 %

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What is SIP for Students?

SIP, or Systematic Investment Plan, is a simple way for students to begin investing. By investing a fixed amount each month, students can gradually build their savings. This helps in achieving future goals and teaches the importance of saving regularly. SIPs allow you to invest in mutual funds and benefit from power of compounding returns. This makes it a great option for students looking to ensure their financial future.

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  • Mutual Funds
Returns
Fund Name 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years
High Growth Fund Axis Max Life
Rating
32.5% 21.1%
18.6%
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Top 200 Fund Tata AIA Life
Rating
30.5% 21%
18.2%
View Plan
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Allianz
Rating
20.64% 12.59%
14.03%
View Plan
Opportunities Fund HDFC Life
Rating
22.23% 14.66%
13.72%
View Plan
Opportunities Fund ICICI Prudential Life
Rating
20.11% 13.19%
12.09%
View Plan
Multiplier Birla Sun Life
Rating
22.57% 14.41%
14.83%
View Plan
Virtue II PNB MetLife
Rating
20.83% 16.18%
14.24%
View Plan
Growth Plus Fund Canara HSBC Life
Rating
15.51% 9.95%
10.22%
View Plan
Balanced Fund LIC India
Rating
10.66% -
-
View Plan
Equity Fund SBI Life
Rating
16.91% 11.82%
11.13%
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  Returns
Fund Name 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Active Fund QUANT 23.92% 31.48%
21.87%
Flexi Cap Fund PARAG PARIKH 20.69% 26.41%
19.28%
Large and Mid-Cap Fund EDELWEISS 22.34% 24.29%
17.94%
Equity Opportunities Fund KOTAK 24.64% 25.01%
19.45%
Large and Midcap Fund MIRAE ASSET 19.74% 24.32%
22.50%
Flexi Cap Fund PGIM INDIA 14.75% 23.39%
-
Flexi Cap Fund DSP 18.41% 22.33%
16.91%
Emerging Equities Fund CANARA ROBECO 20.05% 21.80%
15.92%
Focused fund SUNDARAM 18.27% 18.22%
16.55%

Last updated: June 2025

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How SIP for Students Work?

Let us learn the working of best SIP for students from the steps mentioned below:

  • Small Monthly Investments: Students can start with as low as ₹100 per month. This makes it easy to fit into a student’s budget.

  • Regular Saving Habit: SIPs help students save money every month on a fixed date, building discipline in money management.

  • Earn Through Compounding: The invested money grows over time. The returns are reinvested, helping create more wealth.

  • Flexible to Manage: Students can stop, increase, or withdraw the investment anytime as per their need.

  • Lower Risk Through Diversification: SIPs invest in different types of mutual funds, reducing the risk by spreading the money across sectors.

  • Future Financial Goals: Starting early helps students save for future needs like higher education or travel.

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I want to invest Pro Tip
Financial experts suggest that a person should invest 10-15% of their monthly income for long-term financial growth
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Total Wealth ₹22.4 L
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Monthly Investment ₹22.4 L
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Top Funds with High Returns (Past 7 Years)
High Growth Fund
18.6%
High Growth Fund
Top 200 Fund
18.2%
Top 200 Fund
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
14.03%
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
Opportunities Fund
13.72%
Opportunities Fund
Opportunities Fund
12.09%
Opportunities Fund
Multiplier
14.83%
Multiplier
Virtue II
14.24%
Virtue II
Growth Plus Fund
10.22%
Growth Plus Fund
Accelerator Fund
12.93%
Accelerator Fund
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
10.44%
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
Frontline Equity Fund
13.4%
Frontline Equity Fund
Equity Pension
11.57%
Equity Pension
Equity Top 250 Fund
10.83%
Equity Top 250 Fund
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
13.82%
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
Future Apex Fund
12.68%
Future Apex Fund
Blue-Chip Equity Fund
9.73%
Blue-Chip Equity Fund

SIP Calculator to Estimate Investment Amount for Students

An SIP calculator helps students estimate the future value of their investments when they invest regularly through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). By entering details like monthly investment amount, expected rate of return, and investment duration, the calculator shows the total corpus at maturity. This tool is easy to use and helps students plan small, regular savings effectively. Let us learn how the SIP calculator works:

    • SIP Calculator for Student Fund: Select “I Know My Goal Amount” option in the calculator and enter these details-

      • Student Corpus Estimate: ₹30,00,000 (education and travel fund)

      • Investment Duration: 10 years

      • Expected Return: 15% annually.

    • SIP Calculator Results: The calculator will show these results-

      • Monthly Investment Required: ₹11,400

      • Total Investment: ₹13,70,000

      • Amount Required: ₹30,00,000

      • Wealth Gained from SIP: ₹16,30,000

Key Points to Consider Before Investing in a SIP for Students

The following list shows the key points you should consider before starting to invest in a chosen best SIP for students:

  • Start with a Small Amount: Begin with ₹500 or ₹1,000 per month. It will be easier to manage your student budget.

  • Know Your Goal: Decide why you want to invest—whether it’s for higher studies, travel, or just saving money.

  • Choose the Right Duration: Invest for a longer period to get better returns through the power of compounding.

  • Understand Your Risk Level: Select mutual funds based on your risk-taking ability. Beginners can go for low-risk funds.

  • Check Flexibility: Make sure the SIP allows you to stop, pause, or increase investments when needed.

  • Research Before Investing: Look at the mutual fund’s past performance and ratings to make a smart choice.

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Conclusion

Starting a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) as a student is a smart way to build wealth early. With minimal investment amounts, SIPs help you develop financial discipline and take advantage of compounding. In 2024, many mutual funds offer student-friendly options with good returns and manageable risk. By starting small and staying consistent, you can secure a brighter financial future while balancing your studies and savings goals.

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FAQs

  • What is SIP for students?

    SIP for students is a way to invest small amounts of money regularly in mutual funds. It helps students start investing early and grow their money over time.
  • What is the minimum amount needed to start an SIP for students?

    The minimum amount to start an SIP is as low as ₹100. This makes it easy for students to begin investing without a big initial investment.
  • Can students invest in SIP through their parents’ bank account?

    Yes, students can invest in SIP using their parents’ bank account with their permission. However, students should be aware of the process and understand how it works.
  • Is SIP for students a good option for long-term wealth building?

    Yes, SIP is a great way for students to build wealth in the long term. Since they have time on their side, they can benefit from steady growth and compounding.
  • What is the ideal age for students to start an SIP?

    It is best to start SIP as early as possible. Students can begin investing at the age of 18 to take full advantage of long-term growth.

˜Top plans are based on annualized premium, for bookings made through https://www.policybazaar.com in FY 25. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. This list of plans listed here comprise of insurance products offered by all the insurance partners of Policybazaar. For a complete list of insurers in India refer to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India website, www.irdai.gov.in
Disclaimer:#The investment risk in the portfolio is borne by the policyholder. Life insurance is available in this product. The maturity amount of Rs 1 Cr. is for a 30 year old healthy individual investing Rs 10,000/- per month for 30 years, with assumed rates of returns @ 8% p.a. that is not guaranteed and is not the upper or lower limits as the value of your policy depends on a number of factors including future investment performance. In Unit Linked Insurance Plans, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder and the returns are not guaranteed. Maturity Value: ₹1,05,02,174 @ CAGR 8%; ₹50,45,591 @ CAGR 4%. All SIPs listed here are of insurance companies’ funds. The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
¶Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax (12.5%) is exempted on annual premiums up to 2.5 lacs.
++Source - Google Review Rating available on:- http://bit.ly/3J20bXZ
^^The information relating to mutual funds presented in this article is for educational purpose only and is not meant for sale. Investment is subject to market risks and the risk is borne by the investor. Please consult your financial advisor before planning your investments.
**Returns are based on past 10 years’ fund performance data (Fund Data Source: Value Research).

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