Deduction under section 80E can be claimed for interest on loan for:

Official answer key: (A), (B). Official source note: Option A / B both are correct. Section 80E Deduction in respect of interest on loan taken for higher education. Further "higher education" means any course of study pursued after passing the Senior Secondary Examination or its equivalent from any school, board or university recognised by the Central Government or State Government or local authority or by any other authority authorised by the Central Government or State Government or local authority to do so;