Laptops
Best laptops for engineering students under ₹50,000 (2026)
A practical shortlist of laptops that will actually survive four years of B.Tech without forcing you up to ₹70K. With real specs, current street prices, and EMI math.
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Ankit Gera Director / IT Head, Securis Finance
Ankit co-founded Securis Finance to make small loans accessible to college students and early-career professionals across India. Previously at Paytm.
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Courses
Best Coursera Plus specializations for Indian students in 2026
Coursera Plus is ₹35,000 a year. If you're going to spend that, here are the specializations that are actually worth the time — and the ones that look impressive on the catalogue page but won't change anything on your CV.
Ankit Gera • • 7 min read
Pro upskilling
Funding an executive MBA or PG program from your salary (2026 reality)
ISB PGP Pro, IIM Executive MBA, XLRI part-time — these run ₹15-30 lakh. Here's how working professionals actually fund them without quitting their jobs.
Ankit Gera • • 7 min read
College life
Monthly expense breakdown for an engineering student in India (2026)
Hostel, mess, books, internet, occasional travel — what it actually costs to live as an engineering student in 2026, and how families plan for it.
Ankit Gera • • 6 min read
Courses
How to fund a coding bootcamp in India: loans, ISAs, scholarships
Masai, Newton School, Scaler, AlmaBetter — bootcamps cost ₹50,000 to ₹4,50,000. Here's an honest breakdown of every funding path so you don't pick the wrong one.
Ankit Gera • • 6 min read
Laptops
Best laptop loan options for engineering students in India (2026)
A laptop is non-negotiable for engineering. But how you pay for it changes the math significantly. Here's a practical breakdown of every realistic option.
Ankit Gera • • 5 min read
How to apply
How to apply for a Securis student loan in 5 minutes
Step-by-step walkthrough of the Securis loan application — what you'll need, what each step asks, and how long approval actually takes.
Ankit Gera • • 4 min read
How to apply
Welcome to the Securis Blog
Why we're starting a blog about small loans for students and early-career professionals — and what you can expect from us in the coming months.
Ankit Gera • • 3 min read