AICTE Saksham Scholarship (Degree) 2026: ₹50,000 Yearly for Specially-Abled Students

At a glance

About the scheme

Implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education, the Saksham Scholarship Scheme encourages differently-abled youth to complete degree-level technical education. The scheme provides a lump sum financial assistance of ₹50,000 per year to cover tuition fees, computers, software, books, and study equipment. The grant is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for a maximum of four years for first-year entrants and up to three years for second-year lateral entry students.

Benefits

• ₹50,000 per annum paid as a lump sum amount towards college fees, computers, books, stationery, equipment, and software.
• Financial support for up to 4 years for students admitted in the first year of a technical degree course.
• Financial support for up to 3 years for students admitted in the second year via lateral entry.
• Direct credit of scholarship funds into the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Facility to renew the scholarship every year on the National Scholarship Portal upon passing and promotion.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Candidate must be admitted to the first year of a degree course or the second year via lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institution.
• Applicant must be a specially-abled student with a certified disability of not less than 40%.
• Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh during the current financial year.
• The gap between passing the qualifying examination and admission into the degree course must not be more than two years.

Who cannot apply

• Students failing to get promoted to the next class or level forfeit the scholarship.
• Candidates who drop out or fail in any subsequent academic year.
• Students who receive any other financial assistance, scholarship, salary, or stipend from any other source.
• Students admitted to non-technical, postgraduate, or dual degree courses.
• Students admitted to colleges or courses not approved by AICTE in the relevant academic year.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card.
• Disability certificate indicating 40% or more disability issued by a competent authority.
• Current financial year family income certificate issued by a competent State or UT authority (such as Tehsildar, Magistrate, or Revenue Officer).
• Mark sheets and certificates of Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) or qualifying diploma.
• Admission receipt or letter confirming enrolment in an AICTE-approved degree course.
• Aadhaar-seeded general savings bank account details in the student's name.
• Promotion certificate or mark sheet signed by the Head of the Institution (for annual renewal).

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and click on 'New Registration'.
2. 2Read the registration guidelines and undertaking thoroughly, agree to the conditions, and click 'Continue'.
3. 3Fill in the required personal and academic information in the registration form and submit to receive your Application ID and password.
4. 4Log in to the portal using your Application ID and password, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, and reset your password.
5. 5Open the 'Application Form' from the dashboard, fill in all required educational, bank, and disability details, and upload the scanned documents.
6. 6Review your filled information carefully and submit your application on the portal.

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