AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2026: ₹50,000 Annual Grant, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme is run by the Student Development Cell of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education. It aims to support vulnerable students—such as orphans, those who lost one or both parents to Covid-19, and children of martyred personnel from the Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces. By granting financial assistance towards college fees, equipment, and books, the programme enables deserving candidates to pursue recognised technical degree and diploma programmes without economic hardship.

Benefits

• A total of 2,000 scholarships are awarded every year (1,000 for degree students and 1,000 for diploma students).
• Financial assistance of ₹50,000 per annum given as a lump sum amount for college fees, purchase of computers, stationery, books, equipment, and software.
• Maximum duration of up to 4 years for students admitted in the 1st year of a degree programme.
• Maximum duration of up to 3 years for students admitted in the 1st year of a diploma programme.
• For students currently studying in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of degree courses, the duration is 3, 2, or 1 year respectively.
• For students currently studying in the 2nd or 3rd year of diploma courses, the duration is 2 or 1 year respectively.
• Direct disbursement of scholarship funds via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student's bank account.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be an orphan, OR a student whose either or both parents died due to Covid-19, OR a ward of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed).
• Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 during the financial year of application.
• Must be currently enrolled in an AICTE-approved institution and course at the Degree or Diploma level in regular mode (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship funded by Central Government, State Government, or AICTE.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates who are already receiving any Central Government, State Government, or AICTE-sponsored scholarship are not eligible.
• Students pursuing courses through distance or part-time mode are not eligible.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Active General Savings Bank Account details in the student's name (Aadhaar-seeded; joint, minor, or frill accounts are not accepted)
• Valid category certificate issued by DM, Deputy Commissioner, SDM, or Tehsildar in the applicant's name (if applicable)
• Annual family income certificate of the current financial year issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar, Magistrate, Revenue Officer, or BDO)
• Document certifying orphan status, death of parent(s) due to Covid-19, or martyrdom in Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces

How to apply

1. 1Open the official National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and proceed to the new student registration page.
2. 2Read the registration instructions, accept the undertaking, and click 'Continue'.
3. 3Fill in mandatory registration details including domicile state, scholarship category, name, scheme type, date of birth, mobile number, and bank account information, then click 'Register'.
4. 4Note the Application ID and password generated on screen and received via SMS on your registered mobile number.
5. 5Go to 'Login to Apply', enter your Application ID and password, enter the captcha, verify using the OTP received on mobile, and create a new password.
6. 6Open the 'Application Form' from the dashboard, fill in all compulsory fields, upload all required documents, and click 'Final Submit'.

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