AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Eligibility: Differently-Abled Students in AICTE-Approved Technical Courses
Scholarship amount: ₹50,000/year
Posted: 2 Jun 2026
Eligibility: Differently-Abled Students in AICTE-Approved Technical Courses
Scholarship amount: ₹50,000/year
Posted: 2 Jun 2026
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About this Scholarship
The AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a Government of India initiative that provides financial assistance to specially-abled students pursuing technical education in AICTE-approved institutions. Applications for the 2026–27 academic session are currently open through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Benefits
• ₹50,000 per year for every year of study
• Covers tuition fees, books, software, computer, stationery, and other educational expenses
• Scholarship amount is transferred directly through DBT
Eligibility
• Indian citizen
• Minimum 40% disability certified by a competent authority
• Admitted to the 1st year (or 2nd year through lateral entry) of an AICTE-approved Degree/Diploma course
• Annual family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Disability Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Admission Letter
• Fee Receipt
• Bank Passbook
• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
• Recent Photograph
Selection Process
• Online Application through NSP
• Institute Verification
• Merit & Eligibility Verification
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Additional Information
• Provider: AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Mode of Application: Online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)