Sarkari Yojana
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)
About AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)
Run by the Ministry of Education through AICTE, the Saksham scholarship supports specially-abled students in pursuing technical education, aiming to give every such student the chance to continue studying and build a strong future through technical training. It provides ₹50,000/- annually for each year of study — up to 3 years for students admitted in the first year, and up to 2 years for those admitted in the second year via lateral entry — as a lump sum covering college fees, a computer, stationery, books, equipment, software, and the like. Eligible candidates must join the first year of a diploma-level course, or the second year through lateral entry, at an AICTE-approved institution for that year, with family income from all sources capped at ₹8 lakh for the current financial year.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)
Individual
01 Nov 2014
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The candidate must be admitted to the first…
The candidate must be admitted to the first year of a diploma-level course, or the second year through lateral entry, at an AICTE-approved institution for the relevant year.
The candidate must have a disability of at…
The candidate must have a disability of at least 40%.
Family income from all sources must not exceed…
Family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000/- per year in the current financial year, supported by a valid income certificate from the state/UT government.
Benefits Provided
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
₹50,000/- per year of study — up to…
₹50,000/- per year of study — up to 3 years for first-year admits, up to 2 years for second-year lateral-entry admits — paid as a lump sum toward college fees, a computer, stationery, books, equipment, software, and related costs.
Once selected, the scholarship is disbursed annually through…
Once selected, the scholarship is disbursed annually through DBT.
Renewal for the following year requires submitting a…
Renewal for the following year requires submitting a passing certificate/mark sheet, along with a letter from the Head of the Institution, via the National Scholarship Portal.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar
Aadhaar
Copy of SSC/10th certificate and mark sheet
Copy of SSC/10th certificate and mark sheet
Copy of HSC/12th certificate (for degree-level candidates) and…
Copy of HSC/12th certificate (for degree-level candidates) and mark sheet
Copy of ITI certificate (for diploma-level lateral entry)…
Copy of ITI certificate (for diploma-level lateral entry) and mark sheet
Copy of diploma certificate (for degree-level lateral entry)…
Copy of diploma certificate (for degree-level lateral entry) and mark sheet
Category certificate, where applicable
Category certificate, where applicable
Study/bonafide certificate (Appendix-I)
Study/bonafide certificate (Appendix-I)
Annual family income certificate (Appendix-II)
Annual family income certificate (Appendix-II)
Promotion certificate, for renewal cases (Appendix-III)
Promotion certificate, for renewal cases (Appendix-III)
2014-11-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma) through the online application process outlined below.
New Registration:
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Navigate to the New Registration section of the…
Navigate to the New Registration section of the National Scholarships Portal.
You'll see the registration guidelines — scroll to…
You'll see the registration guidelines — scroll to the end, go through the undertaking, tick to accept the terms, and hit “Next.”
Provide your mobile number, key in the OTP…
Provide your mobile number, key in the OTP that arrives, and click “Verify.”
With verification done, proceed through e-KYC if the…
With verification done, proceed through e-KYC if the portal asks for it.
A reference number then gets created and texted…
A reference number then gets created and texted to your registered number. Process for OTR ID Generation:
Grab the AadhaarFaceRD app for Android and install…
Grab the AadhaarFaceRD app for Android and install it.
Also install the NSP OTR app from the…
Also install the NSP OTR app from the Play Store.
Launch the app and tap the red-highlighted “eKYC…
Launch the app and tap the red-highlighted “eKYC with FaceAuth” option.
Key in your reference number, tap “Send OTP,”…
Key in your reference number, tap “Send OTP,” and wait for the code on your phone.
Type in the OTP and the captcha shown,…
Type in the OTP and the captcha shown, then tap Next.
Tap “Proceed for Face Authentication,” shown in red
Tap “Proceed for Face Authentication,” shown in red.
The UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD service takes over for face…
The UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD service takes over for face verification — this must already be installed on your phone.
After face verification passes, your OTR number is…
After face verification passes, your OTR number is generated and sent to your registered mobile number. Fresh Application:
Head to the applicant login page on the…
Head to the applicant login page on the National Scholarships Portal and key in your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Enter the captcha and hit “Login.”
Enter the captcha and hit “Login.”
Next, input the OTP sent to your phone;…
Next, input the OTP sent to your phone; this takes you to the Password Reset screen to set and confirm a fresh password.
Hit “Submit” to land on the Applicant's Dashboard
Hit “Submit” to land on the Applicant's Dashboard.
Click “Application Form” on the left panel, complete…
Click “Application Form” on the left panel, complete every field marked *, and upload the necessary documents.
Save your progress with “Save as Draft,” or…
Save your progress with “Save as Draft,” or finish up by clicking “Final Submit.” Track Payment Status: Use the “Know Your Payment” feature on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal to check your payment status, searching by Aadhaar number, bank account number, or NSP Application ID. NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal itself publishes its opening and closing dates. NOTE 2: Every online application passes through two rounds of verification: first at the student's own institute, then at the State Higher Education Department or whichever agency the State has designated as its Nodal Agency — applying to both fresh applicants and renewals. NOTE 3: A late renewal or verification won't permanently disqualify a student from the scholarship, but renewal applications still need to clear the cut-off date, or that year's renewal is lost.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.
1. The gap period between the year of passing the qualifying examination and the session of admission in the diploma course should not be more than two years.
1. If a candidate failed/drops out in a subsequent year, she/ he will not be eligible for further scholarship.
1. The grant of scholarship is subject to the condition that the student does not receive any financial assistance in the shape of scholarship/any emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from any other source during her/ his course of study in the Institute. In case of receipt of any financial assistance from any other sources, the scholarship shall be discontinued and the entire amount of the scholarship will have to be refunded to AICTE by D/Draft drawn in favor of “Member Secretary, AICTE” payable at New Delhi.
Official Application & Website
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