Sarkari Yojana
AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students
About AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students
Run by AICTE’s Student Development Cell (StDC), this scholarship exists to support and encourage orphans, children of parents who died of Covid-19, and children of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces personnel martyred in action (Shaheed) to continue their education. It gives every such child a shot at pursuing higher studies and building a successful future through education at AICTE-approved institutions and courses. Household income from every source combined must not cross ₹8,00,000 a year in the application’s financial year. The candidate must currently be enrolled full-time in an AICTE-approved Degree or Diploma programme (1st through 4th year), and must not already be receiving any Central Government, State Government, or AICTE-sponsored scholarship. Up to 2,000 scholarships are awarded each year (1,000 for Degree students, 1,000 for Diploma students), each worth ₹50,000 annually, paid as a lump sum toward college fees, a computer, stationery, books, equipment, software, and similar needs, for up to 4 years for Degree students and 3 years for Diploma students starting from first-year admission.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Student Development Cell (StDC) Of All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The candidate must fall into one of these…
The candidate must fall into one of these categories: (i) orphan, OR (ii) has lost either or both parents to Covid-19, OR (iii) is the child of Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces personnel martyred in action (Shaheed).
Combined family income from all sources must not…
Combined family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 per year in the application's financial year.
The candidate must currently be enrolled full-time in…
The candidate must currently be enrolled full-time in an AICTE-approved Degree or Diploma programme (1st/2nd/3rd/4th year).
The candidate must NOT already hold any Central…
The candidate must NOT already hold any Central Government, State Government, or AICTE-sponsored scholarship.
Benefits Provided
AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS
NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to 2,000 scholarships are given out each…
Up to 2,000 scholarships are given out each year — 1,000 to Degree students and 1,000 to Diploma students — to those who qualify.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
₹50,000 per year of study, running for a…
₹50,000 per year of study, running for a maximum of 4 years for Degree students admitted in their first year, and up to 3 years for Diploma students, disbursed as a lump sum to cover college fees, a computer, stationery, books, equipment, software, and similar costs.
No separate grant is available for hostel or…
No separate grant is available for hostel or medical charges. A student already in their 2nd/3rd/4th year at the degree level will have their scholarship duration cut to 3/2/1 years respectively; similarly, diploma students in their 2nd/3rd year get 2/1 years respectively.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A. For Orphan Candidates:
Death certificates of both father and mother (where…
Death certificates of both father and mother (where available), or a certificate from the Tehsildar/SDM in the enclosed format (Annexure – I).
Bonafide certificate from the institution
Bonafide certificate from the institution.
10+2/equivalent and 10th-standard mark sheets for Degree-level candidates
10+2/equivalent and 10th-standard mark sheets for Degree-level candidates.
10th/equivalent mark sheet for Diploma-level candidates
10th/equivalent mark sheet for Diploma-level candidates.
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL). B. For Candidates Who Lost a Parent to Covid-19:
Death certificate of the father, mother, or both,…
Death certificate of the father, mother, or both, explicitly stating Covid-19 as the cause.
If one parent is still alive, a current-year…
If one parent is still alive, a current-year income certificate from the competent authority explicitly confirming family income under ₹8,00,000.
Bonafide certificate from the institution
Bonafide certificate from the institution.
10+2/equivalent and 10th-standard mark sheets for Degree-level candidates
10+2/equivalent and 10th-standard mark sheets for Degree-level candidates.
10th/equivalent mark sheet for Diploma-level candidates
10th/equivalent mark sheet for Diploma-level candidates.
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL). C. For Children of Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces Martyred in Action (Shaheed):
Death certificate
Death certificate.
Shaheed certificate from the Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces
Shaheed certificate from the Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces.
Bonafide certificate from the institution
Bonafide certificate from the institution.
10+2/equivalent and 10th-standard mark sheets for Degree-level candidates
10+2/equivalent and 10th-standard mark sheets for Degree-level candidates.
10th/equivalent mark sheet for Diploma-level candidates
10th/equivalent mark sheet for Diploma-level candidates.
Current-year income certificate from the competent authority explicitly…
Current-year income certificate from the competent authority explicitly confirming family income under ₹8,00,000.
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL).
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the Official Website
Go to the Official Website. The registration guidelines will appear — scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully, accept the terms, and click “Continue”.
A registration form appears (fields marked with are…
A registration form appears (fields marked with * are mandatory). Enter your state of domicile, scholarship category, name, scheme type, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email ID, bank details, and identification details. Click “Register” — your Application ID and password will be displayed, and also sent by SMS to your registered mobile number.
Return to the Official Website
Return to the Official Website. Click “Login to Apply”, enter your Application ID and password. Enter the captcha and click “Login”. On the next screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number — you'll then land on the Password Reset screen. Set and confirm a new password. Click “Submit” to reach the “Applicant's Dashboard”.
On the left-hand panel, click “Application Form”
On the left-hand panel, click “Application Form”. Fields marked * are mandatory — fill them in and upload the required documents. You can click “Save as Draft” to finish later. Or click “Final Submit” to submit the application — doing so generates an application ID and password you can use for future reference. Note: Fill out the form carefully, since nothing can be changed after submission. Submit only one application — multiple applications will get the form cancelled.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
Candidates who are Recipients of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships, will be ineligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.