The AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2025, an initiative by the Ministry of Education and implemented by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), aims to encourage and support specially-abled students to pursue technical education. This scholarship is designed to help disabled students achieve academic excellence, access better employment opportunities, and build a successful career in technical fields.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree Level)
• Launched By: Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Implementing Body: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• Target Beneficiaries: Specially-abled (PwD) students pursuing technical degrees
• Scholarship Amount: ₹50,000 per annum
• Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Official Website: www.scholarships.gov.in
Benefits
• ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of study (Maximum 4 years for first-year admission students, and 3 years for lateral entry admission students).
• The lump-sum amount covers tuition fees, computer purchases, books, equipment, software, and other essential academic expenses.
• Disbursement through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode on an annual basis.
• Renewal is possible each year upon submission of passing certificates/mark sheets and a verification letter from the Head of Institution.
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be admitted in the First Year or Second Year through Lateral Entry of a Degree-level technical course in an AICTE-approved institution.
• Must be a specially-abled student with at least 40% disability.
• Family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh per annum during the current financial year.
• Must possess a valid Income Certificate issued by State/UT Government.
• The candidate must not be receiving financial assistance/scholarship from any other source.
Exclusions
• Students who fail to get promoted to the next academic year are not eligible for renewal.
• Students with a gap of more than two years between their qualifying exam and course admission are not eligible.
• If a student receives financial aid from any other government or private scholarship, the Saksham scholarship will be cancelled, and the entire amount refunded.
• Students who drop out or fail during the course tenure will not continue to receive the scholarship.
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Guide
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Prepare Documents:
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Ensure all documents are scanned and ready (max 1MB size each).
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Registration:
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Visit National Scholarship Portal and click New Registration.
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Read and accept the terms. Click Continue.
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Fill Registration Form:
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Enter all mandatory details (marked *).
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After registration, an Application ID and Password will be generated and sent via SMS.
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Login and Update Password:
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Log in using the Application ID and temporary password.
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Set a new secure password.
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Fill Application Form:
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Update personal, academic, and bank details.
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Upload all necessary documents.
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Click Final Submit after reviewing the details.
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Tracking Application:
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After submission, track the application status via the portal dashboard.
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Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Copy of SSC/10th Certificate & Marksheet
• Copy of HSC/12th Certificate & Marksheet (for Degree Level)
• Copy of Diploma Certificate (for Lateral Entry)
• Disability Certificate (≥40%)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Study/Bonafide Certificate (Appendix-I format)
• Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II format)
• Promotion Certificate (for Renewal, Appendix-III format)
• Passport-size Photograph and Scanned Signature
• Bank Account Details linked with Aadhaar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- I Am Studying In 3rd Year Of Diploma/ Degree Course. Will I Get Saksham Scholarship?
No, you are not eligible. - I Am Degree/Diploma Student And Recipient Of One Of The Merit Scholarships Of Centre / State Government. Am I Eligible To Apply For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
No, Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for SAKSHAM Scholarship. - I Am First Year B.E Student Along With Beneficiary Of PMSSS Scheme Studying In One Of The Leading Engineering College Having Eligibility For SAKSHAM Scholarship. Am I Eligible To Apply For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
No, you are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of the Scholarships of Government of India - What Is The Mode Of Disbursement Of Scholarship?
Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the bank account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in his / her name (FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted). - Is AADHAAR Card A Mandatory Document For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
Yes, Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for submitting online application under SAKSHAM scheme. - Is There Any E-Mail (Or) Helpline No. For SAKSHAM Scholarship Queries?
Yes, you can avail helpline services on [email protected] & 011-29581118 for any query - Whom To Contact In Case Of Any Difficulties In Accessing The Portal For Submitting Online Application?
You can avail Helpdesk Service on [email protected] for any query. - Are The Reasons Of Direct Rejection Of Application Under SAKSHAM Scheme?
Followings may be the reasons:
• Student is admitted in Non-Technical courses or Course is not approved by AICTE in the current academic
year.
• University / Institute is not approved by the AICTE in the current academic year.
• Incomplete/Wrong information filled in submitted application.
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• Student admitted in duel degree courses.
• Student is availing scholarship from any other sources.
• Student admitted in Post-graduate courses.
• Disability Certificate is not enclosed / Not issued by Competent Authority. - Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Annual Family Income Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons:
• Annual family income certificate of current year is not submitted.
• Annual family income certificate is not in the name of applicant or any his/her family member.
• Submitted Annual family income certificate issued by other than competent authority (Tehshildar,
Magistrate, Revenue officer/Block Development officer etc.).
• Annual family income certificate submitted without signature/stamp of the competent authority. - What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Promotion Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons
• Incomplete or blank promotion certificate submitted.
• Promotion certificate submitted without college’s stamp or signature of the Principal / Director. - What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of HSC/SSC Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons:
• Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is blurred.
• Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is not accessible.
• Copy of HSC/SSC is not in the name of applicant.
• Irrelevant Document attached in place of HSC/SSC.