AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students (Diploma)

Overview

₹50,000 a year for students with at least 40% disability in AICTE-approved technical diploma courses, for families earning up to ₹8 lakh a year.

This is the diploma part of AICTE Saksham. Students with 40% or more disability admitted to the first year of an AICTE-approved diploma course, or the second year through lateral entry, can get ₹50,000 a year for study costs. There is no fixed cap on the number of awards.

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Who can apply

For students with 40% or more disability in the first year (or lateral-entry second year) of an AICTE-approved diploma course, with family income up to ₹8 lakh a year.

Benefits

To keep it next year

Submit the pass certificate or marksheet and a letter from the head of the institution on NSP; failing to be promoted ends the scholarship

Documents you need

• Disability certificate (40% or more)
• Income certificate issued by the State/UT government
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Admission or bonafide certificate
• Aadhaar and bank details

How to apply

Mode: Online portal

Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal; Log in and fill the application for this scheme; Upload or enter the details asked for and submit before the deadline; Your institution verifies the application, followed by the state or nodal officer; If selected, money is paid by DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account

How students are selected

All eligible applicants are covered after verification by the institution and the State/UT technical education department.

• Official scheme page ↗
• Application portal ↗
• Helpline: NSP Helpdesk: 0120-6619540 (8 am to 8 pm, except government holidays); helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

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