AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2025 — Support for Specially-Abled Students (Degree & Diploma)
Saksham is a targeted scholarship that helps specially-abled students who have joined AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma programmes. The scheme reduces financial barriers so students can focus on studies and skill development.
🔎 At a Glance
- Administered by: AICTE (implemented via National Scholarship Portal — NSP).
- Who it helps: Students with a benchmark disability (usually ≥ 40%) admitted to AICTE-approved degree or diploma courses.
- Typical award: ₹50,000 per annum (indicative — check current cycle for final figure).
- Mode of application: Online on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
📌 Important Dates
2025 Cycle (typical)
- Applications open: As announced on NSP / AICTE portal for the academic year.
- Last date to apply: Check the NSP scheme listing — student submission windows usually close in the months listed in the cycle notification.
- Verification & disbursal: Institute verification is followed by state/central approval and DBT disbursal; dates are shown on NSP after selection.
Eligibility Snapshot
- Disability: Candidate must be specially-abled with the minimum disability percentage as per scheme (usually 40% or more).
- Admission: Must be admitted to the 1st year (or lateral entry 2nd year where applicable) of an AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma.
- Income cap: Family income limits usually apply (verify current ceiling on NSP / AICTE guidelines).
📊 Scholarship Summary & Benefits
The Saksham Scholarship is designed to cover essential academic costs — college fees, books, equipment and accessibility devices. In recent cycles the award has been disbursed as a lump sum of ₹50,000 per year for each selected student, renewable subject to academic progress and NSP renewal rules. Exact award values and the number of slots are published in the official AICTE/NSP guidelines each year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | AICTE — Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students |
| Eligible Students | Specially-abled students (degree & diploma) in AICTE-approved institutions |
| Indicative Award | ₹50,000 / year (check official cycle for confirmation) |
| For authoritative scheme details and cycle-specific updates consult AICTE guidelines and the NSP scheme page. | |
🧾 How to Apply — Quick Steps
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in.
- Register (first-time) or login with your existing NSP credentials.
- Choose the Saksham scheme for the relevant academic year and start the application.
- Fill personal, academic and disability details carefully — enter data exactly as on official documents.
- Upload scanned certificates (disability certificate, admission/bonafide, mark sheets, ID, bank passbook) per NSP specifications.
- Submit the application and note the application ID; request your institute nodal officer to verify your application on NSP.
🧭 Selection Process — What to Expect
Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness. Institute verification confirms admission and documents; final selection follows scheme norms, often based on eligibility and available slots. Approved awards are routed to the beneficiary account through DBT and the NSP dashboard is updated with payment status.
| Stage | What it checks | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apply | Student submits form & uploads docs | Complete & accurate uploads are essential |
| Verify | Institute verifies admission/ disability proof | Institute nodal officer must act promptly |
| Approve | Scheme authority finalises list | Number of awards depends on cycle budget |
| Disburse | DBT to beneficiary account | Payment shown on NSP status |
📑 Documents — Keep These Ready
- Disability certificate (issued by competent medical board; percentage of disability stated).
- Admission / bonafide certificate from the AICTE-approved institute.
- Marksheet of qualifying exam (Class 12 / diploma as applicable).
- Income certificate or family income proof (if required by the scheme cycle).
- Government ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID) and bank passbook / cancelled cheque.
- Passport-size photograph and any other documents specified in the NSP scheme instructions.
🔗 Important Links (Official)
🧠 Tips to Improve Your Application
- Match names and DOB exactly with Aadhaar and admission records — mismatches cause rejections.
- Scan disability certificate carefully — it must clearly show the disability percentage and issuing authority stamp.
- Follow the NSP file format and size rules to avoid upload failures.
- Ask your institute nodal officer to verify the application as soon as you submit it to speed processing.
💸 Award Value & Renewal
Typically, the Saksham award is paid annually (indicative ₹50,000 p.a.) and can be renewed for the course duration subject to promotion and submission of renewal documents on NSP. Actual award, renewal rules and duration are specified each cycle in the official guidelines.
🏁 After Applying — Checklist
- Save the NSP application ID and download any acknowledgement.
- Confirm institute verification on NSP and respond quickly to any deficiency requests.
- Keep originals ready for verification and monitor the NSP dashboard for payment status.
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