AICTE — Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2025 — Support for Orphaned & Other Eligible Students (Technical Degree & Diploma)
The AICTE Swanath Scholarship gives targeted financial support to vulnerable students—primarily orphans and other defined groups—enrolled in AICTE-approved technical degree and diploma courses. The scheme reduces financial barriers so talented students can continue their studies without interruption. The authoritative scheme guidelines and NSP listing define eligibility, award value (₹50,000 p.a.) and the application route.
🔎 At a Glance
- Implementing Body: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- Who benefits: Orphans; children whose parent(s) died due to COVID-19; wards of Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action; or students whose parent is critically ill or severely disabled as specified.
- Award value: ₹50,000 per annum (lump-sum) — payable for up to 4 years for degree students and up to 3 years for diploma students (duration reduces for lateral entrants / students already in later years).
- Number of scholarships: Maximum 2,000 per year (1,000 for degree and 1,000 for diploma).
- Application channel: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — institute verification and state-level verifications are part of the workflow.
📌 Important Dates
2025 NSP Cycle (example dates)
- Scheme open on NSP: 02 June 2025 (NSP listing shows scheme open date).
- Student application close (NSP): 15 November 2025 (cycle dates on NSP).
- Defective application / institute verification: windows extend to 30 November 2025 (per NSP schedule).
- Provisional shortlist & grievances: Provisional merit lists published on AICTE website; grievances to be raised within one month of publication.
Eligibility Snapshot
- Candidate must belong to one of the qualifying categories listed in the scheme (Orphan, COVID-19 loss, shaheed wards, critically ill/disabled parent cases).
- Family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000 per annum — a valid State/UT income certificate is mandatory.
- Applicant must be studying in AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma programme in regular mode (1st — 4th year for degree; appropriate years for diploma).
- Applicant should NOT already be a recipient of a Central/State/AICTE sponsored scholarship.
📊 Scholarship Summary & Benefits
The Swanath scholarship disburses a one-time lump-sum each year (₹50,000) to cover college fees, purchase of a computer, stationery, books, and academic software. Payment is made via DBT to the selected student’s bank account after institute and state-level verification, ensuring funds reach the beneficiary directly. Renewal for subsequent years requires promotion proof and a bonafide certificate submitted on NSP.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | AICTE — Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree & Diploma) |
| Eligible Categories | Orphan; COVID-19 bereavement; martyrs' wards; critically ill/disabled parent cases. |
| Number of Awards | Up to 2,000 per year (1,000 Degree + 1,000 Diploma) |
| Award Amount | ₹50,000 per annum (lump-sum) |
| For official rules, tie-breaker criteria, and full document formats see the AICTE scheme guidelines PDF and the NSP scheme page. | |
🧾 How to Apply — Quick Steps
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and locate “AICTE — Swanath Scholarship Scheme” when the cycle is open (NSP scheme listing provides registration links).
- Create / login to your NSP account using a valid Aadhaar number (Aadhaar is mandatory).
- Complete the online application: personal details, category selection, institute and course details, income certificate data and bank account details for DBT payment.
- Upload mandatory documents per the checklist below and submit the application before the NSP deadline.
- Your host institute must verify the application on NSP; subsequent state-level (DTE) verification follows. Keep track of verification windows and respond to institute queries promptly.
🧭 Selection Process — What to Expect
Selection is merit-based and follows strict tie-break rules. Degree-level selections use percentage in 10+2 (qualifying exam) as the primary metric; diploma selections use percentage in 10th. Ties are resolved by higher 10th percentage, then by age (elder preferred), and then by lower family income as applicable. AICTE publishes provisional merit lists on its portal and allows limited-time grievances.
📑 Documents — Keep These Ready
- For Orphans: Death certificates of both parents (if available) or a Tehsildar/SDM certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure I).
- Bonafide certificate issued by the host institution (in the prescribed format).
- Academic mark sheets: 10+2 / equivalent and 10th for degree applicants; 10th / equivalent for diploma applicants.
- Valid income certificate issued by State/UT Government (family income ≤ ₹8,00,000 p.a.).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) if applicable; Aadhaar and bank details for DBT.
🔗 Important Links (Official)
🧠 Tips to Improve Your Application
- Upload full-page, legible scans and name files clearly (e.g.,
AppID_Marksheet_12th.pdf). - Confirm your institute’s internal verification timelines — get the institution’s scholarship nod in writing or by email.
- If you lack a parent death certificate, obtain the Tehsildar/SDM certificate (Annexure I) early — delays here often block verification.
💸 Award Value & Renewal
Selected students receive ₹50,000 per year disbursed via DBT. Renewal for each subsequent year requires submission of a promotion certificate and a bonafide certificate on NSP before the renewal deadline. Failure to get promoted or to submit renewal on time will lead to forfeiture of the scholarship.
🏁 After Applying — Checklist
- Save NSP application acknowledgement and application ID.
- Follow up with your institute to ensure verification is completed within the NSP verification window.
- Monitor AICTE and NSP portals for provisional merit lists and grievance windows; respond promptly to any verification or correction requests.
🔭 Reservation & Seat Allocation Process
The Swanath scheme follows Government of India reservation norms while preparing merit lists and allocating scholarship slots. Reservation percentages (SC/ST/OBC, EWS etc.) are applied as per central rules and reflected in AICTE’s selection lists. Note: this is not an admission or seat-allocation scheme — scholarships are monetary awards given to selected students; they do not affect college seat allotment. For cycle-specific reservation splits and merit list methodology consult the AICTE guideline PDF and NSP scheme notes.
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