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AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Degree)

Saksham is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt to give every young specially-abled student the opportunity to study further.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for the second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc. | - After selection, the awardee will be paid a scholarship through DBT mode on annual basis. | - The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National Scholarship Portal by submitting a passing certificate/ mark sheet along with letter from the Head of the Institution on the online portal

Who can apply

The candidate should be admitted to the First year of the Degree level course OR the Second year of the Degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year.; Specially-abled students have a disability of not less than 40%.; Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year. A valid income certificate issued by State /UT Government needs to be enclosed.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

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.

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 saksham@aicte-india.org & 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 helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any query.

What 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. | Page 3 of 6 | 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.

What 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 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.