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AICTE - Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students
Provider: AICTE (Govt. of India) | Grant / Award: Fixed annual amount as per the current AICTE notification | Deadline: Check scholarships.gov.in for the current cycle's exact application window, as AICTE schemes typically follow the NSP academic-year calendar.
Encourages and supports specially-abled children to pursue technical education at the diploma or degree level in AICTE-approved institutions.
Detailed Scheme Overview
The Saksham scheme encourages and supports specially-abled students to pursue technical education at the diploma or degree level at AICTE-approved institutions, similar in structure to the Pragati scheme but for students with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Specially-abled student (as defined under the scheme's disability criteria) admitted to an AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree course
- Disability percentage meets the threshold specified in the current notification
- Family income within the scheme's stated cap
Documents Required
- Disability Certificate: Issued by a competent medical authority.
- Academic Records: Marksheet and current admission proof from an AICTE-approved institute.
- Income Certificate: Confirming family income is within the scheme's limit.
- Identity Proof: Government-issued photo ID.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal: Create an account at scholarships.gov.in.
- Select the AICTE Saksham scheme: Find it under AICTE schemes on NSP.
- Complete the form and upload documents: Include disability, income, and academic documents.
- Institution verification: Your AICTE-approved institute verifies the application before final approval.