The official AICTE Saksham Scholarship, administered by the All India Council for Technical Education, supports specially-abled students admitted to first-year diploma or degree technical courses. First, eligible candidates with benchmark disability receive direct financial assistance to cover tuition fees and essential educational equipment. Consequently, this government scheme helps eliminate financial barriers and promotes inclusive technical education across India. For official guidelines and application updates, you can visit the AICTE Official Portal.
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AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially Abled Students
₹50,000 a year for specially-abled students in the first year of an AICTE-approved diploma or degree technical course.
Scholarship
Quick Information
- Category
- Scholarship
- Department
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- scholarships.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Specially-abled students (minimum 40% disability) admitted to the first year of a diploma/degree course (or second year via lateral entry) at an AICTE-approved institution, with family income under ₹8 lakh/year.
- Benefits
- ₹50,000 per year, for up to 3 years (first-year admission) or 2 years (lateral entry).
- Required documents
- Disability certificate (minimum 40%), admission proof, income certificate, Aadhaar-linked bank account.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the announced application window each academic year.
Official Source
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education
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Source: AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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