AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students

Overview

Eligibility

• Specially-abled student with at least 40% disability.
• Admitted to an AICTE-approved diploma or degree course.
• Family income up to ₹8 lakh per year.
• Meet the academic-progress criteria for renewal.

Benefits

• ��50,000 per year towards fees and study materials.
• Renewable for the normal duration of the course.
• Supports access to technical education for students with disabilities.

How to apply

• Register for a One-Time Registration (OTR) ID on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using your Aadhaar and mobile number.
• Log in and select this specific scheme from the list of available scholarships.
• Fill the application with your academic, income and bank details exactly as they appear on your documents.
• Upload clear scans of all required documents within the size limits.
• Submit before the deadline and note your application ID.
• Track the status until your institute and the state/ministry verify it.

Documents required

• Disability certificate (40%+)
• Aadhaar card (linked to your bank account and mobile number)
• Latest marksheet / result of the qualifying exam
• Income certificate from a competent authority
• Caste / category certificate (where the scheme requires it)
• Bonafide student certificate from your institution
• Bank passbook showing the account in your own name
• Recent passport-size photograph