AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently Abled
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)
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About This Scholarship
AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently Abled Students — central scheme for students with 40%+ disability pursuing technical education. Up to ₹50,000 per year for degree-level and diploma-level AICTE-approved courses. 2025-26 application window closed December 15, 2025. 2026-27 cycle dates not yet announced as of April 2026 — typical opening is Aug-Oct on the NSP portal. This is a CENTRAL scheme — routed separately from the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.
This is a government scholarship classified as disability. It provides financial support of ₹50,000 per year (up to 4 years) to eligible students. The scheme is offered by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and is applicable in All India.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Differently abled students (40% disability or more)
- Admitted to AICTE-approved institution
- Family annual income below ₹8 lakh
- Valid disability certificate from competent authority
Eligible Courses
Applicable States
How to Apply — Step by Step
Apply on AICTE Saksham portal
Upload disability certificate and income proof
Institute verification required
Scholarship credited to student bank account
Official Application Portal
Apply directly on the official scholarship website:
aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.inDocuments Required
Important
Keep all original documents and 2 sets of photocopies ready. Ensure income and caste certificates are recent (issued within last 6 months). Bank account must be in student's name and linked with Aadhaar for DBT.
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