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AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students

AICTE scheme for students with at least 40% disability in the 1st year of an AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma (or 2nd year by lateral entry). Family income up to ₹8 lakh a year. Apply on NSP. NOTE: sources disagree on seats (older AICTE text says 1,000 a year; 2026-27 summaries say no fixed quota). The 31 Oct 2026 date comes from secondary sources; confirm on NSP.

Amount / benefit: ₹50,000 a year

Source: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education

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What you get

₹50,000 a year as a lump sum by DBT. The amount is meant for fees, books and other study costs; there is no separate hostel or medical amount.

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Student with a disability
Family income up to ₹8 lakh per year
Education level: Diploma, Bachelor's degree (UG)

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

Disability certificate (at least 40%) from a competent authority
Family income certificate (not above ₹8 lakh)
Admission proof / fee receipt of an AICTE-approved institute
Previous marksheet
Aadhaar-linked bank account in your name

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

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सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
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फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

Last date to apply (as listed for this year): 31 October 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the official website.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students?

Open to students from any state in India; Student with a disability; Family income up to ₹8 lakh per year; Education level: Diploma, Bachelor's degree (UG). Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students give?

₹50,000 a year as a lump sum by DBT. The amount is meant for fees, books and other study costs; there is no separate hostel or medical amount. Amount: ₹50,000 a year.

Which documents are needed for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students?

Disability certificate (at least 40%) from a competent authority, Family income certificate (not above ₹8 lakh), Admission proof / fee receipt of an AICTE-approved institute, Previous marksheet, Aadhaar-linked bank account in your name.

What is the official website for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education).