Saksham Scholarship Scheme

Introduction

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a centrally funded scholarship for disable students.
• This scheme is implemented by All India Council for Technical Education.
• It mainly focuses on the Specially Abled/ Specially Challenged Students.
• The main objective behind starting Saksham Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to Physically Challenged Students so that they can completed their higher education.
• This Scheme is also called "Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students".
• Per Year Scholarship will be provided to all Specially Challenged/ Specially Able Students studying in AICTE recognised institution.
• Rs. 50,000/- per Year will be provided to all selected students under Saksham Scholarship Scheme.
• Students can utilise this scholarship amount to pay their college fees, and to purchase study related items.
• Only Physically Challenge/ Disabled Students whose disability percentage is more than 40% are eligible to get scholarship under Saksham Scholarship Scheme.
• Degree Students will get Scholarship for Maximum of 4 Years.
• And Diploma Students will get Scholarship of Maximum of 3 Years.
• Those Students are only eligible whose family annual income is less than Rs. 8,00,000/- per year.
• Application For 2023-2024 is open to apply for Saksham Scholarship Scheme till 31-01-2024.
• Eligible Students can apply for Saksham Scholarship Scheme on or before 31st of January 2024.
• Online Application Form of Saksham Scholarship Scheme is available on National Scholarship Portal.

Benefits of Scheme

• AICTE will provide the following financial assistance as a yearly scholarship to all eligible students under Saksham Scholarship Scheme :-
  • Scholarship of Rs. 50,000/- per Year.
  • Time Period of Scholarship is Maximum 4 Years for Degree Course and 3 Years for Diploma Course.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students should be Differently-Abled/ Specially Challenged.
• The Disability Percentage of Student should be equal to or more than 40 percent.
• Family Income of Student should not be more than Rs. 8 Lakh per Year.
• Student taking admission in UG Degree Level Course or Diploma Level Course in AICTE approved institutions.
• First Year Student or Second Year Student (admitted through lateral entry) are Eligible.
• The Educational Institution of the student should be recognised by AICTE.
• Candidate should not be a beneficiary of any of the Central/ State/ AICTE approved scholarship.

Documents Required

• List of document to be uploaded at the time of applying for Saksham Scholarship Scheme are as follows :-
  • 10th Certificate & Marksheet.
  • 12th Certificate (in case of degree level) & Marksheet.
  • ITI Certificate (In case of lateral entry for diploma level) & Marksheet.
  • Diploma Certificate (In case of lateral entry for degree level) & Marksheet.
  • Caste Certificate if candidate belongs to SC/ ST/ OBC.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Disability Certificate.
  • Bonafide/ Study Certificate (Appendix-I).
  • Annual Income Certificate of Family (Appendix-II).
  • Promotion Certificate in case of renewal (Appendix-III).

How to Apply

• Eligible Students can apply for yearly scholarship under Saksham Scholarship Scheme through Online Application Form.
• Online Application Form of Saksham Scholarship Scheme is available on National Scholarship Portal.
• Student has to register themselves first by clicking on New Registration.
• Fill the following details in Saksham Scholarship Scheme Registration Form :-
  • State of Domicile.
  • Scholarship category whether Pre-Matric or Post Matric.
  • Name.
  • Scheme Type.
  • Date of Birth.
  • Gender.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Email Id.
  • Bank IFSC Code.
  • Bank Account Number.
  • Aadhar Number.
• Click on Register after filling all the details.
• With log in credential given to by the portal, Log in to submit the application.
• Select Saksham Scholarship Scheme, fill all the required details and click on submit the application.
• The application will be scrutinised by the institution where the student is studying and also by the technical education department of the State/ UT where the student resides and then the selected candidate list will be available on the AICTE Portal.
• The last day to apply for Saksham Scholarship Scheme is 31st of January 2024.
• Eligible Students can apply for yearly assistance as a scholarship under Saksham Scholarship Scheme on or before 31-01-204.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme is subject to renewal, so candidate have to renew their applications every year.

Features of the Scheme

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme is available only once in a year.
• Aadhar Number is must to Apply, No application will be accepted without Aadhar Card.
• If candidate drop out the course in between, she will not eligible for further scholarship.
• Saksham Scholarship available only for Specially abled/ Specially challenged students who are studying in AICTE recognised institutions.
• There are no fixed number of seats in this scholarship.
• All eligible candidates, irrespective of their number will be provided scholarship under Saksham Scholarship Scheme.
• Students can avail the benefit of the scheme only in the first and second year of their course.
• Scholarship amount will be paid to student to assist them for the payment of :-
  • College Fee.
  • Computer Purchase.
  • Stationary.
  • Books.
  • Equipment.
  • Software Purchase etc.
• No additional grant for hostel fees or medical fees will be paid under this scheme.
• Differently-abled/ Specially Challenged Students studying in technical courses and technical diploma are eligible for scholarship.
• List of short listed students will be available on the AICTE web portal.
• The method for converting CGPA into percentage is by multiplying CGPA with 9.5. (CGPA × 9.5).
• The amount of scholarship directly paid to the Students in their bank accounts.
• If student fail to promote to the next class, their scholarship will be forfeited.
• It is mandatory to upload promotion certificate of the course at the time of renewal of scholarship application.
• No documentary proof is needed to be attached while availing the benefits of the scheme.

Important Forms

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Bonafide/ Study Certificate. (Appendix-I)
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Annual Family Income Certificate. (Appendix-II)
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Promotion Certificate. (Appendix-III)

Important Links

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Online Application Form.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Registration.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Login.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Application Status.
• National Scholarship Portal.
• National Scholarship Portal App.
• All India Council for Technical Education.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Guidelines for Degree Course.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Guidelines for Diploma Course.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme FAQs.

Contact Details

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Helpline Number :- 011-29581118.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Helpdesk Email :- saksham@aicte-india.org.
• AICTE Helpline Number :- 011-26131497.
• AICTE Helpdesk Email :- ms@aicte-india.org.
• National Scholarship Portal Helpline Number :- 0120-6619540.
• National Scholarship Portal Helpdesk Email :- helpdesk@nsp.gov.in.
• Student Development Cell (StDC),
  All India Council for Technical Education.
  Vasant Kunj, Nelson Mandela Marg,
  New Delhi- 110070.