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AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student Diploma 2024

What is AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme?

AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma) 2024 is sponsored by by All India Council for Technical Education. It aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt to give every young student, who is otherwise specially-abled, the opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future through technical education/ knowledge. Last Date of Scholarship is 31st October 2024.

Eligibility For Saksham Scholarship Scheme

1) The candidate should be admitted to First year of Diploma level course OR Second year of Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.
2) Specially-abled student, having disability of not less than 40%.
3) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year. A valid income certificate issued by State/UT Government need to be enclosed.

Number Of Saksham Scholarship Scheme

All eligible specially-abled student admitted to First year of Diploma level course OR Second year of Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution will get the scholarship.

Amount Of Saksham Scholarship Scheme

1) Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for first year admitted students and maximum 2 years second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.

2) No documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits

How to Apply for Saksham Scholarship?

Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
** Go to scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.
** Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
** Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.

Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
** Fill in the details and click “Register”.
** Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
** The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
** Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
** Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
** On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
** Create a new password and confirm.
** Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.
** You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
** Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required for Saksham Scholarship Scheme

** Aadhaar
** Copy of SSC/10th certificate & mark sheet,
** Copy of HSC/12th certificate (In case of Degree level) & mark sheet.
** Copy of ITI certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Diploma level) & mark sheet.
** Copy of Diploma certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Degree level) & mark sheet.
** Category Certificate, if applicable.
** Study/ Bonafide Certificate.
** Annual Family Income Certificate.
** Promotion Certificate in case of renewal.

What are the Important Dates of Saksham Scholarship?

The Important Dates of Saksham Scholarship are
Scheme Open till : 31-10-2024
Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2024
Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2024
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2024

Author : Admin