AICTE Saksham (disability, degree) 2026: eligibility, amount, selection and how to apply
AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree), given by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Partial: Rs 50,000 a year.
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Who can apply for AICTE Saksham (disability, degree)
You can apply if
- Disability of not less than 40%
- Admitted to the first year of a degree course (or the second year by lateral entry) at an AICTE-approved institution
- Family income from all sources up to Rs 8 lakh a year
- Not more than two years' gap between passing the qualifying exam and admission
Not eligible
- A student receiving any other scholarship, salary or stipend during the course
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How many get it: No fixed number: every eligible student admitted to the first year (or second year by lateral entry) gets it. Source: All India Council for Technical Education.
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What AICTE Saksham (disability, degree) pays
Partial: Rs 50,000 a year. Rs 50,000 a year for every year of study (up to 4 years, or 3 years for lateral entry), as a lump sum for college fees, a computer, books, equipment and software.
What it covers
- Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum; no extra grant for hostel or medical charges
How AICTE Saksham (disability, degree) selection works
- All eligible applicants are given the scholarship once their application is verified
- Your institution verifies first, then the State's Department of Technical Education
How to apply for AICTE Saksham (disability, degree), step by step
- Apply on the National Scholarship Portal when AICTE announces the year's applications.
- Get the application verified by your institution and the State's Department of Technical Education.
- The money is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer once a year.
Documents to keep ready
- Disability certificate (40% or more)
- Income certificate issued by the State or UT Government
- Admission details
- Bank account details
Keeping the scholarship every year
- Submit your passing certificate or marksheet with a letter from the head of the institution on NSP each year
- Failing to be promoted ends the scholarship
Good to know
- The AICTE guidelines linked on the National Scholarship Portal are the July 2020 edition; check the year's AICTE notice before applying.
Letter of recommendation
No letter of recommendation.
Sources
Everything on this page comes from these documents and pages, and this year's dates from the National Scholarship Portal. Checked 18 Oct 2026.
- All India Council for Technical Education: Guidelines for AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree), July 2020
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