Saksham Scholarship Scheme

Introduction

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a 100% centrally funded scheme.
• It is implemented by All India Council for Technical Education.
• This scheme is focuses on the Specially-abled/Specially challenged students.
• Its main aim to provide financial assistance to Specially abled/Specially Challenged students so that they can pursue their higher education.
• Scholarship is provided to all eligible Specially-abled/Specially Challenged students every year.
• The Scholarship amount given to student is Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study.
• The maximum time period of the scholarship is 4 years for Degree Students.
• The maximum time period of the scholarship is 3 years for Diploma Students.

Eligibility Conditions

Document required

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

How to Apply

• The only mode to apply for this scheme is through National Scholarship Portal.
• Candidate have to register themselves first by clicking on New Registration.
• Candidate have to fill required details :-
  • 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.
• After Filling all the necessary details, click on Register.
• With log in credential given to you by portal, Log in to submit your application.
• Select Saksham scheme, fill all the required details and click on submit the application.
• The application will be scrutinized 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.
• This scheme is subject to renewal, so candidate have to renew their applications every year.

Features of the Scheme

• This scheme is available only once in a year.
• Aadhar number is mandatory for applying for this scheme.
• No application will be accepted without valid Aadhar Card.
• If candidate drop out the course in between, she will not eligible for further scholarship.
• Scholarship available only for Specially abled/Specially challenged students who are studying in AICTE recognized institutions.
• The candidate should not be a beneficiary of any Central/State/AICTE scholarship.
• There are no fixed number of seats in this scholarship.
• All eligible candidates, irrespective of their number, will be provided scholarship under this scheme.
• Candidate 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 technical courses and technical diploma are eligible for scholarship.
• List of short listed candidates 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 candidate 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 need to be attached while availing the benefits of the scheme.

Important Links

• National Scholarship Portal.
• National Scholarship Portal App.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Login Portal.
• AICTE Grievance Portal.
• Ministry of Education.
• Department of Higher Education.
• All India Council for Technical Education.
• AICTE Contact Details.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Guidelines for Degree Course.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Guidelines for Diploma Course.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Bonafide/Study Certificate (Appendix-I).
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II).
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme Promotion Certificate (Appendix-III).
• 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 :- help desk@nsp.gov.in.
• Address :- Student Development Cell (StDC) All India Council for Technical Education.
  Vasant Kunj, Nelson Mandela Marg New Delhi- 110070.