Swanath Scholarship Scheme

Introduction

• Swanath scheme is 100% centrally funded scheme.
• It is implemented by All India Council for Technical Education.
• This scheme is specailly focuses on the education of those students who are orphans, whose parents
  died due to Covid 19, and wards of martyred Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces(Shaheed).
• Scholarship is provided to 2,000 students every year.
• 1,000 seats is for Degree Students and 1,000 seat is for Diploma Students.
• The Scholarship amount given to student is Rs. 50,000/- per annum.
• 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

• Scholarship will only available to those candidates who are :-
  • Orphan.
  • Whose one or both parents died due to Covid 19.
  • Wards of martyred Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces personnel.
• The family income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 8 lakh per annum.
• Candidate should be pursuing Degree/Diploma level course in regular mode. (Should be in 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year).
• Candidate should be studying in AICTE recognized institution.
• Candidate should not be a beneficiary of any Central/State/AICTE approved scholarship.

Document required

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 Swanath scheme, fill all the required details and click on submit the application.
• Application will be scrutinzed and selected candidate list will be available on AICTE Portal.
• This scheme is subject to renewal, so candidate have to renew their applications every year.

Selection Procedure

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/he will not be eligible for further scholarship.
• Scholarship available only for those students who are studying in AICTE recognized institutions.
• The candidate should not be a beneficiary of any Central/State/AICTE scholarship.
• Only 2,000 scholarship seats are available for the eligible candidates every year.
• Candidate can avail the benefit of the scheme in any year of their course.
• Scholarship amount will be paid to student to assist them for purchase of computer, stationary, books, equipment, software etc.
• No additional grant for hostel fees or medical fees will be paid under this scheme.
• Mode of selection will be purely on merit basis.
• 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.

Important Links

• National Scholarship Portal.
• National Scholarship Portal App.
• Ministry of Education.
• Department of Higher Education.
• All India Council for Technical Education.
• AICTE Contact Details.
• Scheme Guidelines.
• Certificate for Orphan Candidate.
• Bonafide Certificate for Institutions.
• Family Income Certificate.
• FAQs.

Contact Details

• SWANATH Help Desk :- 011-29581118
• Email for Query :- consultant2stdc@aicte-india.org
• AICTE Help Desk :- 011-26131497.
• AICTE Email :- ms@aicte-india.org.
• National Scholarship Portal Help Desk Number :-  0120 - 6619540
• Email :- helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
• Address :- Student Development Cell (StDC) All India Council for Technical Education
  Vasant Kunj, Nelson Mandela Marg New Delhi- 110070