All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is inviting Saksham Scholarship Scheme online registration form 2024 at scholarships.gov.in. Interested students can make NSP portal OTR registration and login to apply online for Saksham Scholarship. This scheme aims to provide encouragement and support to specially abled children to pursue technical education (degree/diploma).
This is an attempt by central government 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. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Saksham Scholarship Scheme for differently abled students and what is the last date for filling application form.
Eligibility Criteria for Saksham Scholarship Scheme
The candidate should be admitted to First year of Degree / Diploma level course OR Second year of Degree / Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.
Specially-abled student, having disability of not less than 40%.
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 Scholarships under Saksham Scholarship Scheme
All eligible specially-abled student admitted to First year of Degree / Diploma level course OR Second year of Degree / Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution will get the Saksham scholarship amount.
Amount for Specially Abled under Saksham Scholarship
For Degree – Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for 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.
For Diploma – 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.
It is important to note that No documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits. For saksham scholarship selection criteria, renewal information and other terms and conditions, read the scheme guidelines.
