AICTE-Saksham Scholarship 2024-25: ₹50,000 Scholarship, Check Details, Apply Now.

AICTE-Saksham Scholarship 2024-25: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the Saksham Scholarship Scheme to support and empower differently-abled students pursuing technical education in India. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to eligible students with disabilities, enabling them to overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic goals

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the AICTE-Saksham Scholarship 2024-25, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Disability: The applicant must have a disability of 40% or more, as certified by a competent medical authority.
Family Income: The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 8 lakh.
Course: The applicant must be enrolled in a regular full-time undergraduate or postgraduate technical course approved by AICTE.
Year of Study: The scholarship is available for first-year and second-year (lateral entry) students.

AICTE-Saksham Scholarship 2024-25: Award Details

The AICTE-Saksham Scholarship provides financial aid to eligible differently-abled students. The amount of the scholarship and the benefits it provides are as follows:

Award Feature	Description
Amount of Scholarship	The scholarship offers a financial aid of ₹50,000 per annum to cover tuition fees, books, and other academic expenses. This is a one-time award for each academic year.
Tuition Fee Coverage	The scholarship helps cover a significant portion of the tuition fees, thus reducing the financial burden on students.
Other Benefits	In addition to tuition fees, students may receive an allowance for buying books, a stipend for transportation or accommodation, and additional funds if required for disability-related assistance.
Duration of the Scholarship	The scholarship is awarded annually and is renewable for the duration of the student’s course, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria and maintain academic performance.
Special Provisions for Disabled Students	Additional benefits for students with severe disabilities, including allowances for personal assistance, adaptive equipment, and other necessary resources.

Documents Required

To complete the application process, candidates will need to submit the following documents:

Disability Certificate: A valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority.
Academic Certificates: Mark sheets of the qualifying examination.
Admission Letter: Proof of admission to an AICTE-approved technical institution.
Income Certificate: A valid income certificate issued by a competent authority.
Aadhaar Card: A copy of the applicant’s Aadhaar card.
Bank Account Details: Bank account details, including IFSC code and account number.
Passport Size Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant.

Application Process

The application process for the AICTE-Saksham Scholarship is entirely online. Applicants can follow the steps below to apply:

Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Go to the official website of the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in/).
Register: If you are a new user, register on the portal by providing your basic details.
Login: Login to your account using your credentials.
Apply for Scholarship: Select the “AICTE-Saksham Scholarship” from the list of available scholarships.
Fill the Application Form: Fill the application form with accurate and complete information.
Upload Documents: Upload the required documents as mentioned above.
Submit Application: Review the application form and submit it online.

Contact Details:

In case of any queries, please reach out to:

0120 – 6619540 (Monday to Friday – 10:00AM to 06:00 PM (IST))

helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

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