What is AICTE Saksham Scholarship?
AICTE Saksham (Scholarship for Aiding the Careers of Students with Specially-Abled Merits) is a scholarship scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) that provides ₹50,000 per year to Persons with Disability (PwD) pursuing undergraduate technical/engineering degree programmes at AICTE-approved institutions. The scholarship covers B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Pharma, HMCT, and other 4-year technical programmes. Eligibility: disability of 40% or more, family income ≤ ₹8 lakh per annum, admission to 1st year of AICTE-approved institution. Up to 1,000 scholarships awarded per year on merit. Application through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Fresh and renewal applications accepted. Scholarship paid directly to student bank account.
AICTE Saksham Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2026 — ₹50,000/Year for PwD Engineering Students |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | ₹50,000 per year scholarship for PwD students in engineering/technical degree programmes (B.Tech/BE/B.Arch) |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
AICTE सक्षम छात्रवृत्ति — 40% या अधिक विकलांगता वाले छात्रों को AICTE-approved संस्थानों में B.Tech/B.E. के दौरान ₹50,000/वर्ष। पारिवारिक आय ₹8 लाख से कम। National Scholarship Portal (NSP) पर आवेदन। 1,000 छात्रवृत्तियां प्रति वर्ष।
₹50,000 प्रति वर्ष — इंजीनियरिंग छात्रों के लिए जिनकी विकलांगता 40%+
Benefits of AICTE Saksham Scholarship
₹50,000 per year scholarship for PwD students in engineering/technical degree programmes (B.Tech/BE/B.Arch)
Who is Eligible for AICTE Saksham Scholarship?
- ✓Person with Disability (PwD) with minimum 40% disability (disability certificate required)
- ✓Admitted to 1st year of 4-year B.Tech/BE/B.Arch/B.Pharma at AICTE-approved institution
- ✓Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh per annum
- ✓Must not be availing any other central government scholarship simultaneously
- ✓10+2 / Polytechnic diploma pass (for lateral entry 2nd year students — check current guidelines)
Documents Required for AICTE Saksham Scholarship
How to Apply for AICTE Saksham Scholarship Online?
- 1Secure admission to the 1st year of a 4-year AICTE-approved B.Tech/BE/B.Arch/B.Pharma programme.
- 2Register as a fresh applicant on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in.
- 3Upload your PwD disability certificate showing at least 40% disability from a competent authority.
- 4Add an income certificate showing family income up to ₹8 lakh and your 10+2 marksheet.
- 5Upload the AICTE institution's admission letter/fee receipt and caste certificate if applicable.
- 6Provide an Aadhaar-linked bank account in your own name for the ₹50,000/year disbursal.
- 7Renew the application on NSP each year, and confirm you aren't taking any other central scholarship simultaneously.
Official Government Portal
scholarships.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on scholarships.gov.in