AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2026 — ₹50,000/Year for PwD Students in Technical Education | aicte-india.org
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Key Facts
- Scholarship Amount
- ₹50,000/year (₹4,000/month + ₹2,000 contingency)
- Duration
- Course duration (3-4 years)
- Income Limit
- Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh
- Marks Required
- Class 12 minimum 60% (relaxation for PwD)
- Application Window
- August - November
- Beneficiaries / Year
- 1,000 fresh scholarships per year
| Scholarship Amount | ₹50,000/year (₹4,000/month + ₹2,000 contingency) |
| Duration | Course duration (3-4 years) |
| Income Limit | Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh |
| Marks Required | Class 12 minimum 60% (relaxation for PwD) |
| Application Window | August - November |
| Selection Process | Merit + disability category-based selection from AICTE-approved institutions |
| Beneficiaries / Year | 1,000 fresh scholarships per year |
About AICTE Saksham Scholarship
AICTE Saksham Scholarship is the central scholarship for persons with disabilities (PwD, 40%+ disability) pursuing technical education — Diploma, Engineering, MBA, MCA, Architecture, Pharmacy. Provides ₹50,000/year (₹4,000/month + ₹2,000 contingency for books) for entire course duration. 1,000 fresh scholarships annually. Aim: encourage disabled students to pursue technical careers.
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✅ Eligibility
- ✓Person with 40%+ disability (certified)
- ✓Admitted to AICTE-approved technical institution (1st year UG)
- ✓Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Pharmacy/Architecture/Hotel Mgmt/MBA/MCA
- ✓Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh
- ✓UDID Card mandatory
- ✓Aadhaar mandatory
📄 Documents Required
- 📄Aadhaar Card
- 📄UDID Card (Unique Disability ID)
- 📄Disability Certificate (40%+, from Medical Board)
- 📄Class 12 marksheet
- 📄Admission proof at AICTE-approved institution
- 📄Income certificate (≤ ₹8 lakh)
- 📄Bank passbook
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❓ FAQs — AICTE Saksham Scholarship
▶What is AICTE Saksham Scholarship?
▶AICTE Saksham eligibility 2026?
▶Saksham apply kaise karein 2026?
▶Saksham aur Pragati Scholarship dono mil sakti hain?
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