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Ministry of Education
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)
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Scholarship
Details
Saksham is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt 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. ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for the second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc. The candidate should be admitted to the First year of the Diploma level course OR the Second year of the Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year. Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year.
Benefits
- ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for the second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc.
- After selection, the awardee will be paid a scholarship through DBT mode on annual basis.
- The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National Scholarship Portal by submitting a passing certificate/ mark sheet along with a letter from the Head of the Institution on the online portal
Eligibility
- The candidate should be admitted to the First year of the Diploma level course OR the Second year of the Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year.
- Specially-abled students have a 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 needs to be enclosed.
Exclusions
- Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.
- The gap period between the year of passing the qualifying examination and the session of admission in the diploma course should not be more than two years.
- If a candidate failed/drops out in a subsequent year, she/ he will not be eligible for further scholarship.
- The grant of scholarship is subject to the condition that the student does not receive any financial assistance in the shape of scholarship/any emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from any other source during her/ his course of study in the Institute. In case of receipt of any financial assistance from any other sources, the scholarship shall be discontinued and the entire amount of the scholarship will have to be refunded to AICTE by D/Draft drawn in favor of “Member Secretary, AICTE” payable at New Delhi.
Application Process
Online
Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar
- Copy of SSC/10th certificate & mark sheet,
- Copy of HSC/12th certificate (In case of Degree level) & mark sheet.
- Copy of ITI certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Diploma level) & mark sheet.
- Copy of Diploma certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Degree level) & mark sheet.
- Category Certificate, if applicable.
- Study/ Bonafide Certificate (Appendix-I).
- Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II).
- Promotion Certificate in case of renewal (Appendix-III).
Frequently Asked Questions
I Am Studying In 3rd Year Of Diploma/ Degree Course. Will I Get Saksham Scholarship?
No, you are not eligible.
I Am Degree/Diploma Student And Recipient Of One Of The Merit Scholarships Of Centre / State Government. Am I Eligible To Apply For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
No, Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for SAKSHAM Scholarship.
I Am First Year B.E Student Along With Beneficiary Of PMSSS Scheme Studying In One Of The Leading Engineering College Having Eligibility For SAKSHAM Scholarship. Am I Eligible To Apply For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
No, you are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of the Scholarships of Government of India.
What Is The Mode Of Disbursement Of Scholarship?
Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the bank account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in his / her name (FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted).
Is AADHAAR Card A Mandatory Document For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
Yes, Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for submitting online application under SAKSHAM scheme.
Is There Any E-Mail (Or) Helpline No. For SAKSHAM Scholarship Queries?
Yes, you can avail helpline services on saksham@aicte-india.org & 011-29581118 for any query
Whom To Contact In Case Of Any Difficulties In Accessing The Portal For Submitting Online Application?
You can avail Helpdesk Service on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any query.
What Are The Reasons Of Direct Rejection Of Application Under SAKSHAM Scheme?
Followings may be the reasons: • Student is admitted in Non-Technical courses or Course is not approved by AICTE in the current academic year. • University / Institute is not approved by the AICTE in the current academic year. • Incomplete/Wrong information filled in submitted application. Page 3 of 6 • Student admitted in duel degree courses. • Student is availing scholarship from any other sources. • Student admitted in Post-graduate courses. • Disability Certificate is not enclosed / Not issued by Competent Authority.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Annual Family Income Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons: • Annual family income certificate of current year is not submitted. • Annual family income certificate is not in the name of applicant or any his/her family member. • Submitted Annual family income certificate issued by other than competent authority (Tehshildar, Magistrate, Revenue officer/Block Development officer etc.). • Annual family income certificate submitted without signature/stamp of the competent authority.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Promotion Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons • Incomplete or blank promotion certificate submitted. • Promotion certificate submitted without college’s stamp or signature of the Principal / Director.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of HSC/SSC Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons: • Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is blurred. • Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is not accessible. • Copy of HSC/SSC is not in the name of applicant. • Irrelevant Document attached in place of HSC/SSC.
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Ministry of Education
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)
PwD
Scholarship
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Exclusions
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Saksham is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt 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. ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for the second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc. The candidate should be admitted to the First year of the Diploma level course OR the Second year of the Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year. Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year.
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