AICTE Saksham Scholarship — Rs 50,000 a year for specially-abled students in technical education
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
Overview
A central scholarship run through AICTE to encourage and support specially-abled students in technical education. Students with a disability of 40% or more who are admitted to the first year of a technical course (or second year through lateral entry) in an AICTE-approved institution can apply.
It pays Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fees, a computer, books, stationery, equipment and software; no proof of spending is needed. For degrees it runs for up to 4 years (3 for lateral entry). Family income must not exceed Rs 8 lakh a year.
There is no cap — every eligible student receives the scholarship. The scheme runs at both degree and diploma level; for 2026-27, applications on the National Scholarship Portal are open until 30 November 2026. Students with disabilities must first log in to the UDID portal and consent to share their UDID details before applying on NSP.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
- Scholarship type
- Disability
- Education level
- Diploma, Undergraduate
- Course / institution conditions
- First year of a technical degree/diploma course, or second year through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution.
- Income limit
- Annual family income up to ₹8,00,000 — Family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh in the current financial year; a valid income certificate from the State Government is required.
- Category
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Benefits
- Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fees, computer, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc.
- Up to 4 years for degrees (3 for lateral entry)
- Every eligible student receives it — no cap
- No proof of spending needed
- Paid annually by DBT to the bank account
Eligibility
- Disability of not less than 40%
- Admitted to the first year of a technical course, or second year through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution
- Family income not more than Rs 8 lakh a year
- Consent to share UDID details on the UDID portal before applying on NSP
Important dates
| Application opens | 1 Jun 2026 |
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| Application deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
Required documents
- Disability certificate / UDID
- Income certificate issued by the State Government
- Proof of admission
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account
How to apply
- Log in to the UDID portal and consent to share your UDID details with NSP
- Complete OTR on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), log in and apply for the Saksham scholarship (degree or diploma)
- Your institution verifies the application online
- The State Department of Technical Education (DTE) verifies at the second level
- The last date for 2026-27 is 30 November 2026
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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