| Name of Post: | AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2026-27 for Specially-Abled Students – Rs 50,000 per Year |
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| Post Date / Update: | 19 October 2026 | 1:14 PM |
Short information: AICTE’s Saksham Scholarship Scheme supports specially-abled students studying technical courses. Fresh applications for the 2026-27 batch and renewals are open on the National Scholarship Portal till 31 October 2026.
Status: Applications open on NSP (fresh 2026-27 batch and renewals). Details last checked on 19 October 2026.
AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2026-27 for Specially-Abled Students – Rs 50,000 per Year
Scholarship: Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opened | 1 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 October 2026 |
| Institute verification (Level 1) | Up to 15 November 2026 |
| District / State / Ministry verification | Up to 30 November 2026 |
Scholarship Amount
Rs 50,000 per year for every year of the course, paid by DBT, to be used for fees, books, equipment, software, laptop and other study needs.
Eligibility
- Disability of 40% or more, with a certificate from the competent authority.
- Admitted to the first year of a degree or diploma course, or the second year through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution, in the current year.
- Annual family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh.
- Not getting any other central or state government scholarship.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card (or Aadhaar enrolment ID) with mobile number linked
- Bank account in the student’s name, seeded with Aadhaar for DBT
- Income certificate of the family for the current year from the competent authority
- Caste or category certificate, where the scheme needs it
- Previous year marksheet and current admission proof or fee receipt
- Recent photograph
- Disability certificate (40% or more) issued by the competent medical authority
How to Apply
- Open the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and choose One Time Registration (OTR).
- Enter your mobile number and Aadhaar details. A reference number is sent by SMS.
- Install the NSP OTR app and the Aadhaar FaceRD app on an Android phone and complete face authentication with the reference number.
- Note down your 14-digit OTR number. It is used for every NSP scholarship from now on.
- Log in with the OTR number, choose the scheme, fill in academic, institution and bank details and upload documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout. Your institute must verify the application online before the verification deadline.
Tips Before You Apply
- Apply a few days before the last date. The portal is slow in the final week.
- Your name, date of birth and gender must match Aadhaar exactly, or face authentication fails.
- After submitting, ask your school or college to verify the form on NSP. An unverified form is rejected.
- NSP registration is free. Do not pay anyone who promises a scholarship.
Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying.
Important Links
| Apply Online (National Scholarship Portal) | Click Here |
| NSP One Time Registration (OTR) | Register / Login |
| AICTE Student Development Schemes (guidelines) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Saksham scholarship?
Students with 40% or more disability in the first year (or second year lateral entry) of an AICTE-approved degree or diploma course, with family income up to Rs 8 lakh.
What is the Saksham last date?
31 October 2026 on NSP.
Please note: We prepare this page from the official notification and other public updates. Dates and links can change. Check the official website before you apply, pay a fee or download any document.