Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Saksham, a scholarship initiative facilitated by the Ministry of Education and managed by AICTE, aims to encourage and
support specially-abled individuals in pursuing technical education. Its objective is to enable every young student with disabilities to advance their
education and prepare themselves for a prosperous future through technical expertise.
The scholarship offers an annual amount of ₹50,000 for each year of study, with a maximum duration of 4 years for first-year students and 3 years for those entering in the second year through lateral entry. This financial support intends to assist with college fees, computer purchases, stationery, books, equipment, software, and other related expenses. Eligible candidates must enroll in either the first or second year of a degree-level program at an AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme approved institution. Moreover, the total family income should not exceed Rs. 8 lakh per annum in the current financial year.
Benifits for the Scholarship
– First-year students can receive the Saksham Scholarship Scheme for a maximum of 4 years, while second-year lateral entry students can receive it for up to 3 years.
– The amount intends to cover expenses such as college fees, computer purchases, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc.are, etc.
– Recipients will receive the scholarship annually via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
– Renewal for the next year is contingent upon submitting a passing certificate/mark sheet along with a letter from the Head of the Institution through the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility for Saksham Scholarship Scheme:
– Candidates must gain admission to either the first year or the second year of a degree-level program through lateral entry at an institution approved by AICTE.
– Specially-abled students must have a disability rating of at least 40%.
– The total annual family income should not surpass Rs. 8 lakh during the present financial year.
– To verify family income, applicants must submit a valid income certificate issued by the State/UT Government.
Application Process FOR Saksham Scholarship:
- Prepare soft copies of the necessary documents for the Saksham Scholarship Scheme and navigate to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. Click on “New Registration” and carefully review the registration guidelines. Accept the terms and proceed by clicking “Continue”.
- Complete the Registration Form, ensuring all fields marked with * are filled. Click “Register” to receive your Application ID and password, which will also be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS.
- Access https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction and select “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID, password, and Captcha. Upon login, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number to reset your password. Create a new password, confirm, and click “Submit” to access the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
- Navigate to the “Application Form” section on the left pane. Complete the mandatory fields marked with *. Upload the required documents and choose to “Save as Draft” to temporarily store your progress.