AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2022-23: Apply Online, Eligibility

AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2022–23

AICTE has started accepting applications for Saksham Scholarship for higher education of students with disabilities. This scholarship is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development. According to this scholarship, students studying in degree or diploma level courses will be assisted by monetary rewards to support their higher-level education.

In this article we are sharing every information about Saksham Scholarship. We are also sharing the step-by-step procedure for the candidates to apply for the scholarship. If you want to know all the information about this scholarship then read this article till the end.

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AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2022-23

The scholarship is for the beneficial for the specially-abled candidates who wish to pursue further studies. Such candidates require an equal and fair opportunity along with support keeping in view the specific circumstances. Financial help will be given to the selected students in this scholarship.

This amount will cover the education expenses that these students will have to pay at such stage. The last date to apply for this scholarship is 31 October 2022. The candidates who are willing and eligible to get the benefits under this scheme must apply online.

AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2022 Overview

Scholarship Name	AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2022
Initiated By	Ministry of Human Resource Development
Beneficiary	Students with more than 40% disabilities
Benefits	Financial assistance during the technical course of the students
Courses Covered	Degree and Diploma Level Technical Courses
Official Website	Click Here

Eligibility Criteria for AICTE Saksham Scholarship

Before applying for the scholarship, candidates must follow the eligibility conditions closely. Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants on the basis of their application, documents that will prove their eligibility to receive the benefits. If a candidate wants to avail of this scholarship then the following points need to be ensured:

Degree/Diploma Courses	Eligibility Criteria
Degree Level	Students with disabilities have the same or more than 40% disability. The family income should be less than Rs.8 lakh per year. The student must have taken admission to UG degree-level programs/courses in institutions recognized by AICTE. Students are admitted in the first year of their degree course or the second year of the degree course through Lateral Entry (LE) in any AICTE-approved institution of their respective year. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum of 4 years for Degree for first-year admitted students and maximum of 3 years for Degree students admitted through lateral entry as a lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment, Software’s purchase, etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc. No gender issue is applicable as this scheme is for all.
Diploma Level	Students with disabilities have the same or more than 40% disability. The family income should be less than Rs.8 lakh per year. Students Admitted in Diploma Level Programme/Course in AICTE Approved Institutions. Students are admitted in the first year of their Diploma course or the second year of the Diploma course through Lateral Entry (LE) in any AICTE-approved institution of their respective year. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for Diploma for first-year admitted students and maximum 2 years for Diploma students admitted through lateral entry as a lump sum amount towards payment of college fees, computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment, Software’s purchase, etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc. No gender issue is applicable as this scheme is for all.

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2022

Required Documents for AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2022

Aadhaar card
Applicant’s photograph and signature
Scanned and attested copy of SC/ST/OBC certificate (applicable for SC, ST, and OBC candidates)
Annual income certificate of the family in the prescribed format issued by the Tehsildar or above competent authority
Mark sheet of class 10/SSC examination
Mark sheet of class 12/HSC examination
Certificate of disability issued by competent authority as per the format specified by the State Government
Admission letter to the first year of degree/diploma course issued by Centralised Admission Authority
Certificate issued by the Principal/Director/HOD in the prescribed format
Receipt of tuition fee paid for the academic year
Scanned copy of duly signed and stamped bank passbook seeded with Aadhaar details showing the name and photograph of the student, IFSC code, and account number
Duly signed declaration by parents claiming the authenticity of the information provided in the application in the prescribed format

Saksham Scholarship 2022 Amount

The amount for Saksham Scholarship has been announced as Rs. 50,000 per year. Under this amount, the tuition fee of Rs. 30,000 will be covered. If tuition fees are reimbursed for students, this amount will be used for educational expenses such as books or electronics such as laptops or desktops.

The award may also cover transportation expenses such as conveyance or mobilization charges. Even, the application fee paid for appearing in competitive examinations or any other examination can also be recovered from the same amount.
In addition, specific types of equipment or software designed for visually impaired or speech and hearing impaired candidates can also be purchased through this scholarship amount. The remaining Rs 20,000 will be used to give an amount of Rs. 2,000 per month for 10 months as a contingency expense.

Saksham Scholarship Amount Distribution

The scholarship Amount will be securely transferred to the bank accounts of the candidates. While filling out the application form, candidates need to enter their bank account details carefully. The officials will select the eligible candidates and use the Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) mode to disburse the prize. No other mode will be used to remit the scholarship amount to the candidate.

How to Apply For the Saksham Scholarship?

Candidates who qualify for the eligibility criteria will have to fill out an online application form. The only accepted way to register for the scholarship is through the National Scholarship Portal. Candidates must fill out the applications properly as only complete applications will be considered. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected and candidates will not get a chance to apply again. Thus, follow the following procedure very carefully-:

Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal.
Click on “New Registration” on the homepage.
As a result, the page with the registration guidelines opens up.
Read all the guidelines carefully and tap on “Continue” after selecting the (I agree) box for the terms and conditions.
Fill in all the asked details marked with “*” and select the applicable options.
Enter your mobile number and verify it through One Time Password.
Enter the captcha and click on “Submit” to register the application.
Log in to the portal by tapping on “Login to Apply”.
In the dashboard, tap on “Apply for Scholarship”.
Select the scholarship as “Saksham Scholarship 2022”.
Fill out the application form and upload the above documents in the required acceptable format.
After that, review the application and press “Submit”.

Important Links

NSP Official Portal Link	Click Here
Pragati & Saksham Scheme Portal Link	Click Here