Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Diploma / Degree) 2023 – 24 announced

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India has invited online applications for the Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Diploma / Degree)  for the year 2023 – 24

Saksham is a MHRD Scheme being implemented by AICTE aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education processes

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.

ELIGIBLITY

Specially-abled student, having disability of not less than 40% who are pursuing First year of Diploma / Degree level course OR Second year of Diploma / Degree level course through lateral entry are eligible to apply, Family annual income from all sources should be less than Rs 8 Lakh

BENEFIT

The selected students under Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Diploma / Degree) to get Rs. 50,000 per annum for every year of study as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment’s, software’s etc.

No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges After selection, the awardee will be paid scholarship through DBT mode on annual basis, No documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits

The selection of candidate will be carried out solely on the basis of merit of qualifying examination

DOCUMENTS

The documents required to apply for the Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Diploma / Degree) for the year 2023 – 24 are passport size photograph,, Disability Certificate, Aadhar Card, Bank Account Details, Family Income / Caste Certificate, Previous year Marks Card, Study / Bonafide Certificate 

LAST DATE

Online applications for the Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Diploma / Degree) for the year 2023 – 24 to be submitted within 31st December 2023

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