Details
Saksham is a Scholarship Scheme by
the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, aimed at providing
encouragement and support to specially-abler children to pursue technical
education. This is an attempt to give every young student, who is otherwise especially
abler, the opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future
through technical education/ knowledge. ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of
study i.e. maximum 3 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 2
years for the second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum
amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries,
books, equipment, software, etc. The candidate should be admitted to the First
year of the Diploma level course OR the Second year of the Diploma level course
through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the
respective year. Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8
lakh per annum during the current financial year.
Benefits
- ₹50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for the second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc.
- After selection, the awardees will be paid a scholarship through DBT mode on annual basis.
- The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National Scholarship Portal by submitting a passing certificate/ mark sheet along with a letter from the Head of the Institution on the online portal
Eligibility
- The candidate should be admitted to the First year of the Diploma level course OR the Second year of the Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year.
- Specially-abler students have a disability of not less than 40%.
- Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year. A valid income certificate issued by State /UT Government needs to be enclosed.
Exclusions
- Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.
- The gap period between the year of passing the qualifying examination and the session of admission in the diploma course should not be more than two years.
- If a candidate failed/drops out in a subsequent year, she/ he will not be eligible for further scholarship.
- The grant of scholarship is subject to the condition that the student does not receive any financial assistance in the shape of scholarship/any emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from any other source during her/ his course of study in the Institute. In case of receipt of any financial assistance from any other sources, the scholarship shall be discontinued and the entire amount of the scholarship will have to be refunded to AICTE by D/Draft drawn in favor of “Member Secretary, AICTE” payable at New Delhi.
Application Process
Online
Step 1:
Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to
http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will
appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking.
Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2:
A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details and click
“Register”.
Your Application ID and password will
be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS
on your registered mobile number.
Step 3:
Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your
Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP
received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password
Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed
to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane,
click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the
details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as
Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit
the application.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar
- Copy of SSC/10th certificate & mark sheet,
- Copy of HSC/12th certificate (In case of Degree level) & mark sheet.
- Copy of ITI certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Diploma level) & mark sheet.
- Copy of Diploma certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Degree level) & mark sheet.
- Category Certificate, if applicable.
- Study/ Bonafide Certificate (Appendix-I).
- Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II).
- Promotion Certificate in case of renewal (Appendix-III).
Frequently Asked Questions
I Am Studying In 3rd Year Of Diploma/
Degree Course. Will I Get Saksham Scholarship?
No, you are not eligible.
I Am Degree/Diploma Student And
Recipient Of One Of The Merit Scholarships Of Centre / State Government. Am I
Eligible To Apply For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
No, Students who are already in
receipt of any of the scholarships (Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE
Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for SAKSHAM Scholarship.
I Am First Year B.E Student Along
With Beneficiary Of PMSSS Scheme Studying In One Of The Leading Engineering
College Having Eligibility For SAKSHAM Scholarship. Am I Eligible To Apply For
SAKSHAM Scholarship?
No, you are not eligible, since you
are already in receipt of one of the Scholarships of Government of India.
What Is The Mode Of Disbursement Of
Scholarship?
Scholarship will be disbursed only
through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the bank account of the student by
AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in his / her name
(FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted).
Is AADHAAR Card A Mandatory Document
For SAKSHAM Scholarship?
Yes, Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded
bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for submitting online
application under SAKSHAM scheme.
Is There Any E-Mail (Or) Helpline No.
For SAKSHAM Scholarship Queries?
Yes, you can avail helpline services
on saksham@aicte-india.org & 011-29581118 for any query
Whom To Contact In Case Of Any
Difficulties In Accessing The Portal For Submitting Online Application?
You can avail Helpdesk Service on
helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any query.
What Are The Reasons Of Direct
Rejection Of Application Under SAKSHAM Scheme?
Followings may be the reasons: •
Student is admitted in Non-Technical courses or Course is not approved by AICTE
in the current academic year. • University / Institute is not approved by the
AICTE in the current academic year. • Incomplete/Wrong information filled in
submitted application. Page 3 of 6 • Student admitted in duel degree courses. •
Student is availing scholarship from any other sources. • Student admitted in
Post-graduate courses. • Disability Certificate is not enclosed / Not issued by
Competent Authority.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of
Annual Family Income Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons: • Annual
family income certificate of current year is not submitted. • Annual family
income certificate is not in the name of applicant or any his/her family
member. • Submitted Annual family income certificate issued by other than
competent authority (Tehshildar, Magistrate, Revenue officer/Block Development
officer etc.). • Annual family income certificate submitted without
signature/stamp of the competent authority.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of
Promotion Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons • Incomplete
or blank promotion certificate submitted. • Promotion certificate submitted
without college’s stamp or signature of the Principal / Director.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of
HSC/SSC Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons: • Copy
of HSC/SSC certificate is blurred. • Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is not
accessible. • Copy of HSC/SSC is not in the name of applicant. • Irrelevant
Document attached in place of HSC/SSC.
Sources And References
Guidelines (AY 2021-22) CLICK HERE
FAQs And Forms CLICK HERE
