AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree) 2026-27
Last date 30 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
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What AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree) 2026-27 is
Rs 50,000 a year for every eligible specially-abled student (40%+ disability) entering an AICTE-approved technical degree; no slot cap
Who can apply
first-year B.Tech/B.E. students (2026-27 entry) or second-year lateral entrants at an AICTE-approved college with a disability of 40% or more and family income up to ₹8 lakh; second years and above (non-lateral), a gap of more than two years after the qualifying exam, and non-AICTE institutes (IITs among them) are out
The organiser's rules Admitted to first year of a degree-level course, or second year via lateral entry, at an AICTE-approved institution in the current year; disability of not less than 40%; family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh per annum; gap between qualifying exam and admission not more than two years. All eligible applicants get the scholarship.
What it pays
“Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares etc.”
Important dates
- Last date
- 30 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on All India Council for Technical Education (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from All India Council for Technical Education (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026”
Desk notes
Quote from the block 'AICTE - Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student ( Technical Degree) (Welfare Based Scheme)' on NSP, 31 Oct 2026 (extended to 30-11-2026). Guideline: scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_2012_G.pdf (2020-21 edition; amount may since have been revised). Sister to the Pragati row; complements the DEPwD top-class PwD row for students outside the notified institutes.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree) 2026-27?
The last date is 30 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). All India Council for Technical Education (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page says: "Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026."
Who can apply for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree) 2026-27?
first-year B.Tech/B.E. students (2026-27 entry) or second-year lateral entrants at an AICTE-approved college with a disability of 40% or more and family income up to ₹8 lakh; second years and above (non-lateral), a gap of more than two years after the qualifying exam, and non-AICTE institutes (IITs among them) are out. In the organiser's words: Admitted to first year of a degree-level course, or second year via lateral entry, at an AICTE-approved institution in the current year; disability of not less than 40%; family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh per annum; gap between qualifying exam and admission not more than two years. All eligible applicants get the scholarship.
How much does AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree) 2026-27 pay?
All India Council for Technical Education (via National Scholarship Portal)'s page says: "Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares etc."
Where do I apply for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students (Technical Degree) 2026-27?
On All India Council for Technical Education (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own site: https://scholarships.gov.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.