Saksham Scholarship Scheme
For Specially Abled Students (By AICTE & MHRD) Saksham is an initiative by the Ministry of Education (MHRD), implemented by AICTE, to encourage and support specially abled students in pursuing technical education. It empowers them to build a better future through equal learning opportunities.
Key Features of the Scheme
Total Scholarships:
1000 per year
500 for Degree courses
500 for Diploma courses
Transferable Quota:
Scholarships can shift between Degree and Diploma programs if seats remain unfilled in either category.
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Eligibility Criteria
Must be admitted to 1st year of Degree/Diploma through a Central/State Government centralized admission process.
Must be enrolled in an AICTE-approved institution.
Disability Criteria:
Must have disability of at least 40%.
Family income should be less than ₹8 lakh/annum from the previous financial year.
(For married girls, higher income between parents and in-laws will be considered.)
Scholarship Amount
Tuition Fee:
₹30,000/- or actual fee (whichever is lower)Incidental Charges:
₹2,000/- per month × 10 months = ₹20,000/- per yearIf Tuition Fee is Waived/Reimbursed:
Students receive ₹30,000/- towards:Books
Software/Equipment
Laptop/Desktop
Mobility Support (Vehicle)
Competitive Exam Forms
Special tools for visually/speech/hearing-impaired
Reservation Policy
15% – Scheduled Castes (SC)
7.5% – Scheduled Tribes (ST)
27% – Other Backward Classes (OBC)
