AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students
₹50,000/year for students with 40%+ disability in technical diploma/degree courses.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Chhattisgarh (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP → AICTE Saksham. Same Oct/Nov cycle as Pragati.
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (NSP AY 2026-27; verify yearly)
Wait after verification: 3–6 months via DBT
Documents you need
- • Disability certificate (40%+)
- • Admission letter
- • Income certificate
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
- • Marksheets
Was this helpful?
Aadhaar-Bank Linking Problem in Aicte Saksham Pwd Disbursement
Aicte Saksham Pwd follows DBT mode only. No school/college gets money. Failure #1 is non-DBT account. Failure #2 is name mismatch. Failure #3 is inactive/dormant account. Solution: Seed Aadhaar, use same spelling everywhere, keep account active with small transaction. Extra tip for aicte-saksham-pwd: Use same mobile number in Aadhaar, bank and NSP/State portal for OTP.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Aicte Saksham Pwd: One + One Rule & Renewal Process
Can I keep this scholarship plus another scholarship?
Students often ask if they can take Aicte Saksham Pwd + another. From AY 2026-27, NSP says you may hold one central merit scholarship and one state welfare scholarship simultaneously, if both portals allow. But INSPIRE and similar explicitly ask you to surrender the other. Aicte Saksham Pwd This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
Annual renewal needed with promotion proof.
More about AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students
AICTE's Saksham scholarship is for students with disabilities of 40% or more studying a technical degree or diploma at an AICTE-approved institution. It pays ₹50,000 a year with a family income limit of ₹8 lakh.
Unlike Pragati, Saksham is open to both boys and girls. You apply on NSP with a disability certificate or UDID card.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Disability certificate showing less than 40% disability.
- Not using the UDID card number when the portal asks for it.
- Applying after the first year when you are not a lateral-entry student.
What students ask about this scholarship
What disability percentage is needed for the Saksham scholarship?
40% or more, shown on a certificate from the competent medical authority or your UDID card.
Can boys apply for the Saksham scholarship?
Yes. Saksham is open to all students with disabilities who meet the criteria, boys and girls.
What is the Saksham scholarship amount?
₹50,000 a year for each year of the course (up to 4 years for a degree and 3 for a diploma).
Is a UDID card mandatory?
A valid disability certificate is required. Many forms ask for the UDID number, so get one from the swavlambancard.gov.in portal if you don't have it.
Can I get Saksham and Pragati together?
No. You can take only one AICTE scholarship at a time.
Was this helpful?
Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.