AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards)
₹50,000/year for orphans, Covid-bereaved children and martyrs' wards in technical courses.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Uttar Pradesh (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP → AICTE Swanath with category proof. Same Oct/Nov cycle.
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (NSP AY 2026-27; verify yearly)
Wait after verification: 3–6 months via DBT
Documents you need
- • Death certificate / orphan proof / shaheed certificate
- • Admission letter
- • Income certificate
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
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PFMS Shows Failed? Aicte Swanath DBT Solution Guide
For Aicte Swanath beneficiaries: your bank account must be live and Aadhaar-seeded. The word 'Aadhaar-linked' in banking app is not enough - you need 'DBT enabled / NPCI mapped'. Ask the bank staff specifically for that confirmation slip. Extra tip for aicte-swanath: If PFMS shows 'Account blocked', do a Re-KYC at bank with Aadhaar.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Quick Answers for Aicte Swanath Holders
Aicte Swanath combination rule: Check 'Can I avail benefit of other schemes?
' section in official guidelines. General rule AY 2026-27 is 1 merit + 1 welfare possible. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination.. For Aicte Swanath, yearly reapplication is compulsory - no renewal = no payment next year.
Do I need to renew yearly?
Yes. AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards) must be renewed each year on the official portal after you pass your exams and continue to meet its eligibility rules. Renewal usually also needs your institution to verify it again.
More about AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards)
AICTE's Swanath scholarship supports orphans, children whose parent or parents died of COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces and Central Armed Police personnel martyred in action. It pays ₹50,000 a year to students in technical degree or diploma courses, with a family income limit of ₹8 lakh.
You apply on NSP with the relevant certificate — a death certificate or orphan certificate from the competent authority, or a martyrdom certificate from the force concerned.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Not attaching the specific proof for your category (orphan, COVID-19 death, or martyred parent).
- Applying from a non-AICTE institution.
- Missing the renewal step each year.
What students ask about this scholarship
Who is eligible for the AICTE Swanath scholarship?
Orphans, children who lost a parent or both parents to COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces / CAPF personnel martyred in action, in AICTE-approved technical courses.
What documents are needed for the Swanath scholarship?
The death certificate of the parent(s) or an orphan certificate, the martyrdom certificate for wards of martyrs, and the usual admission and income documents.
What is the Swanath scholarship amount?
₹50,000 a year for each year of the course.
Is there an income limit for Swanath?
Yes, up to ₹8 lakh a year for the family or guardian.
Can diploma students apply for Swanath?
Yes, both degree and diploma students in AICTE-approved institutions can apply.
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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.