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Information about Saksham Scholarship
Saksham is a scholarship initiative by the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, designed to encourage and support students with disabilities in pursuing technical education. The scheme aims to provide these students with the opportunity to further their studies and prepare for a successful future in the technical field. The scholarship offers ₹50,000 per annum for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for first-year admitted students, and up to 2 years for second-year students admitted through lateral entry. This lump sum amount can be used for payment of college fees, purchase of computers, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc. Eligible candidates must be admitted to either the first year of a Diploma level course or the second year through lateral entry at an AICTE-approved institution. Additionally, the family's annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹8 lakh during the current financial year.
Advantages of Saksham Scholarship
1. An amount of ₹50,000 per annum will be provided for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for students admitted in the first year and up to a maximum of 2 years for students admitted in the second year through lateral entry. This amount will be given as a lump sum for the payment of college fees, purchase of computers, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc.
2. After selection, the awardee will receive the scholarship on an annual basis through DBT mode.
3. The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study upon submission of a passing certificate/mark sheet along with a letter from the Head of the Institution on the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility of Saksham Scholarship
1. Candidates must be enrolled in the first year of a Diploma level course or the second year through lateral entry at any AICTE-approved institution for the relevant academic year.
2. Students must have a disability of at least 40%.
3. The total family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8 lakh per annum for the current financial year. A valid income certificate issued by the State/UT Government must be provided.
Exclusions of Saksham Scholarship
1. Students who do not advance to the next class or level will forfeit their scholarship.
2. The gap between the year of passing the qualifying examination and the admission session in the diploma course should not exceed two years.
3. If a candidate fails or drops out in subsequent years, they will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
4. The scholarship will only be granted under the condition that the student does not receive any other financial assistance such as scholarships, emoluments, salary, stipend, etc., from any other source during their course of study at the Institute. If any financial assistance is received from other sources, the scholarship will be discontinued, and the entire amount will need to be refunded to AICTE via Demand Draft drawn in favor of "Member Secretary, AICTE," payable at New Delhi.
Documents Required
1. Aadhaar Card
2. Copy of SSC/10th Certificate and Mark Sheet
3. Copy of HSC/12th Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Degree level)
4. Copy of ITI Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Lateral Entry in Diploma level)
5. Copy of Diploma Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Lateral Entry in Degree level)
6. Category Certificate, if applicable
7. Study/Bonafide Certificate (Appendix-I)
8. Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II)
9. Promotion Certificate for Renewal (Appendix-III)