Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Disability Certificate (40%+)
  • Aadhaar
  • Income Certificate
  • Admission Proof
  • Marksheets

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Q.What is the disability requirement for eligibility?

Specially-abled students having a disability of not less than 40%[1][2][5][8]

Q.What courses are eligible under this scholarship?

First year Degree/Diploma or second year through lateral entry in AICTE approved institutions[2][5]

Q.How long is the scholarship provided?

Maximum 4 years for first-year students and 3 years for lateral entry students[1][2][7]