Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹8,00,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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]