Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

15 December 2025

Applications annually via NSP

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

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]