Question: What is AICTE â€“ Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)?

Answer: **Eligibility:** Ministry of EducationAICTE â€“ Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student
(Diploma)PwDScholarshipDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked
QuestionsSaksham is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, aimed at providing encouragement
and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt to give every young student, who is otherwise
specially abled, the opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future through technical education/ knowledge. â‚¹50,000/-
per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for the first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for the second year
admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books,
equipment, software, etc. The candidate should be admitted to the First year of the Diploma level course OR the Second year of the
Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year. Family income from all
sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo
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