AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students
₹50,000/year scholarship for orphans and dependents of deceased workers in AICTE programmes
AICTE's Swanath Scholarship supports orphaned students, children who lost a parent to COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces martyrs who are pursuing diploma or degree-level technical education. Up to 2,000 scholarships of ₹50,000 per year are awarded annually. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
About This Scheme
AICTE's Swanath Scholarship supports orphaned students, children who lost a parent to COVID-19, and wards of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces martyrs who are pursuing diploma or degree-level technical education. Up to 2,000 scholarships of ₹50,000 per year are awarded annually. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Full official description
A scholarship scheme by the Student Development Cell (StDC) of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to provide encouragement and support to orphans, wards of parents who died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces, and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed) to pursue education. This is an attempt to give every such child, an opportunity to study further and prepare for a successful future through education in AICTE Approved institutions and courses. The family income from all sources should not be more than ₹8,00,000 per annum during the financial year of the application. The candidate should be currently studying in the AICTE Approved institutions and courses at the Degree/Diploma level in regular mode (in 1st /2nd / 3rd /4th year). The candidate should NOT be a Recipient of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships. A maximum of 2000 scholarships (1000 for Degree Students and 1000 for Diploma Students) will be awarded every year to eligible candidates as above. ₹50,000.00 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years duration for first-year admitted Degree students and maximum 3 years for Diploma Students as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc.
Benefits
- ₹50,000 per year for up to 4 years (degree students) or up to 3 years (diploma students)
- Lump-sum payment covers tuition fees, computer purchase, books, stationery, and equipment
- Up to 2,000 scholarships awarded annually (1,000 for degree, 1,000 for diploma)
- Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must fall into one of these categories: (a) orphan, (b) lost one or both parents to COVID-19, or (c) ward of Armed Forces / Central Paramilitary Forces martyr
- Family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 per year
- Currently enrolled in a degree (1st–4th year) or diploma (1st–3rd year) program at an AICTE-approved institution, in regular mode
- Must not be receiving any other Central Government, State Government, or AICTE-sponsored scholarship
Exclusions
Candidates who are Recipients of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships, will be ineligible.
How to Apply
- Visit National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
- Register with Aadhaar and mobile number.
- Select 'AICTE Swanath Scholarship' and fill the application form.
- Upload supporting documents including the relevant death certificate of parent.
- Submit the form and note the application number.
- Institution verifies and forwards to AICTE.
- Scholarship disbursed directly to bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shall be the maximum duration of the scholarship?
Maximum of 4 years duration for first year admitted Degree students and maximum of 3 years for Diploma Students. However, if a student is currently studying in the 2nd /3rd/4th year at degree level the duration of the scholarship will be reduced to 3/2/1 year respectively. Similarly, for students currently studying in the 2nd /3rd year at diploma level the duration of the scholarship will be reduced to 2/1 year respectively.
I Am Degree/Diploma Student And Recipient Of One Of The Merit Scholarships Of Centre / State Government. Am I Eligible To Apply For SWANATH Scholarship?
NO. Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for SWANATH Scholarships.
I Am First Year B.E Student Along With Beneficiary Of PMSSS Scheme Studying In One Of The Leading Engineering College Having Eligibility For SWANATH Scholarship. Am I Eligible To Apply For SWANATH Scholarship?
NO. You are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of the Scholarships of Government of India.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Category Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons
- Category certificate is not issued by Distt. Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / SDM / Tehsildar.
- Category certificate is not issued in the name of applicant.
- Irrelevant document attached in place of category certificate.
- Copy of category certificate is blurred.
- Wrong category certificate uploaded i.e. student mentioned in application that he belongs to SC but category certificate submitted of OBC.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Annual Family Income Certificate?
Followings may be the reasons
- Annual family income certificate of current year is not submitted.
- Annual family income certificate is not in the name of applicant or any his/her family member.
- Submitted Annual family income certificate issued by other than competent authority (Tehshildar, Magistrate, Revenue officer/Block Development officer etc.).
- Annual family income certificate submitted without signature/stamp of the competent authority.
Is There Any E-Mail (Or) Helpline No. For SWANATH Scholarship Queries?
YES. You can avail helpline services on consultant2stdc@aicte-india.org & 011-29581118 for any queries.
Whom To Contact In Case Of Any Difficulties In Accessing The Portal For Submitting Online Application?
You can avail Helpdesk Service on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Is AADHAAR Card A Mandatory Document For SWANATH Scholarship?
Ans: Yes. Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for submitting online application under SWANATH scheme.
What Is The Mode Of Disbursement Of Scholarship?
Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in the bank account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in his / her name (FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not beaccepted).
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of parent's death (death certificate or martyrdom certificate)
- Income or guardian's income proof
- Admission letter from AICTE-approved institution
- Bank account details
- Previous year academic marksheets