About AICTE
The Scheme is being implemented by AICTE to provide encouragement and support to orphans, wards of parents 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.
Eligiblity for Scholarship
- 1) The candidate should be from any one of the following categories:
- (i) Orphan
- (ii) Either or both parents died due to Covid-19
- (iii) Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed)
- 2) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 Lakh per annum during the financial year of the application. A valid income certificate issued by State/UT Government is to be enclosed.
- 3) The candidate should be currently studying in the AICTE Approved institutions and courses at Degree/ Diploma level in regular mode.
- 4) The candidate should NOT be Recipient of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships.
Number of 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.
Scholarship Amount
Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years 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. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc. In case student is currently studying in the 2nd/ 3 rd/ 4 th 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/ 3 rd year at diploma level, the duration of the scholarship will be reduced to 2/1 year respectively.
How to Apply
- 1) The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on AICTE/ NSP website.
- 2) The host institution where the candidate is studying, will be required to verify the online application.
- 3) Department of Education (DTE) of respective State/ UT will verify these applications as second level of scrutiny.
Important Dates
- Last date toapply : 31st Oct 2024
Important Links
Official Website: https://www.aicte-india.org/schemes/students-development-schemes
Application Website : https://scholarships.gov.in/
