AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2026-27

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers various scholarships to students pursuing technical education in India. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to meritorious students and encourage them to pursue technical education. Some of the most popular AICTE scholarships include: 1. Pragati Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is specifically designed for female students pursuing technical courses. The scholarship amount varies depending on the course and the student's family income. 2. Saksham Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is awarded to students with disabilities pursuing technical courses. The scholarship amount varies depending on the course and the student's disability. 3. Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma/Degree): This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in technical diploma or degree courses in Indian institutions recognised by AICTE. The financial assistance under these scholarships varies, and selected students will receive it through direct bank transfer.

• Scholarship
• Diploma
• PwD

To be eligible, an applicant must be an Indian national, be a ward impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., lost one or both parents due to COVID-19) or a ward of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces personnel martyred in action (Shaheed) or a ward of a PwD (above 80% in accident) or a ward of a parent suffering from critical life threatening disease, be enrolled full-time in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a regular degree or diploma program at an AICTE-approved institution, and have a family income of less than ₹8,00,000 per annum. Note: Applicants must not be receiving any other central/state government/AICTE-sponsored scholarships at the time of application.

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  Admissions & Course Track

  Diploma, Professional courses and Undergraduate students in UG Year 4 at AICTE-approved institutions studying Engineering & Technology.

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  Nationality

  Open to Indian nationals.

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  Annual Family Income Threshold

  Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000 (₹8 lakh) per annum.

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  Academic Standing

  Minimum 80% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

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  Persons with Disabilities

  Students with disabilities may apply, or receive a relaxation in the criteria.

The award is paid once a year through Direct bank transfer.

Tuition

Full tuition

Additional Benefits

college fees, computer purchases, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc

Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.

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  Bonafide Student Certificate

  Issued by your school or institute to confirm current enrolment.

  Essential
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  Marksheets

  Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.

  Essential
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  Income Certificate

  Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).

  Up to ₹8 lakh

Selection of candidates will be based solely on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent) for admission to the degree/diploma course at any AICTE-approved institution. In case of a tie, the following criteria will be used in order of priority: A higher percentage of marks in the Class 10 examination The older age of the candidate Lower annual family income The Department of Education (DTE) of the respective State/ UT will verify the applications as a second level of scrutiny.

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   Application Registration Opens

   1 June 2025

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   31 October 2026(Active)

   Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.

Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.