To apply for the Saksham Scholarship (Diploma), the student must:

• Be specially abled (Divyang) with a minimum 40% disability.

• Be enrolled in a 1st-year or 2nd-year (lateral entry) of an AICTE-approved Technical Diploma programme.

• Have taken admission through proper state-level admission procedures.

• Family income should be less than 8 lakh per year from all sources.

• Only one student per family can receive this scholarship.

• Financial Support: ?50,000 per year for the full duration of the diploma.

• Coverage: Tuition fees, books, stationery, software, equipment, laptops/desktops, and assistive learning devices.

• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account for transparency and security.

• Support for Special Needs: Helps specially abled students manage extra educational expenses.

• Encourages Technical Education: Motivates PwD students to pursue AICTE-approved technical diploma courses.

• No Fee Receipt Required: Students do not need to submit tuition fee receipts; the amount is given as a fixed annual benefit.

• Aadhaar Card – Unique identification proof of the student.

• Recent Passport-Size Photograph – Scanned copy for online submission.

• Admission Certificate / Bonafide Certificate – Proof of enrollment in an AICTE-approved technical diploma course.

• Marksheet – 10th / 12th or equivalent academic marks as applicable.

• Disability Certificate – Issued by a competent authority (mandatory for specially abled students).

• Family Income Certificate – Issued by competent authority to verify income eligibility.

• Bank Passbook / Account Details – Student’s bank account (name must match Aadhaar).

• Domicile Certificate – Proof of residence.

• Category Certificate – If applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).

• Other Supporting Documents – Any additional documents requested by the institution or portal.

Step 1: Visit the NSP Portal

Go to the official website: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – scholarships.gov.in

Step 2: New Registration

1. Click “New Registration” on the homepage.

2. Read the Guidelines for Registration carefully.

3. Tick the undertaking/consent box.

4. Click Continue.

Step 3: Fill the Registration Form

Enter the following details:

• Login

• Student Name (as per Aadhaar)  

• Mobile Number

• Email ID

• Gender

• Bank Account Number & IFSC

• Aadhaar Number

 An OTP will be sent to your mobile for verification.

After verification, your NSP Application ID will be generated.
(This ID is very important for login.)

Step 4: Login to NSP

1. Go to Student Login → Select Academic Year.

2. Enter:

   • Application ID

   • Password

   • Captcha

3. Click Login.

On first login, you must change your password.

Step 5: Fill the Scholarship Application Form

Complete the form by entering:

•  Personal Details

• Religion

• Category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority)

• Annual Family Income

• Aadhaar / EID details

 Academic Details

• Current Course

• Previous Qualification

• Roll Number

• Institution details (Select from dropdown)

 Bank Account Details

• Your name must match bank account name

• Provide correct IFSC & account number

Step 6: Upload Required Documents

Documents vary by scholarship but usually include:

• Aadhaar Card

• Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Bonafide Certificate

• Marksheet (previous exam)

• Bank passbook copy

• Fee Receipt / Admission proof

• Domicile Certificate

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)