To qualify for the Saksham Scholarship, the student must meet these conditions:

Disability Requirement:

• The student must have a disability of 40% or more, certified by a competent medical authority.

Course & Institution:

• Must be enrolled in a technical degree course in an AICTE-approved institution.

• Should be studying in 1st year (regular entry) or 2nd year (lateral entry).

Family Income:

• Annual family income should be 8 lakh or less from all sources.

Admission Requirement:

• Admission must be through regular/recognised admission channels.

• Students admitted through the management quota are not eligible.

Nationality:

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Annual Scholarship Amount:

• 50,000 per year (lump sum).

Duration:

• Up to 4 years for full degree programmes.

• Up to 3 years for students admitted through lateral entry.

What the Amount Can Be Used For:

• College/tuition fees

• Books and stationery

• Equipment/tools required for the course

• Laptop/desktop

• Software, study materials, and assistive devices

What Is Not Covered:

• Hostel fees

• Medical expenses

• Transportation costs

• Any non-academic expenses

Students must upload scanned copies of the following:

• Passport-size photograph

• Student’s signature

• Disability certificate (40% or more) issued by a medical authority

• Class 10 marksheet (and Class 12 for degree courses)

• Admission letter/proof of admission

• Fee receipt for the current academic year

• Aadhaar card

• Aadhaar-linked bank passbook in the student’s name

• Family income certificate (issued by the competent authority)

• Caste certificate (if applicable: SC/ST/OBC)

• A bona fide certificate from the institution

• Declaration by parents/guardian (AICTE prescribed format)

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)