AICTE-SSSS
AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students
6.2/10A 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).
States / UT: All India
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Education
Nodal department: Department Of Higher Education
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes
Categories: Education & Learning
Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Orphan, Scholarship
Details
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
- 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. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP Rs. 50 000.00 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years duration for the 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 medical charges etc. In case the 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
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.
AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP
Rs. 50,000.00 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years duration for the 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, medical charges, etc. In case the 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.
Eligibility
- The candidate should be one of the following: (i) an orphan, OR (ii) whose either or both parents died due to Covid 19, OR (iii) Ward of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed).
- 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 Recipient of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships.
Exclusions
Candidates who are Recipients of any of the Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored scholarships, will be ineligible.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility6.0
- Financial impact8.0
- Rural utility3.0
- Awareness7.0
- Simplicity5.0
- Inclusivity6.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The scheme provides essential financial support to orphans and children of deceased parents due to Covid-19, facilitating their education.
Key challenges addressed
- Financial assistance for education
- Support for vulnerable children
Most beneficial for
- Orphans
- Children of parents who died due to Covid-19
- Wards of martyred Armed Forces personnel
Likely challenges
- Digital literacy requirements
- Awareness of the scheme among potential beneficiaries
Practical insights for citizens
While the scheme is beneficial, its effectiveness is hindered by digital access issues in rural areas.
Rural challenges
- Limited internet access
- Lack of awareness about the scheme
Digital challenges
- Dependence on digital literacy
- Need for Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
Implementation bottlenecks
- Verification of eligibility documents
- Ensuring timely disbursement
Awareness challenges
- Low awareness among target beneficiaries
- Need for outreach programs
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Online portal
- Documents burden
- Minimal, requires Aadhaar and income certificate
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, involves document checks
- Office dependency
- Low, primarily online
- DBT dependency
- High, disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer
- CSC support
- Limited
- Estimated citizen effort
- Moderate, requires online application and document submission
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- Annual
- Benefit practicality
- High, as it covers essential educational expenses
- Financial meaningfulness
- Very meaningful, providing ₹50,000 per annum
- Long-term impact
- Positive, enabling continued education for vulnerable children
Plain-language guidance
This scholarship helps orphans and children of parents who died due to Covid-19 by providing financial support for their education. Eligible students can receive up to ₹50,000 per year.
- Who should apply
- Orphans and children of parents who died due to Covid-19 studying in approved institutions.
- Who may struggle
- Individuals with limited digital skills or access to the internet.
- Best application route
- Apply directly through the online portal with your Aadhaar card.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Online
Step 1:
Go to Official Website.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2:
A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details: State of domicile, Scholarship Category, Name of the Student, Scheme Type, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number, Email ID, Bank Details, and Identification Details.
Click “Register”. Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
Step 3:
Go to the Official Website.
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4:
On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application. After successful submission of the application form, an application ID and password will be generated which can be used for future references.
Note
All the applicants are advised to fill out the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- 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).
Official links
References
- Guidelines
- https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/AICTE/AICTE_3039_G.pdf
- FAQ
- https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/stdc/FAQs-Swanath%20Scheme.pdf
Apply
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Education & Learning, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Eligibility for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Benefits under AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students is managed by Department Of Higher Education and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Applications for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is income certificate required for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Income certificate requirements may vary depending on beneficiary category, subsidy eligibility, and financial assistance criteria defined under AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students.
- Is AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students a central government scheme?
- Yes, AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students is a central government welfare initiative that may be implemented across multiple states through authorised departments and agencies.
- Can students apply for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Eligible students studying in recognised institutions may apply for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students depending on educational qualification, category, income limit, and academic eligibility.
- Is scholarship amount provided under AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students may provide scholarship assistance, tuition support, educational reimbursement, or financial aid for eligible students.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students in All India?
- Users in All India may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.