AICTE Swanath Scholarship for Orphans
Typically opens with other AICTE schemes (Sept–Dec). Verify on the AICTE portal.
- Amount
- ₹50,000 per year
- Who can apply
- Orphan students admitted to AICTE-approved technical institutions.
- Income limit
- Family income below ₹8 lakh per year
- Study level
- College / UG, Diploma
- Apply through
- AICTE portal
- Notes
- Smaller number of slots; check the notification for the current year.
About this scholarship
The AICTE Swanath Scholarship is a deeply compassionate central sector scheme designed to support highly vulnerable students pursuing technical education. It specifically targets orphans, wards of parents who died due to COVID-19, and wards of armed forces or central paramilitary personnel martyred in action. Administered by the All India Council for Technical Education, the scheme aims to ensure that severe personal tragedies do not derail a young person's academic and professional future. The scholarship covers students enrolled in any AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree program. Selection is merit-based, drawn from the qualifying exam scores, and is subject to a family income cap. It provides a fixed annual financial grant to assist with college fees, books, laptops, and living expenses. The funding continues for the duration of the technical course, provided the student successfully clears their exams each year and renews the application online.
Documents you need
- Orphan certificate OR death certificate of parents (specifying COVID-19 if applicable) OR martyr certificate
- Family income certificate
- Admission proof in an AICTE-approved institution
- Previous exam marksheet
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
How to apply
- Secure admission in a technical diploma or degree course at an AICTE-approved institution.
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal and select the Swanath scheme under the AICTE section.
- Upload the specific tragedy-related documentation (orphan certificate, COVID-19 death certificate, or martyr proof) along with standard academic and income records.
Why applications get rejected
- Failing to provide an officially recognised death certificate that explicitly mentions COVID-19 as the cause, if applying under that specific category.
- Applying while enrolled in a non-technical or non-AICTE approved course like a standard BA or BCom.
- Uploading a generic affidavit instead of a formal certificate issued by a competent government authority (like a Tehsildar or SDM).
Common questions
What is the income limit for the Swanath Scholarship?
The family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh per year.
Can I apply if I am in the final year of my degree?
You can apply, but you must register on the NSP when the portal opens for the current academic year; retroactive funding for past years is not provided.
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