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Swanath Scholarship

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Amount
₹50,000 per year
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
49 days left
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
UndergraduateDiploma
Scheme type
Government scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
Undergraduate · Diploma
Listing
Source verified

Overview

₹50,000 per year from AICTE for orphans, children of COVID-deceased parents, wards of martyred armed forces personnel, and students with a critically ill or severely disabled parent.

Amount & Benefits

₹50,000 per year as a lump sum towards fees, computers, books, stationery, equipment and software. Hostel and medical expenses are not covered.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be an orphan, a child of COVID-deceased parents, a ward of martyred Armed Forces or paramilitary personnel, or a student with a parent having a critical illness or 80%+ disability; Be a first-year or lateral-entry second-year Diploma or Degree student; Have family income below ₹8,00,000; Be enrolled in an AICTE-approved institution in regular mode.

Undergraduate Diploma Income ≤ ₹8,00,000/yr GOVERNMENT

Required documents

Death certificate of parent(s) / COVID-19 death proof / martyr certificate / disability or critical illness certificate
Family income proof (below ₹8,00,000)
Proof of admission to an AICTE-approved institution
Previous marksheet
Bank account details

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the Swanath Scholarship application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
01 Oct 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Nov 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
15 Dec 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).