Saksham Scholarship

Description
The “Saksham Scholarship” is implemented by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support meritorious differently-abled students pursuing graduate-level studies in the state by providing them with financial assistance in the form of scholarships.

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Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum is provided for Graduate-level studies.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a student.
2. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
3. The applicant must have at least 40% disability.
4. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate of minimum 40% issued by the competent authority

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Eligible students receive ₹50,000 per annum as a scholarship for their graduate-level studies.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Saksham Scholarship?
A: Differently-abled students with at least 40% disability, pursuing graduate-level studies in Uttarakhand, with an annual family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh, are eligible.
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Q: What is the minimum disability percentage required for eligibility?
A: Students must have at least 40% disability certified by a competent authority.
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Q: Is there an income limit for this scholarship?
A: Yes. The total annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
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Q: Where can students apply for the Scholarship?
A: Students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) between September and December every year.
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Q: Do students need to apply through their institution first?
A: Yes. Students must apply online through their institute, which will verify the application before forwarding it for further processing.
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Q: Who verifies the application after the institution?
A: The application is verified online by the concerned Principal, then by the State Level Officer (SLO), and finally forwarded to AICTE.
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