AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2026 Guidelines PDF

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 is accepting applications on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The online application window opened on 1 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 October 2026. The scheme is run by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to give financial support to orphans, wards of parents who died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed), and children of parents suffering from a life-threatening illness.

The Swanath scheme helps such students continue their technical education in AICTE approved institutions and courses. Selected students get a scholarship of ₹50,000 per year for the full duration of their course. The money is sent directly to the bank account of the student through DBT payment.

For the academic year 2026-27, AICTE has announced a total of 2000 scholarships, with 1000 each for technical degree and technical diploma students. The official notification for the year was released on 19 June 2026, and the scheme guidelines are available on the AICTE website.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2026

The scholarship amount is ₹50,000 per annum. A degree student can receive this amount every year for up to 4 years, while a diploma student can receive it for up to 3 years. For students already in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year at degree level, and students in the 2nd or 3rd year at diploma level, the remaining duration is reduced accordingly.

The amount is meant to be used for paying college fees, buying a computer, books, stationery, equipment and software. No extra grant is given for hostel or medical charges. The full details are given in the official AICTE Swanath scheme guidelines PDF and the AICTE Swanath scholarship 2026-27 notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should belong to any one of the following categories to apply for the Swanath scholarship:

• Orphan, or a student whose either or both parents died due to Covid-19, or a ward of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed). For the 2026-27 year, the list also includes students whose parent is suffering from a life-threatening disease such as cancer, or has died or become critically disabled (above 80%) in an accident.
• Family income from all sources should not be more than ₹8 lakh per annum during the financial year of application. A valid income certificate issued by the State or UT government must be enclosed.
• The candidate should be studying in an AICTE approved institution and course at degree or diploma level in regular mode, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year.
• The candidate should not be a recipient of any Central government, State government or AICTE sponsored scholarship. Students pursuing a postgraduate degree are also not eligible.

Documents Required

Applicants need to keep the required documents ready before filling the online form. The documents differ slightly based on the category of the student.

• For orphan candidates, death certificates of both parents if available, or a certificate issued by the Tehsildar or SDM, along with category certificate and bonafide certificate from the institution.
• For students whose parents died due to Covid-19, the death certificate stating the cause as Covid-19, the current year income certificate of the parent who is alive, and category and bonafide certificates.
• For wards of martyred Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces, the death certificate and the Shaheed certificate issued by the Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces, along with category and bonafide certificates.
• Previous year marksheets such as 10+2 or equivalent and 10th for degree level, and 10th or equivalent for diploma level, are required for all categories.

How to Apply Online

All applications for the Swanath scholarship are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal. The steps to apply are simple and are explained below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal and click on the Students option on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Go to the Apply for Scholarship section and click on Login. Log in using your Aadhaar number or OTR number.

STEP 3 - Click on Fill Application and enter the general information and academic details. Select the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme, upload the required documents and submit the application before 31 October 2026.

After submission, the institution verifies the application, and the State Nodal Officer completes the second level of verification. The defective application and institute verification window remains open till 15 November 2026, and the DNO, SNO and MNO verification window till 30 November 2026.

Selection Process

For degree level students, the scholarship is awarded on the basis of marks obtained in the 10+2 or equivalent examination. For diploma level students, it is based on the marks in Class 10 or equivalent. If two candidates have the same percentage, the student with higher marks in the earlier class is preferred, and if the marks are still the same, the older student and then the student with lower family income is considered.

FAQ's

Can I apply for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship online?

Yes, the application is submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal. You can also check your eligibility on the same portal under the Schemes of NSP tab.

What is the last date to apply for the Swanath Scholarship?

For the 2026-27 academic year, the last date to submit the online application is 31 October 2026.

How can I renew the Swanath Scholarship?

The scholarship can be renewed by submitting a promotion certificate along with a bonafide certificate from the Head of the Institution on the National Scholarship Portal.

What is the scholarship amount under the Swanath scheme?

Selected students receive ₹50,000 per annum for the entire duration of the course, paid directly to their bank account through DBT.