AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2025 – Registration Opens, Eligibility, Benefits & Application Process

The last date to submit the applications for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme is October 31, 2025. This scholarship scheme is issued by the Student Development Cell of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and implemented online through the National Scholarship Portal.

With the help of this scholarship scheme students who’ve faced significant personal adversities can support their pursuit of technical education (degree/diploma) in one of the AICTE approved institutions.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme Overview

The table below comprises the key highlights associated with the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2025. Take a look –

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Key Highlights

Parameters	Details
Provider	All India Council for Technical Education
No. of scholarships	2000 (1000 each for Technical degree & Technical diploma)
Closing date	October 31, 2025
Application process	Online (through NSP)
Scholarship amount	₹ 50,000
Duration	Up to 3 years for diploma students & up to 4 years for degree students
Mode of payment	DBT (Direct Bank Transfer)

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme – Important Dates

Here are the important dates associated with the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2025. Take a look –

• The last date of applying for the scholarship is October 31, 2025.
• The defective application verification is open till November 15, 2025.
• The institute verification is open till November 15, 2025.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

Here’s a detailed list of the eligibility criteria for the students applying for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme –

1. The student must fall under one of the following categories –

• Orphan
• Either or both parents died due to COVID-19
• Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred during combat (shaheed)
• Parent suffering from life-threatening disease (Cancer and others)/died or critically disabled (above 80%) in accident

2. The annual family income of the candidate must not exceed ₹ 8 lakhs per annum.

3. The candidate should be pursuing a degree/diploma from one of the AICTE approved institutions (1st/2nd/3rd/4th year).

Exclusion – Candidates who are recipients of any of the central govt./state govt./AICTE sponsored scholarships/pursuing a Post-graduate degree are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme – Benefits

The student who is selected for the scholarship will receive ₹ 50,000 per annum for the entire duration of the course. This means that a student pursuing a degree level education will receive this scholarship amount every year for the duration of 4 years, whereas a student pursuing a diploma level education will receive this scholarship amount every year for the duration of 3 years.

Additionally, for students who are currently in 2nd/3rd/4th year at degree level and students in 2nd/3rd year at diploma level, their duration of the scholarship will be reduced to 3/2/1 year and 2/1 year respectively.

Note – The scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the student, and the amount shall only be used for paying college fees, purchase of computer, books, stationeries, equipment, software etc,. No, additional grant will be allotted for hostel and medical charges.  

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How to Apply for AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme? 

All applications must be submitted via the National Scholarship Portal. Here’s a step-by-step guide for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme application process –

• Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal.
• Click on ‘Students’ on the homepage.

• Go to Apply for Scholarship and click on ‘Login’.

• Login using your Aadhaar/OTR number.

• Click on ‘Fill Application’. Fill out the general information, academic details, select the scholarship scheme you wish to apply for, upload the documents, and submit your application.

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AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme 2025 – Documents Required

Here’s a detailed list of the documents required to apply for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship. Take a look –

For Orphan candidates –

• Death certificates of both father and mother (if available)/Certificate issued by the Tehsildar/S.D.M.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
• Bonafide certificate issued by the institution
• Previous year marksheets (10+2/Equivalent and 10th for degree level)
• 10th/equivalent marksheets for diploma level

Either or both parents died due to COVID-19 –

• Death certificate of father/mother or both, stating that the death was due to COVID-19
• Current year income certificate of the parent who is alive (family income should be less than ₹ 8 lakhs)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
• Bonafide certificate issued by the Institution
• Previous year marksheets (10+2/Equivalent and 10th for degree level)
• 10th/equivalent marksheets for diploma level

Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred during combat (shaheed) –

• Death certificate
• Shaheed certificate issued by the Armed Forces/Central Paramilitary Forces
• Current year income certificate of the parent who is alive (family income should be less than ₹ 8 lakhs)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
• Bonafide certificate issued by the institution
• Previous year marksheets (10+2/Equivalent and 10th for degree level)
• 10th/equivalent marksheets for diploma level

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AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme – Selection Criteria

Following is the selection criteria and the subsequent method used to resolve ties for the Swanath Scholarship Scheme –

1. For Degree Level –

The scholarship is awarded to students on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2/equivalent examinations.

Method for Resolving Ties (Similar Percentiles) –

• Percentage of marks obtained in 10th – If two candidates have the same percentage in 10+2, then the student with higher marks in 10th will be preferred. 
• Age – If the marks obtained in 10th is also the same, the student who is older age-wise will be considered.
  
• Annual family income – If the methods above are unable to shortlist a candidate, then the candidate with lower annual family income will be considered.

2. For Diploma Level –

The scholarship is awarded based on students’ marks in Class 10/equivalent examination.

Method for Resolving Ties (Similar Percentiles) –

• Age – If the percentage obtained in 10th is the same, then the student who is older in age will be considered.
  
• Annual family income – If the above method is unable to shortlist a candidate, then candidates’ annual family income will be considered and one with a lower family income will be awarded the scholarship. 

AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme – Tips to Avoid Rejection

Please refer to the tips mentioned below if you do not want your scholarship application/renewal application to be rejected –

• Must be enrolled in technical course approved by the AICTE in the current academic year
• The institution must be an AICTE approved institution in the current academic year
• Avoid filling wrong information or submission of an incomplete application form
• Do not apply for a dual degree course
• The promotion certificate must have the college’s stamp/signature of the Principal or Director of the institution
• Remind your institution to verify and forward the application within the time period mentioned in the NSP

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme online?

Yes, you can apply for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme online via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). You can also check the eligibility to apply for the scholarship on the same portal, under the ‘Schemes of NSP’ tab.

What is the last date of applying for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme?

October 31, 2025 is the last date to apply for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme. Eligible students can apply for the scholarship via NSP.

How can I renew the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme?

The scholarship can only be renewed by submitting a promotion certificate along with a bonafide certificate from the Head of the Institution on the NSP portal.

If I fail to get promoted to the next class, will I still be eligible for the scholarship?

No, if a student fails to get promoted to the next class, the student will have to forfeit the scholarship. Moreover, if a student fails to submit the renewal application on time, they will also have to forfeit the scholarship.

What is the mandatory requirement for applying for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme?

A valid Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-seeded bank account in the name of the candidate who is applying for the scholarship is a mandatory requirement for submitting an online application.