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AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme
Short Title: AICTE Swanath
Administered by: AICTE - Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Education
Financial Support:
₹50,000 per annum
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling:
≤ ₹800000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline:
31-Oct-2026
Scheme Overview & Objective
Scholarship support for qualified Indian students.
Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)
| Target Education Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | 1st to 4th year regular student in AICTE approved institution |
| Academic Disciplines / Streams | Technical Degree & Diploma Programs |
| Family Income Limit | Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹800000 from all sources. |
| Gender Eligibility | Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender) |
| Social Reservation Category | All |
| Domicile / Residence | All India |
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.
Financial Benefits & Allowances
₹50,000 per annum
₹50,000 every year for each year of study.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.
Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist
Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:
Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:
- ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
- ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
- ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
- ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year:
2026-27
Application Opens:
01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply:
31-Oct-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice
• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).
Source: AICTE - Ministry of Education • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026