AICTE Swanath Scholarship 2026-27: Rs 50,000 a Year

The AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme is a welfare scholarship run by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for students who have lost a parent, or whose parent is critically ill or disabled, so that they can continue their technical education at Degree or Diploma level. Each selected student gets Rs 50,000 a year for every year of study.

For the 2026-27 session the scheme is open on the National Scholarship Portal. The portal lists the student application as open till 31 October 2026, with institute verification closing on 15 November 2026. A maximum of 2,000 scholarships – 1,000 for Degree and 1,000 for Diploma students – are given every year.

This page explains the amount, who qualifies, the income limit and the exact 2026-27 application dates, all taken from the official AICTE Swanath guidelines and the National Scholarship Portal’s official scheme listing.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship 2026-27 - Rs 50,000 a year for orphans, Covid-bereaved and martyrs wards, apply by 31 October 2026

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AICTE Swanath Scholarship 2026-27: quick facts

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
Scholarship value	Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study (maximum 4 years for Degree, 3 years for Diploma), paid as a lump sum towards college fee, computer, stationery, books and equipment
Number of awards	A maximum of 2,000 scholarships a year – 1,000 for Degree and 1,000 for Diploma students
Who can apply	Students who are orphans, or whose parent(s) died of Covid-19, or who are wards of Armed Forces / Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action, or whose parent is critically ill or severely disabled, studying at Degree or Diploma level in an AICTE-approved institution
Income limit	Family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh per annum
Last date to apply	31 October 2026 (scheme open on the National Scholarship Portal from 1 June 2026)
Official website	scholarships.gov.in – National Scholarship Portal scheme list

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What is the AICTE Swanath Scholarship?

Swanath is implemented by AICTE to give encouragement and 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 students whose parent is suffering from a critical life-threatening disease or died or became severely disabled in an accident. The scheme is meant to give every such child an opportunity to study further through education in AICTE-approved institutions and courses.

How much does the AICTE Swanath Scholarship pay?

Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study.
Maximum duration is 4 years for a Degree student admitted in the first year, and 3 years for a Diploma student.
It is paid as a lump sum towards payment of college fee, purchase of a computer, stationery, books, equipment and software.
No additional grant is payable in lieu of hostel charges or medical charges.

If a student is currently in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year at degree level, the duration of the scholarship is reduced to 3, 2 or 1 year respectively. Similarly, a diploma student in the 2nd or 3rd year gets the scholarship for 2 or 1 year.

Eligibility for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship

As per the official AICTE guidelines, the candidate must satisfy all of the following conditions:

The candidate must be from any one of these categories: an orphan; or either or both parents died due to Covid-19; or a ward of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed); or a parent suffering from a critical life-threatening disease (like cancer) or who died or is severely disabled (above 80%) in an accident.
Family income from all sources must not be more than Rs 8 lakh per annum during the financial year of application, with a valid income certificate issued by the State or UT Government.
The candidate must be currently studying in an AICTE-approved institution at Degree or Diploma level in regular mode, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year.
The candidate must NOT be a recipient of any Central Government, State Government or AICTE sponsored scholarship.

Selection is carried out on the merit of the qualifying examination – the percentage of marks obtained in the 10+2 or equivalent examination for Degree level. If two candidates have the same marks, AICTE’s tie-breaking rules apply.

How to apply for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship

Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal if you have not done it already.
Log in at scholarships.gov.in and select the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree or Technical Diploma, as applicable).
Fill in your personal, academic, bank and category details, and upload the proof of your category (orphan / Covid-bereaved / martyrs’ ward / critical illness or disability) and the income certificate.
Submit the online application before 31 October 2026.
Your institution verifies the application on the portal; institute verification closes on 15 November 2026 and DNO/SNO/MNO verification closes on 30 November 2026.

Important dates for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship 2026-27

Scheme opened on the National Scholarship Portal: 1 June 2026
Last date for students to submit the application: 31 October 2026
Defective application and institute verification close: 15 November 2026
DNO / SNO / MNO verification closes: 30 November 2026

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship?

Orphans, students whose parent(s) died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces or Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action, and students whose parent is suffering from a critical life-threatening disease or died or is above 80% disabled in an accident – studying at Degree or Diploma level in an AICTE-approved institution.

How much does the AICTE Swanath Scholarship pay?

Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study, paid as a lump sum towards college fee, computer, stationery, books and equipment. The maximum duration is 4 years for a Degree student and 3 years for a Diploma student. No separate hostel or medical grant is payable.

What is the last date to apply for the Swanath Scholarship 2026-27?

The National Scholarship Portal lists the student application as open till 31 October 2026. Institute verification closes on 15 November 2026 and DNO/SNO/MNO verification on 30 November 2026.

What is the income limit for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship?

The family income from all sources must not be more than Rs 8 lakh per annum, supported by a valid income certificate issued by the State or UT Government.

How many Swanath scholarships are given every year?

A maximum of 2,000 scholarships are awarded every year – 1,000 for Degree students and 1,000 for Diploma students.

Can I hold another government scholarship along with Swanath?

No. A candidate who is a recipient of any Central Government, State Government or AICTE sponsored scholarship is not eligible for the Swanath Scholarship.

Which portal do I use to apply for the Swanath Scholarship?

You apply online on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. There is no separate AICTE portal for the application.

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AICTE Swanath Scholarship 2026-27: Rs 50,000 a Year, Apply by 31 October