The AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme is a prestigious scholarship program initiated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to support students who have passed the class 10 or 12 examination from a government school and whose family income is less than ₹8 lakhs per annum.

Here are the key details of the AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme:

Eligibility Criteria

1. Government school students: Students who have passed class 10 or 12 from a government school are eligible.
2. Family income: The annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakhs.
3. Technical courses: Students pursuing diploma or degree courses in technical fields like engineering, pharmacy, architecture, and hotel management are eligible.
4. AICTE-approved institutions: Students must be enrolled in AICTE-approved institutions.

Scholarship Rewards

1. Number of scholarships: 2,000 scholarships are available each year.
2. Scholarship amount: The scholarship amount is ₹50,000 per annum for every year of study.
3. Tuition fee reimbursement: The scholarship also provides reimbursement of tuition fee for the academic year.

Application Process

1. National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Students need to register on the NSP portal and fill out the application form.
2. Required documents: Students must upload required documents, including their mark sheets, Aadhaar card, and annual family income certificate.

Important Dates

1. Application deadline: The last date to apply for the Swanath Scholarship is typically October 31st of each year.

For more information, you can visit the AICTE website or the NSP Portal.