Organisation : All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Scholarship Name : Sarswati Scholarship Scheme 2026
Applicable For : Girl Students Doing BBA, BCA, BMS Degree
Scholarship Amount : Rs.25,000/-
Last Date : 15th September 2026
Website : https://sarswati.aicte.gov.in/
What is AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme?
Sarswati Scholarship Scheme is implemented by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) aimed at providing assistance for advancement of Girls pursuing technical education. Rs.25,000/- per annum for every year of study. Application must be submitted online. Last date of application is 15th September 2026.
Who Can Apply For AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme?
1) The girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Degree level course
2) Maximum two girl child per family are eligible.
3) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year. A valid income certificate issued by State/ UT Government need to be enclosed.
Amount of AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme
1) Rs.25,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
2) No documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits
Number of Scholarships:
1) A total of 3110 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme for pursuing BBA/BCA/BMS in any of the AICTE approved institutions through AICTE Sarswati Scholarship scheme Portal.
2) In case the number of scholarships per State/UT, as per the calculation is less than 10, then minimum 10 number of scholarships will be allotted to such State/UT.
Criteria of Selection:
1) The selection of candidate will be carried out solely on the basis of merit of qualifying examination to peruse the Technical Degree course (BBA/BCA/BMS) from any of the AICTE approved institutions i.e. in First year on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the 10+2/ equivalent examination.
2) State/ UT wise merit list will be prepared as per number of scholarships allotted in the point number 3.0 above.
How To Apply For AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme?
1) The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Portal/National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice published on AICTE website.
2) The host institution where the candidate studying is required to verify the online application.
3) AICTE will verify these applications as second level of scrutiny.
Important Dates of AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme
| Sr.No | Activity | Tentative Timeline | Revised Timeline |
| 1 | Last date for submission of application on portal for students (Fresh/Renewal) | 31st July, 2026 | 15th September 2026 |
| 2 | Last date for Verification of applications by Institute Level Nodal officer (L1 Level) | 10th August 2026 | 17th September 2026 |
| 3 | Last date for Verification of applications at State Level Nodal officer (L2 Level) | 20th August 2026 | 19th September 2026 |
| 4 | Last date for Reopening of portal for clearing the discrepancies by students | 25th August 2026 | 21st September 2026 |
| 5 | Last date for L1 level verification at INO Level for reopened cases | 28th August 2026 | 23rd September 2026 |
| 6 | Last date for L2 level verification at SNO Level for reopened cases for final action | 31st August 2026 | 26th September 2026 |
| 7 | Portal to be closed on 30th September 2026 | ||