How to Apply for Yashasvi Scholarship Programme

Yashasvi Scholarship Programme, is a Central Government scholarship administered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It aims to encourage meritorious students from economically weaker families to pursue core engineering degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions. The AICTE YASHASVI (Young Achievers' Scholarship and Holistic Academic Skills Venture Initiative) Commencement: Academic Year 2024-25 

How to Apply for Yashasvi Scholarship Programme

Last date for submission of application on portal for students (Fresh/Renewal)31st July, 2026

Scholarship Amount

Degree Students

  • ₹50,000 per year.
  • Maximum duration:
    • 4 years for first-year B.Tech/B.E. admissions.
    • 3 years for lateral entry students.

Diploma Students

  • ₹30,000 per year.
  • Maximum duration:
    • 3 years for first-year diploma admissions.
    • 2 years for lateral entry students.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, a student must:

  • Be admitted to the 1st year of an eligible degree or diploma programme, or 2nd year through lateral entry.
  • Study in an AICTE-approved institution.
  • Have an annual family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh.
  • Meet the merit criteria prescribed by AICTE. Selection is based primarily on marks in the qualifying examination and is prepared on a State/UT-wise merit list.

Number of Scholarships

Every year AICTE awards:

  • 2,593 Degree scholarships
  • 2,607 Diploma scholarships

Kerala Allocation

For Kerala, the current allocation is:

  • Degree: 74 scholarships
  • Diploma: 55 scholarships

Documents Required for Yashasvi Scholarship Programme 

Generally, applicants need:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Admission letter
  • Bonafide Student Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Previous qualifying examination marksheet
  • Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
  • Parent Declaration (if required)
  • Caste certificate (if applicable) 


How to Apply for Yashasvi Scholarship Programme


Eligible candidates can apply for Yashasvi Scholarship Programme through official AICTE YASHASVI Scholarship portal