AICTE PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP FOR GIRL STUDENTS
Scholarship Region
All India
Scholarship For
Under Graduate
Last Date
10/03/2026
Scholarship Amount
50,000
Scholarship Type
Government
Scholarship Fields
Other
Scholarship General Information
Pragati Scholarship is a scheme of AICTE aimed at assisting the Advancement of Girls' participation in Technical Education. Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skill, and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process. This is an attempt to give every young Woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by “ Empowering Women Through Technical Education”.
ITEMS | DESCRIPTION |
Name | AICTE PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME |
Provided by | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
Purpose | Empowering Women Through Technical Education |
Scholarship Amount | Rs. 50000 |
No. of Scholarships | 5000 |
Required Qualification | 10+2 (XII Class) |
Scholarship For | For Technical Education |
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Eligibility Criteria
1) The female candidate should be admitted to the first year of the degree-level courses or diploma-level courses.
2) The second year of degree-level courses or diploma-level courses through lateral entry in any of the AICTE-approved institutions of the respective year.
3) A maximum of two girls children per family are eligible.
4) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year.
Award Amount
For Degree Courses:
1. One lump sum payment of Rs. 50,000/- per year for each year of study, or a maximum of four years for first-year admitted students and three years for second-year admitted students through lateral entry, towards the payment of college fees, computers, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc.
2. There won't be any more grants available to cover expenses for housing, healthcare, etc.
3. No documentary proof needs to be attached for the above while availing benefits.
For Diploma Courses:
1. A lump sum payment of Rs. 50,000/- per year for each year of study, or a maximum of three years for first-year admitted students and two years for second-year admitted students through lateral entry, towards the fulfillment of college fees and the acquisition of computers, stationery, books, equipment, software, and other associated fees.
2. There won't be any more grants available to cover expenses for housing, healthcare, etc.
3. No documentary proof needs to be attached for the above while availing benefits.
No. of Scholarships Available
There are 5000 scholarships per annum under the AICTE Pragati Scholars.
Important Dates
The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 10, 2026.
Application Fee
No application fee will be charged.
Application Procedure
Step 1- The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions must apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiating the application process and notice to be published on the AICTE/ NSP Official Website.
Step 2- The host institution where the candidate is studying, will be required to verify the online application
Step 3- The Department of Education (DTE) of the respective State/ UT will verify these applications as the second level of scrutiny.
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Selection Process
For Degree Courses:
1) Candidates will be chosen only based on their merit for passing the qualifying exam to enroll in a technical degree program at any AICTE-approved institution, either in the first year or second year (through lateral entry only), and based on the percentage of marks earned in the equivalent 10+2 exam.
2) A merit list is prepared by the state or UT and will be created based on the number of scholarships awarded.
For Diploma Courses:
1) Candidates will be chosen only based on their merit for passing the qualifying exam to enroll in a technical diploma program at any AICTE-approved institution, either in the first year or second year (through lateral entry only), and based on the percentage of marks earned in the equivalent 10th exam.
2) A merit list is prepared by the state or UT and will be created based on the number of scholarships awarded.
Other Info
Documents Required during Submission of Application
| 1 | Copies of mark sheet of standard Xth / XIIth / Others as applicable and as filled up. (mandatory) |
| 2 | Copy of Annual Family Income Certificate for the current Financial Year in the prescribed format(Annexure-I) issued by Tahsildar or higher officer. (mandatory) |
| 3 | Copy of admission letter to Diploma/Degree course. (mandatory) |
| 4 | Copy of Tuition Fee Receipt, showing clearly and separately the amount of tuition fee paid. (mandatory) |
| 5 | Copy of Bank Pass Book showing the name of the student, Account number, IFSC code, and Photograph pasted at appropriate place duly signed by Manager with the rubber stamp of Bank affixed(mandatory) |
| 6 | Certificate issued by the Director/Principal/Head of the institute (Annexure-II) (mandatory) |
| 7 | Copy of AADHAR card |
| 8 | Attested Copy of SC/ST/OBC Certificate. (mandatory in case of candidates claiming the benefit of reservation policy) |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The gap period between the year of passing the qualifying examination and the session of admission in degree course should not be more than two years.
2. Applications will be invited once in a year through National e-Scholarship Portal of the Government of India.
3. If a student is in reserved category and also qualified in General Category merit list of scholarship, then she will be counted under the General Category.
4. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Only verified online applications will be considered for the award of scholarship.
5. If a candidate failed/ drop out in subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further scholarship.
6. The grant of scholarship is subject to the condition that the student does not receive any financial assistance in shape of scholarship/any emoluments, salary, stipend etc. from any other source during her course of study in the Institute. In case of receipt of any financial assistance from any other sources, the scholarship shall be discontinued and the entire amount of scholarship will have to be refunded to AICTE by D/Draft drawn in favour of “Member Secretary, AICTE” payable at New Delhi.
7. Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the AICTE.
8. For converting Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to percentage, multiplying factor will be 9.5 i.e. to convert the CGPA into percentage; CGPA X 9.5 will give the percentage.
9. In case both CGPA & total marks are given in the mark sheet, total marks will be considered for determining percentage.
10. If grades are given like A1, A2, B1, B2 etc. in the mark sheet, first the grades will be converted into CGPA and then average CGPA will be calculated. This CGPA will be converted into percentage as given in point No. 8.
11. Provisional list of shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on the AICTE web portal. In case, candidate has any query about merit list of scholarship, they may raise their grievances within a month. No query regarding merit list will be entertained after one month duration from the date of publishing of merit list on AICTE website.
12. Query regarding non-payment of the scholarship due to invalid/ wrong account number will be entertained only upto six months from the date of publishing of merit list on AICTE website
Contact Details
Candidates can contact the Help Desk for resolution of technical problems.
Phone No. 0120 - 6619540
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