AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2025-2026 [Rs 50,000 per year]

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Child (Win Up to 50,000 per annum) Pragati Scholarship is a government scheme implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) .The AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2025 is a government initiative aimed at empowering meritorious girl students by providing financial assistance for pursuing technical education. Pragati Scholarship is awarded to meritorious Girl students taking admission in AICTE approved Technical institutions and courses at Degree/Diploma Rs 50000 per annum . Ten thousand scholarships are distributed among Girl students studying in AICTE approved institutions and courses across 23 States/UTs & for all eligible Girl Students from remaining 13 States/UTs .It aims to encourage girls to pursue technical education by providing financial assistance.

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Eligibility Criteria for AICTE Pragati Scholarship
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Benefits of AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Documents Required for AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility Criteria for AICTE Pragati Scholarship

The students admitted in first year of their Degree Course OR Second year of Degree course through lateral entry (LE) in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year
Maximum of two girl children per family can apply.
Admission must be through centralized admission process of the State or Central government
Only female students are eligible for the scholarship.
Students Admitted in UG Degree Level Program/Diploma Level program/ Course in AICTE Approved Institutions are eligible for AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Family income should be less than Rs. 8 Lakhs per Annum during the current financial year

All eligible girls (who submit an online scholarship form) from the following 13 Union Territories and North Eastern States i.e., Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT), Jammu and Kashmir (UT), Ladakh (UT), Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu (UT), Lakshadweep (UT), Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, & Tripura will be given a scholarship by AICTE.

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Benefits of AICTE Pragati Scholarship

Amount :Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study.
Duration:
Maximum of 4 years for degree level courses
Maximum of 3 years for diploma level courses

Documents Required for AICTE Pragati Scholarship

There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling the Pragati Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process

Class 10 marksheet
Class 12^th Marksheet
Aadhaar Card
Applicant’s Recent Passport Size Photo
Signature of The Candidate
Annual Income Certificate of Family
Bank passbook
Caste Certificate(if applicable)
Admission Letter Or Enrollment Letter of the College
Tuition Fee Receipt
Bank Mandate Form

Application Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the AICTE Pragati Scholarship?

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to female students pursuing technical education at the diploma and degree levels. The aim is to encourage girls to pursue higher education in technical fields and reduce dropout rates.

2. Who is eligible for the Pragati Scholarship?

Eligibility criteria include:
The applicant must be a female student.
Must be an Indian citizen.
The student should be enrolled in a technical course (Diploma or Degree) in any AICTE-approved institution.
Family income should be less than ₹8 lakh per annum.
The student should be in the 1st year of their course (for degree or diploma) or should not have received the scholarship previously.

3. What is the amount of the scholarship?
The scholarship offers ₹50,000 per year to selected students. This amount is provided for tuition fees, exam fees, and other academic expenses.
In addition to this, the scholarship also covers ₹30,000 for books, stationery, and other necessary academic supplies.

4. Can I apply for the scholarship if I am pursuing a postgraduate course?
No, the scholarship is only available for students pursuing undergraduate (degree or diploma) technical courses. Postgraduate students are not eligible.

5. Is there any age limit for the scholarship?
While there is no specific age limit mentioned, the eligibility generally assumes that the applicant is a first-year student in an undergraduate technical program, so applicants are typically in their late teens or early twenties.

6. Can I apply if I am receiving another scholarship?
Yes, you can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship even if you are receiving other scholarships, provided the other scholarship does not cover the same expenses (such as tuition fees or other academic-related costs).

7. Whether scholarship will be disbursed though College/Institute?
No. Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in the bank account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in the bank (FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted). They must upload the bank mandate form verified by bank.

8. I am a Diploma passed candidate and taken admission for second year B.E/B.Tech under lateral entry scheme in AICTE Approved Institution. Am I eligible to apply for Scholarship either under Pragati Scheme?
Yes, you are eligible to apply under Pragati Scholarship scheme.

9. Is copy of online result valid in place of original mark sheet under Pragati scheme.
Yes, Mark sheet should be verified by the concerned Principal/Director of the institution.

10. When will the selected students be notified?
The selection results are typically announced a few months after the last date for application submission. The exact dates can be found on the official AICTE website or the scholarship portal.