In shortAICTE Pragati Scholarship provides Rs 50,000 per annum to girl students admitted to AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma programmes through centralised counselling. Family income must be below Rs 8,00,000 per year. Approximately 5,000 scholarships are awarded annually across India.
Key facts
- Offered by
- All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Amount
- Rs 50,000 per annum for each year of study, up to four years for a degree and three years for a diploma. Approximately 5,000 scholarships per year covering fresh and renewal cases together.
- Income limit
- Family income less than Rs 8,00,000 per annum
Pragati is the All India Council for Technical Education scholarship for girls entering technical education. It is aimed squarely at the moment a family decides whether a daughter should take up an engineering degree or a polytechnic diploma, and it pays a flat annual amount for every year of the course, covering tuition, books, equipment and other costs the student chooses to put it towards.
Two conditions shape who gets it. Admission must have come through the centralised counselling process, which keeps the scheme tied to the formal seat allocation system, and no more than two girls from the same family may hold the award. A limited number of scholarships is sanctioned each year and is distributed across states and union territories, with reservation applied within that pool. Applications are filed on the National Scholarship Portal and verified by the institution before disbursal.
Who is eligible
- Girl students admitted to the first year of an AICTE approved technical degree or diploma programme, or to the second year through lateral entry
- Admission must have been secured through the centralised counselling process
- A maximum of two girl children from the same family may receive the scholarship
- Family income must be within the prescribed ceiling
- The student must not be availing any other central or state government scholarship at the same time
Documents you need
- Class X and class XII or diploma mark sheets
- Family income certificate issued by a competent authority
- Admission letter showing allotment through centralised counselling
- Aadhaar and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
- Tuition fee receipt and institution bonafide certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Girl students admitted to the first year of an AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma, or second year through lateral entry. Admission must be through centralised counselling. Family income must be below Rs 8,00,000 per annum. A maximum of two girls from the same family may receive it.
How much scholarship will I get under Pragati
Rs 50,000 per year. For a four-year degree, total scholarship is Rs 2,00,000. For a three-year diploma, total is Rs 1,50,000. The amount covers tuition, books, equipment and other educational costs.
What documents do I need to apply for Pragati Scholarship
Class X and Class XII mark sheets, family income certificate from a competent authority, admission letter showing allotment through centralised counselling, Aadhaar and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details, tuition fee receipt and institution bonafide certificate.
Can I get Pragati Scholarship if I already get another scholarship
No. You cannot avail any other central or state government scholarship at the same time as Pragati Scholarship. You must choose one scholarship only.
Where do I apply for AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Applications are filed on the National Scholarship Portal. Your institution verifies the application before the scholarship is disbursed.
What is the family income limit for Pragati Scholarship
Your family income must be less than Rs 8,00,000 per annum to qualify for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship.
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