Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 For Girl Students Degree and Diploma

Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 For Girl Students Degree and Diploma

About Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 For Girl Students Degree and Diploma

All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi Implemented Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 For Girl Students ( Degree and Diploma )

Scheme being implemented by AICTE aimed at providing assistance for advancement of Girls pursuing 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 young women the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by “Empowering Women through Technical Education”.

AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS – (TECHNICAL DEGREE)

ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP:

1) The girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Degree level course OR Second year of Degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.

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.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

1) A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme for pursuing First year of Degree level course OR Second year of Degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institutions. The number of scholarships are transferred into AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS (DIPLOMA), if sufficient number of online applications are not received.

2) State/ Union Territory wise distribution of 5,000 scholarships is as per Annexure A.

3) In addition to 5,000 scholarships at point number 2, all eligible girls who submit online scholarship form, from 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 scholarship by AICTE.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP:

1) Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares 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.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:

1) The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on AICTE website.

2) The host institution where the candidate is studying, required to verify the online application.

3) Department of Technical Education (DTE) of respective State/ UT will verify these applications as second level of scrutiny.

For more details about this Scholarship Please refer the GUIDELINES FOR AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS – (DEGREE)

AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS – (TECHNICAL DIPLOMA)

ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP:

1) The girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Diploma level course OR Second year of Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.

2) Maximum two girls 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.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

1) A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme for pursuing First year of Diploma level course OR Second year of Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institutions. The number of scholarships are transferred into AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS (DEGREE), if sufficient number of online applications are not received.

2) State/ Union Territory wise distribution of 5,000 scholarships is as per Annexure A.

3) In addition to 5,000 scholarships at point number 2, all eligible girls who submit online scholarship form, from 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 scholarship by AICTE.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP:

1) Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares 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.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:

1) The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on AICTE website.

2) The host institution where the candidate is studying, required to verify the online application.

3) Department of Technical Education (DTE) of respective State/ UT will verify these applications as second level of scrutiny.

GUIDELINES FOR AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS – (DIPLOMA)

Official Website : https://www.aicte-india.org/

Application Submission Portal:  https://scholarships.gov.in/

Open till 31.10.2026

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