AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students

AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students is a Central Government scholarship programme operated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to encourage female students to pursue technical education in AICTE-approved institutions. Under this scheme, eligible girl students studying in Degree and Diploma technical courses can receive ₹50,000 yearly financial assistance through DBT to support expenses related to education, books, software, a laptop, stationery, and other study requirements.

Introduction of AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students: A Brief Insight

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students is an important scholarship initiative launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The scheme started from the academic year 2014-15 to increase female participation in technical education and support girls pursuing professional Degree and Diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.

Under this scholarship scheme, eligible girl students can receive financial assistance of ₹50,000 per year to continue their technical education without facing major financial difficulties. The scholarship amount helps students manage expenses related to tuition fees, books, stationery, software, a laptop, internet, and other study-related requirements. AICTE provides the scholarship through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

The scheme covers both Degree and Diploma technical courses and also allows lateral entry students to apply. AICTE has created separate NSP scheme codes for Degree and Diploma applicants, and students must select the correct category while submitting the online application form. Apart from regular state-wise scholarship allocation, all eligible girl students from several North Eastern States and Union Territories can also receive special coverage benefits under the Pragati Scholarship Scheme.

To apply under the scheme, students must study in AICTE-approved institutions, fulfil the income eligibility condition, and complete the online application process through the National Scholarship Portal. AICTE and NSP conduct multi-level verification before preparing the final merit list and releasing the scholarship amount.

Students looking for other AICTE scholarship opportunities can also check the AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme, which supports students affected by difficult family circumstances. Similarly, students interested in skill development and career exposure opportunities may also explore the PM Internship Scheme introduced by the Government of India.

Apart from this scholarship, beneficiaries can also explore various education, employment, pension, women empowerment, and student welfare schemes available under the Government of India through our All Central Government Schemes List.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

Selected girl students receive financial assistance under the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme to support technical education expenses.

• ₹50,000 scholarship amount per year paid as an annual lump sum through DBT
• Covers college fee, computer purchase, books, stationery, equipment, and software
• Hostel charges and medical expenses are NOT covered under this scheme
• No documentary proof needed for expenses – amount given as a lump sum
• Support available for Degree and Diploma technical courses in AICTE-approved institutions
• Lateral entry students in the 2nd year can also receive a scholarship benefits
• All eligible girl students from 13 North Eastern States and Union Territories are covered with no fixed cap
• Scholarship continues for the full approved course duration, subject to renewal conditions
• Scholarship amount transferred directly through DBT into Aadhaar-seeded General Savings Account

Important: ₹50,000 is a yearly lump sum amount – NOT a monthly payment. Hostel charges and medical expenses are not covered under the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

Only eligible girl students studying in AICTE-approved technical institutions can apply under the Pragati Scholarship Scheme.

• Applicant must be a female student
• A student must take admission in an AICTE-approved Degree or Diploma course
• Admission should be through a centralised admission process or a competent authority
• Only two girl children per family are eligible
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
• Students must study in an AICTE-approved institution
• Degree first-year and lateral-entry second-year students are eligible
• Diploma first-year and lateral entry second-year students are eligible
• The gap between the qualifying examination and admission should not exceed 2 years
• Applicant should not receive any other Central Government, State Government, or AICTE scholarship
• Only technical courses are eligible under the scheme
• Students pursuing non-technical, postgraduate, or dual degree courses are not eligible

Documents Required to be Attached

Applicants must upload valid documents while submitting the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme application on NSP.

For Fresh Degree Applicants

• 10th marksheet and certificate
• 12th marksheet and certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Current year income certificate
• Study/Bonafide certificate
• Admission proof
• Fee receipt
• Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable
• Parent declaration form

For Diploma Applicants

• 10th marksheet and certificate
• ITI certificate and marksheet for lateral entry students
• Aadhaar Card
• Income certificate
• Bonafide certificate
• Admission proof
• Bank passbook copy
• Category certificate, if applicable

For Degree Lateral Entry Students

• Diploma certificate and marksheet
• Lateral entry admission proof
• Income certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Bonafide certificate
• Bank account details

For Renewal Application

• Previous academic year marksheet
• Promotion certificate
• A bona fide certificate from an institution
• Fee receipt, if required
• Bank account details

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

Eligible girl students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme through the National Scholarship Portal. Applicants should carefully select the correct Pragati scheme variant while filling the form because separate NSP codes are available for Degree and Diploma courses.

Step 1: Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/.

Step 2: Complete One Time Registration (OTR) using Aadhaar number and mobile OTP.

Step 3: Log in using the generated Student ID and password.

Step 4: Select the correct scheme variant according to your course:

• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Degree Students (AICTE_2010)
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Diploma Students (AICTE_2011)

Step 5: Fill in personal details, academic details, institution details, income details, and bank account information carefully.

Step 6: Upload all required documents, including marksheets, income certificate, Aadhaar Card, bona fide certificate, and bank passbook.

Step 7: Verify all details properly and click on Final Submit. After submission, note down the Application ID for future tracking.

Step 8: The host institution verifies the application at Level 1 verification on NSP.

Step 9: The Department of Technical Education (DTE) of the concerned State/UT conducts Level 2 verification.

Step 10: AICTE prepares the State-wise merit list and transfers the scholarship amount directly to selected students through DBT.

Students should ensure that their institution has valid AICTE approval and that their bank account is Aadhaar-seeded, as incorrect institution details or invalid bank accounts may delay scholarship payment.

Why Your AICTE Pragati Scholarship Application May Get Rejected

AICTE and NSP verify every application carefully before preparing the merit list. Students should be aware of the following rejection reasons before submitting the application :

Direct Application Rejection Reasons

• Student admitted in a non-technical course or a course not approved by AICTE in the current academic year
• College/University not approved by AICTE in the current academic year
• Incomplete or wrong information in the application form
• Student admitted to dual degree courses
• The student is already receiving a scholarship from another source
• Student admitted to postgraduate courses

Income Certificate Rejection Reasons

• Current year income certificate not submitted — old year certificate rejected
• Certificate not in the name of the applicant or any family member
• Certificate issued by authority other than the Tehsildar/Magistrate/Revenue Officer/Block Development Officer
• Certificate submitted without a signature or an official stamp of the competent authority

Promotion Certificate Rejection Reasons

• An incomplete or blank promotion certificate was submitted
• Submitted without a college stamp or the signature of the Principal/Director

HSC/SSC Certificate Rejection Reasons

• The certificate copy is blurred or not accessible
• Certificate not in the name of the applicant
• Irrelevant document attached in place of HSC/SSC certificate

State-wise Scholarship Distribution Under Pragati Scheme

AICTE distributes Pragati Scholarships state-wise based on the proportionate share of approved technical seats available in AICTE-approved institutions. Separate scholarship allocation is available for Degree and Diploma students.

Degree Scholarship Distribution

Diploma Scholarship Distribution

13 Special States and UTs Where All Eligible Girls Are Covered

In addition to the 10,000 scholarships distributed among 23 States/UTs, AICTE provides Pragati Scholarship to ALL eligible girl students from the following 13 North Eastern States and Union Territories with no fixed numerical cap. Every eligible girl student from these states who submits a valid online application will receive the scholarship :

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT)
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (UT)
• Jammu and Kashmir (UT)
• Ladakh (UT)
• Lakshadweep (UT)
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Sikkim
• Tripura

Important: Girl students from these 13 States and UTs do not compete for a fixed quota. Every girl who fulfils all eligibility conditions and submits a valid application will receive the Pragati Scholarship according to official AICTE guidelines.

Important Links Available

• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme Apply Online through NSP
• AICTE Official Website
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme Degree Guidelines
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme Diploma Guidelines
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme Official FAQ

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• AICTE Helpline Number: 011-29581118
• AICTE Email ID: pragati@aicte-india.org
• NSP Helpdesk Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
• AICTE Address: Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Who can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme?

Ans. Only girl students studying in AICTE-approved Degree or Diploma technical courses can apply under the Pragati Scholarship Scheme.

Q. How much scholarship amount is provided under the Pragati Scheme?

Ans. Selected students receive ₹50,000 per year under the scholarship scheme.

Q. Can Diploma students apply for the Pragati Scholarship?

Ans. Yes, students pursuing AICTE-approved Diploma courses can also apply under the scheme.

Q. Is there any income limit for the Pragati Scholarship?

Ans. Yes, annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.

Q. Can lateral entry students apply under this scheme?

Ans. Yes, eligible students taking admission through lateral entry in the second year can apply.

Q. Can students receive another government scholarship along with the Pragati Scholarship?

Ans. No, students already receiving another Central Government, State Government, or AICTE scholarship are generally not eligible.

Q. Is AICTE approval mandatory for the institution?

Ans. Yes, the college and course must have valid AICTE approval during the academic year.

Q. What is the official website for Pragati Scholarship?

Ans. The official AICTE website is https://www.aicte.gov.in/.

Q. Can students from non-technical courses apply under the Pragati Scheme?

Ans. No, the scholarship is available only for AICTE-approved technical courses.

Q. How is the scholarship amount transferred to selected students?

Ans. AICTE transfers the scholarship amount directly into the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT.

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