AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
Flagship scholarship by AICTE empowering girl students admitted to AICTE approved technical degree and diploma programmes.
About This Scholarship
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls is a visionary government initiative aimed at advancing female education in technical fields like Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Pharmacy. Up to 10,000 scholarships are awarded every year to eligible girl students across India.
What You'll Receive
Selected students will receive the following benefits as part of the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls.
Tuition Fee Assistance
Comprehensive annual payment covering college fees, computer purchase, books, and software.
Annual Financial Award
₹50,000 per annum paid via DBT directly through PFMS.
Equipment & Laptop Allowance
Permissible expenditure within the consolidated annual award.
Hostel Accommodation Waiver
Separate hostel subsidy not provided; funds can be allocated as per student need.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please refer to the official guidelines for full details.
- Open to eligible applicants from All India.
- Must be applying for or enrolled in an Undergraduate or Diploma / Polytechnic degree at All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- Strong academic record as specified in the official guidelines .
- Demonstrated leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.
- Income or category criteria: Below ₹8,00,000 per annum • Categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, Girls / Women, EWS.
- Other programme-specific requirements may apply. Check official guidelines before applying.
Eligibility criteria may vary by programme and are subject to change. Always check the official scholarship guidelines before applying.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents for your application. The exact requirements may vary.
AICTE Approved Admission Letter
Admission confirmation into 1st year or 2nd year lateral entry of technical program.
Income Certificate
Tehsildar-issued certificate proving annual family income under ₹8 Lakh.
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar card linked to active bank account.
Parent / Family Affidavit
Affidavit affirming that not more than two girls from the family are availing the scheme.
Class 10 and 12 / ITI Marksheet
Qualifying marksheet for admission.
Follow these 5 visual steps to complete and submit your official scholarship application from your desktop or mobile browser.
Confirm AICTE Approval
Ensure your college and course are currently listed as AICTE approved for the academic session.
Register on National Scholarship Portal
Login with OTR on scholarships.gov.in and select AICTE schemes.
Upload College Fee Receipt & Bonafide
Fill academic branch, enrollment number, and upload verified bonafide certificate.
Institute Verification
Institute Nodal Officer (INO) verifies student credentials on the NSP portal.
AICTE Merit Sanction
AICTE reviews the verified applicants and releases funds via Direct Benefit Transfer.