Eligibility criteria for female students
- Gender and admission: Open exclusively to girl students admitted to the first year of a technical degree or diploma course, or second-year lateral entry.
- Accreditation: The educational institution must be recognized and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- Family limit: Maximum of two girl children per family are eligible for the scholarship benefit.
- Income threshold: Total annual parental income from all sources must not exceed the ceiling notified by the central government.
Financial assistance and expenditure coverage
The scholarship provides an annual grant credited directly into the student's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The funds can be utilized for college tuition fees, purchasing computers and technical software, books, equipment, and educational study tours.
Online application via National Scholarship Portal
- Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
- Documents: Class 10 and 12 marksheets, AICTE approved college admission letter, tuition fee receipt, family income certificate, and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.
- Renewal: The scholarship is renewed every academic year subject to passing semester examinations and submission of a college bonafide certificate.
Official source
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Common questions
Who is eligible to apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship?
Girl students who have secured admission into the first year (or lateral entry second year) of an AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma program.
Can two sisters from the same family apply for this scholarship?
Yes, up to two girl children per family can receive the scholarship benefit if they meet academic criteria.
What is the official portal for submitting AICTE Pragati Scholarship applications?
Applications are submitted through the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
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