The Pragati Scholarship, run by AICTE, supports girl students newly admitted (through centralised counselling) to a diploma or degree-level technical course, with the aim of encouraging more girls into technical education by easing the financial burden of the course.
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
₹50,000 a year for girl students in the first year of an AICTE-approved diploma or degree technical course.
Scholarship
Quick Information
- Category
- Scholarship
- Department
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- scholarships.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Girl students admitted to the first year of a diploma/degree course (or second year via lateral entry) at an AICTE-approved institution through centralised counselling, with family income under ₹8 lakh/year; students admitted via management quota are not eligible.
- Benefits
- ₹50,000 per year, for up to 3 years (first-year admission) or 2 years (lateral entry).
- Required documents
- Admission proof, income certificate, Aadhaar-linked bank account, institution/course enrolment details.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the announced application window each academic year.
Official Source
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education
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Source: AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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