Girls / Women in STEM • UG
AICTE - Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
Provider: AICTE (Govt. of India) | Grant / Award: Fixed annual amount as per the current AICTE notification | Deadline: Check scholarships.gov.in for the current cycle's exact application window, as AICTE schemes typically follow the NSP academic-year calendar.
Empowers young women by providing financial assistance to girl students admitted to AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree courses.
Detailed Scheme Overview
The Pragati scheme provides financial assistance to girl students admitted to AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree courses, with a defined number of scholarships available per technical institution each year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Girl student admitted to an AICTE-approved technical diploma or degree course
- Maximum two girl children per family are eligible under the scheme
- Family income within the scheme's stated cap
Documents Required
- Academic Records: Marksheet and current admission proof from an AICTE-approved institute.
- Income Certificate: Confirming family income is within the scheme's limit.
- Identity Proof: Government-issued photo ID.
- Bank Details: For direct benefit transfer via NSP.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal: Create an account at scholarships.gov.in.
- Select the AICTE Pragati scheme: Find it under AICTE schemes on NSP.
- Complete the form and upload documents: Include income, academic, and identity documents.
- Institution verification: Your AICTE-approved institute verifies the application before final approval.