AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2026: Financial Empowerment for Girl Students

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Education, implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious girl students pursuing technical education in India, ensuring that lack of funds does not hinder their academic journey toward becoming future engineers and technologists.

What is this scheme?

The Pragati Scholarship is specifically designed to promote technical education among girls. It provides financial support to 10,000 girl students every year (5,000 for Degree and 5,000 for Diploma) to meet their tuition fees and other educational expenses. The scheme prioritizes students from families with limited financial means who have secured admission in AICTE-approved institutions.

Who is eligible?

• Maximum of two girl children per family are eligible.
• The candidate must be admitted to the first year of a Degree/Diploma course OR the second year of a Degree/Diploma course through lateral entry.
• The institution must be AICTE-approved for the current academic year.
• Family income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 8 Lakh per annum.
• The student must be an Indian national.

How much money?

The scholarship provides a total amount of Rs. 50,000 for every year of study as a lump sum amount towards payment of college fees, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, and soft wares. No other additional allowances are paid.

Documents needed

1. Mark sheet of 10th and 12th standard (or equivalent).
2. Income Certificate issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar or above).
3. Admission Letter issued by the Directorate of Technical Education or Admission Authority.
4. Tuition Fee Receipt for the current academic year.
5. Bank Passbook linked to Aadhaar showing Account Number, IFSC, and Photograph.
6. Caste Certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC categories).
7. Aadhaar Card copy.
8. Declaration by parents confirming only two girl children in the family.

How to apply (step by step)

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) official website.
2. Complete the 'New Registration' process to generate a temporary Login ID and Password.
3. Log in using your credentials and select the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme.
4. Fill in the personal, academic, and bank account details accurately.
5. Upload the scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
7. Track the application status through the NSP portal as it moves through Institutional and State-level verification.

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Conclusion

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship remains a cornerstone of the government's efforts to bridge the gender gap in STEM and technical fields. By providing Rs. 50,000 annually, it alleviates the financial burden on families and empowers young women to excel in engineering and technology. Eligible students are encouraged to keep their documents ready and apply via the NSP portal as soon as the window opens.