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AICTE प्रगति छात्रवृत्ति 2026: तकनीकी शिक्षा में लड़कियों के लिए
Quick facts: ₹50,000 per year for girl students in AICTE-approved technical courses (engineering, polytechnic, pharmacy, hotel mgmt, architecture) · 5,000 scholarships per year on merit + need basis · family income cap ₹8 lakh/year · apply on scholarships.gov.in · renewable till course completion.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship is the All India Council for Technical Education’s flagship support for girls studying technical courses. Launched in 2014 and now part of the NSP ecosystem, the scheme provides ₹50,000 per year (covering tuition, books, stationery, computer/laptop purchase) — renewable for the full course duration. Over 30,000 girls have benefited since launch.
लाभ — Benefits
- ₹50,000 per year — single payment
- Use covers: tuition reimbursement (up to ₹30,000), book/stationery/computer allowance, contingency
- Renewable — automatically if you meet academic criteria (minimum aggregate + 75% attendance)
- Maximum tenure:
- Degree (BTech, BE): 4 years
- Diploma: 3 years
- MBA/MCA: 2-3 years
पात्रता — Who Qualifies
Mandatory
- Girl student (gender as per Aadhaar)
- Enrolled in first year of AICTE-approved technical course (Degree / Diploma / Integrated / Dual-Degree)
- Family annual income below ₹8 lakh (gross)
- Admitted through centralized/state entrance process (JEE / state CET / AIEEE)
- Students in lateral entry to 2nd year are not eligible (must join at 1st year)
Eligible courses
- BE / BTech (engineering)
- Diploma (polytechnic)
- BPharm / DPharm (pharmacy)
- BHMCT / BHM (hotel management)
- Architecture (BArch)
- MCA, MBA (post-graduate technical)
- Dual-degree / integrated courses
Exclusions
- Students in non-technical courses (arts, commerce, science — these have separate schemes)
- Students in non-AICTE-approved colleges
- Students already getting full tuition reimbursement from another scheme (cannot double-claim)
- Lateral entrants (joined from 2nd year)
Quota structure
- 50% reserved for SC/ST/OBC/PwD applicants
- Remaining 50% — general category, merit-based
आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ — Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded)
- 12th class / qualifying exam marksheet
- Admission letter / admit card (showing mode of admission — JEE / state CET rank)
- Fee receipt of current year
- College bonafide certificate
- Income certificate (below ₹8 lakh/year)
- Caste certificate (if applying under reserved quota)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport photograph
आवेदन प्रक्रिया — How to Apply
- Open https://scholarships.gov.in → Student login or new registration
- Navigate to “Apply for Scholarship” → select “AICTE Pragati Scholarship”
- Fill scheme-specific form: – Course details + entrance rank – College code (AICTE-assigned) – 12th class % + board – Family income + caste
- Upload all documents (PDF / JPG < 200 KB each)
- Submit
Verification
- Institute Nodal Officer verifies within 15-30 days
- AICTE central verification in 30-60 days
- Merit list preparation based on combined academic merit + income + reservation
- Sanction letter issued to selected 5,000 students
- DBT payout to approved students 30 days after sanction
Timeline (Typical)
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window opens | September |
| Last date | November 30 (usually) |
| Institution verification | Oct-Dec |
| Merit list | Jan-Feb |
| Payment | Feb-April |
Renewal — Automatic, But Requires Annual Marksheet
To renew for next year:
- Login to scholarships.gov.in with existing Application ID
- Select “Renewal”
- Upload current year marksheet
- Conditions for renewal: – Minimum 75% attendance – Pass all subjects (no arrears) – Maintain minimum aggregate (as per AICTE norms)
Failure to meet = renewal denied; you must re-apply from next cycle.
Scholarship Competition
Note: only 5,000 scholarships per year are sanctioned across all of India. Expect 40,000-60,000 applications. Merit order (higher % + lower income) wins. To maximize chances:
- Score well in 12th (90%+ helps)
- Apply under appropriate reservation category
- Ensure complete documentation
- Verify with your institution before deadline
Related guides on LabhKosh
- National Scholarship Portal Guide
- Inspire Scholarship DST
- Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST
- PM Scholarship Scheme for Defense Wards
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Last verified: 20 April 2026. Official source: https://scholarships.gov.in · https://www.aicte-india.org
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What is the income cap for AICTE Pragati Scholarship?
₹8 lakh per year family income. Your income certificate must explicitly show ₹8 lakh or below; borderline certificates may be flagged for verification.
Can lateral entry students get Pragati Scholarship?
No. Pragati is only for students joining first year through centralized admission (JEE/state CET). Lateral entrants to second year are not eligible.
How many AICTE Pragati Scholarships are given per year?
5,000 scholarships are sanctioned each year across India. Selection is based on combined academic merit, family income, and reservation quota.
Can I get Pragati plus Post-Matric SC/ST scholarship?
Generally no. They overlap on tuition reimbursement; you must choose one. Compare total benefit (tuition + maintenance under Post-Matric vs ₹50,000 under Pragati).
My college isn’t on NSP. Can I still apply for Pragati?
No. Your college must be registered on NSP for your application to progress. If the college is AICTE-approved, ask the principal to register — it’s mandatory.
