AICTE — Pragati Scholarship 2025 — Financial Support for Girl Students in Technical Education
Pragati is AICTE’s flagship scholarship for meritorious girl students joining AICTE-approved technical programmes. The scheme offers a meaningful cash award to ease education costs and encourage gender balance in technical fields. Official cycle dates, award rules and application instructions are published on AICTE and the National Scholarship Portal.
🔎 At a Glance
- Implementing Body: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- Target Group: Girl students admitted to the 1st year (or 2nd year by lateral entry) of AICTE-approved degree or diploma technical courses.
- Award Value: ₹50,000 per annum — paid as a lump sum for each year of eligibility (cycle-specific maxima apply: typically up to 3–4 years depending on course and entry year).
- Income Ceiling: Family annual income threshold normally set at ₹8,00,000 (verify current cycle on NSP).
- Application Channel: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) when the scheme is open; institute verification and DNO/SNO/MNO verification follow.
📌 Important Dates
2025 cycle (typical timeline)
- Scheme open on NSP: 02 June 2025 (AICTE listing on NSP).
- Student application close (example): 15 November 2025 (check NSP for the exact cycle close date).
- Institute verification & defective application window: Usually open until 30 November — final DNO/SNO/MNO verification completes in mid-December.
Eligibility Snapshot
- Female applicants who are Indian nationals and who are admitted in the first year (or lateral second year) of AICTE-approved technical courses (degree/diploma).
- Family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000 (cycle-specific).
- Only up to two girl children per family may be eligible under the Pragati scheme in a single household (per AICTE rules).
📊 Scholarship Summary & Benefits
Pragati provides an annual lump-sum intended to cover tuition, books, equipment and reasonable living/study expenses. Apart from the cash award, recipients gain formal recognition which may help when applying for internships and campus opportunities. Exact award duration and the number of awards for the cycle are published by AICTE and reflected on NSP.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | AICTE — Pragati Scholarship Scheme (Degree & Diploma) |
| Eligible Students | Girl students admitted in 1st year / lateral 2nd year of AICTE-approved technical courses |
| Award | ₹50,000 per annum (lump-sum) |
| Household Limit | Max two girl students per family (policy-level rule). |
| Refer to AICTE guidelines PDF and NSP listing for full award duration, number of awards and cycle-specific rules. | |
🧾 How to Apply — Quick Steps
- When the Pragati scheme is live, visit the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and locate “AICTE — Pragati Scholarship Scheme (Degree/Diploma)”.
- Sign in or create an NSP account (Aadhaar-based login usually required) and select the appropriate scheme for the current academic year.
- Fill the application form carefully (personal details, institute admission details, family income, bank account for DBT) and upload required documents per the checklist below.
- Submit before the deadline and ensure your institute completes the NSP verification during the institute verification window.
- Track application status on the NSP dashboard and respond to any defective application requests promptly.
🧭 Selection Process — What to Expect
Selection involves eligibility checks and merit-based processing. For degree candidates priority is usually given based on qualifying examination performance (10+2 / equivalent), and for lateral entries the relevant previous-year performance is considered. AICTE publishes merit lists and allows a short grievance period before issuing final sanctions.
📑 Documents — Keep These Ready
- Admission / enrolment proof (college admission letter or institute ID).
- 10th and 12th mark sheets (or diploma/degree transcripts for lateral entry applicants).
- Family income certificate issued by the competent authority (to verify the income ceiling).
- Aadhaar card, bank passbook (for DBT) and passport-size photograph.
- Any other documents specified in the AICTE guidelines (see PDF linked below).
AppID_12thMarksheet.pdf). Incomplete or unclear scans commonly delay verification.🔗 Important Links (Official)
🧠 Tips to Improve Your Application
- Start early — gather income proof and admission letters before opening the NSP form.
- Double-check institute name and admission year exactly as they appear on your admission letter — small mismatches cause verification failures.
- Keep a digital copy of your submission acknowledgement and application ID for future correspondence.
💸 Award Value & Renewal
Pragati awards are usually one-time cash payments per academic year (₹50,000) paid directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT after verification. Renewal for subsequent years depends on continued enrolment and institute verification; check the AICTE guidelines for cycle-specific renewal rules.
🏁 After Applying — Checklist
- Save the NSP acknowledgement and note the application ID.
- Confirm institute verification — contact your college scholarship/Admissions office if verification is pending.
- Monitor the NSP and AICTE pages for provisional lists and grievance windows; respond quickly to any corrective requests.
🔭 Reservation & Seat Allocation Process
Pragati applies standard central reservation norms while preparing merit lists and awarding scholarships. Reservation categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and tie-break rules are applied per AICTE guidelines; however, Pragati is a monetary award scheme and does not change college seat allocations. For details on reservation splits and tie-break procedures, consult the AICTE guidelines PDF and NSP scheme notes.
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