Last Updated: May 2026
The All India Council for Technical Education Pragati Scholarship Scheme is a government-supported financial assistance programme for girl students pursuing technical education in India. Administered by AICTE under the Ministry of Education framework, the scheme is intended to support eligible candidates enrolled in AICTE-approved diploma and degree institutions across the country.
The scholarship provides annual financial assistance to help manage academic expenses such as tuition fees, books, software, laptops, and other educational requirements. Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal, while approved funds are transferred directly through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Based on the latest available AICTE Pragati Scholarship guidelines, FAQs, and NSP instructions retrieved in May 2026, the scheme continues to remain relevant in the current academic cycle as technical education costs increase across many professional institutions.
Scholarship Amount and Duration
|
Course Type |
Duration |
Annual Assistance |
|
Degree (1st Year) |
Up to 4 Years |
₹50,000 |
|
Degree Lateral Entry |
Up to 3 Years |
₹50,000 |
|
Diploma (1st Year) |
Up to 3 Years |
₹50,000 |
|
Diploma Lateral Entry |
Up to 2 Years |
₹50,000 |
The assistance amount may be used for:
- Tuition fees
- Books and stationery
- Laptops or computers
- Software and academic equipment
- Competitive examination expenses
Separate support for hostel and medical expenses is generally not included under the current scheme framework.
Scholarship Allocation and Reservation
According to the latest available AICTE scheme framework for the academic cycle, 10,000 scholarships are allocated annually.
|
Programme Category |
Seats |
|
Degree Courses |
5,000 |
|
Diploma Courses |
5,000 |
Reservation provisions follow standard government norms.
|
Category |
Reservation |
|
SC |
15% |
|
ST |
7.5% |
|
OBC |
27% |
AICTE guidelines also mention special provisions for eligible applicants from certain North Eastern states and Union Territories.
Eligibility Criteria
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Gender |
Female candidates only |
|
Family Limit |
Maximum two girl children per family |
|
Institution |
AICTE-approved institution |
|
Admission Type |
Centralised admission/counselling process |
|
Income Limit |
Annual family income below ₹8 lakh |
|
Academic Gap |
Maximum two-year gap permitted |
|
Other Scholarships |
No simultaneous government scholarship benefit |
Candidates admitted through management quota are not eligible under current guidelines.
For married applicants, the higher income between parents and in-laws may be considered during verification.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic merit.
- Degree applicants are evaluated using Class 12 marks
- Diploma applicants are evaluated using Class 10 marks
Tie-Breaking Criteria
For degree courses:
- Higher Class 10 marks
- Older candidate preference
For diploma courses:
- Older candidate preference
- Lower family income preference
Application Process and Required Documents
Applications must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal after completing the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
|
Required Document |
Purpose |
|
Aadhaar Card |
Identity verification |
|
Income Certificate |
Income verification |
|
Academic Marksheets |
Educational verification |
|
Admission Letter |
Admission proof |
|
Tuition Fee Receipt |
Institution verification |
|
Passport-size Photograph |
Profile upload |
|
Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook |
DBT transfer |
Applications generally undergo institution-level and State Department verification before final approval.
Joint accounts, FRILL accounts, and non-compliant bank accounts may lead to rejection during scrutiny.
Renewal, Safety Advisory and Important Notes
Candidates are required to renew the scholarship annually through NSP by submitting promotion and bonafide certificates issued by the institution.
The scholarship may be discontinued if:
- The candidate fails academically
- The course is discontinued
- Incorrect information or invalid documents are submitted
Applicants are advised to use only official government portals for registration and verification. AICTE and NSP authorities do not request payment for scholarship approval.
Candidates should avoid:
- Sharing OTPs or banking credentials
- Responding to suspicious calls or links
- Uploading documents on unofficial portals
- Making payments to agents or intermediaries
Suspicious activity may be reported through official NSP or AICTE support channels.
Verification Note and Disclaimer
The 2026 application schedule, verification timeline, and portal activity remain subject to official AICTE and NSP notifications. Readers are advised to verify all updates through official government sources before applying.
Official Reference Context: AICTE Pragati Scholarship Guidelines (Degree and Diploma), AICTE FAQ documents, NSP instructions, and institutional notices retrieved in May 2026.
Editorial Disclaimer: Scholarship rules, reservation policies, eligibility criteria, and application timelines may change through official notifications. In case of any discrepancy, official AICTE guidelines, NSP updates, and government notifications will take precedence over this article.