AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls) — UG/Diploma - Eligibility, Benefits, How to Apply

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship is a government initiative aimed at supporting girl students pursuing technical education in India. It is designed to promote gender equality in education by providing financial assistance to meritorious female students enrolled in diploma or undergraduate degree programs in AICTE-approved institutions.

Implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), the scheme provides a fixed annual grant to cover academic and related expenses. The scholarship encourages female participation in technical fields and helps reduce financial barriers to higher education.

Check the basic eligibility requirements below, including marks, income limits, and category conditions for this Degree and Diploma scholarship.

₹50,000 annual financial assistance

Covers tuition, books, equipment, and living expenses

Flexible usage by student

Direct DBT transfer

Confirm institution is AICTE-approved

Ensure income certificate is valid

Check family eligibility (max 2 girls rule)

Apply early due to limited slots

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)

Select AICTE Pragati Scholarship

Fill application details

Upload documents and submit

Based on merit + income criteria

Preference to economically weaker applicants

Limited number of scholarships annually

Verification by institute and AICTE

AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls) — UG/Diploma

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