AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2025 – Girls will get ₹ 50,000 every year
With the aim of encouraging Indian daughters to pursue higher education and especially technical education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has taken a great initiative. The name of this scheme is Pragati Scholarship for Girls.
Under this, financial assistance of ₹50,000 will be given every year to girl students from economically weaker sections to continue their studies.
It will help daughters to pursue technical courses like engineering, technology and diploma so that they can become self-reliant in the future.
Application dates
- Application Start: On
- Last Date: 31 October 2025
- Application Portal:National Scholarship Portal
Girls can avail the benefit of this scheme by filling online application before the prescribed date.
Benefits of Scholarship
The amount and duration offered under the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme are as follows:
Degree Course (Engineering/Technology)
- Financial assistance of ₹50,000 every year.
- 4 years for students taking admission from first year.
- 3 years if admitted through lateral entry (2nd year).
Diploma course
- Assistance of ₹50,000 every year.
- 3 years if admitted from first year.
- 2 years if admitted through lateral entry (2nd year).
This amount is given in lump sum. It can be used to pay tuition fees, books, stationery, buy laptop/computer. But it does not include hostel and medical expenses.
Scholarship Conditions (Eligibility Criteria)
- Only girls will be eligible for this scholarship.
- The student must be admitted to an AICTE- recognized college/institution.
- The annual income of the family should be less than Rs 8 lakh.
- Only a maximum of two daughters from a family can avail the benefit of this scheme.
- The student must have Aadhaar card and Aadhaar linked bank account.
- Application must be made online only on NSP Portal.
- It is mandatory to upload all required documents at the time of application.
- Admission should be from first year or lateral entry (second year) only.
How to apply? (Application Process)
- First of all the student has to login to scholarships.gov.in.
- Click on “New Registration” and fill in all the required details.
- While filling the application form, enter the Aadhaar number, bank account and college details correctly.
- Upload all required documents (Income Certificate, Admission Proof, College Certificate, etc.).
- After submitting the form, take a printout and keep it safe.
Importance of this scheme
AICTE believes that education is the most effective means to make women self-reliant and empowered. The aim of Pragati Scholarship is to encourage daughters from economically weaker families to pursue technical education and provide them better career opportunities.
Conclusion
AICTE ‘s Pragati Scholarship Scheme is a boon for those daughters who want to study but financial difficulties come in the way of their dreams. This scheme will not only provide them financial support but will also give them a chance to become self-reliant in the society.
If you or any daughter of your family is studying in an AICTE- recognized institute, then definitely take advantage of this opportunity.
FAQs – AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls 2025
How much amount is given under AICTE Pragati Scholarship?
₹50,000 is given every year.
Which students is this scholarship for?
Only girls who are studying in AICTE- recognised institutions.
How many daughters from a family can avail the benefit of this scheme?
Maximum two daughters.
What is the last date of application?
31 October 2025.
Where should I apply?
On National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in.
For what expenses can the scholarship amount be used?
Tuition fees, purchasing books, stationery and computers.
Are hostel and medical expenses included in this?
No, their expenses will be separate.
For how many years maximum benefit will be available for degree course?
4 years on admission from the first year, up to 3 years on lateral entry.
What will be the benefit period for Diploma course?
From first year to 3 years and up to 2 years on lateral entry.
What is the objective of this scheme?
To encourage girls to take up technical education and make them self-reliant.
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