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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students

AICTE scheme for girls in technical education. You must be admitted to the 1st year of an AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma, or to the 2nd year through lateral entry. Family income up to ₹8 lakh a year. A maximum of two girls per family can get it. Apply on NSP; your college and the State/UT technical-education directorate verify the form. NOTE: the 31 Oct 2026 last date is the NSP date reported by secondary sources and is marked 'tentative' by some; confirm on NSP.

Amount / benefit: ₹50,000 a year

Source: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education

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What you get

₹50,000 a year as a lump sum, paid by DBT to your bank account. Up to about 5,000 awards a year.

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Open to female students
Family income up to ₹8 lakh per year
Education level: Diploma, Bachelor's degree (UG)

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

Admission proof / fee receipt of an AICTE-approved institute
Family income certificate (not above ₹8 lakh) from a revenue officer not below Tahsildar rank
Class 10/12 or diploma marksheet
Aadhaar-linked bank account in your name
Declaration that no other scholarship is taken

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें

scholarships.gov.in पर जाकर Students सेक्शन खोलें। अपना आधार और मोबाइल नंबर पास रखें।
सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

Last date to apply (as listed for this year): 31 October 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the official website.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students?

Open to students from any state in India; Open to female students; Family income up to ₹8 lakh per year; Education level: Diploma, Bachelor's degree (UG). Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students give?

₹50,000 a year as a lump sum, paid by DBT to your bank account. Up to about 5,000 awards a year. Amount: ₹50,000 a year.

Which documents are needed for AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students?

Admission proof / fee receipt of an AICTE-approved institute, Family income certificate (not above ₹8 lakh) from a revenue officer not below Tahsildar rank, Class 10/12 or diploma marksheet, Aadhaar-linked bank account in your name, Declaration that no other scholarship is taken.

What is the official website for AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education).