AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)
Application deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Overview
The AICTE Pragati Scholarship helps girl students afford technical education. It is run by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), a central government body, to encourage more girls to study diploma and degree courses in engineering and technology.
If you are selected, you get ₹50,000 per year. This is a lump-sum amount you can use for your college fees, a computer, books, stationery, software and similar study costs. The money is paid straight to your bank account (DBT) once a year.
To apply, you must be a girl student admitted to the first year of a degree course, or the second year through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution. Your family income must not be more than ₹8 lakh per year, and a maximum of two girls per family can apply. There are 5,000 scholarships each year (plus extra seats for the North-East and some Union Territories).
Selection is purely on merit — your marks in the qualifying exam. You apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), and your college and state office verify your application. The scholarship can be renewed each year if you pass. For the 2026-27 year, the last date to apply is 31 October 2026 — always confirm on the official notification before you apply.
At a glance
| Who can apply | UG, ITI/diploma |
|---|---|
| Streams | Technical / Engineering (AICTE-approved courses) |
| Category | All |
| Age | — |
| Income limit | up to ₹8,00,000 / year |
| Gender | Female |
| States | All India |
| Benefit / amount | ₹50,000 per year |
| Duration | Up to 4 years (first-year admission) or 3 years (lateral entry) |
| Renewable | Yes |
| Last date | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Opened | 19 Jun 2026 |
Documents you'll need
- Family income certificate (State/UT government)
- Class 10 and 10+2 marksheets
- Admission/bonafide proof
- Aadhaar
- Bank account details
How you're selected
Merit of the qualifying examination (percentage in Class 10+2). A State/UT-wise merit list is prepared for the 5,000 seats.
FAQs
Who can apply for the Pragati Scholarship? Girl students admitted to the first year of a degree, or the second year of a degree through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution, whose family income is up to ₹8 lakh per year. A maximum of two girls per family are eligible.
How much money do I get? ₹50,000 per year, paid as a lump sum into your bank account, for each year of study (up to 4 years for first-year students, 3 years for lateral-entry students).
What is the last date to apply for 2026-27? 31 October 2026 for online submission on the National Scholarship Portal. Institute-level verification closes 15 November 2026. Always re-check the official notification.
Where do I apply? Online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in. Your college and the State Department of Technical Education verify your application.
Can boys apply? No. Pragati is only for girl students. Boys with a disability can look at the AICTE Saksham scheme instead.
Is the scholarship renewed every year? Yes, if you get promoted to the next year and submit your renewal on NSP with your marksheet and a letter from your institution.