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The AICTE Pragati Scholarship supports eligible girl students in AICTE-approved technical degree programmes in India. The National Scholarship Portal lists the 2026–27 scheme as open from 1 June 2026 with student applications accepted through 31 October 2026.

Complete opportunity details

AICTE's official Pragati Degree guidelines state that the scheme supports girl students admitted to the first year of a degree-level course, or to the second year through lateral entry, at an AICTE-approved institution. The award is ₹50,000 per year as a lump-sum contribution toward eligible education-related costs. The guideline provides support for up to four years for students admitted in the first year and up to three years for second-year lateral-entry students. Applications are submitted online through the Government of India's National Scholarship Portal and are verified by the host institution and the relevant State/UT technical-education authority.

Eligibility requirements

Girl students admitted to the first year of an AICTE-approved degree programme, or the second year through lateral entry, may apply. The official scheme guideline states that a maximum of two girl children per family are eligible and family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh per year, supported by a valid State/UT income certificate. Selection is merit-based under the scheme rules.

Benefits, funding & application

Benefits

₹50,000 per year under the official scheme guideline
Up to 4 years for first-year entrants or up to 3 years for second-year lateral-entry entrants

Required documents

Valid State/UT Government income certificate; other documents must follow the current NSP application flow and scheme instructions.

About All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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