AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026 for Girl Students ₹50,000/Year – Check Complete Details

AICTE PRAGATI Scholarship is a helpful Scholarship scheme for girl students who want to study technical courses but face money problems. This scholarship is given by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and provides ₹50,000 every year to support education expenses.

The PRAGATI Scholarship is designed with a powerful objective:
👉 “Empowering Women through Technical Education.”

As highlighted in the official AICTE guideline document, the scheme aims to support girls in gaining knowledge, skills and confidence to actively participate in national development.

If you are studying or planning to study a Diploma or Degree course in an AICTE-approved college, this scholarship can reduce your financial burden and help you focus on your studies. The application process is online through the National Scholarship Portal, making it easy for students across India to apply.

On this page, you will find all the important details like eligibility, benefits, documents, how to apply and more.

AICTE PRAGATI Scholarship 2026 : Overview

Scholarship Name	PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme
Conducted By	AICTE
Eligible Courses	Technical Degree & Diploma
Scholarship Amount	₹50,000 per year
Mode of Payment	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Total Scholarships	5,000 per year (plus additional for NE/UT regions)
Application Mode	Online via NSP

Eligibility Criteria for PRAGATI Scholarship

For Degree (UG) Students (Official Guidelines Degree)

• The applicant must be a girl student.
• She should be admitted to the 1st year of a degree course or 2nd year through lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institution.
• A maximum of two girl children per family can apply.
• The annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh from all sources.
• A valid income certificate issued by the State/UT Government is required.
• The gap between the qualifying exam (12th) and admission should not be more than 2 years.

For Diploma Students (Official Guidelines Diploma)

• The applicant must be a girl student.
• She should be admitted to the 1st year of a diploma course or 2nd year through lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institution.
• Only two girl children per family are eligible.
• The family income limit is ₹8 lakh per year.
• A valid income certificate must be submitted during application.
• The gap between the qualifying exam (10th) and admission should not exceed 2 years.

PRAGATI Scholarship Amount & Benefits

Students receive ₹50,000 annually as a lump sum, which can be used for:

• Tuition fees
• Books and stationery
• Laptop/computer purchase
• Software and academic equipment

📌 As per official rules, no additional funds are provided for hostel or medical expenses, and no bills are required to claim the amount.

Duration of Scholarship

• Degree Students:
  • Up to 4 years (regular entry)
  • Up to 3 years (lateral entry)
• Diploma Students:
  • Up to 3 years (regular entry)
  • Up to 2 years (lateral entry)

Selection Process (Merit-Based)

Selection is strictly based on academic merit:

• UG Students: Based on 10+2 marks
• Diploma Students: Based on 10th marks

After finalisation, state-wise merit lists are prepared, ensuring fair distribution of scholarships across India.

Girls from North Eastern states and Union Territories (like Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, etc.)—
👉 All eligible applicants can receive the scholarship, beyond the fixed quota.

Mode of Payment

The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) annually.

PRAGATI Scholarship Renewal Rules

To continue receiving the scholarship each year:

• Apply for renewal through NSP
• Upload marksheet + institution certificate
• Maintain academic performance

⚠️ If a student fails or drops out, the scholarship is discontinued.

⚠️ Important Conditions

• Only one scholarship per student (no double benefits allowed)
• Gap between qualifying exam and admission should not exceed 2 years
• Applications must be complete and verified online
• Reservation follows Government of India norms
• Tie-breaking is based on:
  • Marks
  • Age (higher age preferred in ties)

Expected Dates for 2026 (Based on Previous Cycle)

While official dates for 2026 will be announced on NSP, expected timeline:

• Application Start Date: June 2026
• Application Last Date: December 2026

Important Links

Online Application	NSP Portal
Guidelines for Degree (UG)	View Degree Guidelines
Guidelines for Diploma	View Diploma Guidelines
PRAGATI FAQ’s	Read FAQ’s
Official Website	scholarships.gov.in