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AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026 — ₹50,000/Year for Girls in Technical Education | aicte-india.org
🏛️ All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)Last updated:
💰 Benefit
₹50,000/year for girls in technical UG courses (Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, MBA, MCA)
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Key Facts
- Scholarship Amount
- ₹50,000/year (₹4,000/month + ₹2,000 books)
- Duration
- Course duration (4 years for engineering)
- Income Limit
- Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh
- Marks Required
- Minimum 65% in Class 12 (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD)
- Application Window
- August - November
- Beneficiaries / Year
- 5,000 girls per year
| Scholarship Amount | ₹50,000/year (₹4,000/month + ₹2,000 books) |
| Duration | Course duration (4 years for engineering) |
| Income Limit | Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh |
| Marks Required | Minimum 65% in Class 12 (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Application Window | August - November |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection from AICTE approved institutions |
| Beneficiaries / Year | 5,000 girls per year |
🎓 Apply via National Scholarship Portal
https://scholarships.gov.in
About AICTE Pragati Scholarship
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme is the Government of India's flagship scholarship for girls in technical education — to encourage women to take up technical courses (Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Hotel Management, MBA, MCA). Provides ₹50,000/year (₹4,000/month + ₹2,000 for books + contingency) for the entire course duration to 5,000 girls annually selected purely on merit. Family income limit: ₹8 lakh. Maximum 2 daughters per family eligible.
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✅ Eligibility
- ✓Indian girl student
- ✓Admitted to AICTE-approved technical institution (1st year of UG)
- ✓Diploma OR Degree level in Engineering/Pharmacy/Architecture/Hotel Mgmt/MBA/MCA
- ✓Family annual income ≤ ₹8 lakh
- ✓Maximum 2 daughters per family
- ✓Aadhaar mandatory
📄 Documents Required
- 📄Aadhaar Card
- 📄Class 12 marksheet (65%+)
- 📄Admission proof to AICTE-approved institution
- 📄Income certificate (≤ ₹8 lakh)
- 📄Caste certificate (if applicable)
- 📄Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- 📄Self-declaration (2 daughters max)
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❓ FAQs — AICTE Pragati Scholarship
▶What is AICTE Pragati Scholarship?
AICTE Pragati is the central scholarship for girls in technical education — encouraging women to pursue engineering, pharmacy, architecture, MBA, MCA, hotel management. ₹50,000/year for entire course duration. 5,000 girls selected annually based on merit. Funded by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). Income limit ₹8 lakh.
▶Pragati Scholarship eligibility 2026?
(1) Indian girl student; (2) Admitted to AICTE-approved technical institution in 1st year of UG; (3) Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Hotel Management, MBA, MCA; (4) Class 12 minimum 65% (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD); (5) Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh; (6) Maximum 2 daughters per family.
▶Pragati Scholarship apply kaise karein 2026?
Apply at scholarships.gov.in (NSP). Register with mobile + Aadhaar OTP. Select 'AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls'. Fill: institution details, course, family income, Class 12 marks. Upload documents (Aadhaar, marksheet, admission letter, income cert, caste cert if applicable, bank passbook). Application window August-November. Selection by AICTE → DBT to bank.
▶Pragati Scholarship vs Saksham Scholarship?
Both AICTE schemes: Pragati for GIRLS in technical UG (5,000 scholarships/year, ₹50K/year). Saksham for STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (PwD) in technical UG (1,000 scholarships/year, ₹50K/year). Same amount, different target group. PwD girl students can choose Saksham (typically more accessible).
▶Can I get Pragati + state scholarship together?
Generally NO — Pragati is mutually exclusive with other government scholarships for same purpose (tuition + maintenance). Self-declare at NSP if you're receiving any other scholarship — false declaration leads to disqualification. Exception: research fellowship, sports/cultural-specific scholarships may be combined (verify each case).
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