Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Degree)
₹50,000/year + ₹2,000 laptop assistance · girl students in AICTE technical degrees
The Pragati Scholarship supports girl students pursuing technical degree courses (B.Tech, B.Pharm, etc.) at AICTE-approved colleges, covering fees, books, and equipment for up to 4 years. The scheme is open to families earning up to ₹8 lakh per year, with up to 2 girls per family eligible. Students apply online through the National Scholarships Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
About This Scheme
The Pragati Scholarship supports girl students pursuing technical degree courses (B.Tech, B.Pharm, etc.) at AICTE-approved colleges, covering fees, books, and equipment for up to 4 years. The scheme is open to families earning up to ₹8 lakh per year, with up to 2 girls per family eligible. Students apply online through the National Scholarships Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Full official description
A scholarship scheme by AICTE, MoE for Girl Students admitted in 1st or 2nd Year of the technical degree course in an AICTE approved institution. A maximum of two girl children per family are eligible to avail of the benefits. The benefits are provided for a period of maximum of 4 years for first-year admitted students and a maximum of 3 years for second-year admitted students through lateral entry. This scheme is an attempt to give young women the opportunity to further their education and prepare for a successful future by empowering Women through knowledge, skill, and self-confidence.
Benefits
- ₹50,000 per year for every year of study (up to 4 years for Year 1 entrants; up to 3 years via lateral entry)
- Covers college fees, books, computer purchase, equipment, and software
- Paid as a lump-sum annually directly to the student
💡 Why Startups Should Care
AICTE Pragati covers 5,000 girl students a year in technical degrees — these are exactly the engineering graduates many deep-tech startups struggle to hire. Building partnerships with AICTE or Pragati awardees as early talent pipelines is a differentiated hiring strategy.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a girl student enrolled in Year 1 of a technical degree course (or Year 2 via lateral entry)
- The degree program must be at an AICTE-approved institution
- Family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000 per year
- Maximum 2 sisters from the same family can hold this scholarship
- Girls from 13 specified UTs and North-Eastern States receive automatic awards regardless of merit rank
- If a student fails or drops out, further scholarship is discontinued
Exclusions
- Not available to male students
- Not available if family annual income exceeds ₹8 lakh
- Students already holding another government scholarship are not eligible
How to Apply
- Watch for the annual notification on the AICTE website (aicte-india.org) — applications open once per year.
- Log in or register on the AICTE scholarship portal and select the Pragati Degree Scholarship.
- Fill in academic details, upload required documents, and submit the application.
- Your institute verifies your application on the portal.
- If selected, scholarship is disbursed annually via DBT; the laptop assistance is released separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
The benefits are provided for a period of maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry.
How many slots are there in this scheme?
A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme.
What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
Are there any additional grants that may be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges?
No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
I belong to a NorthEastern state. Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Yes. All eligible girls who submit the online scholarship form, from following 13 Union Territories and North Eastern States will be given scholarship by AICTE.
Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?
No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.
Can I apply offline for the scholarship?
No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.
Is there any application fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
Am I eligible for this scholarship if two of my girl siblings are availing the benefits of this scheme?
No. You won't be eligible in this case.
Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
How do I track the status of my application?
You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking "Track Status" in the left pane.
What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.
In what cases a Bonafide Certificate from the institute is needed?
The Bonafide Certificate is needed to be uploaded with the application in a case where the institute is located in a State/UT different from the domicile State/UT of the applicant.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
How do I prove that my Family Income (all sources) is less than Rs. 8 LPA?
A valid income certificate issued by State/ UT Government need to be enclosed as a proof of income.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of admission to an AICTE-approved technical degree course
- Proof that you are the only girl child or one of two girl children in the family (as applicable)
- Income certificate (family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh/year)
- Bank account details