The Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students is an initiative by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to girl students pursuing technical degree courses at AICTE-approved institutions. The scheme ensures that young women have the opportunity to advance their education, develop skills, and build confidence for a successful career.
Benefits
- ₹50,000 per annum for every year of study.
- A maximum of 4 years for students admitted in 1st year and 3 years for students admitted through lateral entry in 2nd year.
- The scholarship amount is provided as a lump sum for college fees, purchase of computers, books, stationery, software, equipment, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a girl student.
- The applicant must be:
- Admitted in the first year of a technical degree course.
- Admitted in the second year through lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institution.
- Annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8,00,000 per annum.
- The scholarship is available for a maximum of two girl children per family.
- Priority is given to applicants from the following Union Territories and North Eastern States:
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura.
Exclusions
- Failed or dropout students are not eligible for further scholarship renewal.
- Students receiving other financial assistance or scholarships will not be eligible.
- If the gap between passing the qualifying examination and admission exceeds two years, the student is not eligible.
- More than two girl children per family cannot avail of this scholarship.
Application Process
Online Application Steps
New Registration:
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): NSP Registration Portal
- Read the guidelines carefully and scroll to the bottom.
- Accept the terms and click “Continue”.
- Fill in the required personal and academic details and click “Register”.
- Application ID and password will be displayed and sent via SMS to the registered mobile number.
Fresh Application:
- Log in using your Application ID and password.
- Enter the Captcha code and click “Login”.
- Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number and reset the password.
- Navigate to “Applicant Dashboard” and click “Application Form”.
- Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents.
- Verification of credentials (caste, educational qualifications, etc.) will be done through DigiLocker.
- Click “Final Submit” to apply.
Track Payment Status:
- Students can track their payment status using the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal: Know Your Payment
- Enter either Aadhaar Number, Bank Account Number, or NSP Application ID to track the scholarship disbursement.
Documents Required
- Copy of SSC/10th Certificate.
- Copy of HSC/12th Certificate (for Degree level applicants).
- ITI Certificate (for Lateral Entry into Diploma level courses).
- Diploma Certificate (for Lateral Entry into Degree level courses).
- Bank Passbook Copy.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Study Certificate (Appendix-I).
- Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II).
- Parent’s Declaration Form (Appendix-III).
- Bank Mandate Form (Appendix-IV).
Download Appendices from the Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
Yes, the scholarship is provided for a maximum of 4 years for 1st-year admitted students and 3 years for 2nd-year lateral entry students.
Q: How many slots are available under this scheme?
The number of scholarships is limited and subject to AICTE’s budget.
Q: What is the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Q: Are there any additional grants for hostel or medical charges?
No, additional grants for hostel or medical expenses are not covered under this scheme.
Q: I belong to a North-Eastern state. Am I eligible for this scholarship?
Yes, all eligible girl students from North-Eastern states are encouraged to apply.
Q: Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail in a semester?
No, failed or dropout students will not be eligible for the renewal of the scholarship.
Q: Can I apply offline for the scholarship?
No, applications are accepted only through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Q: Is there any application fee?
No, the application process is completely free of cost.
Q: Am I eligible for the scholarship if two of my girl siblings are already receiving it?
No, a maximum of two girl children per family can avail of this scholarship.
Q: Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
No, you can save the application as a draft and complete it later.
Q: How do I track the status of my application?
Applicants can track their application status on the NSP portal under “Track Application Status”.
Q: What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
Documents must be uploaded in PDF format, and the size should be within the limit mentioned on the portal.
Q: In what cases is a Bonafide Certificate required?
A Bonafide Certificate from the institute is needed if the student is not enrolled in an AICTE-approved institution’s database.
Q: How do I prove that my family income (all sources) is less than ₹8 LPA?
A valid Income Certificate (Appendix-II) issued by a competent authority is required.
Sources & References
- Official Website: AICTE Pragati Scholarship
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): NSP Registration Portal
- FAQs
- Guidelines