AICTE Pragati Scholarship — Rs 50,000 a year for girls in technical degree/diploma courses
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
Overview
An AICTE scholarship to advance girls in technical education ("Empowering Women through Technical Education"). Girls admitted to the first year of a degree or diploma course (or the second year through lateral entry) in an AICTE-approved institution can apply.
It pays Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fees, a computer, books, stationery, equipment and software; no proof of spending is required. It runs for up to 4 years for degrees and up to 3 years for diplomas (one year less for lateral entry). A maximum of two girls per family are eligible, and family income must not exceed Rs 8 lakh a year.
There are 5,000 scholarships each for degree and diploma nationwide; West Bengal's share is 129 for degree and 184 for diploma. Selection is on merit in Class XII (degree) or Class X (diploma) marks. For 2026-27, applications on the National Scholarship Portal are open until 30 November 2026.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India
- Scholarship type
- For girl students
- Education level
- Diploma, Undergraduate
- Course / institution conditions
- First year of a degree or diploma course, or second year through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution. The gap between passing the qualifying examination and admission must not exceed two years.
- Income limit
- Annual family income up to ₹8,00,000 — Family income from all sources not more than Rs 8 lakh in the current financial year; a valid income certificate from the State Government is required.
- Gender
- Female
Benefits
- Rs 50,000 a year as a lump sum for college fees, computer, stationery, books, equipment, software, etc.
- Degree: up to 4 years (3 for lateral entry); diploma: up to 3 years (2 for lateral entry)
- No proof of spending needs to be submitted
- Paid annually by DBT to the bank account
- No separate grant for hostel or medical charges
Eligibility
- Girl admitted to the first year of a degree/diploma, or second year through lateral entry, in an AICTE-approved institution
- A maximum of two girls per family
- Family income not more than Rs 8 lakh a year
- Selection: state-wise merit list based on Class XII/equivalent marks for degree and Class X/equivalent marks for diploma
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC as per government norms
Important dates
| Application opens | 1 Jun 2026 |
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| Application deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
Renewal conditions
To renew for the next year, apply on NSP with the passing certificate/mark sheet and a letter from the Head of the Institution. A student who fails to be promoted to the next class forfeits the scholarship.
Required documents
- Income certificate issued by the State Government
- Class X/XII mark sheet
- Proof of admission (AICTE-approved institution)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account
How to apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) with Aadhaar on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
- Log in with your OTR and apply for the Pragati scholarship for degree or diploma, as applicable, uploading documents
- Your institution verifies the application online
- The State Department of Technical Education (DTE) verifies at the second level
- The last date for 2026-27 is 30 November 2026; institute verification runs until 15 December 2026
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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