The Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme for GATE/GPAT/CEED Qualified Students is a flagship initiative by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The program provides a monthly scholarship of ₹12,400 to eligible full-time students enrolled in AICTE-approved postgraduate programs across India, helping them pursue M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Des courses without financial hurdles.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: AICTE Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students
• Launched by: Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Managed by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• Scholarship Amount: ₹12,400/- per month
• Scholarship Duration: 24 months or course duration, whichever is lower
• Application Mode: Online
• Portal: https://pgscholarship.aicte-india.org/
Benefits
• Monthly Scholarship: ₹12,400/- per month
• Duration: Up to 24 months (or course duration if shorter)
• Leave Entitlement:
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Casual Leave: 15 days/year
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Medical Leave: Up to 30 days/year
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Maternity/Paternity Leave: As per Government norms
• Mandatory Work: 8–10 hours/week related to teaching/research activities assigned by the institution.
Eligibility
• Must have a valid GATE/GPAT/CEED score at the time of admission.
• Must be admitted as a full-time scholar in an AICTE-approved institution.
• Applicable for students pursuing M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Des programs.
• Students admitted through lateral entry in dual degree programs are eligible for the scholarship in their final year (9th semester onwards).
• Income Criteria: No income ceiling is specified.
• EWS Reservation: 10% additional slots available for eligible EWS candidates over approved intake.
Exclusions
• Foreign students, management quota students, and sponsored candidates are not eligible.
• Students already availing of another scholarship or financial aid during the course are not eligible.
• Students taking a second-time admission after qualifying again for GATE/CEED cannot reapply if they already availed it once.
• Students studying via distance education/correspondence mode are not eligible.
Application Process
Online Application Steps
For Institutes:
• Upload eligible students’ data on AICTE portal and generate Unique IDs.
• Distribute Unique IDs to the admitted students.
For Students:
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Visit the official PG Scholarship portal: https://pgscholarship.aicte-india.org/
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Login using the provided Unique ID.
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Upload scanned copies of all required documents in JPG/JPEG format.
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Submit the application after carefully verifying all information.
Verification Process:
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The institution must verify the student’s application online and approve eligibility for disbursement.
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, SSC Certificate)
• GATE/CEED/GPAT Scorecard
• Mark sheets/Grade Cards and Degree Certificates
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (if applicable for EWS category)
• Valid Bank Account Details (Active Aadhar-Linked Bank Account)
Note: Bank accounts must not be no-frills, Jan Dhan, or joint accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of PG scholarship scheme and how much amount is paid under scheme?
AICTE in order to ensure the development of technical education in India awards Post Graduate Scholarship of ₹12,400/- per month to full-time GATE/CEED qualified students admitted to AICTE approved post-graduate programs in AICTE approved Institutions/ University Departments as per AICTE approved intake.
The Scholarship under the scheme is ₹ 12,400/- per month per student. - What is the duration of the scholarship period?
The Scholarship is tenable for 24 months or for the duration of the course i.e. from the date of commencement of classes till the date of completion of the classes whichever is lower and is not extendable under any circumstances.
Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to PG Scholarship from the 9th semester onwards i.e. only for one year in final year. - What are the eligibility condition for availing scholarship under the scheme?
Post Graduate Scholarship is entitled only to those students:
i) Having a valid GATE/CEED score at the time of admission.
ii) Must be admitted as a full-time scholar.
iii) Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to PG Scholarship from the 9th semester i.e only for one year in final year.
iv) Admitted in AICTE approved Institutions/ University Departments & AICTE approved programs viz. Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Master of Design and Master of Architecture.
v) Number of PG Scholarship is limited to the AICTE approved intake in the programme in that year. - Is there any reservation for EWS?
In addition to the approved intake, AICTE will provide PG scholarship to the additional 10% candidates over and above the approved intake of that course from EWS category, if the university/ institute has admitted students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) as per MHRD OM F.No.12-4/2019-U1 dated 17th January 2019. - What are the various types of leave entitlement during the scholarship period?
Students are eligible for following leaves:
i) Casual leave: 15 days in an academic year
ii) Medical leave: Maximum of one month (30 days) in an academic year
iii) Maternity leave : Candidates are eligible for maternity/ Paternity leave as per Govt. of India norms issued from time to time at full rates of scholarship etc. once during the tenure of their award. However maximum duration of scholarship will not be extended in any circumstances.
Note: All kinds of leave should be approved at the level of the University/College/Institute. Prior approval of the University/Institution/ College is mandatory for all types of leaves. - What are the restriction for availing financial assistance from other sources?
In case any student/scholar receives any financial assistance from any other organization during the tenure of course, with due permission of the university/institute, the scholar will not be entitled for the scholarship for the duration in which he/ she is availing such financial assistance and it shall be resumed on discontinuance of such external financial assistance. Further the period for which the scholar has received external financial assistance shall be deducted from the maximum duration of the scholarship. - Whether a candidate admitted in PG programs through management quota is eligible for the Scholarship?
Foreign students, sponsored candidates and candidates admitted in PG programs through management quota are not eligible for the Scholarship. - Is there any compulsion for teaching activities?
It will be obligatory for every post-graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/ her by the Institute. This could include tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and development activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of Computers and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc. - Is there any condition for payment of scholarship?
The Scholarship will be granted to the student on a monthly basis subject to the satisfactory academic performance and adherence to University/ Institute norms/rules and regulations as applicable from time to time, certified by the Head of the Institute and obligatory work as prescribed. - What are the conditions for undergoing PG course for the 2nd time?
PG Scholarship is not admissible to passed out students taking 2nd time admission on
the basis of re-qualifying GATE/CEED exam who have already availed the scholarship
from AICTE or any other centrally funded institution like – IITs & NITs etc. - Who can change the amount of PG Scholarship?
The amount of the PG Scholarship is subject to change as per the notification issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), New Delhi (now Ministry of Education) from time to time, with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Council. - What action shall be taken against the students who leave the course in midway?
The student shall be required to give an undertaking to the effect that he/she would not
leave the course midway. - What action for release of scholarship shall be taken in the event of involving in the act of ragging, misbehavior etc.?
The Scholarship may be discontinued at any time for any kind of misconduct by the
student, like involving in the act of ragging, misbehavior etc. on the recommendations
of the Head of Institution (HOI). - Is there any provision of salary grant, contingencies ?
Salary grant or any other grant e.g. Contingencies, Library, Books etc, will not be admissible to the Institute/College/ University implementing this scheme in compliance with the instructions of Govt. of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Deptt. of Higher Education, Technical Section – I conveyed vide letter No. F. No. 9-2/2007-TS.I dated 22nd July, 2008 - What is the mode and procedure of payment of Scholarship?
Generally mode and procedure of payment of Scholarships to the students shall be governed by the policy decision of the AICTE as may be notified from time to time on its web portal or through advertisement in leading English/Hindi newspapers. Presently mode of payment of scholarships is DBT. - What is the procedure for belated claim?
Any belated claim preferred after one year of the completion of the program shall not be entertained. - Can AICTE impose any other conditions?
The AICTE may impose any other conditions as deemed necessary from time to time and
the decision of the AICTE shall be final and binding upon the recipients i.e.
University/Institute/College/Student who are under the ambit of the AICTE for receipt
of PG Scholarship. - What will be the action, in case any student avails the break during the scholarship period?
In case any student/scholar avails the break during the scholarship period on medical ground with due permission of the university/institute, the scholarship will be discontinued from the month of such break and shall be resumed on rejoining the program for the remaining period of the scholarship. - What is the method for payment of PG Scholarship?
PG scholarship is released through PFMS on Aadhar Bridge Payment System (ABPS). The
requirements of bank details etc. are discarded with as details of Aadhar suffice the
requirement for release of scholarship on ABPS through PFMS. - Whether Aadhar number is mandatory for receiving PG scholarship?
An Aadhaar number is mandatory for applying for PG scholarship. Applications will not be accepted without the Aadhaar number of the candidate. - Is there any other mandatory requirement for payment of Scholarship through Aadhar?
The scholarship is credited in Aadhar “ACTIVE” bank account only - How to check the Aadhar Active status of bank account?
Student can check Aadhaar Active status of the bank account by following the under mentioned manual link:
https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/stdc/Manual%20for%0Bank%20account%20linkage%20with%20Aadhaar.PDF - What are the reasons for failure to generate bank beneficiary code and remedy thereof ?
The bank beneficiary code are not generated through PFMS mainly due to either of the
following shortcomings:-
1. Aadhaar is not in NPCI database
2. Aadhar status -Inactive
In that case the student needs to visit Aadhaar Enrollment center/Bank for updating any leftover information like personal details, contact details (mobile no) or any other information. - When the scholarship is expected after the bank accounts is made ACTIVE?
On receipt of Aadhar active bank account details, a bank beneficiary code is generated in the next 15 days.
On successful generation bank beneficiary code before 20th of a particular month, the scholarship shall be released at the end of that month. Otherwise at the end of next month - Is there any last date for forwarding monthly attendance?
Attendance/ list of absentees are to be marked/ forwarded positively till 15th for disbursement by 30th of every month. - Whom to contact in case of any difficulties in accessing the portal for submitting online application?
One can avail Helpdesk Service on the following contact:
1. For Non-Technical queries:
E-mail ID:- [email protected]
Phone number: 011-29581119
2. For Technical queries:
E-mail ID:- [email protected]
Phone Number: 011-29581333
Note: Students/Institutions can make call (from 9.30 am to.5 pm) from Monday to
Friday.