Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Degree)

The Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Education, implemented through AICTE, to promote technical education among girl students across India. This scholarship empowers young women to pursue AICTE-approved technical degree courses, offering financial support of ₹50,000 per year to cover education-related expenses like tuition fees, computers, books, software, and other essential equipment.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• Implemented by: AICTE, Ministry of Education
• Target Group: Girl students pursuing technical degree (B.E./B.Tech.)
• Annual Scholarship Amount: ₹50,000 (lump sum)
• Duration:
 – Up to 4 years for 1st-year admitted students
 – Up to 3 years for lateral-entry (2nd-year) students
• Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Family Income Limit: ₹8,00,000 per annum
• Reservation: Special preference for applicants from 13 Union Territories & North-Eastern States

Benefits

• ₹50,000 per annum, disbursed as a lump sum
• Funds can be used for:

• College tuition fees

• Purchase of computer/laptop

• Books, software, stationery, and academic equipment
  • Payment via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
  • Scholarship is renewable every academic year (subject to academic performance)

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a girl student
• Enrolled in the first or second year (via lateral entry) of a technical degree course (B.E./B.Tech.) in an AICTE-approved institution
• Family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8,00,000 per annum
• Maximum two girl children per family can apply under this scheme
• Applicants from NE states and UTs like J&K, Ladakh, Sikkim, Tripura, and others will definitely be considered if eligible

Exclusions

• Students receiving any other financial aid (scholarship/stipend) during the course are not eligible
• If a student fails or drops out, future installments will be discontinued
• A gap of more than 2 years between qualifying exam and admission year is not allowed
• Only two daughters per family can be awarded this scholarship

Application Process (Online)

New Registration

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in

2. Click on “New Registration”

3. Accept the guidelines and click “Continue”

4. Fill in personal details and submit to generate Application ID and password

Application Submission

1. Log in using your Application ID and password

2. Reset password after OTP verification

3. Access the Applicant Dashboard

4. Click “Application Form” on the left pane

5. Fill in all required details and upload necessary documents

6. Choose “Final Submit” or Save as Draft for later completion

Payment Tracking

You can track your payment status through the PFMS portal using your Aadhaar number, bank account number, or NSP Application ID.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• 10th and 12th Marksheet
• Diploma Certificate (for lateral entry)
• Study Certificate (Appendix-I)
• Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II)
• Parent’s Declaration (Appendix-III)
• Bank Mandate Form (Appendix-IV)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Recent Passport-size Photograph

Download all Appendix formats from the official NSP/AICTE website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• 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.

Sources and References

• Guidelines
• Official Portal
• FAQs