2015-16 Pragati/Saksham Scholarship FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions : All India Council for Technical Education aicte-india.org

Organization : All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Scholarship Name : Pragati/Saksham Scholarship 2015-16 FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions
Applicable For : Girls & Differently abled Students
Application Last Date : 23rd November 2015

Website : https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in/
FAQ’s : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/3916-FAQ.pdf

AICTE Pragati/Saksham FAQ’s

1. Who is Eligible for PRAGATI & SAKSHAM Scholarship?:
Eligibility for PRAGATI:
1. Only for One Girl per family.

Related / Similar Scholarship : Pragati & Saksham Scholarship Merit List 2015-16

2. Family income should be less than Rs. 6 Lakhs per Annum.
3. Students Admitted for Diploma/Undergraduate Degree Level Programmes/Courses in AICTE Approved Institutions.
4. Only for the students admitted in first year of their Degree/Diploma for the academic year 2015-16.

Eligibility for SAKSHAM

1. Only for Differently Abled Students having more than 40% disability.
2. Family income should be less than Rs. 6 Lakhs per Annum.
3. Students Admitted for Diploma/Undergraduate Degree Level Programmes/Courses in AICTE Approved Institutions.
4. Only for the students admitted in first year of their Degree/Diploma for the academic year 2015-16.

2. I am an Eligible Candidate for PRAGATI / SAKSHAM Scholarship. How Can I apply for this scholarship?:
Log on to www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in & apply for Online Registration and follow the instructions on How to fill the online application.

3. I am an Eligible Candidate for b o t h PRAGATI and SAKSHAM Scholarships. Can apply for both the scholarships?:
Yes. One has to apply separately for Pragati and Saksham scholarship however the candidate will be granted one scholarship only .

Is AADHAR card a Mandatory Document for PRAGATI (or) SAKSHAM Scholarship?:
Aadhar Card is Not Mandatory for Submitting Online Application under PRAGATI / SAKSHAM.

5. Which Web Browser should be used to open the Online Application for PRAGATI / SAKSHAM Scholarship?:
Any of the existing web browsers like Internet Explor Page 1 of 4 la, Chrome, etc., may be used.

6. Do I need to upload any Scanned Documents in Portal (AICTE Website), when I apply online for PRAGATI / SAKSHAM Scholarship?
YES. Please refer to Instructions at www.aicte-pragati-sakshamgov. in for details.

7. What format and size of Photograph and Signature to b e uploaded in portal through online application for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship?:
Both Photograph & Signature should be i n JPG/JPEG format. The file size for Photograph is < 200kb and for Signature is < 50 Kb.

8. Is there any User Manual/Instructions available on AICTE Website to guide the candidate to Apply Online for PRAGATI / SAKSHAM Scholarship?:
Instructions for filling online application (How to fill Online Application for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship) published at www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in can be referred.

9. Is there any E-mail (or) Helpline No. for PRAGATI / SAKSHAM Scholarship Queries?:
YES. You can avail helpline services on prasak2015@aicte-india.org (e-mail ID) & Phone Number _011-23724673 (from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm) on all working days for any queries.

10. Is it Compulsory for me to apply Online to become eligible for Claiming Scholarship under PRAGATI / SAKSHAM?:
YES. You are required to apply through Online only and upload the required documents to become eligible.

11. Whom to Contact In Case Of any difficulties in accessing the Portal for submitting Online Application?:
You can avail Helpdesk Service on prasak2015@aicte-india.org
(e-mail ID) & Phone Number _011-23724673 (from 9.30 am to 4pm) on all working days for any queries.

12. What is the Scholarship amount for each Student and Number of Scholarships available under PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship Scheme(s)?:
Details of the two scholarships are as follows:
PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme (Only for Girl Students) :
1. Number of Scholarships available/annum: 4000 (50% for Diploma & 50% for Degree level Students).
2. Amount of Scholarship/annum /student: Rs. 30,000/- (or) the actual tuition fees paid, whichever is less; and
3. Contingency allowance: Rs. 2,000/- per month for ten months (Only for those staying in Hostels)

SAKSHAM Scholarship Scheme

1. Number of Scholarships available/annum: 1000 (50% for Diploma & 50% for Degree level Students).
2. Amount of Scholarship/annum/ student: Rs. 30,000/- (or) the actual tuition fees paid, whichever is less; and
3. Contingency allowance: Rs. 2,000/- per month for ten months (Only for those staying in Hostels)

13. Is there any reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students? What is percentage of Reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students?:
Yes. Under each Scholarship Scheme 15%, 7.5% & 27% of Scholarships will be reserved for SC, ST & OBC Students respectively.

14. I have forgotten my password. How can I reset my password?:
Click on Forgot Password and enter the registered email ID. Password will be sent on the given e-mail.

15. Whether a student admitted through Management Quota is eligible for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship:
No. Students admitted through Centralized Counselling Process (For Government Quota) are only eligible for Scholarship under PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scheme.

16. Whether scholarship will be dispersed though College/Institute?
No. Scholarship will be released only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in the bank account of the student. Student must have General Saving Account in the bank. (NO FRILL account will be accepted).

17. I am first year Diploma student (2015-16) eligible for PRAGATI Scholarship and having Joint Saving Bank Account along with my Father. Am I eligible to use that Joint Saving Bank Account number for PRAGATI Scholarship?:
NO. You can’t use any Joint Savings Bank Account either for PRAGATI or SAKSHAM Scholarship (You should have Individual Account in your name).

18. I am a Diploma passed candidate and taken admission for second year B.E/B.Tech under lateral entry scheme for the year 2015-16 in AICTE Approved Institution. Am I eligible to apply for Scholarship either under PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scheme?:
NO. You can’t apply either for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship.

19. I am First year B.E/B.Tech Student (2015-16) from one of the leading Deemed University in India. Am I eligible to apply for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship Scheme of AICTE?:
NO. Students studying in AICTE approved Institutions only eligible to apply for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship.

20. I am first year Diploma student (2015-16) and recipient of one of the leading merit scholarships of State Government. Am I eligible to apply for PRAGATI Scholarship?:
NO. Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (either State or Central Government Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarships.

21. I am first year B.E student under J & K Admissions Scheme in one of the leading Engineering Colleges for the year 2015-16 and having eligibility for both PRAGATI & SAKSHAM. Am I eligible to apply for PRAGATI/SAKSHAM Scholarship?:
NO. You are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of Scholarships of Government of India implemented by AICTE.