Organization : All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Scholarship Name : Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girls Student 2023-24
Applicable For : Girls Student ( Girls pursuing Technical Education)
Application Last Date : 31st December 2023
Website :https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in/
What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girls Student?
Pragati is a MHRD Scheme being implemented by of AICTE aimed at providing assistance for Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skill and self- confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process. This is an attempt to give young Women the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by “Empowering Women through Technical Education”. Last Date of Scholarship is 31st December 2023.
Related / Similar Scholarship : AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student 2023-24
Eligibility of Pragati Scholarship Scheme
** Total Number of Scholarship-4000 per Annum ( 2000 for Degree and 2000 for Diploma)
** The candidate should be admitted to 1st year of Degree/Diploma course in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year through Centralized Admission process of the State/Central Government.
** The Scholarships for Degree and Diploma are transferable in event of non- availability of eligible applicant in any of the Degree/Diploma level Programme.
** Two Girls Child per family are eligible, who’s family income is not more than 8 lakh per annum during the preceding financial year (in case of married girl, the income of parents/in-laws, whichever is higher will be considered).
** The selection of candidate will be made on merit on the basis of qualifying examination to peruse the respective Technical Degree/Diploma course from any of the AICTE approved institution.
** Reservation-15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC candidate/applicant.
Amount of scholarship
Tuition Fee of Rs. 30,000/- or at actual, whichever is less and Rs.2000/- per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year. In case of Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement, Students are eligible to get an amount of Rs. 30,000/- for the purchase of Books/Equipment/Softwares/ Laptop/Desktop/Vehicle/Fee paid towards competitive examination applications forms/exam.
How to Apply for Pragati Scholarship Scheme?
1) The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in/) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on AICTE website.
2) The host institution where the candidate is studying, required to verify the online application.
3) Department of Technical Education (DTE) of respective State/ UT will verify these applications as second level of scrutiny.
Document Required for Pragati Scholarship Scheme
1. Mark Sheet of standard Xth /XIIth / others as applicable.
2. Annual family Income Certificate for the preceding financial year in the prescribed format issued by not below the rank of Tahsildar.
3. Admission letter issued by Directorate of Technical Education for the admission in Diploma/Degree course.
4. Certificate issued by the Director/Principal/ Head of the Institute.
5. Tuition fee receipt.
6. AADHAR seeded Bank Pass Book in the name of the student indicating Account number, IFSC code and Photograph
7. Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC category.
8. AADHAR Card
9. Declaration by parents duly signed stating that the information provided by their child is correct and will refund Scholarship amount, if found false at any stage.