Organization : All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Scholarship Name : AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Degree) 2024
Applicable For : Degree Girl Students
Last Date : 31st October 2024
Website : https://scholarships.gov.in/All-Scholarships
What is AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students?
AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Degree) is sponsored by All India Council for Technical Education. Upto Two Girls per family. Family income should be less than Rs.8 Lakh per annum. Students admitted in UG Degree Level Programme/ Course in AICTE Approved Institutions. A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme. Last Date of Scholarship is 31st October 2024.
Related / Similar Scholarship : AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Diploma/ Degree Students 2024
Eligibility For Pragati Scholarship Scheme
1) The girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Degree level course
OR
Second year of Degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.
2) Maximum two girl child per family are eligible.
3) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year. A valid income certificate issued by State/ UT Government need to be enclosed.
Number Of Pragati Scholarship
1) A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme for pursuing First year of Degree level course OR Second year of Degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institutions. The number of scholarships are transferred into AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS (DIPLOMA), if sufficient number of online applications are not received.
2) State/ Union Territory wise distribution of 5,000 scholarships is as per Annexure A.
3) In addition to 5,000 scholarships at point number 2, all eligible girls who submit online scholarship form, from following 13 Union Territories and North Eastern States i.e. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT), Jammu and Kashmir (UT), Ladakh (UT), Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu (UT), Lakshadweep (UT), Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura will be given scholarship by AICTE.
Amount Of Pragati Scholarship Scheme
1) Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
2) No documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits.
Procedure For Applying of Pragati Scholarship
1) The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 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.
FAQ on Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students
How can I apply for this scholarship?
Ans: The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on AICTE / NSP website.
I am studying in 3rd year of Diploma/ Degree Course. Will I get Pragati Scholarship?
Ans No, you are not eligible.
For how long will I get the Scholarship?
Ans Maximum of 4 years duration for first year admitted Degree students and maximum of 3 years for Diploma Students.
I am Degree/Diploma student and recipient of one of the merit scholarships of Centre / State Government. Am I eligible to apply for PRAGATI Scholarship?
Ans: No, Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (Central Govt. / State Govt. / AICTE Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for PRAGATI Scholarship.
I am first year B.E student along with beneficiary of PMSSS Scheme studying in one of the leading Engineering College having eligibility for PRAGATI scholarship. Am I eligible to apply for PRAGATI Scholarship?
Ans: No,you are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of the Scholarships of Government of India.
Eligibility of scholarship when a candidate fails / drops out in subsequent year.
Ans: If a candidate fails / drops out in subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further scholarship.
Procedure for renewal of Scholarship under PRAGATI Scheme.
Ans: The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by submitting Promotion Certificate duly certified by the Head of Institution in the online portal.
Is there any reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students? What is percentage of reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students?
Ans: As per Government of India norms.
What are the Important Dates of Pragati Scholarship?
Important Dates of Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students are
Scheme Open till : 31-10-2024
Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2024
Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO
Verification Open till:30-11-2024