The AICTE Pragati scholarship gives Rs 50,000 per year to girl students in technical degree and diploma courses at AICTE-approved institutions. Family income must be below Rs 8 lakh, and at most two girl children from one family can use it. Applications run on the National Scholarship Portal; for 2026-27 the last date was 31 October 2026, so if you are reading this in November, this year’s window is closed and the verification stage is what remains.
Key takeaways
- Run by: AICTE, Ministry of Education.
- Amount: Rs 50,000 per year, paid as a lump sum by direct benefit transfer.
- Courses: Technical degree and technical diploma at AICTE-approved institutions.
- Family income: Below Rs 8 lakh per year.
- Per family: Maximum two girl children.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship: pragati scholarship at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Run by | AICTE, Ministry of Education |
| Amount | Rs 50,000 per year, paid as a lump sum by direct benefit transfer |
| Courses | Technical degree and technical diploma at AICTE-approved institutions |
| Family income | Below Rs 8 lakh per year |
| Per family | Maximum two girl children |
| Portal | National Scholarship Portal (One Time Registration needed) |
| 2026-27 last date | 31 October 2026; institute verification until 15 November, state and district level until 30 November |
Who is eligible
The scheme is meant for a girl admitted to the first year of a technical degree or diploma, or to the second year through lateral entry. Her institute must be approved by AICTE; that is the first thing to confirm before you fill anything. If the college is not on the AICTE approved list, the application will fail at verification no matter how complete it looks.
The Rs 8 lakh income limit is for the whole family. The two-girls rule counts sisters of the applicant, so if one sister already benefits, a second can still apply, but a third cannot.
What the money is for
The amount is meant to help with tuition, books, equipment and similar course costs. It reaches you in one transfer rather than in monthly instalments, so plan the year around it. If you leave the course midway, the guidelines ask for the money to be refunded, which is worth knowing before a mid-year change of college.
Documents you will need
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Admission letter from the centralised admission authority (first-year students)
- Tuition fee receipt for the current year
- Income certificate issued by a competent state or UT government officer such as a Tehsildar
- Bonafide certificate from the institute
- Aadhaar card and a bank passbook linked to Aadhaar
- Caste certificate if you claim a category benefit
How to apply
- Register on NSP with One Time Registration. The portal now asks for this before any scholarship form.
- Pick the AICTE Pragati scheme for your level, degree or diploma.
- Enter your details, upload the documents and submit.
- Your institute verifies the form, then the nodal officers. Watch the status page and fix any defect before the correction window ends.
Renewal applicants use the same portal in the same window, so a student already getting Pragati should not skip the renewal form in later years.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship: related help
Pragati is for technical courses. If you are an SC student at any level after Class 10, read the post matric scholarship guide. For costs a scholarship will not cover, the education loan EMI calculator shows what monthly repayments could look like.
Rules, dates and amounts for AICTE Pragati Scholarship can change, so confirm the latest official notice before you act.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AICTE Pragati scholarship pay?
It pays Rs 50,000 per year to each selected girl student, transferred to her bank account by direct benefit transfer.
Is the 2026-27 deadline over?
Yes. The last date to apply on NSP for 2026-27 was 31 October 2026. Verification by institutes and nodal officers continued into mid and late November. Watch for the next cycle, which has opened around June in recent years.
How many girls per family can get it?
A maximum of two girl children per family can benefit, and the family income should be below Rs 8 lakh a year.
Can I apply if my college is not AICTE approved?
No. The institution must be AICTE approved for the course you are studying.
Do I need to apply again every year?
Selected students renew through the portal in later years. Read the renewal instructions on NSP each cycle.