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Pragati Scholarship 2024-25: AICTE Scholarship Scheme For Girl Child

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Pragati Scholarship 2024-25

AICTE Scholarship Scheme for Girl Child


Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – AICTE Scholarship Scheme for Girl Child

Pragati Scholarship is a government scheme implemented by the


All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Under this
scholarship programme, a total of 5,000 scholarships are disbursed every
year among meritorious female students for pursuing technical
education. An amount of ₹50,000 per annum is given to the scholarship
winners every year.

Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Key Highlights

Scholarship Name AICTE Pragati Scholarship

Rewards 50,000 per annum

Girl students admitted to


Eligibility 1st year of diploma/degree
programme

Application Last Date 31st October 2024

Official Website www.nsp.gov.in


Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Pragati Scholarship, female candidates must be studying in an
AICTE-approved college/institution. The details of the AICTE Pragati Scholarship
eligibility criteria are given below.

 Applicants must be admitted to the 1st year or 2nd year (through lateral
entry only) of the technical diploma/degree programme of an AICTE-
approved college/institute in the current academic year through the
centralised admission process of the State/Central Government.
 Two females per family are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
 The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹8,00,000
during the preceding financial year. (Note:- In case the applicant is married,
the income of parents/in-laws is considered, whichever is higher)

Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Key Documents


There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them
while filling the Pragati Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload
scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process.

 Class 10 marksheet
 Class 12 marksheet
 Aadhaar card
 Applicant’s passport-size photo
 Signature of the candidate
 Annual family income certificate of the preceding financial year in the
prescribed format by the Tehsildar or above competent Authority
 Admission letter issued by the Centralized Admission Authority to first-year
Degree/Diploma programs for the current academic year
 Receipt of paid tuition fee for the current academic year
 Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook showing the applicant’s name, account
number, IFSC code and photo pasted at an appropriate place duly signed by
the Manager with a rubber stamp of the bank affixed on it
 Certificate issued by the Director/Principal/HOD as per the prescribed
format
 Attested copy of caste certificate, in case the applicant is applying for
SC/ST/OBC category
 A duly signed declaration by parents as per the prescribed format which
states that the information provided by the applicant is correct and the
scholarship amount would be refunded in case any false information is
found at any stage
Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Rewards
The AICTE Pragati Scholarship rewards a total of 5,000 scholarships to female
scholars. The details of the Pragati Scholarship amount are highlighted below.

The selected students receive ₹50,000 per annum for every year of study as a lump
sum amount towards payment of college fees, purchase of books, purchase of
equipment, purchase of laptops and software, and purchase of desktops.

Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Important Dates

The announcement date of the Pragati Scholarship varies from year to year.

 For the session 2024-25, the last date to apply for the Pragati Scholarship is
31st October 2024.

Also Read: AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Application Process

To help applicants in the application process, AICTE allows them to fill out the
Pragati scholarship application form through the NSP Portal. Follow the steps
highlighted below to fill out the application form.

 First, the applicants need to register themselves on the NSP Portal by


clicking on the ‘New Registration‘ button.
 Read the guidelines carefully and fill in all the details to complete the
registration.
 After successful registration, the applicants will receive an application ID
and password on their registered mobile number.
 Now, candidates need to log in to the NSP Portal using their application ID
and password to fill out the Pragati application form.
 The applicants will be asked to change their password (a mandatory step).
 Thereafter, the applicants are required to fill out the scholarship
application form.
 The candidates must upload scanned copies of the required documents and
submit the application form.
Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Selection Process
The applicants for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship are selected based on merit
displayed by them in the qualifying examination for admission into the technical
course of an AICTE-approved college/institution.

 While selecting the candidates for the disbursal of the Pragati Scholarship,
15% of the total seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 27% for OBC
candidates.

Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – Terms and Conditions


There are a few terms and conditions that the candidates should keep in mind.
Find the Pragati Scholarship terms and conditions highlighted below.

 Only the students who have been admitted in the first year of their
degree/diploma program in the current academic year can apply for this
scholarship.
 The scanned copies of the applicant’s passport-size photo and signature
must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format while filling out the application form.
The file size of the photo should not be more than 200 kb and the signature
should not be more than 50 kb.
 Students admitted through the management quota are not eligible to apply
for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship.
 Applicants must have a general savings account in a bank. They cannot use
FRILL/Minor/Joint account.
 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is used to directly transfer the scholarship
amount into the selected candidate’s bank account.
 The scholarships for degrees and diplomas are transferable in the event of
non-availability of eligible applicants in any of the degree/diploma level
programme.

Pragati Scholarship – Contact Details


In case of any query regarding the AICTE Pragati Scholarship, the
applicants can send their queries through email at: pragatisaksham@aicte-india.org
Pragati Scholarship 2024-25 – FAQs
What is the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls?

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls is an initiative by the All India Council
for Technical Education (AICTE) to support girl students pursuing technical
education at the diploma/degree level. It aims to provide financial assistance for
their advancement in the field.

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

The applicants must be girl students admitted to the first year of a diploma/degree
course or the second year through lateral entry at AICTE-approved institutions to
be eligible for this scholarship. They should also have a family income of less than
₹8,00,000 per annum.

How much scholarship amount is provided?


Under this scheme, the selected students will receive ₹50,000 per annum for every
year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for students admitted to the first year
and a maximum of 2 years for students admitted through lateral entry.

What documents are required to apply for AICTE Pragati Scholarship?

The documents required to apply for this scholarship include marksheets of


Class 10 and 12, a valid income certificate, admission letter, a certificate from the
institute, a tuition fee receipt, bank account passbook, caste certificate (if
applicable), Aadhaar card, and a duly signed declaration by parents confirming the
accuracy of the information provided.

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