You must meet all of the following:

Gender:

• Only female students are eligible.

Course & Institution:

• Must be enrolled in an AICTE-approved technical degree programme.

• Must be in 1st year (regular entry) OR 2nd year (lateral entry) of a degree course.

Family Income:

• Family income should not exceed 8 lakh per year.

Family Condition:

• Only two girl children per family can apply.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission should be through a recognised/regular admission process.

• Students admitted through the management quota are not eligible.

Scholarship Amount:

• 50,000 per year (lump sum).

Duration:

• Up to 4 years for degree courses (1st year entry).

• Up to 3 years for 2nd-year lateral entry.

Spending Allowed:

You can use the scholarship amount for:

• Tuition fees

• Books and stationery

• Equipment/tools required for the course

• Laptop/desktop

• Software or education-related resources

Not Covered:

• Hostel fees

• Medical expenses

• Non-academic expenses

Prepare the following documents in scanned format:

• Passport-size photograph

• Signature of the student

• Class 10 marksheet (and Class 12 for degree courses)

• Admission letter/proof of admission

• Fee receipt for the current academic year

• Aadhaar card

• Aadhaar-linked bank passbook in the student’s name

• Family income certificate (issued by the competent authority)

• Caste certificate (if applicable: SC/ST/OBC)

• Declaration signed by parents/guardian

• A bona fide certificate from the institution

• Register on the National Scholarship Portal click Here

• Log in using the application ID and password.

• Selectthe  AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme from the list.

• Fill in personal, academic, and bank details.

• Upload all required documents in the correct format.

• Submit the application.

• Your institute verifies the application.

• After verification by AICTE, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to your bank account through DBT.