AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls is an excellent scheme for female students across India who are dedicated and focused on fulfilling their academic aspirations. This scholarship scheme has been conceived to promote gender equality in higher education and empower women in technical education. Here is all you need to know about the application cycle for the academic year 2024-25.

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Application Deadline

The final deadline for AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls is 30th November 2024. Remember!

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a female Indian national.
• Have completed the first year or pursuing a degree or diploma-level course from an AICTE-recognised institution.
• Or, already enrolled in a first-year course from an AICTE-recognised institution and transferring to a second-year course.
• Have a hardware income of not more than ₹8,00,000 per annum.

Note: This scholarship scheme can consider applications from up to two females from the same family.

Benefits of the AICTE Pragati Scholarship

A total of 10,000 scholarships are available annually:

• 5,000 scholarships for diploma students.
• 5,000 scholarships for degree students.

Selected candidates will receive:

• ₹50,000 per year as a one-time payment for each year of study until course completion.

Notice:

• There will be no additional assistance provided for dormitory fees, medical expenses, etc.
• Additional scholarships will be provided to eligible students who belong to the following associations:
• Territories and North Eastern States
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Ladakh
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
  • Lakshadweep
  • Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.

Documents Required

Before applying, make sure you have these documents ready:

1. Class 10th mark sheet and Class 12th mark sheet (if applicable)
2. The Adhaar card of the applicant
3. Last year income certificate issued by the State/UT Government
4. Admission letter for diploma/degree course issued by the Directorate of Technical Education
5. Tuition fee receipt
6. Copy of bank passbook (linked to Aadhaar), a photograph of the applicant, account number/IFSC code.
7. Caste certificate if required
8. Declaration paper signed by the applicant’s parents with the details.

AICTE Pragati Scholarship Application

Applying for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship is simple! Follow these steps:

• Visit the NSP homepage and click on the “Register” button.
• Fill in the required details and register.

One-Time Registration (OTR)

• Enter your available mobile number and authenticate with the OTP sent to you.
• Take note of the temporary registration number.
• Log in to the OTR app and complete your registration using face recognition.

Apply for Scholarship

• Log in using your credentials.
• Go to “Apply for Scholarship” and click on AICTE Pragati Scholarship.
• Complete your application by filling in the relevant details and attaching the relevant documents.

Additional Information

• Please ensure that your information is correct before submitting your application as no changes will be allowed after submission.
• Please refrain from multiple applications as they will be disqualified.

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Conclusion

AICTE Pragati Scholarship is a dream come true for many people, especially young and ambitious women who need only this scholarship to achieve their goals. With this scholarship, you can become financially independent and pursue your technical degree without any stress.

If you fit the profile, apply now! Contact us to start your application now for a better quality of life.

This scholarship could be your chance! Call the National Scholarship Portal helpline for any queries or assistance.

FAQs for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship

Who can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship?

The scholarship is available to physically challenged female students seeking admission in the first year of AICTE-recognized diploma or degree programmes and whose household income is less than ₹8,00,000 per annum or students applying through lateral entry into AICTE-recognized diploma or degree programmes.

When can I apply for the Pragati Scholarship 2024-25?

The last date for application is 30th November 2024.

How many scholarships will be awarded?

Selected students will receive a scholarship of ₹50000 per annum till the completion of their course.