Applications are invited by the AICTE Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2022-23 for Girls, Both fresh and Renewal applications can be submitted by January 17

About the AICTE

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was set up in November 1945 as a national-level Apex Advisory Body to conduct a survey on the facilities available for technical education and to promote development in the country in a coordinated and integrated manner.

About the AICTE Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Girls

Pragati is an MHRD Scheme being implemented by AICTE aimed at providing assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skill, and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process.

This is an attempt to give young women the opportunity to further their education and prepare for a
successful future by “Empowering Women through Technical Education”

Features of the Scheme

  • Total Number of Scholarship-4000 per Annum ( 2000 for Degree and 2000 for Diploma)
  • The candidate should be admitted to 1st year of the Degree/Diploma course in any of the AICTE-approved Institutions of the respective year through the Centralized Admission process of the State/Central Government.
  • The Scholarships for degrees and Diplomas are transferable in event of the non-availability of eligible applicants in any of the Degree/Diploma level Programmes.
  • Two Girls Child per family are eligible, whose family income is not more than 8 lakh per annum during the preceding financial year.
  • Specially Abled Students, having a disability of not less than 40% and a family income not more than 8 Lakhs per annum during the preceding financial year.
  • Please note in the case of a married girl, the income of parents/in-laws, whichever is higher will be considered
  • The selection of candidates will be made on merit on the basis of a qualifying examination to peruse the respective Technical Degree/Diploma course from any of the AICTE-approved institutions.
  • Amount of scholarship: Tuition Fee of Rs. 30,000/- or at actual, whichever is less, and Rs.2000/- per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year.
  • In case of Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement, Students are eligible to get an amount of Rs. 30,000/- for the purchase of Books/Equipment/Software/ Laptop/Desktop/Vehicle/Fee paid towards competitive examination applications forms/exams.
  • Reservation-15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 27% for OBC candidate/applicant.
  • For more details or documents required you can click this Link.
  • For the Renewal Process, you can click this Link.

Deadline

The last date of application is Jan 17, 2023

Click here for the Official Notification AICTE Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2022-23 for Girls