AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Women in Technical Education: Scholarships Updates
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The AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Women in Technical Education is a flagship initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. It aims to support meritorious girl students pursuing technical education at degree level in AICTE-approved institutions across India. This scholarship intends to promote and enhance the participation of women in technical fields such as engineering, technology, and related disciplines.
Objectives
- To empower women by providing financial assistance to pursue technical education.
- To encourage female participation in technical fields, traditionally underrepresented by women.
- To reduce gender disparity in higher technical education.
- To support economically weaker families and promote the education of girl children.
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a girl student.
- Must be admitted to the first year of a degree-level technical course or second year through lateral entry at an AICTE-approved institution.
- Maximum two girls per family are eligible.
- Family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh per annum.
- A valid income certificate issued by the State/UT Government must be submitted.
Selection Process:
- Based on merit of qualifying examination marks (on which admission is taken).
- Subject to document verification and confirmation by the AICTE-approved institution.
- Final approval by AICTE as per availability of slots.
Benefits & Coverage
- ₹50,000 per annum for every year of study (for a maximum of 4 years for first-year admitted students and 3 years for lateral-entry students).
- The scholarship amount is provided as a lump sum annually to cover college fees, books, equipment, software, laptops, desktop, vehicle, tuition, and examination fees or any other need during the course.
- No other additional grants (like hostel charges, medical charges, etc.) are provided.
Application & Portal Advantages
- Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Application Deadline: 31 October
- Portal Features:
- Unified platform for various central and state scholarships.
- Online application submission, verification, and tracking.
- Transparent process with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account.
- Automated alerts and status updates.
Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Women in Technical Education |
| Implementing Authority | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
| Official Portal | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
| Portal Link | https://scholarships.gov.in/ |
| Last Date | 31 October |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Girl students admitted to 1st year or 2nd year (lateral entry) of degree-level technical courses |
| Institution Type | AICTE-approved institutions |
| Income Limit | ₹8 lakh per annum |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹50,000 per annum (for maximum of 4/3 years) |
| Mode of Disbursal | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
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