Pragati Scholarship Scheme

Introduction

• Pragati scheme is a 100% centrally funded scheme.
• It is implemented by All India Council for Technical Education.
• This scheme is focuses on the education of girls students.
• Its main aim to provide assistance to girls students financially so that they can pursue their higher education.
• Scholarship is provided to 10,000 students every year.
• 5,000 seats is for Degree Students and 5,000 seats is for Diploma Students.
• The Scholarship amount given to student is Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year.
• The maximum time period of the scholarship is 4 years for Degree Students.
• The maximum time period of the scholarship is 3 years for Diploma Students.

Eligibility Conditions

Document required

• List of document to be uploaded at the time of applying :-
  • Copy of 10th Certificate & Marksheet.
  • Copy of 12th Certificate(in case of degree level) & marksheet.
  • Copy of ITI certificate(In case of lateral entry for diploma level) & marksheet.
  • Copy of Diploma Certificate(in case of lateral entry for degree level) & marksheet.
  • Caste Certificate if candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Bonafide/Study Certificate (Appendix-I).
  • Annual Income Certificate of Family (Appendix-II).
  • Parents Declaration (Appendix-III).
  • Promotion Certificate in case of renewal (Appendix-IV).

How to Apply

• The only mode to apply for this scheme is through National Scholarship Portal.
• Candidate have to register themselves first by clicking on New Registration.
• Candidate have to fill required details :-
  • State of Domicile.
  • Scholarship category whether pre-matric or post matric.
  • Name.
  • Scheme Type.
  • Date of Birth.
  • Gender.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Email Id.
  • Bank IFSC Code.
  • Bank Account Number.
  • Aadhar Number.
• After Filling all the necessary details, click on Register.
• With log in credential given to you by portal, Log in to submit your application.
• Select Pragati scheme, fill all the required details and click on submit the application.
• The application will be scrutinized by the institution where the girl student is studying and also by the technical education department of the State/UT where the girl student resides and then the selected candidate list will be available on the AICTE Portal.
• This scheme is subject to renewal, so candidate have to renew their applications every year.

Selection Procedure

Features of the Scheme

• This scheme is available only once in a year.
• Aadhar number is mandatory for applying for this scheme.
• No application will be accepted without valid Aadhar Card.
• If candidate drop out the course in between, she will not eligible for further scholarship.
• Scholarship available only for those girl students who are studying in AICTE recognized institutions.
• The candidate should not be a beneficiary of any Central/State/AICTE scholarship.
• 10,000 scholarship seats are available for the eligible girls candidates every year.
• Candidate can avail the benefit of the scheme only in the first and second year of their course.
• Scholarship amount will be paid to student to assist them for the payment of :-
  • College Fee.
  • Computer Purchase.
  • Desktop.
  • Stationary.
  • Books.
  • Equipment.
  • Software Purchase etc.
• No additional grant for hostel fees or medical fees will be paid under this scheme.
• Mode of selection will be purely on merit basis.
• Girls Students studying technical courses and technical diploma are eligible for scholarship
• List of short listed candidates will be available on the AICTE web portal.
• The method for converting CGPA into percentage is by multiplying CGPA with 9.5. (CGPA × 9.5).
• The amount of scholarship directly paid to the candidate in their bank accounts.
• If student fail to promote to the next class, their scholarship will be forfeited.
• It is mandatory to upload promotion certificate of the course at the time of renewal of scholarship application.
• No documentary proof need to be attached while availing the benefits of the scheme.
• Reservation provided to candidate is as per Government of India norms.

State-wise Distribution of Scholarship Seats

List of States whose all eligible applications will be accepted

In addition to the 5,000 seats, Scholarship will be provided to all eligible girls students applying from the State and Union Territory mentioned in the table below :-

Important Links

• National Scholarship Portal.
• National Scholarship Portal App.
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Login Portal.
• AICTE Grievance Portal.
• Ministry of Education.
• Department of Higher Education.
• All India Council for Technical Education.
• AICTE Contact Details.
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Guidelines for Degree Course.
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Guidelines for Diploma Course.
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Bonafide/ Study Certificate (Appendix-I).
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II).
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Parent Declaration (Appendix-III).
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Promotion Certificate in case of renewal (Appendix-IV).
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact Details

• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Helpline Number :- 011 29581118
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme Helpdesk Email :- pragati@aicte-india.org.
• AICTE Help Desk :- 011-26131497
• AICTE Email :- ms@aicte-india.org.
• National Scholarship Portal Help Desk Number :-  0120 - 6619540
• National Scholarship Portal Helpdesk Email :- helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
• Address :- Student Development Cell (StDC) All India Council for Technical Education
  Vasant Kunj, Nelson Mandela Marg New Delhi- 110070