All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is inviting Pragati Scholarship Scheme online registration form 2024 at scholarships.gov.in. Interested girl students can make NSP portal OTR registration and login to apply online for Pragati Scholarship. This scheme aims to provide assistance for advancement of Girls pursuing technical education (degree/diploma).
This is an attempt by central government to give young women the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by “Empowering Women through Technical Education”. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students and what is the last date for filling application form.
Eligibility Criteria for Pragati Scholarship Scheme
The girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Diploma / Degree level course OR Second year of Diploma / Degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.
Maximum two girl child per family are eligible.
Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum during the current financial year.
A valid income certificate issued by State/ UT Government need to be enclosed.
Number of Scholarships under Pragati Scholarship Scheme
A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme for pursuing First year of Degree / Diploma level course OR Second year of Degree / Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institutions.
Amount for Girl Students under Pragati Scholarship
For Degree: Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
For Diploma: Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipments, softwares etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
It is important to note that no documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits.
For pragati scholarship selection criteria, renewal information and other terms and conditions, read the scheme guidelines.
