Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls Student

• Pragati is an MHRD scheme being implemented by the AICTE with the goal of assisting girls in pursuing technical education.
• Education is one of the most effective ways to equip women with the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence they need to fully participate in the development process.
• “Empowering Women via Technical Education" is an endeavour to provide young women with the opportunity to pursue their education and prepare for a prosperous future.

Number of Scholarships

Every year a total number of 4000 scholarships are awarded out of which 2000 are awarded for Degree courses and 2000 for Diploma courses.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying

• The candidate must be admitted to the first year of a degree/diploma programme in any AICTE-approved institution in the respective year through the State/Central Government’s Centralized Admission process.
• Two Girls Child per family are eligible, who’s family income is not more than 8 lakh per annum during the preceding financial year (in case of married girl, the income of parents/in-laws, whichever is higher will be considered).

Criteria for Selection

• Candidates would be chosen on the basis of merit after passing the qualifying examination to pursue the corresponding Technical Degree/Diploma programme at any AICTE approved institution.

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 charge 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/Softwares/ Laptop/Desktop/Vehicle/Fee paid towards competitive examination applications forms/exam.

Reservation Criteria

Documents Required for Application

• Standard Xth/XIIth/Other Mark Sheets, as applicable
• Annual household income certificate in the approved format for the previous financial year, issued by a Tahsildar or higher authority.
• Admission letter from the Directorate of Technical Education for a Diploma or Degree programme.
• The Director/Principal/Head of the Institute issues a certificate.
• Receipt for tuition fees.
• AADHAR-seeded Bank Pass Book with Account Number, IFSC Code, and Photograph in the name of student.
• Certificate of Caste for SC/ST/OBC.
• AADHAR Card
• Parents must sign a declaration confirming that the information submitted by their child is correct and that if the information is proven to be fraudulent at any point, the scholarship will be refunded.

Note: In the event that an eligible applicant is not available in any of the Degree/Diploma level Programs, the Scholarships for Degree and Diploma are transferable.