Sarkari Yojana
Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma)
About Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma)
AICTE, under the Ministry of Education, runs this scholarship for girl students who have joined the 1st or 2nd year of a technical diploma course at an AICTE-approved institution, with eligibility capped at two girl children from the same family. Coverage runs for a maximum of 3 years for those admitted in the first year, and up to 2 years for those who joined the second year through lateral entry.
By building knowledge, skills, and self-confidence among young women, the initiative seeks to open the door to further education and a stronger professional future.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Individual
01 Jan 2014
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The candidate applying for this scholarship must be…
The candidate applying for this scholarship must be a Girl Student.
She must currently be enrolled either in the…
She must currently be enrolled either in the First year of the Diploma course OR in the Second year of the Diploma course through lateral entry.
The annual income of the family, counting all…
The annual income of the family, counting all sources, must not exceed ₹ 8,00,000 per annum in the ongoing financial year.
All eligible girls
who submit the online scholarship form and belong to the following 13 Union Territories and North Eastern States i.e., Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT), Jammu and Kashmir (UT), Ladakh (UT), Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu (UT), Lakshadweep (UT), Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, & Tripura will receive a scholarship from AICTE.
Benefits Provided
Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each year of study brings a lump-sum award…
Each year of study brings a lump-sum award of ₹ 50,000/- per annum, disbursed for up to 3 years to those admitted in the first year and up to 2 years to those admitted via lateral entry in the second year, meant to cover college fee, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc. No supplementary grant is provided in place of hostel charges, medical charges, etc.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A copy of the SSC/10th certificate
A copy of the SSC/10th certificate.
A copy of the HSC/12th certificate (In case…
A copy of the HSC/12th certificate (In case of degree level).
A copy of the ITI certificate (In case…
A copy of the ITI certificate (In case of lateral entry for diploma level).
A copy of the Diploma certificate (In case…
A copy of the Diploma certificate (In case of lateral entry for Degree level).
The applicant's Bank Passbook
The applicant's Bank Passbook.
A valid Category Certificate
A valid Category Certificate.
The applicant's Aadhaar Card
The applicant's Aadhaar Card.
A recent Passport-Size Photo of the applicant
A recent Passport-Size Photo of the applicant.
A Study Certificate (Appendix-I)
A Study Certificate (Appendix-I).
An Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix II)
An Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix II).
A signed Parent's Declaration (Appendix-III)
A signed Parent's Declaration (Appendix-III).
A completed Bank Mandate Form (Appendix-IV)
A completed Bank Mandate Form (Appendix-IV). The Appendix forms can be downloaded from the pdf.
2014-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma) through the online application process outlined below.
New Registration :
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Head to the Registration page on the National…
Head to the Registration page on the National Scholarships Portal.
The Registration Guidelines display on screen; scroll to…
The Registration Guidelines display on screen; scroll to the bottom, read the undertaking thoroughly, accept the Terms, and click “Continue”.
A Registration Form opens up (fields marked as…
A Registration Form opens up (fields marked as * are compulsory). Enter your details and click “Register” — your Application ID and password appear on screen and are also sent as an SMS to your registered mobile number. Fresh Application :
Go to the applicant Login page of the…
Go to the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal and key in your Application ID and password.
Enter the Captcha and click “Login”
Enter the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the following screen, enter the OTP sent…
On the following screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, which takes you to the Password Reset screen; set and confirm a new password.
Click “Submit” to reach the “Applicant's Dashboard”
Click “Submit” to reach the “Applicant's Dashboard”.
From the left pane, click “Application Form”
From the left pane, click “Application Form”. Complete the mandatory (*) fields and upload the documents; verification of student credentials such as caste and educational qualifications takes place through the DIGILOCKER facility of the MeitY, Govt. of India.
Either click “Save as Draft” to complete the…
Either click “Save as Draft” to complete the application later, or click “Final Submit” to apply. Track Payment Status : Students may check their payment status under the “Know Your Payment” template on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal, using their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. If a candidate failed/drops out in a subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further scholarship.
1. If it is found that the student is in receipt of financial assistance in the shape of scholarship/any emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from any other source during her course of study in the institute, the scholarship shall be discontinued.
1. If the gap period between the year of passing the qualifying examination and the admission session in a degree course is more than two years.
1. The scholarship is only applicable to a **maximum of two girl children of a family**.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.