PRAGATI Scholarship For Girl Students: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) invites online applications for PRAGATI Scholarship for Undergraduate (UG) and Diploma Girl students. Interested and eligible students can apply online at the official portal of NSP i.e. scholarships.gov.in. All the information related to Pragati Scholarship is given below, after reading which you can easily apply online.
Pragati Scholarship scheme being implemented by AICTE aimed at providing assistance for advancement of Girls pursuing technical education. Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skill and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process. This is an attempt to give young women the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by “Empowering Women through Technical Education”.
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PRAGATI Scholarship 2023-24 For Girl Students: Eligibility, Last Date
| Scholarship Name | PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme |
| Scheme Implemented By | AICTE |
| Academic Year | 2023-24 |
| Eligibility | Pursuing Technical Education Undergraduate & Diploma Courses |
| Scholarship For | Girl Students Only |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs. 50,000/- Per Annum |
| Application Last Date | 31 January 2024 |
| Homepage | Scholarship Online |
Eligibility Criteria for Pragati Scholarship
For Undergraduate (UG)
- The girl candidate should be admitted to 1st year of Degree level course OR Second year of 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.
For Diploma Students
- The girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Diploma level courseORSecond year of Diploma level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.
- Maximum two girls 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
Scholarship Amount
- Pragati Scholarship Amount 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.
- Pragati Scholarship Amount for Undergraduate (UG): 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.
- No documentary proof need to be attached for the above while availing benefits.
Criteria of Selection
- Diploma: The selection of candidate will be carried out solely on the basis of merit of qualifying examination to peruse the Technical Diploma course from any of the AICTE approved institutions i.e. in First year or Second year (through lateral entry only) on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the 10th / equivalent examination.
- Undergraduate (UG): The selection of candidate for Pragati Scholarship will be carried out solely on the basis of merit of qualifying examination to peruse the Technical Degree course from any of the AICTE approved institutions i.e. in First year or Second year (through lateral entry only) on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the 10+2/ equivalent examination.
Renewal Process
- Pragati Scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National Scholarship Portal by submitting passing certificate/ marksheet along with letter from the Head of the Institution on the online portal.
- Student failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.
Importnat Links
| Click Here for NSP Registration |
| Official Guidelines PDF for Pragati Scholarship Undergradaute || Diploma |