Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/Percent33% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsUndergraduate, Diploma
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Gender LimitFemale

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Permanent resident of India (open to maximum 2 girls per family)

Special Conditions

Restricted to AICTE-approved institutions and female students.

FAQs for AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students

Q.Is this open to non-technical degree students (like BA/BSc)?

No, the Pragati scholarship is strictly restricted to regular technical degree or diploma courses (such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm) in AICTE-approved colleges.

Q.What is the family income limit?

The annual family income must not exceed ₹8 Lakhs per annum.

Q.Can two daughters from the same family apply?

Yes, a maximum of two girl children per family are eligible to apply and receive the scholarship simultaneously.