Central Government
Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma)
Main benefit
₹ 50,000/- per annum for every year of study, i.e.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹8 lakh a year
- Work: Student
- For: Female
About
A scholarship scheme by AICTE, MoE for Girl Students admitted in 1st or 2nd Year of the technical diploma course in an AICTE approved institution. A maximum of two girl children per family are eligible to avail of the benefits. The benefits are provided for a period of maximum of 3 years for first-year admitted students and a maximum of 2 years for second-year admitted students through lateral entry.
This scheme is an attempt to give young women the opportunity to further their education and prepare for a successful future by empowering Women through knowledge, skill, and self-confidence.
Benefits
- ₹ 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, equipment, software, etc. No other additional grant will be payable instead of hostel charges medical charges, etc.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be a Girl Student.
- The applicant must be pursuing either the First year of the Diploma course OR the Second year of the Diploma course through lateral entry.
- The annual income of the family (from all sources) must not be more than ₹ 8,00,000 per annum during the current financial year.
- All eligible girls (who submit an online scholarship form) from 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 be given a scholarship by AICTE.
Who cannot apply
- If a candidate failed/drops out in a subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further scholarship.
- 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.
- 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.
- The scholarship is only applicable to a maximum of two girl children of a family.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
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Keep the soft copies of the required documents ready. Go to the Official Website. Click "New Registration.”Guidelines for registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully. Accept the terms. Click "Continue”.
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A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory.)Fill in the details and click "Register”. Your Application ID and password will be displayed. The same will also be sent as an SMS to your registered mobile number.
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Go to Registration Corner. Click on "Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password. Type the Captcha and click "Login”. On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm. Click "Submit”. You will be directed to the "Applicant's Dashboard”.
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On the left pane, click "Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents. You can click "Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click "Final Submit” to apply.
Common questions
Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
The benefits are provided for a period of maximum 3 years for first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for second year admitted students through lateral entry.
How many slots are there in this scheme?
A total of 5,000 scholarships are earmarked per annum under this scheme.
What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
Are there any additional grants that may be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges?
No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.I belong to a North Eastern state.
Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Yes. All eligible girls who submit the online scholarship form, from following 13 Union Territories and North Eastern States will be given scholarship by AICTE.
Is there a tie-breaker in case of multiple applicants for the last available slot?
The procedure to be adopted for breaking ties (similar percentiles) shall be as under: - Age: In case qualifying examination percentile does not break ties, then the candidate of elder age will be ranked higher. Annual family income: If above method does not break ties, and then the lower annual family income will settle on in higher ranking for the scholarships.
Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?
No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.
Can I apply offline for the scholarship?
No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.
Is there any application fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
Am I eligible for this scholarship if two of my girl siblings are availing the benefits of this scheme?
No. You won't be eligible in this case.
Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
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