AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27

July 6, 2026
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MST

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27 is a national financial aid program for female students in technical education. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) manages this scholarship for degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions across India. The scheme supports students who meet income and merit conditions and helps reduce financial barriers in engineering and technical studies.

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27 provides ₹50,000 per year to selected girl students, if they are enrolled in the first year or second year through lateral entry in technical programs. The scholarship reduces tuition and academic expenses and supports continuation in higher education. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) handles the application process for this scheme.

This post is written based on verified government scholarship guidelines and official AICTE and NSP documentation. The content uses structured research-based facts to help students understand eligibility, benefits, and application steps without confusion.

Scholarship Summary

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27 targets female students enrolled in technical education programs in India.

Level of Study: Undergraduate Degree and Diploma
Location: India
Institution(s): AICTE-approved institutions
Program Period: 1 year, renewable annually if eligibility continues
Course Offered: Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture, and related technical fields
Deadline: 31 October 2026 (expected NSP closing date for 2026-27 cycle)

Scholarship Coverage

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27 provides direct financial support to eligible students.

The scholarship provides ₹50,000 per year, if the student is selected under merit criteria.
The funding supports tuition fees, academic expenses, and learning resources.
The payment is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s bank account.
The scheme supports 2 female students per family, if they meet eligibility conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

There are 6 eligibility requirements for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27.

The applicant must be a female student, if applying under Pragati scheme rules.
The applicant must hold Indian citizenship, if applying through NSP.
The student must be enrolled in a first-year degree/diploma or second-year lateral entry program.
The institution must be AICTE-approved college or university.
The family income must be below ₹8,00,000 per year.
Only 2 girl students per family can apply under the scheme.

Applicants must submit academic transcripts, income certificates, and admission proof, such as Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, and college admission letter, during verification.

Application Process

To submit an application for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27, students must complete the National Scholarship Portal process.

Step-by-step application process:

Students must register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) using Aadhaar and mobile verification, if applying for the first time.
Students must complete One Time Registration (OTR), if they do not already have an OTR ID.
Applicants must select the scheme “AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls”, if the course and institution match eligibility rules.
Students must fill academic details, including course name, institution name, and year of study.
Applicants must upload documents such as income certificate, marksheets, bank details, and admission proof.
Students must submit the application after verifying all details and print the final acknowledgment.

The scholarship committee reviews applications based on eligibility verification, academic records, and income criteria, before final selection.

Deadline

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27 follows the NSP academic calendar.

The expected application start date is June 2026.
The expected last date for submission is 31 October 2026.
Late applications are not accepted, if the NSP portal closes after the deadline.