Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2024: Award, Eligibility, Application Process

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced the Pragati Scholarship Scheme to empower and support girl students pursuing technical education in India. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious girls, enabling them to achieve their academic and career aspirations in the field of technology. Let’s delve into the details of the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2024-25.

Pragati Scholarship Scheme 📚

Feature	Details
Scholarship Name	AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme
Target Group	Girl students pursuing 1st year or 2nd year (lateral entry) in AICTE-approved institutions
Number of Scholarships	5,000 per annum
Scholarship Amount	₹50,000 per annum
Application Deadline	November 30, 2024
Official Website	National Scholarship Portal

Eligibility Criteria ✅

To be eligible for the Pragati Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Gender: Female candidates only. 👩‍🎓
• Academic Status: Admitted to the first year or second year (through lateral entry) of a technical diploma or degree program in an AICTE-approved institution for the current academic year.
• Family Income: Annual family income should not exceed ₹8,00,000 during the preceding financial year.
• Family Limit: A maximum of two girl children per family can apply.👭

Reservation Policy 🎯

The scholarship scheme includes reservations to promote inclusivity:

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27%

Scholarship Benefits 🎁

Selected candidates will receive:

• Financial Assistance: ₹50,000 per annum, which can be utilized for:
  • Payment of college fees
  • Purchase of books and equipment
  • Purchase of laptops or desktops
  • Software procurement

Note: The scholarship amount is provided as a lump sum and is not subject to additional grants for hostel or medical charges.

Application Process 📝

Follow these steps to apply for the Pragati Scholarship:

1. Registration:
   • Visit the National Scholarship Portal.
   • Click on ‘New Registration’ and read the guidelines carefully.
   • Complete the registration form with accurate details.
2. Application Form:
   • Log in using the application ID and password received after registration.
   • Fill out the scholarship application form with the required information.
3. Document Upload:
   • Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (see list below).
4. Submission:
   • Review the application and submit it online.

Required Documents 📄

Ensure you have the following documents ready for upload:

• Academic Records:
  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Identity Proof:
  • Aadhaar card
• Income Certificate:
  • Issued by a competent authority, indicating annual family income
• Admission Letter:
  • Issued by the centralized admission authority
• Fee Receipt:
  • Proof of tuition fee payment for the current academic year
• Bank Details:
  • Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook with account number and IFSC code
• Caste Certificate (if applicable):
  • For SC/ST/OBC candidates
• Declaration by Parents:
  • As per the prescribed format

Selection Process 🎓

The selection is merit-based, considering the following:

• Academic Performance:
  • Marks obtained in the qualifying examination for admission into the technical course
• Reservation Criteria:
  • As per the reservation policy mentioned above

Note: State/UT-wise merit lists will be prepared based on the number of scholarships allocated.

Important Dates 📅

Event	Date
Application Start Date	July 1, 2024
Application Deadline	November 30, 2024
Defective Application Verification	December 15, 2024
Institute Verification	December 15, 2024
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification	December 31, 2024

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