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Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Degree)

The Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students, initiated by the Ministry of Education, provides financial assistance of ₹ 50,000 per annum for up to four years for first-year students and three years for second-year students enrolled in technical degree courses at AICTE-approved institutions. Eligible applicants must be girl students with a family income not exceeding ₹ 8,00,000 per annum, and the scheme supports those from specific Union Territories and North Eastern States.

Central Cash

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Education

Nodal department: Department Of Higher Education

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Scheme open date: 2014-01-01

Categories: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Universities and higher education, Scholarships and student finance, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Female, Scholarship, Degree, Student, Education, College Fee

Details

A scholarship scheme by AICTE, MoE for Girl Students admitted in 1st or 2nd Year of the technical degree 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 4 years for first-year admitted students and a maximum of 3 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 of 4 years for first-year admitted students and a maximum of 3 years for second-year admitted students through lateral entry as a lump sum amount towards payment of college fees purchase of computer stationeries books equipment software etc

₹ 50,000/- per annum for every year of study, i.e. maximum of 4 years for first-year admitted students and a maximum of 3 years for second-year admitted students, through lateral entry as a lump sum amount towards payment of college fees, purchase of computer, stationeries, books, equipment, software, etc.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a **Girl Student.**1. The applicant must be pursuing either the First year of the degree course OR **the Second year of the Degree course through lateral entry.**1. The annual income of the family (from all sources) must not be more than ₹ 8,00,000/- per annum during the current financial year.1. All eligible girls (who submit 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.

Exclusions

  1. If a candidate failed/drops out in a subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further scholarship.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. The scholarship is only applicable to a maximum of two girl children of a family.

Application Process

Online

New Registration:

Step 1: Visit the Registration page of the National Scholarships Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 3: 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.

Fresh Application:

Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal Enter your Application ID and password.
Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents. The verification of credentials of the students (caste, educational qualifications etc.) will be done through the DIGILOCKER facility of the MeitY, Govt. of India.
Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to apply.

Track Payment Status:

The student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number or NSP Application ID.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
The benefits are provided for a period of maximum 4 years for first year admitted students and maximum 3 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 NorthEastern 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.
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.
How do I track the status of my application?
You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking "Track Status" in the left pane.
What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.
In what cases a Bonafide Certificate from the institute is needed?
The Bonafide Certificate is needed to be uploaded with the application in a case where the institute is located in a State/UT different from the domicile State/UT of the applicant.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
How do I prove that my Family Income (all sources) is less than Rs. 8 LPA?
A valid income certificate issued by State/ UT Government need to be enclosed as a proof of income.

Definitions

  • Union Territories
  • North Eastern States

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status