The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers two impactful scholarship schemes—Pragati Scholarship for Girls and Saksham Scholarship for Students with Disabilities—to promote inclusive and equitable access to technical education across India.
These scholarships provide crucial financial support to meritorious yet economically constrained students, encouraging them to pursue diploma and degree-level technical courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
🌟 About the Scholarships
- Pragati Scholarship for Girls
- Purpose: To encourage girl students to pursue technical education and bridge the gender gap in engineering and technology.
- Saksham Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Purpose: To support differently-abled students to access higher technical education and achieve academic independence.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Admission to AICTE-approved technical institutions (Degree or Diploma courses)
- Annual family income ≤ ₹8 lakh
- Pragati: Exclusively for girl students
- Saksham: For students with at least 40% disability
💰 Scholarship Benefits
- ₹50,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years (Degree) or 3 years (Diploma)
- Covers:
- Tuition fees
- Purchase of books, laptops, software, and other academic expenses
🗓️ Application Timeline
- Application Period: September – December 2025
- Application Mode: Online via AICTE Scholarship Portal or National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Documents Required:
- Admission proof in AICTE-approved institute
- Income certificate
- Disability certificate (for Saksham)
- Bank account details of the student
🎯 Why This Matters
These scholarships are not just financial support—they aim to:
- Promote women in STEM and engineering fields
- Ensure equitable access to education for students with disabilities
- Enhance employability and technical skills for underrepresented groups
🏁 Final Thoughts
The AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarships are a step toward inclusive and accessible technical education in India. By providing financial relief and promoting diversity in STEM, these schemes open doors for thousands of students to achieve their academic dreams.
📌 Disclaimer:
- This article is for informational purposes only.
- Students should refer to the official AICTE Scholarship Portal or NSP for the latest eligibility, deadlines, and application procedures.
- Images or visuals, if used, are for representation only.
