Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma)
A scholarship scheme by AICTE for Girl Students admitted in 1st or 2nd Year of the technical diploma course in an AICTE approved institution. The benefits are provided for a period of max. of 3 years for first-year students and a max. of 2 years for second-year admitted students (later entry).
About This Scheme
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Application Process
Apply 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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
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.
Application Process
Apply Online
Apply Now →
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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma) |
| Short Title | PSGS-DIP |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | All India |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | Any — 3 years |
| Area | Urban |
| Income Limit | ₹800,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |