AICTE Pragati Scholarship for 2020 and 2021 providing them an amount of 50,000 per year. Helping Girls to study their Technical Degree easily and comfortably. Details About the Full Process is mentioned in the article. Apply now Deadline is 31st December.
The students admitted in first year during the A. Y. 2019-20 in AICTE approved technical
Institutions for Diploma / UG Degree level programmes are eligible to apply for above scholarships.
Also, those students who are already drawing scholarship are required to apply for renewal as below:
Student Admitted in A. Y. Batch Level
2019-20 1
st year (Newly admitted)
2018-19 2 UG/Diploma nd year (Renewal)
2017-18 3
rd year (Renewal)
2016-17 4
th year (Renewal) UG only
Note:
1. The students applying for Pragati Scholarship should be admitted through centralized admission
process, whereas the condition of the centralized admission process is not applicable under Saksham
Scheme.
2. Please see/read all the FAQ and reasons for rejections of the application carefully before filling up
your application for 1st year and renewal of application.
3. Once the application submitted successfully, no second chance will be given to the students for
editing/correction in application/uploading revised documents on the portal.
1. 4. Password and Candidate ID is the sole responsibility of the applicant to keep in safe custody in
any case.
PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
FOR GIRL STUDENTS – DEGREE & DIPLOMA
Frequently Asked Questions )FAQs(
Q.1 Who is Eligible for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: Eligibility criteria under the Pragati Scholarship scheme:
Eligibility for Pragati- Degree Level Eligibility for Pragati –Diploma Level
1. Up to Two Girls per family. 1. Up to Two Girls per family.
2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8
Lakhs per Annum.
2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 Lakhs per
Annum.
3. Students Admitted in UG Degree Level
Programme/ Course in AICTE Approved
Institutions.
3. Students Admitted in Diploma Level Programme/
Course in AICTE Approved Institutions.
4. The students admitted in first year of
their Degree Course OR Second year of
Degree course through lateral entry
(LE) in any of the AICTE approved
Institution of respective year.
4. The students admitted in first year of their Diploma
Course OR Second year of Diploma course
through lateral entry (LE) in any of the AICTE
approved Institution of respective year.
5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of
study i.e. maximum 4 years for Degree for
first year admitted students and
maximum 3 years for Degree students
admitted through lateral entry as lump
sum amount towards payment of college
fee, computer purchase, stationery,
books, Equipment, Software’s purchase
etc. No other additional grant will be
payable in lieu of hostel charges and
medical charges etc.
5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e.
maximum 3 years for Diploma for first year
admitted students and maximum 2 years for
Diploma students admitted through lateral entry as
lump sum amount towards payment of college fee,
computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment,
Software’s purchase etc. No other additional grant
will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical
charges etc.
6. Only female students are eligible. 6. Only female students are eligible.
Q.2 I am an Eligible Candidate for Pragati Scholarship. How Can I apply for this scholarship?
Ans: The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on
AICTE website.
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Q.3 I am an Eligible Candidate for both Pragati and Saksham Scholarships. Can I apply for both the
scholarships?
Ans: No, you can apply under one scheme only for Scholarship.
Q.4 Is AADHAAR Card a Mandatory Document for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: Yes. Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for
submitting online application under Pragati scheme.
Q.5 Which Web Browser should be used to open the Online Application for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: Any of the existing web browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Chrome, etc., may be used.
Q.6 Do I need to upload any Scanned Documents at NSP Portal, when I apply online for Scholarship?
Ans: YES. As per the requirement of National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Q.7 What format and size of Photograph and Signature to be uploaded in portal through online
application for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: As per the requirement of National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Q.8 Is there any User Manual/Instructions available on AICTE Website to guide the candidate to Apply
Online for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: Instructions for filling online application through NSP are available in NSP website.
Q.9 Is there any E-mail (or) Helpline No. for Pragati Scholarship Queries?
Ans: YES. You can avail helpline services on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Q.10 Is it compulsory for me to apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for claiming
Scholarship under Pragati?
Ans: Yes.
Q.11 Whom to contact in case of any difficulties in accessing the Portal for submitting Online
Application?
Ans: You can avail Helpdesk Service on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Q.12. Is there any reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students? What is percentage of Reservation for
SC/ST/OBC Students?
Ans: As per Government of India norms.
Q.13. I have forgotten my password. How can I reset my password?
Ans: Please refer the FAQ of NSP.
Q.14 Whether scholarship will be disbursed though College/Institute?
Ans: No. Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in the bank
account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in the bank
(FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted). They must upload the bank mandate form
verified by bank.
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Q.15 I am a Diploma passed candidate and taken admission for second year B.E/B.Tech under lateral
entry scheme in AICTE Approved Institution. Am I eligible to apply for Scholarship either under
Pragati Scheme?
Ans: Yes, you are eligible to apply under Pragati Scholarship scheme.
Q.16 I am first year Degree/Diploma student and recipient of one of the leading merit scholarships of
State Government. Am I eligible to apply for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: NO. Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (either State or Central
Government Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for Pragati Scholarships.
Q.17 I am first year B.E student along with beneficiary of PMSSS Scheme studying in one of the leading
Engineering College having eligibility for Pragati scholarship. Am I eligible to apply for Pragati
Scholarship?
Ans: NO. You are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of Scholarships of Government of
India implemented by AICTE.
Q.18 Is there any restriction of seats for the institutes in a state/UT.
Ans Please refer the scheme guidelines (Annexure A & B).
Q.19 Eligibility of scholarship when a candidate failed/ drops out in subsequent year.
Ans: If a candidate failed/ drop out in subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further
scholarship.
Q.20 Procedure for renewal of Scholarship under Pragati Schemes
Ans: The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) by submitting promotion certificate on the letter head issued by the
Head of Institution.
Q.21 What is the opening and closing date for online submission of Pragati Scholarship application?
Ans: Please refer to NSP portal for further updates.
Q.22 Whom to contact after submission of online scholarship application
Ans: After submission of online scholarship application, students are advised to check all the
credentials properly. If found something wrong, immediately contact her institute for rectifying
the same. Beside this you are also advised to request your Institute to verify and forward the
application.
Q.23 What is the Scholarship amount for each Student and Number of Scholarships available under
Pragati Scholarship Scheme?
Ans: Please refer the scheme guidelines
Q.24 What are the reasons of direct rejection of application under Pragati Scheme?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Student is admitted in Non-Technical courses or Course is not approved by AICTE.
Institute/College is not approved by the AICTE.
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Incomplete/Wrong information filled in submitted application.
Student admitted in duel degree courses.
Student is availing scholarship from any other sources.
Student admitted in Post-graduate courses.
Q. 25 Is copy of online result valid in place of original mark sheet under Pragati scheme.
Ans: Yes, Mark sheet should be verified by the concerned Principal/Director of the institution.
Q. 26 Is Ration Card valid (BPL) for annual family income certificate (For Andhra Pradesh Students).
Ans: Yes. Ration Card should be issued in the current financial year only.
Q. 27 What are the reasons of rejection of annual family income certificate?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
If out dated annual family income certificate submitted.
If annual family income certificate submitted on the AICTE prescribed format but
submitted without stamp of the competent authority.
If out dated Ration Card (BPL) is submitted for annual family income certificate.
Annual family income certificate is not in the name of applicant or any his/her family
member.
Submitted Annual family income certificate issued by other than competent authority
(Tehshildar, Magistrate, Revenue officer/Block Development officer etc.).
Annual family income certificate submitted without signature/stamp of the competent
authority.
Q. 28 What are the reasons of rejection of parent’s declaration.
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
If parent’s declaration is submitted without signature of parents.
Incomplete/blank prescribed format attached/submitted
Parents declaration is signed by other than parents or guardian.
Q. 29 What are the reasons of rejection of promotion certificate.
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Incomplete or blank promotion certificate submitted.
Promotion certificate submitted without college’s stamp or signature of the
Principal/Director.
Q. 30 What are the reasons of rejection of Aadhar Card?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Other’s Aadhar card submitted (i.e. mother’s, father’s etc.) in place of applicant.
Aadhar card password protected.
Aadhar card not accessible.
Any other document attached in place of Aadhar card.
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Q. 31 What are the reasons of rejection of Bank Pass Book?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
If copy of bank passbook is not in the name of applicant.
Bank account is not a general basic bank account.
Q. 32 What are the reasons of rejection of Certificate Issued by the Director/Principal/HOD?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Incomplete information filled by the applicant.
Study certificate submitted without college stamp, signature of the principal/director.
Any other document placed in place of study certificate.
Q. 33 What are the reasons of rejection of Caste Certificate?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Caste certificate is not in the name of applicant.
Irrelevant document attached in place of caste certificate.
Copy of caste certificate is blurred.
Wrong caste category certificate uploaded i.e. student mentioned in application that he
belongs to SC but caste certificate submitted of OBC.
Q. 34 What are the reasons of rejection of HSC/SSC certificate?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is blurred.
Copy of HSC/SSC certificate is not accessible.
Copy of HSC/SSC is not in the name of applicant.
Copy of online result of HSC/SSC downloaded from the internet and not verified by the
Principal/Director of the institution.
Irrelevant Document attached in place of HSC/SSC
Q. 34 What are the different documents to be uploaded with the application form
Ans: Followings are the documents to be uploaded
Copy of SSC/10th certificate.
Copy of HSC/12th certificate (In case of Degree level).
Copy of ITI certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Diploma level).
Copy of Diploma certificate (In case of Lateral Entry for Degree level).
Bank Passbook
Caste Certificate
Aadhar Card
Study Certificate (Appendix-I)
Annual Family Income Certificate (Appendix-II)
Parent’s Declaration (Appendix-III)
Bank Mandate Form (Appendix-IV)
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Q. 35 Is the new guidelines applicable for students related to previous year batch also i.e. 2019-20,
2018-19 etc.?
Ans: No. The new scheme guidelines are only applicable for the batch 2020-21 and onwards.
