Does Pragati cover MBA and MCA courses?

Yes — MBA and MCA at AICTE-approved institutions are covered under Pragati.

Can a family apply for both Pragati and Saksham?

A family can only receive one Pragati scholarship. Saksham (for differently-abled students) is a separate scheme and can be applied independently.

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AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students

₹50,000 per year scholarship for girl students admitted to AICTE-approved degree or diploma technical courses.

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About this scheme

AICTE Pragati is a scholarship for girl students pursuing degree or diploma courses in AICTE-approved technical institutions. Up to 4,000 scholarships are awarded each year. The scheme aims to promote technical education among women and reduce the dropout rate due to financial constraints.

Eligibility

Gender: Girl student (female)
Course: First year of AICTE-approved degree or diploma technical programme
Annual family income: Below ₹8,00,000
Restriction: One scholarship per family

Benefits

₹50,000 per year for up to 4 years (degree) or 3 years (diploma)
Covers tuition fee, books, equipment, software, laptop costs

Required documents

Aadhaar Card
Class 12 or 10 marksheet (as applicable)
Income certificate (below ₹8 lakh)
Bank account details (student's own)
AICTE institution admission proof

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