AICTE Pragati supports girls in approved technical degree or diploma education. The current NSP list shows separate degree and diploma entries with a 31 October student deadline. The linked AICTE guidelines describe first-year admission or second-year lateral entry, a family-income ceiling and annual assistance. They are standing scheme documents dated 2020–21, so that date must not be misrepresented as a new 2026 guideline issue.
Who can apply
Girls admitted to year 1, or year 2 through lateral entry, in the relevant AICTE-approved degree/diploma programme. Maximum two girls per family; annual family income up to ₹8 lakh, according to the linked guidelines.
Girls admitted to year 1, or year 2 through lateral entry, in the relevant AICTE-approved degree/diploma programme. Maximum two girls per family; annual family income up to ₹8 lakh, according to the linked guidelines.
Benefit
₹50,000 per year under the applicable scheme. Degree duration: up to four years for first-year entrants or three for second-year lateral entrants. Confirm the separate diploma duration in its own guideline.
₹50,000 per year under the applicable scheme. Degree duration: up to four years for first-year entrants or three for second-year lateral entrants. Confirm the separate diploma duration in its own guideline.
Important dates
2026–27 student application deadline on NSP: 31 October 2026
Institute verification deadline: 15 November 2026
2026–27 student application deadline on NSP: 31 October 2026
Institute verification deadline: 15 November 2026
Documents
Income certificate and applicable academic, admission, bank, identity and other portal-required evidence; institute verification is required.
Income certificate and applicable academic, admission, bank, identity and other portal-required evidence; institute verification is required.
Application route
NSP scholarship application login — login required
NSP scholarship application login — login required