AICTE Scholarship 2023 - Eligibility, Application, Rewards, Timeline

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a national-level advisory body for imparting technical education in India. It not only provides accreditation to colleges and institutions involved in technical education but also offers a number of scholarships and fellowships to students who are willing to pursue a technical degree course. An AICTE scholarship helps both meritorious and deserving students to pursue higher education without any financial constraints.

AICTE offers various scholarships for students. This article provides a detailed description of the AICTE scholarships, their eligibility conditions, award details, application process, application period, selection process and more.

Latest Update: The applications for the AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme and the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls are OPEN!

AICTE Scholarship 2023 – The Complete List

AICTE runs several scholarships for students of India to help them pursue higher education without facing any financial difficulty. Some renowned AICTE scholarships include Saksham Scholarship, Pragati Scholarship, AICTE PG scholarship, Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme and National Doctoral Fellowship.

Detailed List of AICTE Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Application Period*
AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	Between August and October
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	Between August and October
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	Between August and October
AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	Between May and June
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	Between April and May

*The above-mentioned application period is tentative which may change on the discretion of the scholarship provider.

AICTE Scholarship 2023 – Eligibility

Who can apply for an AICTE scholarship? What are the key eligibility conditions that you need to fulfil? Each AICTE scholarship has its own set of eligibility conditions that you need to keep in mind. While the Saksham scholarships are available for students with disabilities, the Pragati scholarship aims at helping the girl students. Similarly, other scholarships too, have their distinctive eligibility conditions for the students. Know in detail about them in the table given below.

Detailed Eligibility of AICTE Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility
AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	The scholarship is open for differently-abled students who have a disability of not less than 40%. The students must be admitted in the first year or second year (through lateral entry) of a technical diploma/degree course at an AICTE-recognised institution. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 8 lakh from all sources.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	The scholarship is open for girl candidates who have taken admission to the first year or second year (through lateral entry) of a technical diploma/degree course at an AICTE-approved institution/college. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 8 lakh. Only two girls per family can apply for the scholarship.
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	The students who have obtained qualifying marks in GATE/GPAT can apply. The students must have taken admission in the first year of ME/ MTech/ M.Pharma./ M.Arch. courses at an AICTE recognised institution/college. Having a general savings account is also mandatory for students. Candidates pursuing part-time courses cannot apply.
AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	The fellowship is open to research scholars who have taken admission in an AICTE-recognised research institute. The minimum CGPA score obtained by the student in both BE/BTech/B.Pharm. and ME/MTech/M.Pharm. should be 7.5 on the scale of 10 or 75% or above or equivalent. (Note: For SC/ST/PH candidates the CGPA requirement is 7.0 on the scale of 10 or 70% or above or equivalent). The student must have qualified for the GATE/GPAT during the last 5 years. The age of the student should be less than 30 years as on the last date of the application. (Note: A relaxation of 5 years is given to SC/ST/Women/PH candidates.
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	Only students, who are domicile of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scholarship. They must be Class 12 passed students from J&K Board or CBSE affiliated schools in J&K. The students who have completed their diploma after Class 10 from J&K state Polytechnics can also apply and get direct entry into the degree program on the vacant seats in the professional category. The students must be willing to pursue a regular general/professional/medical degree course from the prescribed list of colleges in PMSSS outside the state. The annual income of the family should be INR 8 lakh or below.

AICTE Scholarship – Rewards

AICTE scholarship scholarship amount is generally in the form of monetary assistance. Below is the table consisting the AICTE scholarship award details.

Award Details of AICTE Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Award Details
AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	INR 50,000 per annum
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	INR 50,000 per annum
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	INR 12,400 per month
AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	Monthly stipend of INR 28,000 Accommodation allowance (if hostel accommodation is not available) A contingency grant of INR 15,000 per annum
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	An academic fee of up to INR 3 lakh A maintenance charge of INR 1 lakh

AICTE Scholarship 2023 – Selection Process

Mere fulfilment of eligibility conditions does not guarantee that you will receive the scholarship amount. Being an apex body, AICTE follows a standardised procedure for the selection of scholars. Every scholarship has its own set of selection criteria/procedures that you can find in the table below. While some scholarships consider the academic merit of the students in the last qualifying examination, some consider the scores obtained by them in GATE/GPAT. Find the detailed selection procedure for each AICTE scholarship below.

Detailed Selection Process of AICTE Scholarship

Scholarship Name	Selection Criteria
AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	The scholars will be selected on merit basis as per the marks obtained by them in the qualifying examination.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	The scholars will be selected on merit basis as per the marks obtained by them in the qualifying examination.
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	The students having valid GATE/GPAT score will get the scholarship.
AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	The fellows are initially shortlisted by the office of Principal Coordinator and then by the concerned institute/department. After the shortlisting, the students are called for the interview round in the concerned departments. The final selection will be made on the basis of recommendations of various institutions by the National Nodal Centre.
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	The scholars will be selected on merit basis as per the marks obtained by them through online counselling from PMSSS portal.

AICTE Scholarship 2023 – Application Process

Applications for all the AICTE scholarships are accepted online only through its official website. However, each scholarship has its separate online application form that you need to fill. Besides this, the documents that you may require to support your application may also vary from scholarship to scholarship. Know where you can apply for these scholarships in the table given below.

Detailed Application Process of AICTE Scholarships

Scholarship Name	How to Apply?
AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls	Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal.
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	Apply online through official page of AICTE GATE/GPAT scholarship
AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	Apply online through official application page of National Doctoral Fellowship.
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	Apply online through official application page of PMSSS.

AICTE Scholarship – FAQs

What is the last date to apply for AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme?

The last date to apply for AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2023-24 is December 31st, 2023.

What is the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls?

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls is a scholarship offered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to female students pursuing full-time undergraduate and postgraduate technical education in AICTE-approved institutions.

What is the amount of the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls?

The amount of the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls varies depending on the student’s course of study and family income. For undergraduate students, the scholarship amount ranges from INR 12,000 to INR 24,000 per year. For postgraduate students, the scholarship amount ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 per year.

How is the AICTE scholarship disbursed?

AICTE scholarships are disbursed directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).