AICTE Scholarships 2026
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) offers multiple scholarships for students pursuing technical education. Pragati, Saksham, and GATE scholarships together support 10,000+ students annually.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026 (For Girls)
Amount: ₹30,000/year tuition fee reimbursement + ₹2,000/month incidental charges. Total: ₹54,000/year. Eligibility: Female students in Diploma/Degree programs at AICTE-approved institutions. Family income: Below ₹8 lakh/year. Quantity: 5,000 scholarships per year.
AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2026 (Specially-abled)
Amount: ₹30,000/year tuition + ₹2,000/month incidental + ₹2,000 one-time book allowance. Eligibility: Specially-abled students (40%+ disability) in Diploma/Degree programs. Family income: Below ₹8 lakh/year. Very important: Certificate from authorized medical authority required.
GATE Scholarship 2026 (MTech Students)
Amount: ₹12,400/month stipend for MTech/ME students. Eligibility: GATE-qualified students admitted to MTech/PhD programs at AICTE-approved institutes. Duration: 24 months (MTech) or 36 months (PhD). Paid directly by institute.
How to Apply for AICTE Scholarship 2026
Step 1: Visit aicte-india.org -> Scholarships section. Step 2: Register with Aadhaar-linked mobile. Step 3: Fill scholarship form with academic and family details. Step 4: Upload documents (Aadhaar, income, disability certificate for Saksham). Step 5: Submit before deadline (typically July-August). Step 6: Verification by institution and AICTE approval.
Other AICTE Financial Support Programs
Research Promotion Scheme: For faculty research projects. Quality Improvement Programme: Faculty development. Startup Policy: Support for student startups at AICTE-approved institutes. Tuition Fee Waiver: For BPL category students at government institutes.
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