The AICTE Pragati Scholarship is a government‑funded award that supports undergraduate female students pursuing technical courses in India. It provides ₹50,000 per year to help cover tuition fees and living expenses, and each year the scheme can fund up to 4,000 eligible candidates enrolled in AICTE‑approved institutions. The scholarship is administered by the All India Council for Technical Education and applications must be submitted by 15 October 2026. The programme aims to encourage women from families with an annual income below ₹8 lakh to continue their studies in engineering, technology, pharmacy or related technical programmes.

Indian female students enrolled in an undergraduate technical programme at an AICTE‑approved institution. Applicants must belong to families whose annual income does not exceed ₹8 lakh. The scholarship is open to courses such as engineering, technology, pharmacy and other technical streams. Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet any academic performance criteria set by the AICTE.

Visit the official AICTE website (https://aicte-india.org) and follow the link to the Pragati Scholarship portal. Register on the National Scholarship Portal or the AICTE portal, fill in personal and academic details, and upload required documents such as admission letter, income certificate, and identity proof. Review the information, submit the application, and keep a copy of the acknowledgement before the 15 October 2026 deadline.