The Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a government scholarship offered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to support meritorious girl students and differently abled students pursuing technical education in India. The scheme provides financial assistance to students enrolled in AICTE-approved technical institutions at the diploma level. The scholarship amount is provided annually as incidentals to help cover academic expenses.

Girl students and differently abled students pursuing diploma-level technical education in AICTE-approved institutions are eligible. The scheme is open to students from all categories including SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT, EWS, and PwD. Family income criteria and minimum marks requirements are specified on the official scholarship portal.

Eligible students must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Register on the portal, fill in the required details, upload necessary documents such as income certificate, disability certificate (if applicable), and academic records. Submit the application before the deadline mentioned on the portal.