AICTE Scholarship: Application, eligibility

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is India’s premier advisory body for technical education. Not only does it accredit colleges and institutions involved in technical education, but it also offers several scholarships and fellowships to students interested in pursuing a technical degree. Scholarships from the AICTE enable meritorious and deserving students to pursue higher education without financial constraints.

Table of Contents

What are AICTE’s current scholarship offerings? Are you qualified to apply for these awards? How may they be applied for? What amount of the scholarship will you earn through the AICTE? This article will provide a comprehensive explanation of these questions. You will learn everything there is to know about AICTE scholarships, including their eligibility requirements, award details, the application process, application time, and more.

AICTE Scholarship list

The Saksham Scholarship, the Pragati Scholarship, the AICTE PG Scholarship, the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Program, and the National Doctoral Fellowship are among the most prestigious AICTE scholarships. Find out how many students are eligible for these scholarships and when you can apply in the table below.

S.NO	Scholarship name	No. of scholarship	Period between
	AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme	Not specified	From August until October
	AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls AICTE-Saksham Scholarship	5000	From August until October
	AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	NA	From August until October
	National AICTE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	150	From May until June
	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) in Jammu and Kashmir	5000	During April and May

*The application period listed above are subject to change at the discretion of the scholarship giver.

AICTEsScholarship: Qualifications

Remember that each AICTE scholarship has its unique set of eligibility requirements. While the Saksham scholarship is for students with disabilities, the Pragati scholarship is for female students. Additionally, other scholarships have distinct eligibility requirements for students. Detailed information about them is provided in the table below.

S.NO.	Scholarship name	Eligibility
	AICTE-Saksham Scholarship	The award is open to differently-abled students with at least a 40% disability. Students must be enrolled in the first or second year (through the lateral entrance) of a technical diploma/degree program at an AICTE-approved school. The family’s annual income must be less than Rs 8 lakh.
	AICTE-Pragati Scholarship	The scholarship is offered to women who have been admitted to the first or second year (through lateral entry) of a technical diploma/degree program at an institution/college accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The annual income of the family must not exceed 8 Lakh Rs. Two daughters per family are permitted to apply for the scholarship.
	AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	Students who have earned appropriate GATE/GPAT scores may apply. Students must be enrolled in the first year of a ME/ MTech/ M.Pharma/ M.Arch program at an AICTE-approved institution or college. The pupils are also required to have a basic savings account. Candidates enrolled in part-time studies are ineligible.
	National AICTE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	The scholarship is available to research scholars admitted to an AICTE-approved research institute. The minimal CGPA for both BE/BTech/B.Pharma and ME/MTech/M.Pharma should be 7.5 on a scale of 10 or 75% or higher. (Note: The CGPA minimum for SC/ST/PH applicants is 7.0 on a scale of 10 or 70% or above or its equivalent.) The student must have passed the GATE/GPAT within the previous five years. The applicant must be younger than 30 years old as of the application deadline. (Note: SC/ST/women/disabled applicants have a 5-year age exemption.
	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) in Jammu and Kashmir	Only Jammu and Kashmir residents are eligible to apply for this scholarship. They must have graduated from a J&K Board or CBSE-affiliated high school in J&K. Students with a diploma from J&K state Polytechnics after completing the 10th grade are also eligible to apply and gain direct admission to the degree program for the 2017-18 professional category seats. Students must be willing to pursue a regular general/professional/medical degree program from the PMSSS-approved list of out-of-state universities. The annual income of the family must not exceed 8 Lakh Rs.

AICTE scholarship: Application process

What are the necessary processes for applying for an AICTE Scholarship? Do you need to submit your scholarship application online or offline? Where may one apply for these grants? If you are seeking a scholarship to pay for your further education, it is natural that you would have these thoughts. All AICTE scholarship applications must be submitted online through its official website. However, you must complete a separate online application form for each scholarship. In addition, the documentation you may need to support your scholarship application may differ from scholarship to scholarship.

Rewards for AICTE scholarship

Obviously, every scholarship provides students with some form of financial assistance, either in the form of cash prizes or fee waivers. The majority of AICTE scholarships are awarded in the form of financial support. Depending on the scholarship you have applied for, the amount may vary. Determine what each AICTE scholarship entails by reviewing the chart below. It includes a thorough overview of the awards you will receive and the duration of the scholarship.

S.No	Scholarship name	Duration	Reward
	AICTE-Saksham Scholarship	Period of Diploma/Degree Program	Rs 50,000 per annum
	AICTE-Saksham Scholarship	Period of Diploma/Degree Program	Rs 50,000 per annum
	AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) ScholarshipNational	2 years or duration of course	12,400 Rs per month
	National AICTE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	3 years	A monthly allowance of Rs 28,000 Accommodation payment (if hostel accommodation is not available) A yearly contingency grant of Rs 15,000
	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) in Jammu and Kashmir	NA	A maximum academic fee of 3 lakh Rs A maintenance fee of 1 lakh rupees

AICTE scholarship: Procedure for selection

The mere fulfilment of eligibility requirements does not ensure receipt of the scholarship amount. As an apex organisation, AICTE follows a uniform approach to selecting scholars. The selection criteria and procedures for each scholarship are listed in the table below. While some scholarships examine the academic merit of students on their most recent qualifying examination, others consider their GATE/GPAT scores. Find the selection criteria for each AICTE scholarship listed below.

S.NO	Scholarship name	Selection criteria
	AICTE-Saksham Scholarship	The selection of the scholars will be based on their performance in the qualifying examination.
	AICTE-Saksham Scholarship	The selection of the scholars will be based on their performance in the qualifying examination.
	AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship	Students with valid GATE/GPAT scores will be awarded the scholarship.
	National AICTE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme	The fellows are originally selected by the office of the Principal Coordinator, followed by the institute/department in question. After being shortlisted, students are contacted for interviews in the relevant departments. The National Nodal Centre will make the ultimate selection based on the suggestions of numerous institutions.
	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) in Jammu and Kashmir	The scholars will be chosen on the basis of their grades achieved through online counselling on the PMSSS portal.

FAQs

How many types of scholarships does AICTE provide?

The AICTE provides these scholarships: The Saksham Scholarship, the Pragati Scholarship, the AICTE PG Scholarship, the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Program, and the National Doctoral Fellowship.