AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2026: Apply Online for GATE/GPAT/CEED Students

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) runs the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme for students admitted to postgraduate technical courses with a valid GATE, GPAT or CEED score. Under this scheme, eligible students get a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 for up to 24 months, along with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000. The online application for the new academic year is done through the official AICTE PG Scholarship portal at pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in.

Students admitted to AICTE approved M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., M.Pharm. and M.Des. programs with a valid GATE, GPAT or CEED score card can get the benefit of this scholarship. The scheme pays the stipend directly to the student's bank account through DBT. This article explains the application process, eligibility, documents, stipend amount and other details of the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme.

AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2026

AICTE invites online proposals from approved institutions for the disbursement of Post Graduate Scholarship to students admitted in AICTE approved programs of M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., M.Pharm. and M.Des. with a valid GATE/GPAT/CEED score card. The scholarship is given to first year students of the academic year through DBT. Check the AICTE PG Scholarship 2025-26 Notification PDF for the latest schedule and details.

In this article, we will tell you about the complete process of applying online, eligibility, stipend amount and other aspects of the scheme.

How to Apply Online for AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT/CEED) Scholarship 2026

The application for the AICTE PG Scholarship is done online through the official portal. The institute first creates a student ID on the portal, and then the student logs in to fill the application form. Below is the complete process to apply online for the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme:-

STEP 1 - Visit the official AICTE PG Scholarship portal at https://pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in/.

STEP 2 - On the homepage, go to the PG Scholarship section and click on the link to proceed to the GATE/GPAT Scholarship Student ID Verification tab. You can also reach this page from the AICTE website at aicte.gov.in.

STEP 3 - In the new window, click at the "Apply for PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT)" link or open the General Instruction page.

STEP 4 - Scroll down to reach the "Click here to proceed to GATE/GPAT Scholarship Student ID Verification tab" button and click it.

STEP 5 - Afterwards, the AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship Scheme apply form will appear as shown below:-

STEP 6 - Here in this Student ID Verification application form for the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme, applicants can fill in details. It includes State, Institute Permanent ID, Student ID and Date of Birth.

Finally, applicants can click at the "Validate" button to complete the AICTE Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme registration process. It is important to note that the Student ID / Institute Permanent ID may be obtained from your institute. For new institutes / deemed universities, the current application number and permanent ID are the same.

People can even check the AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship apply online process as shown below:-

Access the AICTE PG Scholarship Portal at https://pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in/

Eligibility Criteria for AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme

Only those candidates who meet the below mentioned criteria are eligible for the AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT/CEED) Scholarship Scheme:-

• Only GATE/GPAT/CEED qualified candidates are eligible for the scholarship.
• Candidates admitted for part time courses are not eligible for the scholarship.
• Bank account name and candidate name should be the same.
• Joint accounts are not permitted for the scholarship.
• Student must have a general savings account in the bank. (Minor and no frills accounts will not be accepted)
• GATE candidates admitted in engineering and architecture programs, GPAT candidates admitted in pharmacy programs and CEED candidates admitted in design programs alone are eligible.
• Admissions before or after GATE/GPAT/CEED validity shall not be considered for the scholarship.
• Creamy layer OBC candidates who had qualified under the OBC category are not eligible for the scholarship.
• Candidates qualified under SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Handicapped without an authentic certificate are not eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship shall be given from the date of commencement of classes or the date of admission (whichever is later) to the completion of the course or the date of submission of thesis. The scholarship will be paid for a maximum period of 24 months or till the completion of the course or the date of submission of thesis, whichever is earlier.

List of Documents Required for AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT/CEED) Scholarship

Here is the complete list of documents required for the AICTE Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme:-

• Recent authentic non-creamy layer (NCL) certificate is required for OBC candidates (not more than 1 year old)
• Documents in support of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Handicapped certificate shall be attested by the institute principal or a gazetted officer
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Handicapped certificate should be in Hindi/English, otherwise it should be translated and verified in Hindi/English by a notary officer or by the principal on institute letter head. Student shall upload both the original and translated certificate
• All other attachments shall be self-attested by the candidate

It is important to note that only clear and readable attachments shall be accepted. The bank account should be active and linked with Aadhaar, since the scholarship is released through the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS) mode through PFMS.

Stipend Amount in GATE/GPAT/CEED Scholarship Scheme by AICTE

As per the official notification, students will get a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 per month for a duration of 2 years or till their course is completed, whichever happens sooner. In addition, students will also get an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 as per the scholarship notification.

AICTE, in order to make sure the development of technical education in India, awards a Post Graduate Scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month to full time GATE/GPAT/CEED qualified students admitted to AICTE approved postgraduate programs in AICTE approved institutions and university departments. Read the general guidelines of the PG Scholarship Scheme for GATE/GPAT at the link - PG Scheme Guidelines PDF

AICTE Helpline Number

Here are the helpline contact numbers of AICTE, 011-29581333 (Only for Technical Queries), 29581338, 29581119. Email: pgscholarship@aicte-india.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For more detailed FAQ's, click at the link - FAQ PG Scholarship PDF