AI SummaryPragati Scholarship for Diploma and Graduation offers financial support to girl students of Uttarakhand who are studying technical courses. Under this scheme, 81 seats are fixed for engineering diploma and 50 seats for engineering degree, and each selected student gets ₹50,000 per year. The scheme is open for the 2026-27 academic year and applications are being accepted on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Pragati Scholarship is run by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in New Delhi and is managed in Uttarakhand by the Directorate of Technical Education. The aim is to encourage women students in technical education and give them equal opportunity to study. Girl students in the first or second year of an engineering diploma or degree, including lateral entry students, can apply if their family income is below the set limit.
Pragati Scholarship for Diploma and Graduation - Introduction
Pragati Scholarship helps girl students continue their technical studies without money problems. For the 2026-27 session, the NSP portal opened for applications from 1 June 2026, and the last date to apply is 31 October 2026. Both fresh and renewal applicants must submit their forms before this deadline.
The Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand, manages this scholarship program in the state. If you are a girl student enrolled in an AICTE-approved technical institute, this scheme can cover a good part of your study expenses and support your journey toward a diploma or degree.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pragati Scholarship for Diploma and Graduation |
| Level | Central (AICTE) with state management |
| Scheme For | Girl students |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Education and Learning |
| Benefit Amount | ₹50,000 per year |
| Application Mode | Online on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Nodal Department | Directorate of Technical Education, Uttarakhand |
Benefits
Selected students get a financial scholarship of ₹50,000 per year to support their technical education at either the diploma or graduation level. This annual help covers study expenses and makes it easier for girl students to continue their courses without financial burden.
Eligibility
You can apply for this scholarship if you meet these conditions:
- You should be a girl student studying in the first or second year of an engineering diploma or degree course, including lateral entry students.
- You should be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand and studying in an AICTE-approved technical institute.
- Your total annual family income should be less than ₹8,00,000.
- A maximum of two girl children per family can get this scholarship.
For example, if Priya and her sister are both studying diploma courses, both can apply as long as their combined family income is within the limit, since the scheme allows up to two girls per family.
Application Process
Applications for the 2026-27 session are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), which opened from 1 June 2026. Follow these steps to apply before the last date of 31 October 2026:
STEP 1 - Go to the official National Scholarship Portal and complete your One Time Registration (OTR) using your Aadhaar number. OTR is required to apply for any scholarship on NSP.
STEP 2 - Log in with your OTR and fill in the Pragati Scholarship application form for the 2026-27 academic year. Enter your personal, academic and bank details correctly.
STEP 3 - Upload the required documents such as mark sheets, income certificate and other proofs, then submit the application through the institute where you are currently studying.
STEP 4 - After submission, your institute's Principal verifies your details, then the State Level Officer (S.L.O.) reviews it and forwards it to the AICTE in New Delhi for final approval.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before you start your application:
- High school and intermediate mark sheets and certificates.
- A valid income certificate showing the family income.
- Aadhaar card, bank account details and a recent passport size photograph.
References
Pragati Scholarship Scheme - Directorate of Technical Education, Uttarakhand
AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026-27 Notification PDF
FAQ's
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Girl students who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and studying first or second year of an engineering diploma or degree in an AICTE-approved institute can apply.
How many scholarships are available under this scheme?
There are 81 scholarships for diploma students and 50 scholarships for degree students in Uttarakhand.
What is the annual financial support provided?
Selected students receive ₹50,000 per year for both diploma and graduation levels.
Is there an income limit to be eligible?
Yes, your total annual family income should be less than ₹8,00,000.
Can more than one girl from the same family apply?
Yes, the scholarship can be given to a maximum of two girls per family.
Through which portal are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal.
What is the last date to apply for 2026-27?
The last date to apply is 31 October 2026, and the portal opened from 1 June 2026.
On what basis are scholarships awarded?
The AICTE awards these scholarships based on academic merit.