For the Pragati Scholarship for Women students, Saksham Scholarship Scheme for students with disabilities, and Swanath Scholarship, the AICTE has extended the online application deadline. Candidates can apply online through January 15 at aicte-india.org. The deadline for postgraduate (PG) scholarship applications will soon be extended to 31 July 2024. Students admitted to AICTE approved regular postgraduate programmes can apply for the scholarship online at aicte-india.org. The AICTE website, aicte-india.org, has the scheme’s guidelines.
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education, under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development. AICTE offers various scholarships to students pursuing technical education in India. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to students who are in need and have demonstrated academic excellence.
The AICTE scholarship for the year 2024 is not yet announced, but usually, the scholarship is open for students who are pursuing technical education (Engineering, Management, Architecture, Pharmacy, and Applied Arts & Crafts) in AICTE approved institutions. The scholarship is based on the merit and financial need of the student.
Among other expenses, the scholarship covers tuition fees, examination fees, and other expenses. Scholarship applications typically begin in June-July, and the deadline is usually in August-September. To apply, students need to visit the official website of the AICTE or the official website of their college or institute.
It’s important to mention that you should check the official website or contact the relevant authorities to confirm the availability, the amount and the specific criteria of the scholarship.
List of AICTE Scholarships 2024
| Scholarship Name | Number of Scholarships | Application Period* |
| AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship | NA | Between August and October |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | 5,000 | Between August and October |
| AICTE-National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme | 150 | Between May and June |
| AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme | Not Specified | Between August and October |
| Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K | 5000 | Between April and May |
AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Amount: Rs 50,000 per annum for the duration of study
Website: Scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Saksham Scholarship
Amount: Rs 50,000 per annum for the duration of study
Website: Scholarships.gov.in
AICTE SWATH Scholarship
Amount: Rs 50,000 per annum for the duration of study
Website: Scholarships.gov.in.