Girls Scholarship
Girls Scholarship
Girls Scholarship
Eligibility for Pragati- Degree Level Eligibility for Pragati –Diploma Level
1. Up to Two Girls per family. 1. Up to Two Girls per family.
2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 Lakhs per
Lakhs per Annum. Annum.
3. Students Admitted in UG Degree Level 3. Students Admitted in Diploma Level Programme/
Programme/ Course in AICTE Approved Course in AICTE Approved Institutions.
Institutions.
4. The students admitted in first year of 4. The students admitted in first year of their Diploma
their Degree Course OR Second year of Course OR Second year of Diploma course
Degree course through lateral entry through lateral entry (LE) in any of the AICTE
(LE) in any of the AICTE approved approved Institution of respective year.
Institution of respective year.
5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of 5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e.
study i.e. maximum 4 years for Degree for maximum 3 years for Diploma for first year
first year admitted students and admitted students and maximum 2 years for
maximum 3 years for Degree students Diploma students admitted through lateral entry as
admitted through lateral entry as lump lump sum amount towards payment of college fee,
sum amount towards payment of college computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment,
fee, computer purchase, stationery, Software’s purchase etc. No other additional grant
books, Equipment, Software’s purchase will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical
etc. No other additional grant will be charges etc.
payable in lieu of hostel charges and
medical charges etc.
6. Only female students are eligible. 6. Only female students are eligible.
Q.2 I am an Eligible Candidate for Pragati Scholarship. How Can I apply for this scholarship?
Ans: The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on
AICTE website.
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Q.3 I am an Eligible Candidate for both Pragati and Saksham Scholarships. Can I apply for both the
scholarships?
Ans: No, you can apply under one scheme only for Scholarship.
Ans: Yes. Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for
submitting online application under Pragati scheme.
Q.5 Which Web Browser should be used to open the Online Application for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: Any of the existing web browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Chrome, etc., may be used.
Q.6 Do I need to upload any Scanned Documents at NSP Portal, when I apply online for Scholarship?
Q.7 What format and size of Photograph and Signature to be uploaded in portal through online
application for Pragati Scholarship?
Q.8 Is there any User Manual/Instructions available on AICTE Website to guide the candidate to Apply
Online for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: Instructions for filling online application through NSP are available in NSP website.
Q.9 Is there any E-mail (or) Helpline No. for Pragati Scholarship Queries?
Ans: YES. You can avail helpline services on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Q.10 Is it compulsory for me to apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for claiming
Scholarship under Pragati?
Ans: Yes.
Q.11 Whom to contact in case of any difficulties in accessing the Portal for submitting Online
Application?
Ans: You can avail Helpdesk Service on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Q.12. Is there any reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students? What is percentage of Reservation for
SC/ST/OBC Students?
Ans: No. Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in the bank
account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in the bank
(FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted). They must upload the bank mandate form
verified by bank.
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Q.15 I am a Diploma passed candidate and taken admission for second year B.E/B.Tech under lateral
entry scheme in AICTE Approved Institution. Am I eligible to apply for Scholarship either under
Pragati Scheme?
Ans: Yes, you are eligible to apply under Pragati Scholarship scheme.
Q.16 I am first year Degree/Diploma student and recipient of one of the leading merit scholarships of
State Government. Am I eligible to apply for Pragati Scholarship?
Ans: NO. Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (either State or Central
Government Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for Pragati Scholarships.
Q.17 I am first year B.E student along with beneficiary of PMSSS Scheme studying in one of the leading
Engineering College having eligibility for Pragati scholarship. Am I eligible to apply for Pragati
Scholarship?
Ans: NO. You are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of Scholarships of Government of
India implemented by AICTE.
Q.19 Eligibility of scholarship when a candidate failed/ drops out in subsequent year.
Ans: If a candidate failed/ drop out in subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further
scholarship.
Q.20 Procedure for renewal of Scholarship under Pragati Schemes
Ans: The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) by submitting promotion certificate on the letter head issued by the
Head of Institution.
Q.21 What is the opening and closing date for online submission of Pragati Scholarship application?
Ans: Please refer to NSP portal for further updates.
Q.22 Whom to contact after submission of online scholarship application
Ans: After submission of online scholarship application, students are advised to check all the
credentials properly. If found something wrong, immediately contact her institute for rectifying
the same. Beside this you are also advised to request your Institute to verify and forward the
application.
Q.23 What is the Scholarship amount for each Student and Number of Scholarships available under
Pragati Scholarship Scheme?
Ans: Please refer the scheme guidelines
Q.24 What are the reasons of direct rejection of application under Pragati Scheme?
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Incomplete/Wrong information filled in submitted application.
Student admitted in duel degree courses.
Student is availing scholarship from any other sources.
Student admitted in Post-graduate courses.
Q. 25 Is copy of online result valid in place of original mark sheet under Pragati scheme.
Ans: Yes, Mark sheet should be verified by the concerned Principal/Director of the institution.
Q. 26 Is Ration Card valid (BPL) for annual family income certificate (For Andhra Pradesh Students).
Ans: Yes. Ration Card should be issued in the current financial year only.
Other’s Aadhar card submitted (i.e. mother’s, father’s etc.) in place of applicant.
Aadhar card password protected.
Aadhar card not accessible.
Any other document attached in place of Aadhar card.
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Q. 31 What are the reasons of rejection of Bank Pass Book?
Ans: Followings may be the reasons
Q. 34 What are the different documents to be uploaded with the application form
Ans: Followings are the documents to be uploaded
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Q. 35 Is the new guidelines applicable for students related to previous year batch also i.e. 2019-20,
2018-19 etc.?
Ans: No. The new scheme guidelines are only applicable for the batch 2020-21 and onwards.
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(preferably on letter head)
Appendix-I
Pragati Scholarship
Study Certificate
(To be issued by Director / Principal / Head of the Institution)
Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Place: - ____________________
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Appendix-II
Pragati Scholarship
Family Income Certificate
…………...….…………….……………………………………………………………………………. in the
declaration/records for the current financial year is Rs. …………………………………………...……… (in numbers)
Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Place: - ____________________
Signature
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Appendix-III
Pragati Scholarship
Declaration by Parent’s
It is certified that the information filled in the application by my daughter namely Smt /
Kumari……………………………………………………….…………………....……………………………………………who is admitted
in …………………………………………………………………………………………. course (Branch’s Name) for the current
academic session in ……………………………………………………………. college. I further certify that I have Total
………………………. number of daughter(s) and my First / second daughter, namely
……………………………………………………………………………………… is making the current application to avail this
facility.
I undertake, that if at any stage, it is found that the information given by me or my daughter is
false or if I or my daughter violate the terms and conditions of the Scholarship or any double payment is
released to her, the Scholarship sanctioned to daughter, will be treated as cancelled and the entire
amount of Scholarship will be refunded by me or recovered from me, apart from liability of penal action
as warranted by law.
Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Place: - ____________________
(Signature of Parent)
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Appendix-IV
Pragati Scholarship
Mandate Form
(Please strike off whichever is not applicable)
7
Mobile No. of the Student
8
E-Mail ID of the Student
9 Name of the Bank**
10 Branch Name & Branch Code**
11
Address of the Bank with PIN Code**
13
Account Number**
14
Bank Branch IFSC Code**
15
Bank Branch MICR Code**
16 Whether the Account is Operational Yes / No
(Tick One) **
17 Whether the Account is a No-Frill Yes / No
Account (Tick One) **
18 Whether the Account is Joint Account Yes / No
(If yes, give details) **
It is declared that all information provided by me are true in all aspects.
** - Please check twice
Signature of the Account Holder Certified that the above details are verified on
(Date)………………………………………….
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SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
FOR SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENT - DEGREE & DIPLOMA
Eligibility for Saksham- Degree Level Eligibility for Saksham –Diploma Level
1. Differently Abled Students having equal or 1. Differently Abled Students having equal or more than
more than 40% disability. 40% disability.
2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 Lakhs per
Lakhs per Annum. Annum.
3. Students Admitted in UG Degree Level 3. Students Admitted in Diploma Level
Programme/Course in AICTE Approved Programme/Course in AICTE Approved
Institutions. Institutions.
4. The students admitted in first year of 4. The students admitted in first year of their Diploma
their Degree Course OR Second year of Course OR Second year of Diploma course
Degree course through lateral entry through lateral entry (LE) in any of the AICTE
(LE) in any of the AICTE approved approved Institution of respective year.
Institution of respective year.
5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of 5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e.
study i.e. maximum 4 years for Degree for maximum 3 years for Diploma for first year
first year admitted students and admitted students and maximum 2 years for
maximum 3 years for Degree students Diploma students admitted through lateral entry as
admitted through lateral entry as lump lump sum amount towards payment of college fee,
sum amount towards payment of college computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment,
fee, computer purchase, stationery, Software’s purchase etc. No other additional grant
books, Equipment, Software’s purchase will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical
etc. No other additional grant will be charges etc.
payable in lieu of hostel charges and
medical charges etc.
6. No gender related issue applicable as the 6. No gender related issue applicable as the scheme is
scheme is for all. for all.
Q.2 I am an Eligible Candidate for Saksham Scholarship. How Can I apply for this scholarship?
Ans: The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) after initiation of application process and notice to be published on
AICTE website.
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Q.3 I am an Eligible Candidate for both Pragati and Saksham Scholarships. Can I apply for both the
scholarships?
Ans: No, you can apply under one scheme only for Scholarship.
Ans: Yes. Aadhaar card and Aadhaar seeded bank account in the name of candidate is mandatory for
submitting online application under Saksham scheme.
Q.5 Which Web Browser should be used to open the Online Application for Saksham Scholarship?
Ans: Any of the existing web browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Chrome, etc., may be used.
Q.6 Do I need to upload any Scanned Documents at NSP Portal, when I apply online for Scholarship?
Q.7 What format and size of Photograph and Signature to be uploaded in portal through online
application for Saksham Scholarship?
Q.8 Is there any User Manual/Instructions available on AICTE Website to guide the candidate to Apply
Online for Saksham Scholarship?
Ans: Instructions for filling online application through NSP are available in NSP website.
Q.9 Is there any E-mail (or) Helpline No. for Saksham Scholarship Queries?
Ans: YES. You can avail helpline services on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Q.10 Is it compulsory for me to apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for claiming
Scholarship under Saksham?
Ans: Yes.
Q.11 Whom to contact in case of any difficulties in accessing the Portal for submitting Online
Application?
Ans: You can avail Helpdesk Service on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
Q.12. Is there any reservation for SC/ST/OBC Students? What is percentage of Reservation for
SC/ST/OBC Students?
Ans: No. Scholarship will be disbursed only through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly in the bank
account of the student by AICTE. Student must have General Saving Account in the bank
(FRILL/Minor/Joint account will not be accepted). They must upload the bank mandate form
verified by bank.
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Q.15 I am a Diploma passed candidate and taken admission for second year B.E/B.Tech under lateral
entry scheme in AICTE Approved Institution. Am I eligible to apply for Scholarship either under
SAKSHAM Scheme?
Ans: Yes, you are eligible to apply under Saksham Scholarship scheme.
Q.16 I am first year Degree/Diploma student and recipient of one of the leading merit scholarships of
State Government. Am I eligible to apply for Saksham Scholarship?
Ans: NO. Students who are already in receipt of any of the scholarships (either State or Central
Government Sponsored), are not eligible to apply for Saksham Scholarships.
Q.17 I am first year B.E student along with beneficiary of PMSSS Scheme studying in one of the leading
Engineering College having eligibility for Saksham scholarship. Am I eligible to apply for Saksham
Scholarship?
Ans: NO. You are not eligible, since you are already in receipt of one of Scholarships of Government of
India implemented by AICTE.
Q.19 Eligibility of scholarship when a candidate failed/ drops out in subsequent year.
Ans: If a candidate failed/ drop out in subsequent year, she will not be eligible for further
scholarship.
Q.20 Procedure for renewal of Scholarship under Saksham Schemes
Ans: The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through National
Scholarship Portal (NSP) by submitting promotion certificate on the letter head issued by the
Head of Institution.
Q.21 What is the opening and closing date for online submission of Saksham Scholarship application?
Ans: Please refer to NSP portal for further updates.
Q.22 Whom to contact after submission of online scholarship application
Ans: After submission of online scholarship application, students are advised to check all the
credentials properly. If found something wrong, immediately contact his/her institute for
rectifying the same. Beside this you are also advised to request your Institute to verify and
forward the application.
Q.23 What is the Scholarship amount for each Student and Number of Scholarships available under
Saksham Scholarship Scheme?
Ans: Scholarship amount – Rs. 50,000/- per student per annum.
No. of Scholarship – No limit/restriction.
Q.24 What are the reasons of direct rejection of application under Saksham Scheme?
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Student is admitted in Non-Technical courses or Course is not approved by AICTE.
Institute/College is not approved by the AICTE.
Incomplete/Wrong information filled in submitted application.
Student admitted in duel degree courses.
Student is availing scholarship from any other sources.
Student admitted in Post-graduate courses.
Q. 25 Is copy of online result valid in place of original mark sheet under Saksham scheme.
Ans: Yes, Mark sheet should be verified by the concerned Principal/Director of the institution.
Q. 26 Is Ration Card valid (BPL) for annual family income certificate (e.g. Andhra Pradesh).
Ans: Yes. Ration Card should be issued in the current financial year only.
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Q. 31 What are the reasons of rejection of Bank Pass Book?
Q. 34 What are the different documents to be uploaded with the application form
Page 5 of 9
Q. 35 Is the new guidelines applicable for students related to previous year batch also i.e. 2019-20,
2018-19 etc.?
Ans: No. The new scheme guidelines are only applicable for the batch 2020-21 and onwards.
Page 6 of 9
(preferably on letter head)
Appendix-I
Saksham Scholarship
Study Certificate
(To be issued by Director / Principal / Head of the Institution)
Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Place: - ____________________
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Appendix-II
Saksham Scholarship
Family Income Certificate
…………...….…………….……………………………………………………………………………. in the
declaration/records for the current financial year is Rs. …………………………………………...……… (in numbers)
Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Place: - ____________________
Signature
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Appendix-III
Saksham Scholarship
Mandate Form
(Please strike off whichever is not applicable)
7
Mobile No. of the Student
8
E-Mail ID of the Student
9 Name of the Bank**
10 Branch Name & Branch Code**
11
Address of the Bank with PIN Code**
13
Account Number**
14
Bank Branch IFSC Code**
15
Bank Branch MICR Code**
16 Whether the Account is Operational Yes / No
(Tick One) **
17 Whether the Account is a No-Frill Yes / No
Account (Tick One) **
18 Whether the Account is Joint Account Yes / No
(If yes, give details) **
It is declared that all information provided by me are true in all aspects.
** - Please check twice
Signature of the Account Holder Certified that the above details are verified on
(Date)………………………………………….
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