AICTE Post Graduate (PG) Scholarship Scheme 2025–26

The AICTE Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme provides financial help to first-year postgraduate students who have been admitted to AICTE-approved institutions and within the approved intake of their respective courses. The goal is to encourage technical education, research, and innovation by offering a monthly scholarship to eligible candidates.

For the academic year 2025–26, AICTE has officially released the application schedule and guidelines for institutes and students. All eligible students must apply through the AICTE PG Scholarship Portal, and the scholarship is transferred through Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

This scheme strengthens India’s technical education ecosystem by helping students focus on learning, research, training, laboratory work, and projects without worrying about basic financial needs.

Important Dates (Academic Year 2025–26)

The scholarship process follows a structured timeline. Institutes and students must strictly adhere to these deadlines.

Important Dates at a Glance

Students should complete their application as early as possible to avoid last-minute issues or server delays.

Fee / Application Charges

A major benefit of the AICTE PG Scholarship is that:

There is NO application fee.

• Students do not need to pay any charges for registration.
• Institutes also do not charge any processing fee.
• The entire application process is completely free of cost.

Scholarship Amount / Pay Scale

Under this scheme, AICTE provides a monthly stipend to financially support students during their postgraduate studies.

Scholarship Pay Scale

• ₹12,400 per month
• Disbursed for 24 months (full duration of the PG course)
• Paid through Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS)
• Released via Public Financial Management System (PFMS) directly into the student’s Aadhaar-linked savings bank account

Additional Notes

• Scholarship continues only if the student maintains academic performance and attendance.
• Students engaged in full-time or part-time employment are not eligible.
• The stipend may be stopped if the student violates academic discipline or fails to meet course requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

To receive the AICTE PG Scholarship, a student must fulfil all the conditions given below.

1. Admission in Approved PG Programs

The student must be admitted in:

• M.E.
• M.Tech.
• M.Des.

The course must be AICTE-approved and the student must fall within the sanctioned intake for the academic year 2025–26.

2. Valid GATE or CEED Score

A qualifying GATE/CEED scorecard is mandatory.

3. First-Year Student (2025–26 Batch)

Only students who take admission in the first year of the 2025–26 academic session are eligible.

4. Aadhaar-Linked Active Savings Bank Account

The bank account:

• Must be a regular savings account
• Must be linked with Aadhaar
• Must NOT be a:
  • Jan Dhan account
  • No-frill account
  • Joint account
  • Account with limitations or restrictions

5. Category Certificate (If Applicable)

For students applying under SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS, the certificate must be:

• Issued by a competent authority
• Latest (OBC-NCL/EWS certificate should not be older than one year)
• Uploaded in original scanned format

6. No Employment Rule

Full-time or part-time employed candidates are not eligible for this scholarship.

Required Documents

Students must upload the following documents in JPG/JPEG/PDF formats:

1. GATE/CEED Scorecard
2. Original Aadhaar Card (scanned)
3. Aadhaar-linked active savings bank account details
4. Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
5. Admission/Institute-related documents (if required by the institute)

All documents must be clear, readable, and uploaded from original sources.

Selection Process

The selection process is based on proper verification and eligibility checks. It involves two major stages:

Stage 1: Institute Verification

• Institutes upload details of eligible PG students on the AICTE portal.
• A Unique Student ID is generated for each student.
• Institutes verify:
  • Personal details
  • Admission date
  • Course commencement date
  • Valid GATE/CEED score
  • Bank/Aadhaar details
  • Category certificate
• Only after institute approval can the student receive the scholarship.

Stage 2: AICTE Approval

• Once institutes verify the data, AICTE reviews the applications.
• Scholarships are released after final approval.

The selection is strictly merit-based, depending on valid GATE/CEED scores and correct documentation.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

The entire application process takes place online through the AICTE PG Scholarship Portal.

Step 1: Student ID Creation by Institute

• Institute uploads eligible student details.
• A Unique Student ID is generated for each applicant.
• Students receive this ID from their institute.

Deadline: 10 December 2025

Step 2: Student Online Application

After receiving the ID, students must fill the online form:

1. Visit: pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in/
2. Log in using the Unique Student ID.
3. Enter personal, academic, and bank details.
4. Upload:
   • GATE/CEED scorecard
   • Aadhaar card
   • Category certificate (if applicable)
   • Bank documents
5. Submit the form online.

Deadline: 15 December 2025

Step 3: Institute Verification

After students submit their application:

1. Institute verifies all details.
2. Ensures admission data and course dates are correct.
3. Approves the student’s eligibility for scholarship.

Deadline: 31 December 2025

No corrections are allowed after institute approval.

9. Key Instructions for Students and Colleges

For Students

• Upload only original and clear documents.
• Ensure the bank account remains active throughout the course.
• Do not change or close the account during PG study.
• Apply before the last date to avoid issues.
• Check Aadhaar-bank linkage before applying.

For Institutes

• Ensure accurate data entry.
• Verify all student information carefully.
• No changes allowed once verification is completed.