The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2025-26. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students admitted in AICTE-approved M.E./M.Tech./M.Des. programs with valid GATE/CEED scores.
About the Scholarship
Eligibility:
Students must be admitted to AICTE-approved institutions within the approved intake for the academic year 2025-26. They should possess a valid GATE/CEED score card and meet all prescribed admission and verification norms.
Age:
There is no specific age limit mentioned, but applicants must be eligible for admission as per AICTE norms for PG programs.
Required Information:
- Scanned copy of valid GATE/CEED score card
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Aadhaar-linked active savings bank account (No-Frill, Jan Dhan, Joint Accounts not allowed)
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Scanned copy of Aadhaar Card
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Scanned copy of valid Category Certificate (SC/ST/EWS/OBC-NCL) (latest, not older than one year for EWS/OBC-NCL)
How to Apply:
- Eligible students must first collect their Unique ID generated by their Institute and then apply online through the AICTE PG Scholarship portal: https://pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in/
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Students should upload all required scanned documents (GATE/CEED scorecard, Aadhaar, bank details, and certificates). The respective institutions will verify and approve applications for final eligibility.
Last Date Details:
- Opening of portal & student application submission: 01 September 2025
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Last date for creation of student ID by Institutes: 10 December 2025
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Last date for student application submission: 15 December 2025
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Last date for Institute verification: 31 December 2025
