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AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2025: Financial Aid for Postgraduate Students

The AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2025 is set to provide financial assistance to postgraduate students who qualify through GATE, CEED, or GPAT. Starting from September 1, eligible candidates can apply online for a monthly stipend of ₹12,400. This initiative aims to support students pursuing full-time postgraduate courses in AICTE-approved institutions. Key dates include the application start date, deadlines for student ID creation, and verification processes. Students must prepare necessary documents, including their scorecards and Aadhaar-linked bank account details. For more information, visit the official AICTE website.
 

Overview of AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2025



The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced the PG Scholarship Scheme for 2025, aimed at providing financial support to eligible postgraduate students. The application window will open on September 1, allowing students from engineering and technical disciplines to benefit from this initiative. Interested candidates can register through the official AICTE website.


Eligibility and Application Process

This scholarship is specifically designed for students who have successfully cleared GATE, CEED, or GPAT and are enrolled in full-time postgraduate programs such as ME, MTech, or MDesign at AICTE-recognized institutions. The online application process will commence on September 1 and will remain open until the specified deadline.


Important Dates for AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2025

Key Dates:



  • Date of Announcement: August 31, 2025

  • Application Start Date: September 1, 2025

  • Deadline for Student ID Creation by Institutes: December 10, 2025

  • Final Date for Online Applications: December 15, 2025

  • Institute Verification Deadline: December 31, 2025


Details of the Scholarship

The AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme offers financial assistance of ₹12,400 per month to eligible candidates. This amount will be directly credited to the students' bank accounts via the PFMS portal, utilizing the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS).


Required Documents for Application

Applicants must upload the following scanned documents during the application process:



  • GATE/CEED/GPAT scorecard

  • Active savings bank account linked to Aadhaar (Note: Jan Dhan or joint accounts are not acceptable)

  • Original Aadhaar card

  • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, issued within the last year)


A manual is available on the AICTE website to assist students in checking their bank account linking status.


Steps to Apply for AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2025

To apply, students should follow these steps:



  1. Obtain a unique ID from their respective institute.

  2. Visit the official website at pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in.

  3. Upload all necessary documents in JPG/JPEG/PDF format.

  4. Ensure to submit the application within the designated timeframe.


For more details on the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme 2025, click here.