About Scholarships for Girl Students in India 2026-27<-/h2>
The Scholarships for Girl Students in India 2026-27 is provided by AICTE, DST, Ministry of Education, State Governments, Private Foundations to support girl / women students all streams students.
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Application Status: Open for 2026-27. Last date: October 31, 2026 (most schemes). Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Scholarship Amount Breakdown
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE Pragati (Technical Degree/Diploma) | ₹50,000/year | Girl + AICTE institute + income <₹8L |
| Pragati Scholarship for Diploma | ₹30,000/year | Girl + AICTE diploma + income <₹8L |
| NMMS (Class 9–12 Girls in Govt School) | ₹12,000/year | Merit + income <₹3.5L |
| Kanya Utthan (Bihar Girls) | ₹25,000–50,000 | Bihar domicile girls (varies by level) |
| Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chatra (Rajasthan) | ₹40,000–2.5L (scooter) | SC/ST/OBC/EWS girls in Rajasthan |
Documents Required
- 📄 Aadhaar Card
- 📄 Income Certificate
- 📄 Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- 📄 Admission proof
- 📄 Previous year marksheet
- 📄 Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked, in girl student's name)
- 📄 Passport photograph
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Income certificate must be of the current financial year. Bank account must be Aadhaar-linked for DBT to work.
How to Apply | Step by Step
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Identify the right scholarship for your level, stream, and state
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Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in) or respective state/AICTE portal
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Fill the application with accurate academic and family details
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Upload all required documents
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Submit before the deadline
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Institute and state verify application
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Amount credited via DBT to girl student's bank account
FAQs | Scholarships for Girl Students in India 2026-27
Which is the best scholarship for girl students in engineering?+
AICTE Pragati Scholarship is the best for girl students in AICTE-approved engineering/diploma colleges, it gives ₹50,000/year (tuition + incidental) with income limit ₹8 lakh/year. AICTE Saksham is specifically for differently-abled girls at AICTE institutes.
Is there a scholarship for girl students in Class 11 and 12?+
Yes. NMMS Scholarship (₹12,000/year) covers girls from government schools in Class 9–12. Central Sector Scholarship (top 80th percentile board students) gives ₹12,000/year for UG. Many state governments have specific girl student scholarships Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan in Bihar, Kanya Vidyadhan in UP, and Kalibai Bheel in Rajasthan.
Can a girl student apply for both NSP scholarship and a state scholarship?+
Yes. You can apply for one central government scholarship (through NSP) and simultaneously apply for your state government scholarship (through the respective state portal). But you cannot apply for two central schemes simultaneously. State and central scholarships can be availed together in most states.