AICTE GATE Scholarship 2025: Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
| Advertisement published | August 31, 2025 |
| Registration portal opens | September 1, 2025 |
| Last date for student ID creation by institutes | December 10, 2025 |
| Last date for online application | December 15, 2025 |
| Last date for institution verification | December 31, 2025 |
AICTE GATE Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the scholarship, candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities. Here is the detailed eligibility criteria for AICTE GATE scholarship.
- Foreign students, sponsored candidates, and candidates admitted through the management quota are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Candidates must have a valid GATE/CEED 2025 score at the time of admission. Admissions before or after the GATE/CEED score’s validity will not be accepted.
- Candidates admitted to part-time courses are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Candidates must have an Aadhar-linked general savings bank account in their name. Joint, Jan-Dhan, no-frill, or transaction-limited accounts are not accepted.
- Creamy layer OBC candidates who qualify under the OBC category are not eligible for the AICTE scholarship for GATE.
- Candidates qualifying under SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Handicapped categories must upload a valid certificate to be eligible. Candidates without an authentic certificate are not eligible.
- The scholarship will be disbursed for a maximum period of 24 months or until course completion or thesis submission, whichever is earlier.
Documents Required for GATE Scholarship
Following documents are required to be submitted when applying for AICTE GATE scholarship:
- GATE/CEED 2025 score card
- PDF copy of the passbook
- Aadhar card copy (exempted for J&K, Meghalaya and Assam students)
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for OBC candidates, issued within the last 1 year
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Handicapped Certificates, attested by the institute principal or a gazetted officer, in Hindi/English (with translation if needed)
- Student ID / Institute Permanent ID (to be obtained from the institute)
You may also read: All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) Scholarships 2025-26
How to Apply for AICTE GATE Scholarship?
Candidates interested in applying for GATE scholarship 2025 by AICTE can follow the steps given below:
1. The first step is to visit the AICTE official website: aicte.gov.in.
2. Click on schemes and then on student development schemes.
3. A new window will open with a scholarship list, select PG scholarship and click on Institute/student login.
5. Once logged in, fill out the necessary information, upload required documents and submit the application.
6. The institute will verify the data and approve the scholarship.
FAQs
What is the duration of AICTE GATE scholarship?
AICTE scholarship for GATE qualified candidates is offered for the duration of 24 months or the duration of the course, whichever is shorter. The scholarship is offered on a monthly basis.
What is the AICTE GATE scholarship amount?
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and successfully avail the scholarship are offered Rs 12,400 per month as the scholarship amount.
How can I apply for the AICTE scholarship for GATE qualified students?
You can apply for the scholarship by visiting the official website of AICTE. Before you apply for the scholarship, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria determined by AICTE.
Can CEED qualified candidates apply for AICTE GATE scholarship?
Yes, candidates who have a valid score in CEED and are enrolled in the first year of the MDes program at AICTE approved institutions can apply for the scholarship.
What is the application deadline for AICTE PG scholarship?
The last date to fill the application form for the PG scholarship offered by AICTE is December 15, 2025. It must be noted that only GATE/CEED qualified candidates who are in the first year of ME/MTech/MDes can apply for the scholarship.