AICTE PG Scholarship 2026‑27 – Dates, Eligibility & Benefits

For the year 2026-27, the registrations for AICTE Post-Graduate (PG) Scholarship is most likely to begin by the first week of September 2026. Students who are in the first year of ME/MTech/ MDes and have a valid GATE/CEED score can apply for the scholarship by visiting the official website of AICTE (aicte.gov.in).

Governed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the AICTE PG Scholarships for GATE qualified candidates offers a monthly scholarship amount to students admitted to AICTE approved postgraduate programs in AICTE approved institutions/university for 24 months or until the completion of the course, whichever is lower.

AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Dates

The actual registration and application dates for the AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 have not been announced yet. However, based on the previous year you will find the expected timeline for the academic year 2026-27 below.

AICTE PG Scholarships – Application Timeline 2026-27

Particulars	Date (Tentative)
Registration begins	September 2026
Last date for student ID creation by institutes	December 2026
Last date for online application	December 2026
Last date for institution verification	December 2026

* The actual dates will be updated shortly, once the official announcement has been made.

AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 – Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the scholarship, candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria. Here is the detailed eligibility criteria for AICTE PG Scholarship.

Candidates must have a valid GATE/CEED 2026 score at the time of admission. Admissions before or after the GATE/CEED score’s validity will not be accepted.
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.
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.
Candidates must be admitted in AICTE approved institutions/university departments & AICTE approved programs viz. Master of Engineering, Master of Technology and Master of Design.
Satisfactory academic performance and adherence to university/institute norms/rules and regulations is mandatory.

Exception –

Candidates admitted to part-time courses are not eligible for the scholarship.
Foreign students, sponsored candidates, and candidates admitted through the management quota are not eligible for the scholarship.
Creamy layer OBC candidates who qualify under the OBC category are not eligible for the AICTE Scholarship for GATE.
In case any student/scholar receives any financial assistance from any other organization during the tenure of course, the scholar will not be entitled for this scholarship.
PG Scholarship is not admissible to passed out students taking 2nd time admission on the basis of re-qualifying GATE/CEED exam who have already availed the scholarship from AICTE or any other centrally funded institution like – IITs and NITs etc.

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AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 – How to Apply?

Candidates interested in applying for AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 can follow the steps given below:

Step 1 – The first step is to visit the AICTE official website: aicte.gov.in.

Step 2 – On the home page click on schemes tab and then click on student development schemes.

Step 3 – All AICTE Scholarships list will be displayed in a new window. You need to select PG scholarship and then click on institute/student login.

Step 4 – A login window will open. Log in using your credentials: username and password.

Step 5 – Once logged in, fill out the necessary information, upload required documents and submit the application.

Step 6 – After you have submitted your application, the institute will verify the application and approve the scholarship.

Please also read – AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students: Important Dates & Awards

AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 – Benefits

Students selected under AICTE PG Scholarship receive ₹12,400 per month. The Scholarship is tenable for 24 months or for the duration of the course i.e. from the date of commencement of classes till the date of completion of the classes whichever is lower and is not extendable under any circumstances.

Please note – Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to the AICTE PG Scholarship from the 9th semester onwards i.e. only for one year in final year.

Also read – AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme – Registration Opens, Eligibility, Benefits & Application Process

AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 – Document Requirements

Following documents are required to be submitted when applying for AICTE PG Scholarship.

GATE/CEED 2026 score card
PDF copy of the passbook
Aadhaar 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)

AICTE PG Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Contacts

One can avail Helpdesk Services if they are facing any challenges while applying for the AICTE PG Scholarship. Here are the important contact points –

For Non-Technical queries –

E-mail ID:- pgscholarship@aicte-india.org
Phone number: 011-29581119

For Technical queries –

E-mail ID:- helpdesk1@aicte-india.org
Phone Number: 011-29581333

Please note – Students/Institutions can make calls (from 9.30 am to.5 pm) from Monday to Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the AICTE PG Scholarship?

The AICTE PG Scholarship duration is 24 months or the duration of the course (whichever is lower). The scholarship is not extendable under any circumstances. Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to PG Scholarship from the 9th semester onwards i.e only for one year in final year.

Is there any reservation for EWS students under the AICTE PG Scholarship?

AICTE extends PG Scholarships to an additional 10% of candidates, beyond the approved intake for a particular course, from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category, provided that the university or institute has enrolled students from EWS, in accordance with the MHRD.

Is there any compulsion for teaching activities?

It will be obligatory for every post-graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/ her by the institute. This could include tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and development activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of Computers and other central facilities, assistance in libraries, etc.

What is the mode and procedure of payment of Scholarship?

As of now the mode of payment of the AICTE PG Scholarship is DBT. Generally the mode and procedure of payment of scholarship to the students is governed by the policy decision committee of the AICTE and students may be notified from time to time regarding any changes via the web-portal or through advertisement in leading English/Hindi newspapers.

How can I apply for the AICTE PG Scholarship?

You can apply for the AICTE PG Scholarship by visiting the official website of AICTE. Before you apply for the scholarship, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities.