Creamy Layer OBCs under AICTE PG Scholarship who were eligible under OBC category are not eligible for GATE Scholarship. Eligible candidates under SC/ST/Other Backward Classes (NCL)/Physically Handicapped will have to produce relevant certificates.
New Delhi. Under the AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme, the central government provides financial assistance of Rs 12,400 per month to students who have scored well in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT). This scholarship is given to the students for a period of 24 months. However, foreign students and quota admitted students will not be eligible for the scheme.
Eligibility and Criteria
for Scholarship Under AICTE PG Scholarship Creamy Layer OBCs who were eligible under OBC category are not eligible for GATE scholarship. Eligible candidates under SC/ST/Other Backward Classes (NCL)/Physically Handicapped will have to produce relevant certificates. However, the certificate should not be more than one year old. Also, the benefit of this scholarship will not be available to those candidates whose institutions will not be approved by AICTE.
The last date
to apply for this scholarship is December 31, the last date to apply for this scholarship. In such a situation, the candidates who have not yet applied for the scholarship. They can apply by visiting the official website www.aicte-india.org till 31 December 2021.
How to apply
- First of all go to www.aicte-india.org.
- After that click on the registration link.
- Log in by creating User ID and Password.
- Fill the form and submit.
- After this, download a copy of the form and keep it with you.