AICTE GATE Scholarship 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
If you are an Indian engineering or design graduate looking to pursue a full‑time postgraduate programme (MTech/ME/MDes/MArch) and have cleared the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)‑eligible exams like Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED), then the “AICTE GATE/CEED Scholarship 2025” is now open for registration. This merit‑based scholarship supports selected students financially during their first year and beyond of postgraduate studies in approved institutions. Below is your complete guide for this scholarship.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: India (approved postgraduate institutions)
Awarding body: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under its Student Development Schemes.
Study / Programme level: Postgraduate (Master’s) level — full‑time MTech/ME/MDes/MArch/other AICTE‑approved PG programmes.
Target group:
Students who hold a valid GATE (or CEED for design) score and are in first year of the PG programme in an AICTE‑approved institution.
Indian citizens enrolled full‑time (not part‑time, not distance, not sponsored) at start of the course.
Fields of study: Engineering, technology, architecture, design – essentially those PG‑programmes which accept GATE/CEED and are approved by AICTE.
Value & coverage: Monthly stipend of ₹ 12,400 per month (for eligible candidates) for up to 24 months or until course completion, whichever is earlier.
Duration: Up to 24 months (or the duration of the course, whichever is shorter).
Application deadline: For the 2025 cycle:
Advertisement published: 31 August 2025
Registration portal opens: 1 September 2025
Last date for institute to create student IDs: 10 December 2025
Last date for online application by students: 15 December 2025
Last date for institution verification: 31 December 2025
📚 Scholarship Overview
The AICTE PG Scholarship for GATE/CEED qualified candidates is intended to promote postgraduate technical education by supporting meritorious students who have demonstrated aptitude through national level exams. Eligible candidates are awarded a monthly stipend during their PG programme (subject to conditions).
This scheme is strictly for full‑time approved programmes in engineering/technology/design fields, and excludes part‑time, sponsored, distance‑learning admissions, and admissions made before the GATE/CEED validity or after.
The monthly financial support helps cover living and educational expenses, thereby encouraging talented graduates to pursue higher research‑oriented technical degrees and contribute to the national pool of skilled professionals.
💲 Benefits
Monthly financial support of ₹12,400 for each eligible scholar during the scholarship period.
Access to high‑quality postgraduate technical education in engineering, architecture or design at AICTE‑approved institutions.
Enhancement of career prospects via advanced degree (MTech/ME/MArch/MDes) coupled with financial backing.
Potentially enabling focus on research, thesis, project work without immediate heavy financial burden.
Recognition of merit via national exam qualification (GATE/CEED) and scholarship award.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AICTE GATE/CEED Scholarship 2025, you must meet all the following conditions:
Be an Indian citizen.
Be admitted to a full‑time postgraduate programme (e.g., MTech/ME/MArch/MDes) in an AICTE‑approved institution/department.
Possess a valid GATE score (or CEED score for design programme) at the time of admission. Admission made before the score or after the validity of the score does not qualify.
Not be admitted under part‑time mode, management quota, or as a sponsored candidate.
Have a personal saving bank account (Aadhaar‑linked) in your name (joint accounts, Jan‑Dhan or no‑frill accounts are not permitted).
Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/PH) must upload a valid certificate; the creamy‑layer OBC candidates are not eligible under OBC category.
📝 Application Procedure
Visit the official AICTE website or the PG Scholarship portal of AICTE.
Under “Student Development Schemes” or “PG (GATE/CEED) Scholarship”, select Institute/Student login as appropriate.
Create a Student ID via your institute or log in with existing credentials.
Complete the online application form: fill in personal, academic and bank account details; upload required documents; submit before deadline (15 December 2025 for students).
The institute will then verify and approve your details before the final verification deadline (31 December 2025).
If selected, the stipend will be disbursed monthly via Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) for up to 24 months or until course completion, whichever is earlier.
🗂️ Documents Required
GATE/CEED scorecard.
First page of bank passbook (with Aadhaar‑linked savings bank account in your name).
Aadhaar card copy (except certain regions/exemptions) or equivalent ID.
Valid certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PH categories if applicable.
Institute Permanent ID / Student ID (to be generated by institution).
Admission proof for the PG programme in AICTE‑approved institution.
Declaration that you are not receiving any other financial assistance from another source/university.
👌🏻 Additional Information & Tips for Applicants
Ensure your GATE/CEED score is valid at the time of admission and your admission is in a full‑time, AICTE‑approved PG programme — any admission before the score is announced or via management quota may disqualify you.
Confirm your bank account is Aadhaar‑seeded, is a regular savings bank account in your name (avoid no‑frill, joint, Jan‑Dhan accounts).
Apply within the timeline — student applications must be submitted by 15 December 2025; institution verification by 31 December. Late applications may not be accepted.
Keep copies of all submitted documents and track your application status via the portal.
Even though the scholarship supports tuition/living through the stipend, you must still plan for other expenses (hostel, books, travel) yourself.
Stay aware of announcements on the AICTE website — changes in schedule or terms may occur.
If you come from SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PH category, ensure your certificate is valid and issued within prescribed time to avoid issues.
After selection, maintain good academic standing and meet any attendance/other requirements of your institution/scheme to continue receiving the stipend.