AICTE GATE Scholarships 2025: Portal Open, Official Dates (OUT), Eligibility, Process, & Stipend

AICTE GATE Scholarships 2025: The AICTE has released the GATE scholarship 2025-26 official notification on the website. The portal is now open to access. The advertisement was released on August 31, and the portal for student ID creation started from September 1 onwards.

AICTE GATE 2025 Stipend: The official notification for GATE 2025 scholarship is now available and the portal is open for student ID creation. Candidates who qualify the GATE exam with an appropriate GATE score are offered a merit scholarship during their first year of the MTech programme. The GATE scholarship amount is INR 12400 per month for GATE and GPAT qualified candidates. The GATE 2025 scholarship registration link is provided here. Read below to know more about the GATE scholarship process, eligibility, how to register and apply, validity and more. 

What is the GATE Scholarship 2025 Programme?

It is a financial assistance offered to GATE-qualified candidates. AICTE offers GATE scholarship to students to pursue higher studies or research. To avail the scholarship, the applicant must have a valid GATE score. The monthly stipend of GATE is INR 12,400 for 24 months.

GATE 2025 Stipend Amount, Duration, and Benefits

• Candidates receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400
• Duration of the stipend is 24 months
• Stipend will be sent directly to their bank account

What is the official website of the GATE Scholarship 2025?

The GATE scholarship official website is https://portal.aicte-india.org/

DIRECT LINK OF GATE Scholarship Portal - Click here

GATE 2025- 26 Scholarship Dates OUT

The GATE scholarship 2025 dates are now available. The scholarship issuance notification has been published. The official advertisement will be released on August 31, the portal will be opened for student ID creation from September 1 onwards. Candidates can check the GATE 2025-26 scholarship dates below. 

The detailed guideline, steps and instructions are available on the official website - https://portal.aicte-india.org/ or https://www.aicte.gov.in/

DOWNLOAD GATE 2025-26 Scholarship Official Notification

AICTE GATE Scholarship 2025 - Highlights

The AICTE runs the GATE scholarship. The Ministers of Education provide two years of scholarships to students; the amount is credited to the candidate by bank transfer. 

General Instructions for Availing GATE Scholarship 2025

• Only GATE or GPAT-qualified candidates are eligible for the scholarship.
• Candidates admitted for the part-time courses are not eligible. 
• Bank account and candidate name should match.
• Joint accounts are not permitted.
• Student must have a general savings bank account (Minor/frill accounts are not accepted)
• Creamy OBC layer candidates who have qualified for GATE are not eligible.
• GATE candidates admitted to the engineering and architecture programme are eligible for the GATE scholarship 2025.
• Candidates qualified under OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/Physically handicapped and not having the authentic certificate are not eligible for the AICTE scholarship through GATE. 
• The GATE scholarship 2025 will be given from the date of commencement of classes/date of admission (whichever is later) to completion of courses/date of submission of thesis. 
• The GATE 2025 scholarship is disbursement for a maximum of 24 months or till the completion of the course or the date of submission of the thesis. 

Also read: What is the salary of a GATE Topper in a Month?

Has the GATE Scholarship Stipend Increased to INR 18000?

No, the scholarship has not yet increased or changed. However, the AICTE has raised a proposal of 50% hike in the GATE stipend amount for MTech applicants. Incase, the Ministry of Education approves, the monthly GATE stipend amount will be increased from INR 12,400 to INR 18,600. 

GATE 2025-26 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To receive the GATE scholarship/stipend, it is important to understand and know whether the students meet the criteria or not. If a candidate belongs to the reserved category, then he/she must have the relevant documents to support the GATE Eligibility requirements. Hence, here is the list of the AICTE-approved GATE scholarship 2025 eligibility conditions -

• Must have a valid GATE or CEED score at the time of admission to the full-time MTech or ME programme
• The institute must be AICTE-approved to receive the GATE stipend
• Part-time, sponsored, or distance-learning candidates are not eligible to avail the scholarship benefits
• Applicants must have a personal savings account in their name and the bank account must be linked with Aadhar card

Duration of GATE 2025 Scholarship

The GATE scholarship is valid for two years till the completion of the course -

Other Eligibility Conditions for receiving the GATE 2026 Stipend

• Must not be receiving any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government of India or any other organisation.
• Aadhaar-linked bank account in your name is mandatory.
• Students admitted under the management quota are not eligible.

Documents Required for GATE Scholarship 2025 Application

Candidates who want to register for the GATE MTech scholarship programme must have the following documents ready before applying. The documents must be in JPEG or JPG format. 

• Scanned copy of the GATE/CEED scorecard
• The bank account should be active with the Aadhar card. It must be linked with the Aadhar card. 
• Only an Aadhar active Bank savings account will be considered since the PG scholarship is released through the Aadhar Bridge Payment Systems (ABPS) mode through Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
• No frill account, Jan Dhan account, Bank account having limits on transactions/credits and joint account are permitted.
• A scanned copy of the Aadhar card should be uploaded in JPEG or JPG format.
• A scanned copy of a valid category certificate for SC/ST/EWS/OBC and non-creamy layer (NCL) should be uploaded.  The latest (not beyond one year old) EWS and OBC & Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate should be issued by the Competent Authority.
• Admission Letter from an AICTE-approved institution
• Institute ID Card
• Income Certificate (if required by the institute)
• Declaration Form stating you are not availing other scholarships

How to apply for the GATE scholarship through AICTE?

The steps to apply for the GATE scholarship 2025 can be checked below -

• Visit the official website of AICTE - https://www.aicte.gov.in/ OR https://portal.aicte-india.org/ or https://pgscholarship.aicte.gov.in/ (the link will be updated) once activated.
• Create an account or log in using the GATE credentials
• Fill out the necessary details and upload the documents as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities.
• The respective institute will verify the details and approve the GATE 2025 scholarship. 

AICTE GATE Scholarship Student Login

To access the GATE AICET candidate login, students need to have their GATE student login ID and password. The login is required for diverse purposes, including:

• Submission of initial scholarship application.
• Tracking of status to monitor the latest progress of their scholarship application
• Management of student profiles, such as personal details and academic information.

Important Points regarding the GATE Scholarship 2026

Once approved, the stipend is credited monthly to your bank account. However, to continue receiving the scholarship, you must:

• Must have a minimum of 75% attendance
• Must have a good academic record.
• Not allowed to take any full-time or part-time job.
• Maintain decor and guidelines

If you fail to meet these conditions, the scholarship will get cancelled. 

Benefits of the GATE Scholarship 2026

The scholarship provides multiple benefits such as -

• Helps cover tuition fees, hostel charges, and living expenses.
• Motivates students to pursue MTech and other higher studies.

Institutes that accepts GATE Scholarship

The scholarship applies to AICTE-approved:

• Government Engineering Colleges
• NITs 
• Private Engineering Colleges
• Deemed Universities

Note: IITs and IISc have their own GATE fellowship schemes funded directly by the Ministry of Education.

Common Reasons for GATE 2025 Scholarship Rejection

Many students face rejection due to avoidable mistakes. Common reasons include:

• In case your bank account is not linked with Aadhar
• Incorrect IFSC code
• Documents not scanned properly
• Applying without a valid GATE score

When will I receive my AICTE GATE Scholarship after ID registration?

Once the student ID is created for the AICTE GATE Scholarship, the authorities will undergo document verification. Once all the information and details are checked, students can expect to receive their GATE stipend within a few months after the ID creation. For example, if the GATE scholarship registration was done in July, students are expected to get their scholarship amount credited by October or November (in combined form). 

The GATE 2026 Scholarship is an excellent financial support system for students aiming to pursue higher education. With a scholarship pay of INR 12,400 it lets students to focus in their studies and become financially independent. Ensure that you download the GATE 2025 scorecard before December 31, 2025.