Question : SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR STUDENTS



(a) whether there is any scholarship scheme for the students in the country including Uttar Pradesh to pursue the diploma/degree courses under various institutes recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) ;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the number of students benefited under the scheme during the last three years;

(c) the details of applications received by the Government of AICTE scholarships for academic year 2013-14 and the details of students granted scholarships under the scheme;

(d) whether the Government has received any complaints against some NGOs/institutes for misuse of the scheme; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. Shashi Tharoor)

(a): No Madam, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has no scheme of scholarships for Under graduate and Diploma level students in Technical Institutes approved by it.

(b) to (e): Does not arise.