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AQIS GUIDELINES

AND

PROCESS HANDBOOK

R I F D B U R E A U , 4 T H F L O O R , E A S T T O W E R , N B C C P L A C E , L O D H I R O A D ,

N E W D E L H I - 1 1 0 0 0 3

Research Promotion Scheme (RPS), Nationally Coordinated Project (NCP), National Facilities in Engineering &

Technology with Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC), Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROBS),

Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC), Travel Grant (TG),Seminar Grant (SG), Faculty Development Programme (FDP), Emeritus Fellowship (EF), Career Award for Young

Teachers (CAYT), Visiting Professorship (VP), AICTE INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship (DVP), National

Doctoral Fellowship (NDF), Research Park (RP), Innovation Promotion Scheme (IPS), PG Scholarship (Institutions

shall apply), AICTE - INAE - TRF (Teacher Research Fellowship), AICTE - INAE - TG (Travel grant to

Students), Winter and Summer Schools for the Faculty(SWSS), EmployabilityEnhancement Training Programme

(EETP), Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and Technology (INDEST), Quality Improvement

Program (QIP), Hostels for reserved category students (HRCS)


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2AQIS GUIDELINES AND PROCESS HANDBOOK

S.No CONTENTS

A Introduction

B Overview

C Highlights of The Year

Chapter 1 General Guidelines

Chapter 2 Career Award For Young Teachers

Chapter 3 Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Chapter 4 Emeritus Fellowship

Chapter 5 Modernisation And Removal Of Obsolescence

Chapter 6 National Facilities In Engineering And Technology With Industrial Collaboration

Chapter 7 Nationally Coordinated Project Scheme

Chapter 8 Research Promotion Scheme

Chapter 9 Scheme of Seminar Grant

Chapter 10 Scheme of Travel Grant

Chapter 11 National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

Chapter 12 Industry Institute Partnership Cell

Chapter 13 Hostels for SC/ST Students

Chapter 14 Research Park

Chapter 15 Innovation Promotion Scheme

Chapter 16 Faculty Development Programme

Chapter 17 Summer Winter School Scheme

Chapter 18 Project Centre for Technical Education

Chapter 19 Skill and Personality development Program centre for SC/ST Students

Chapter 20 E-Learning Centre for Technical Education

Chapter 21 Visiting Professorship

Chapter 22 AICTE-INAE-DVP

Chapter 23 AICTE-INAE-TG

Chapter 24 AICTE-INAE-TRF

Chapter 25 Scholarship Scheme to Girl Child (SSGC)

Chapter 26 Scholarship Scheme to Physically Handicap Students

Chapter 27 PG scholarship

Chapter 28 INDEST

Annexure


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All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was established by an Act of Parliament

in 1987 with a view to promote proper planning and coordinated development of

technical education system throughout the country. AICTE helps promotion ofqualitative improvements in technical education in relation to the planned quantitative

growth and regulates proper maintenance of norms and standards and matters

connected therewith. The technical education covers programmes of education,

research, training in Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Town Planning,

Management, Pharmacy, Applied Arts and Crafts and other related areas of Engineering

& Technology

Important Provisions of the AICTE Act on AQIS

Clause 10 (1) b : Coordinate the development of technical education in the country at all levels;

Clause 10 (1) c : Allocate and disburse out of the fund of the Council such as grants, on such

terms and conditions as it may think fit to-

(i) Technical institutions, and(ii) Universities imparting technical education in coordination with the

Commission;

Clause 10 (1) d : Promote innovation, research and development in established and new

technologies, generation, adaptation and adaptation of new technologies to

meet developmental requirements and for over-all improvement of educational

processes;

Clause 10 (1) e : Formulate schemes for promoting technical education for women, handicapped

and weaker sections of the society;

Clause 10 (1) f : Promote an effective link between technical education system and other

relevant systems including research and development organisations, industry

and the community;

Clause 10 (1) h : Formulate schemes for the initial and in service training of the teachers and

identify institutions or centres and set up new centres for offering staff

development programmes including continuing education of teachers;

Clause 10 (1) q : Withhold or discontinue grants in respect of courses, programmes to such

technical institutions which fail to comply with the directions given by the

Council within the stipulated period of time and take such other steps as may be

necessary for ensuring compliance of the directions of the Council;

A INTRODUCTION


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AICTE Quality Improvement Schemes (AQIS), promotes Quality in Technical Education through Research

and Development and several other schemes which aim to create technical work on a systematic basis

in order to increase the available body of knowledge, which includes the technical institutes, its faculty

and students and their interdependence on technology and the use of this knowledge to devise new

applications.

These schemes are being operated by the RIFD Bureau through which, as a part of its functions, AICTE

provides financial assistance to various Institutions for improvement in quality of education. It also

promotes research and development in technical institutions and to enhance industry Institute

Interaction. Some of the popular schemes are as follows ;

Career Award For Young Teachers (CAYT):

The purpose of the scheme is to identify young talented teachers who have established competence in their area

of specialization. The scheme helps them in promoting their professional growth by enabling them to devote

maximum time in research and study with minimum teaching responsibilities.

Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC):

This scheme motivates to develop a support system for technocrats and entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurs

Development Cell set up under the scheme is expected to act as a tool to promote entrepreneurship and self-

employment amongst technical students as an attractive and viable career option.

Emeritus Fellowship (EF):

This scheme allows use of services of highly qualified and experienced superannuated Professors / Scientists

from Institutes of National Importance and other Centrally funded Institutes.

Modernisation and Removal Of Obsolescence (MODROBS):

The scheme equips technical institutions with infrastructural facilities, laboratories, workshops, and computing

facilities to enhance teaching, training and research capabilities.

National Facilities In Engineering And Technology With Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC):

This scheme aims to establish National Facilities in frontier areas of Engineering and Technology in collaboration

with industry for design, instrumentation, testing, manufacturing etc. in AICTE approved Institutions.

Nationally Coordinated Project Scheme (NCP):

This scheme promotes R & D on themes of National / Social importance, which may involve networking and

collaboration amongst several institutions and industry user organizations.

Research Promotion Scheme (RPS):

This scheme Promotes Research in identified thrust areas of in Technical Education. RPS is aimed to create

research ambience in the institutes by promoting research in engineering sciences and innovations in established

and newer technologies; and to generate Masters and Doctoral degree candidates to augment the quality of

faculty and research personnel in the country.

Scheme of Seminar Grant (SG):

B OVERVIEW


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The scheme provides an opportunity to faculty, academicians and working professionals for sharing of ideas,

innovations and inventions by means of funding a seminar.

Scheme of Travel Grant (TG):

The scheme enables meritorious faculty to interact at International Level Conferences, both within and outside

India, Seminars, and Symposia. Teachers from AICTE approved Technical Institutions / University departments are

eligible for this grant.

National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (NDF):

The scheme offers selected persons in emerging areas / disciplines of technical education approved by AICTE to

pursue Doctoral Program with an objective to attract highly qualified and motivated person and offer themselves

for teaching position in the technical education system. It is provide research support to bright young people for

pursuing exciting and innovative research in the field of technical education.

Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC):

This scheme aims to create an IIP Cell in a Technical Institution which promotes interaction between faculty,

students and industry. The objective of the IIP Cell is to reduce the gap between industry expectations (practice)

and academic offerings (theory) by direct involvement of industry to attain a symbiosis.

Quality Improvement Programme (QIP):

The main objective of the programme is to upgrade the expertise and capabilities of the faculty members of the

degree level institutions in the country. The aim is to enable the teachers to acquire Masters/ Doctoral degrees

and imbibe in them a culture of research and better teaching educational capabilities by exposing them to the

environment of the institutes of study.

Hostels for SC/ST Students:

The scheme aims to support Government / Government-aided engineering colleges for construction of girls /

boys hostels for providing residential accommodation for students / researchers belonging to SC/ST category.

Research Park (RP):This scheme provides financial assistance to institutions for setting up Research Park in collaboration with the

Industry or group of Industries. Grant of Rs. 1 crore (per State-UT) shall be given under this scheme.

Innovation Promotion Scheme (IPS):

The scheme provides financial assistance to institutions for organizing technical projects exhibition at state/UT

level. The scheme intends to bring out practical talent among students by providing a forum for exhibiting their

technical knowledge and innovations. This scheme also intends to exhibit this talent to industry in order to

convert useful / innovative / commercially viable projects into products. This will also initiate interest in

entrepreneurship activities or in registering for patents/IPR etc.

Faculty Development Programme (FDP):

The scheme is intended to provide opportunities through AICTE approved Staff Colleges / Institutions for induction

training to teachers employed in AICTE approved Technical Institutions to facilitate upgradation of knowledge and

skill.

Summer Winter School (SWS)

The scheme is intended to provide opportunities through AICTE approved Staff Colleges / Institutions for Subject

training that enhances teaching skills to teachers employed in AICTE approved Technical Institutions to facilitate

up gradation of knowledge and skill.


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Project Centre for Technical Education

The aim is to support students in developing academic projects and to provide assistance to complete the project

documentation from initial ideal stage to final product and presentation stage finish end.

Skill and Personality development Program centre for SC/ST Students

The broad objectives of the centre is to provide opportunity to SC/ST students in the Institutes, the help they mayneed, their readiness to reorient themselves in the light of emerging employment opportunities to Engineering

undergraduate/Diploma students at all level.

E-Learning Centre for Technical Education

The centre would create e-resource facility to impart technical education (Engg., Architecture, Pharmacy, applied

arts etc.) at all level. The aim is to enhance quality of institutions through sharing of resources and technical

capability of lead institute.

Visiting Professorship

Eminent scholars holding the post of Professors shall be considered for appointment as Visiting Professors.

The main objective of the scheme is to supplement and provide expertise to the teaching / research in those areas

in which the host institution needs the expertise.


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S. No Scheme

No. of

Beneficiaries

Amount released

in Rs.

1 Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) 365 434097973

2 National Coordinated Project (NCP) 4 7372600

3

Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence

(MODROBS) 505 505671143

4 Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) 30 9340850

5 Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC ) 3 2215000

6 Travel Grant (TG) 31 1871356

7 Seminar Grant (SG) 154 10542841

8 Faculty Development Programme (FDP) 340 90482507

9 Emeritus Fellowship (EF) 12 3649519

10 Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT ) 18 4451574

11 National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) 32 8612185

12 PG Scholarship 997 2028585522

13

Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences

and Technology (INDEST) 60 23937543

14 Quality Improvement Program (QIP) 22 58577832

15 Hostels for SC/ST Students 41 409000000

Total 3598408445

C HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR (2012-13)


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1.1 All the proposals are to be uploaded online. Following steps are to be carried out for

submitting proposal.

a Read overview about schemes at link Departments> AQIS> Schemes

athttp://www.aicte-india.org/ridschemes.htm

b Download softcopy format for the desired scheme from Departments> AQIS>Format

of Application

c http://www.aicte-india.org/ridschemes.htm

d Download and fill softcopy format (MS Word) for desired scheme.

e Log in to AICTE web portal using Institute User Id and password

f Refer to Departments> AQIS> Schemes >AQIS User Manual for filling and submittingAQIS application for desired scheme on portal.

g You may copy paste data from softcopy (as above) form to the application form on

the portal.

h Follow the steps given below to complete the submission of your application -

i Covert MS Word softcopy application into PDF.

j Attach this PDF to your AQIS application on the portal.

k Tick the declaration flag on the application.

l Press Submit button. Now no changes in application are possible.

m Proceed and complete on line payment on the portal.

n Submit/Post hardcopy of PDF and copy of proof of payment to All India Council for

Technical Education, (AICTE), NBCC Place, 4th Floor, Eastern Tower, Bhisham

PitmahMarg, PargatiVihar, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.( In case if it is specified in

the Advertisement.)

o Every Institute shall enter the data on web portal about earlier grants received from

AICTE. In order to complete this, log in to web portal with your Institute user Id and

password and select AQIS History tab. Fill the details as required and periodically

update the details.

1.2 Documents to be annexed with the application form and uploaded without which

the application will be treated as incomplete. In case no data is available, a nil

report has to be provided on the format.

a AQIS Project Status report of previously awarded AQIS schemes need to be filled as

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per the format in Annexure I and is to be uploaded in PDF format.

b E-payment details as per format in Annexure-II.

c Attested copy of the Letter of AICTE approval for the year of establishment.

d Attested copy of the Letter of AICTE approval for the relevant Undergraduate &

Postgraduate department for the current academic year along with Specific

Conditions, if any.

e Attested copy of the Letter of Accreditation.

f Authenticated documents supporting the year of establishment of the Institution.

1.3 The project must be initiated within one month of receipt of the funds. An activity

register is to be maintained for listing the date and respective activity. It must be

ensured that projects are completed within the specified period of time.

1.4 State/Central Government procedures should be adopted for procuring

equipment/services. Equipment/services recommended by the council alone should

be procured. Equipment purchased should be engraved/superscripted with AICTEProject Number.

1.5 A stock register of equipments should be maintained for purchases made out of the

project grant for likely verification by AICTE appointed experts at any time. List of

assets procured from funds provided by AICTE should be submitted to the Council

every year.

1.6 Progress reports should be submitted regularly to AICTE at specified intervals as per

the requirement of the scheme.

1.7 Provisional audit certificates should be submitted annually. The Final audited UCshould be submitted immediately after the completion of the project along with

Progress Report and the details of the assets thus created/procured out of the grant-

in-aid as per GFR-19 given in Annexure-III. Utilization certificate and statement of

accounts in prescribed proforma shall be duly audited by a Chartered accountant, in

the case of private institution and by the finance officer/account officer in respect of

government/government-aided institutions.

1.8 It may be noted that If AICTE does not receive the Utilization certificate within

one month from the date of completion of the project or earlier, then AICTE will be

at liberty to recover the entire amount of the grant including the interest thereon, in a

manner it finds proper. Without submitting the projects closure certificate, the

department shall not be eligible for further funding.

1.9 If the funds are awarded for recurring expenses, no part of it may be used for non-

recurring expenditure such as purchase of fixed assets, and vice versa.

1.10 Interest earned on the project fund, if any, should be reported to AICTE. The interest

so earned will be treated as a part of the grant and can be utilized under permitted

heads of recurring expenses.


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1.11 Any unspent balance from the amount sanctioned on the completion of the tenure of

the project must be surrendered to AICTE within one month through a Demand Draft

drawn in favour of the Member Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education.

1.12 The Comptroller and Auditor General of India/AICTE at their discretion shall have the

right of access to the books of accounts of the Institute in respect of the grantreceived from AICTE. The Institute must, therefore, maintain separate record of

expenditure and audited accounts for the project.

1.13 The Institution which has availed the grant, shall observe all financial norms and

guidelines as prescribed by the AICTE/GOI from time to time.

1.14 AICTE reserves the right to terminate the grant at any stage if it is convinced that the

grant has not been properly utilized or appropriate progress is not made.

1.15 Constitution of Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) at Institutional level has to be

constituted by the Coordinator of the Project for reviewing the progress of the

project from time to time.

The composition of PMC should be as follows in case specific instructions are not

issued for any specific scheme:

a Director/Principal/Dean of the Institution, College and University respectively

(Chairman of the Committee).

b Dean (Academic affairs/Research)

c Coordinator of the Project (Convener/Secretary)/ Head of the Department.

d An external expert member of the area of specialization of the project.

1.16 The constitution of PMC may be sent to the Council for record. The general terms of

the reference of PMC are as follows:

a PMC should meet from time to time as required but at least once in a year. The

minutes of the meeting should be recorded and submitted to the Council.

b PMC shall advise on the proper utilization of the funds under the project and would

ensure proper implementation of the scheme as per the objectives of the project.1.17 As per Government of Indias Decision (7) b under Rule 149 (3), assets

created/procured out of the project grant should be submitted to the funding agency.

The assets thus created/procured out of the grant should be maintained and

submitted to AICTE, along with the project completion report.

1.18 The AICTE may withdraw the award due to any reason, it thinks appropriate including

the following :

a If the progress is not adequate during Annual Appraisal;

b If the scheme is not initiated or is deviating from approved project plan

c In case of any financial irregularity;

1.19 Each Project sanctioned by AICTE is assigned a specific File No. All Correspondence

addressed to AICTE regarding the Project must invariably quote this number along

with the year in which the Project was sanctioned and should be addressed to the

Bureau Head.

1.20 Any expenditure incurred prior to the issuance of the approval letter and after the

expiry of tenure of the project is not allowed for any adjustment in the grant-in-aid.

1.21 The grant-in-aid released for a project cannot be spent on creating infrastructural

facilities such as construction of roads, purchase of vehicles, air-conditioning, etc.

1.22 The assets acquired out of the grant-in-aid shall be the property of the Institute. No

assets acquired out of the grant-in-aid shall be disposed off without the permission of


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the Council.

1.23 The Council shall not provide any maintenance grant-in-aid after the expiry of the

incubation period for the programme.

1.24 The following details of temporary manpower employed under any project grant shall

be provided with the utilization certificate.

a Recruitment procedure adopted with copy of advertisement.

b Muster roll.c Salary payment details.


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2.1.1 Objective

a The scheme promotes young talented teachers for advancing their professional growth

by enabling them to devote maximum time in research and study with minimum

teaching responsibility.

b The purpose of the scheme is to identify young talented teachers who have established

competence in their area of specialization. The scheme helps them in promoting their

professional growth by enabling them to devote maximum time in research and study

with minimum teaching responsibilities.

2.1.2 Eligibility

a The awardee should be a full time regular faculty working in AICTE approved Institution

/ AICTE approved University Departments.

b The age of awardee shall be less than 35 years.

2.1.3 Duration of the Project

a Three Years

2.1.4 Limit of Funding

a Total funding of Rs. 9 Lakh.

2.1.5 2.5 Disbursement of the Funds

a Rs. 3 lakh to be released at the time of the award of the proposal.

b Rs.3 Lakh per year for subsequent years based on annual project report.

c This award is neither a fellowship nor a scholarship and funding is to be utilized under

following subheads exclusively.

d Travel outside country (TA/DA, field work, collection of Data, paper presentation):Rs. 1,50,000/

e Books, Journals (through Institutes library): Rs. 50,000/-

f Office stationeries, consumables (office/Research miscellaneous) : Rs. 50,000/-

g Travel within country (TA/DA to attend project review meeting, field work, collection of

data, paper presentation) : Rs. 50,000/-

2.1.6 Processing Methodology:

The proposal shall be assessed by an Experts Committee constituted as follows:

a Three experts not below the rank of Associate Professor.

b At least one member among the experts shall be from the concerned stream.

2.1.7 Terms and Conditionsa During the tenure of the award, the awardee shall work within the framework of the

plan suggested by the experts evaluation of the proposal. If the awardee desires to

change the work plan within the period of the award, this can be done only after

obtaining written permission from AICTE.

b The award is for a period of three years and this period should be devoted to work on

the project only, with a teaching load of minimum of 6 hours per week in the Institution

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where the awardee is presently working.

c The awardee shall be treated as on duty and therefore shall continue draw his/her pay

and allowance and the respective Institute / University / College shall not disturb the

seniority of the awardee(s) in their respective cadre.

d An undertaking to be given by the Awardee to the Institutions of working with a copy toAICTE. Another undertaking with the Host Institution stating to work for 3 years after

the completion of the award. Similarly an undertaking to be given by the Principal of the

Host Institution where awardee is working stating that in case the Career Awardee shift

the place of work during the tenure of award, the Career Award shall be treated as

cancelled and written/refund the entire amount with Interest earned to the AICTE as

per proforma available with AICTE given at the time of offer letter.

e The awardee is not allowed to shift from the host institution, that is the institution

where the awardee is working under this scheme, and the awardee will have to execute

an undertaking with the institution in this regard. In case the awardee shifts from the

host institution, the award will automatically get terminated and the award money

released by the AICTE to the Institution with respect to the awardee shall be refunded

immediately by the concerned Institution. The concerned Institution will have to

execute an undertaking to the AICTE in this regard.

f Any equipment, books, journals purchased under the scheme shall be the property of

the Institute / University / College. The books and journals can be retained by the

awardee, if so desired.

g The awardee is entitled for holidays and such other service privileges from the Institute

as per the entitlements of the awardee in the University/College/Institute.

h The awardee shall submit an annual report on the project, each year through the Head

of the Institute on completion of one year from the date of acceptance of offer letter.

The Second instalment will be released on receipt of Utilization certificate and

statement of accounts in prescribed proforma duly audited by the Chartered

accountant in the case of private institution and by the finance officer/account officer in

respect of government/government-aided institutions.

i The final report of the project shall be submitted by the awardee through the Head of

the Department / Institution to the AICTE.


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2.2 Proforma for submission of proposal under the scheme

CAREER AWARD FOR YOUNG TEACHERS

2.2.1 Details of Institutions

a Name of the Institute

b Address

c Contact details Email FAX Telephone

d Whether the institution is currently

accredited by NBA

e Permanent Id of the Institute This Id is available on AICTE web portal

f Application Id Unique application Id as assigned to your application on web portal. Seeimportant note on the last page of this proforma.

2.2.2Details of candidate under consideration for Career Award

a Name

b Designation Date of joining

c Appointment Type Scale of Pay

d Department

e Whether the department is currentlyaccredited by NBA

f Qualifications UG PG

g Experience in years Teaching Industry Research

h Field of study / specialization

i Publications Attach additional pages as necessary

j IPR Attach additional pages as necessary

k PG students guided

l Memberships of

professional bodies/

fellowships awarded

Attach additional pages as necessary

m Professional activities Attach additional pages as necessary


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n Techno-commercial

activities


o Outstanding

achievements at

school level


p Outstanding

achievements at

college / University

level


q Other information Give any other information that will help in accepting /funding this project

r Cell number Email

2.2.3 Details of Proposals

a Technical Field - Nature of work

to be undertaken under Career

Award scheme

Add rows as required

b Title of proposal Add rows as required

c Abstract Add rows as required

d Objectives - Statement of the

purpose


e Project Impact - Expectedoutcome


i Background/Current status of

activities in the area


j Plan of work / methodology Add rows as required

k Time & activity chart

l Activity Months(add columns as required)

m 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

n Receive Grant

o Purchase of

equipment

p

Profile of collaborating/participating Industry/s or other organization/s, if any.


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q Na

me

Address Website Contact

person ,

designation,

email

Role in

collaborating/participating

Financial

commitment#

towards project in

Rs.

r

s

t Total Rs.Mention role of Industry/orgnisation.

Provide resume of participating personnel from Industry/orgnisation with their strength and role in the research project.

Add rows as required. Attach additional pages if required.#Attach copy of letters received from participating industry showing intent / financial commitment etc.


Pl note R1=R2=R3

u Budget Estimates

Recurring

v Estimate for Year 1 (R1) Estimate for Year 2 (R2) Estimate for Year 3 (R3)

w AMC/Service

charges

Nil (warranty period)

x Salary

y Consumables &

Contingencies

z Printing/

publication Office

Exp

aa Other

ab Total

2.2.4 Payment disbursement schedulea Installment on completion of year 1 Installment

on

completion

of year 2

Installment on completion of project Total (Max 9 Lakh)

b R1=R/3 R2=R/3 R3=R/3 R=R1+R2+R3

2.2.5 Declaration by the candidate under consideration:

a I ..undertake to work in ..name of the applicant Institute on above project.

I agree to terms prescribed by the Council in this scheme.

Signature


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2.2.6 Details of earlier grants awarded to the

Institute(Give details of grants received in last three years)

Scheme Name of

the

coordinator

Amt sanctioned Sanctione

d letter

details

Funds

Utilisation

position as

on today

Utilisation Certificate details/

Reason for non- submission of

Utilisation CertificateNR R


2.2.7 By signing this certificate, I/We undertake to

a Abide by all the rules / regulations regarding utilization of amount that may be granted to the Institute.

b Submit timely progress reports about grant utilization.c Submit utilization certificate duly authenticated by CA on/before project period is over.d Return full/partial unutilized grant amount to the Council.

2.2.8 Project forwarded to AICTE Signature of Head of the Institution

Date : Institute Seal

Important: You need to apply on web portal using your Institute login and password. Select tab AQIS application. Press New to create

new application. Your application is assigned unique application Id. Fill all the details over there. Prepare application in this proforma also.

Attach PDF of it to the application on web portal. Now press submit on web portal to submit application. Pay processing fees on web portal

using appropriate payment option


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2.3 EVALUATION SHEET FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE SCHEME OF CAREER AWARD FOR YOUNG TEACHERS

(CAYT)

2.3.1 SCHEME: CAYT DATE OF MEETING: GROUP: PROPOSAL NO.

a Name and address of the institution: (Write details, Add rows if required)

b Institute Permanent ID No. : (Write details)

c Reference of extension of approval letter for

the current year:

Letter No(Write details)

Date

d Type of institution: (tick on appropriate tab) GOVT. GOVT. AIDED SELF FINANCING

e Name of the Applicant : (Write details)

f Status of Applicant : (tick on appropriate tab) Permanent Temp. Ad-hoc

g Date of Birth : (Write details)

h Age as on : August 2013 (Write details)

i Title of the work (Write details)

j Ongoing CAYT project assisted by AICTE Yes NoIf yes, details of the project: AICTE sanction letter no

& date

2.3.2 OBSERVATION OF THE EXPERT COMMITTEE

a Criteria/ Parameters MAX.

MARKS

MARKS

AWARDED

REMARKS

b Academic credentials of Applicant

c PG 2

d Ph.D. 3

e Teaching Experience 4

f Research Experience in years

(i) Research project completed in last

five years

Number ..

Amount

4

g (ii) Consultancy projects completed in

last five years

Number ..

Amount

3

h Industrial Experience 2

i Publications of Research Papers

(National/International).

4

j Publication of Books 2

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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k Publication of Proceedings 1

l No(s) of Ph.D. Guided 2

m No. of PG dissertation supervised 2

n Membership of the Professional/ Learned bodies/Societies 3

o Patents granted 2p Other (Awards etc.) 1

q Sub Total 35

2.3.3 Credentials of Institute

a Type of Institute 3

b No. of Years of Establishment 10

c Number of courses Accredited

in the Institute

2

d Sub Total 15

2.3.4 Credentials of Department

a UG/PG 3

b NBA Accreditation of the

course for which the proposal

is submitted

2

c (i) Research project

completed By Department in

last five years

Number ..

Amount

5

d (ii) Consultancy projects

completed By Department in

last five years

Number ..

Amount

5

Sub Total 15

2.3.5 Credentials of Proposed Activities Under CAYT

a Context & Significance 5

b Extension of PhD/

Research work

5

c Relevance & Soundness 5

d Proposed Methodology 5

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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e Suitability and Adequacy of

Proposed Activity Plan and

Time

Lines.

5

f Prospects of Expected

Outcome

5

g Likely Impact of Expected

Outcome.

5

Sub Total 35

Grand Total (1+2+3+4) 100

2.3.6 GRADE ALLOCATED (PLEASE TICK WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE)a Marks Allotted 0-24 25-49 50-65 66-85 86-100

b Grade E D C B A

c Over All Observations

d Over All Recommendations Recommended Not Recommended

e Remarks:

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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3.1.1 Objectives

This Scheme is launched with a view to encourage students in AICTE approved polytechnics

and degree technical institutions to consider self employment as a career option, provide

training in Entrepreneurship through modular courses and increase the relevance of

Management particularly in the non-corporate and under managed sectors. Following are

the objectives of the scheme:

a To create an environment for self-employment and entrepreneurship development through

formal and non-formal programmes.

b To introduce the concept of entrepreneurship in curricula at diploma and degree levels.

c To develop management personnel at appropriate levels for the non-corporate and

unorganized sectors like education, rural development, small-scale industry etc.

d To utilize the infrastructure facilities and technically trained manpower for the development

of non-corporate and unorganized sectors.e To promote employment opportunities

3.1.2 Eligibility

a The institute must be an AICTE approved Institutes/AICTE approved University Department.

b The Coordinator shall be Full time regular faculty.

c Only one proposal per institute shall be considered for funding.

d Existing AICTE sponsored EDC Institutes are not eligible to apply again.


a Two Years

3.1.4 Limit of Fundinga Total funding of Rs.10 Lakh.

b Rs. 6 Lakh recurring and Rs. 4 lakh non-recurring.

3.1.5 Disbursement of the Funds

a 100% of non-recurring to be released at the time of the award of the project.

b 50% of recurring for first year

c 50% of recurring for second year


The proposal shall be assessed by an Expert Committee is to be constituted as follows:

a Three member expert committee not below the rank of Associate Professor.

b At least one member among the experts shall be from the concerned stream

3.1.7 Terms and Conditionsa Minimum set of activities shall be performed by the EDC per year

b At least one Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) - (3 days duration) - batch size

up to 30 participants.

c One EDC Core Faculty to undergo training in Entrepreneurship (FDP) at EDI, Ahmedabad, etc.

d At least ten Expert Talks by successful entrepreneurs.

e At least two Skill Development Programmes (SDP) *- batch size up to 30.

F At least one Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) - (6-8 weeks duration) - batch

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size up to 20 participants

g The technical institutions / technical department of universities seeking financial assistance

for establishment of EDC centre are expected to have adequate space for locating the

centres, facilities in the office, experience of interaction with industries / Government

agencies, qualified and dedicated faculty and library with good collection of journals,

availability of well equipped workshop and laboratory facilities including precision

measurement, quality control and standards. The nearby industries for which organization/institutes are expected to work may also share resources for the purpose of establishment of

such centres.

h The Skill Development Programmes run under the aegis of the EDC Cell of the institute are

non-formal programmes and do not carry any AICTE approval. Hence the host institute,

while advertising for such programmes or while issuing participation certificates to the

participants at the end of the Programme/Workshop, shall not carry any logo/emblem of

AICTE/GOI. Any violation will lead to termination of the violating cell.

i The non-recurring grant-in-aid is for fitting, furnishing and for the purchase of important

equipment like Desktop PC with internet facility, Fax/Modem, back-up, Multimedia/O.H.P,

equipment, audio-visual aids, library books, journals, LCD Projector etc. This grant is given

initially once only for setting up the centre, subject to a maximum limit of Rs. Four lakh.

j The recurring grant-in-aid is given for honorarium to supporting staff, working expenses,

travelling allowances, contingencies, printing & stationery and other organizational expenses

etc. subject to a maximum limit of Rs. Three lakh (every year for 2 years). The recurring grant

for subsequent years will be decided by the Council based on the performance of the

centres.


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a Name of the Instituteb Address


d Whether the institution is currently

accredited by NBA


f Application Id Unique application Id as assigned to your application on web portal. Seeimportant note on the last page of this proforma.

3.2.2 Details of Project Coordinator

a Name

b Designation Date of joiningc Appointment Type Scale of pay

d Department

e Qualifications UG PG PhD

f Experience in years Teaching Industry Research

g Relevant experience Attach separately as needed

h Number of publications Journals & Conferences Attach Details

i Number of patents Attach Details

j Research/Consultancy projects done in the last

3 years

Attach Details

k Other information Give any other information that will help in accepting /fundingthis project

l Cell numberm Email

n Signature

3.2.3 Details of proposals

a Technical Field of Proposal Add rows as required



d Objectives - Specific objectives for proposed

EDC


e Project Impact -Expected outcome Add rows as required

f Background/Current status of activities in the

area


g Plan of work / methodology Add rows as required

rows as required


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Attach relevant papers in this regard including

information/abstract of paper to be read/published, if any.

h Profile of collaborating/participating

Industry/s or other organisation/s

i Name Address Website Contact

person,

Email

Role in

current

project

Financial commitment#

towards project in Rs.

j Add rows as required.#Attach copy of letters received from participating industry

showing intent / financial commitment etc.

k Budget Estimates Non Recurring

l Proposed

equipment/s

Specifications No of units Cost in Rs. Justification

m Total(NR) NRAdd rows as required

Max NR= 40% of total assistance requested

Max assistance 5 Lakhn Budget Estimates Recurring

o Estimate for Year 1 (R1)Max 20% of total assistance requested

Estimate for Year 2 (R2)Max 40% of total assistance

requested

p AMC/Service charges Nil (warranty period)

q Consumables &

Contingencies

r Printing/ publication Office

Exp

s Other

t TotalAdd rows as required

3.2.4 Payment disbursement schedule

a Advance Installment Installment on completion of year

1Total (Max 5

Lakh)

b NR

Max 40% of total assistance

requested R

R1


requested R

R2


requested R

R=NR+R1+R2

c



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Scheme Name of the

coordinator

Amt sanctioned Sanctioned

letter details

Funds

Utilisation

position as on

today

Utilisation Certificate

details/ Reason for

non- submission of




a Abide by all the rules / regulations regarding utilization of amount that may be granted to the

Institute.

b Submit timely progress reports about grant utilization.

c Submit utilization certificate duly authenticated by CA on/before project period is over.

d Return full/partial unutilized grant amount to the Council.


a Date : Institute Seal


new application. Your application is assigned unique application Id. Fill all the details over there. Prepare application in this proforma also .


using appropriate payment option.


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3.3 EVALUATION SHEET FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE SCHEME OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL (EDC)

3.3.1 SCHEME: EDC DATE OF MEETING GROUP: PROPOSAL NO.

a Name and address of the institution: (Write details, add row if required)

b Institute Permanent ID No. : (Write details)c Reference of Extension of Approval letter for

the current year


Date(Write details)

d Type of Institution: (tick on appropriate tab) GOVT. GOVT. AIDED SELF FINANCING

e Name of the Chief Coordinator :

f Status of Chief Coordinator : (tick on appropriatetab)

Permanent Temp. Ad-hoc

g Name of for EDC : (Write details)

h Title of the project (Write details)

i Duration of the project (Write details)

j Ongoing EDC project assisted by AICTE Yes No

If yes, details of the project:

AICTE Sanction

Letter No.

Date Status

Complete On-going


a Credentials of Applicant MAX.

MARKS

MARKS AWARDED REMARKS

b Academic credentials of Chief Coordinator

c PG 1

d Ph. D 2

e Experience 2

f Experience or conducting

training in Entrepreneurship

as Chief Coordinator

5

g Sub

Total

10

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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3.3.3 Credentials of Organizing Institute


b No. of Years of Establishment 5

c Quality of Infrastructure facility

available in the Institute

10

d Research project completed in

last five yearsNumber ..

Amount

2

e Consultancy projects completed

in last five years

Number ..

Amount

2

f List of collaborative Programs

run by the Institute /University, if

any, (National/International)

2

g Name and address of industries

where (possible interaction (R &

D/sponsoredproject/Consultancy/Related

Services) in the specific areas can

be developed).

2

h Placement record of institution

during the last 3 years, discipline

wise.

10

i Grant generated during last 3

years through

collaboration/Industry-Institute

Interaction.

7

j Institutions Contribution, if any 5

k Sub Total 503.3.4 Credentials of EDC

a Objectives & Context 10

b Relevant activities/done in

progress

10

c Activities envisaged/proposed 10

d Benefit to Students 10

e Sub Total 40

f Grand Total 100

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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3.3.4 GRADE ALLOCATED (PLEASE TICK WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE)

Marks Allotted 0-24 25-49 50-65 66-85 86-100

a Grade E D C B A

b Over All Observations

c Over All Recommendations Recommended Not Recommended

d Remarks:

3.3.5 AMOUNT RECOMMENDED:

Recurring (Rs.) Non Recurring (Rs.)

3.3.6 List of items approved for Non recurring expenditure

1

2

3

4

5

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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4.1.1 Objective

a The Scheme of Emeritus Fellowship intends to utilize the services of highly qualified and

experienced superannuated Professors at AICTE approved Institutions / Colleges /

University Departments imparting technical education (excluding MHRD funded Institutes/ Universities i.e., IITs, IISc, IIMs & NITs etc.) in stimulating and achieving excellence in

Technical Education i.e. in Engineering and Technology, Architecture, Town Planning,

Management, Pharmacy, Applied Arts and Crafts and other areas as per the AICTE Act.

4.1.2 Eligibility

a AICTE approved Institutes / AICTE approved University Departments.

b The Awardee must be a superannuated professor and/or scientist from IIT/NIT, IIM, IISc,

CSIR laboratories, defence establishments, like BARC, TIFR, INSA, INA, etc.

c Only applicable to institutes offering PG Programme.

4.1.3 Duration of the Projecta The duration of the project shall be for a period of two years or till the awardee fellow

attains the age of 70 years whichever is earlier.


a Total funding of Rs.13 Lakh.


a Rs. 6 Lakh per year @ Rs. 50000/

b Rs. 50,000/


The proposal shall be assessed by an Expert Committee constituted as follows:a Three experts not below the rank of Associate Professor.

b At least one member among the experts shall be from the concerned stream.

4.1.7 Terms and Conditions

a The fellowship shall commence within the time period as stipulated in the offer letter

unless otherwise authorized by AICTE, failing which the fellowship will be treated as

withdrawn.

b The Fellow shall help in generation of indigenous learning resource materials, manuals,

state-of-the-art reports, monographs, reference books, handbooks, codes of practice,

standards, and related monographs in respective fields of specialization particularly in the

areas of relevance to the activities of AICTE to meet the requirements of EDUSAT

Programme.c An Emeritus Fellow shall teach at least one course in the Host Institution or to teach a

course in one of the neighbouring Institute where there is shortage of faculty.

d Proposing, executing, guiding and monitoring of projects in the field of Engineering /

Technology / Pharmacy / Architecture / Town Planning / Management / Applied Arts &

Crafts and for the development of an AICTE approved Technical Institution.

e Carrying out research and development in application areas of professional / technical

education.

f Developing emerging sectors of knowledge/innovative schools of thought in the field of

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Technical Education.

g As a part of the objectives of the fellowship, an Emeritus Fellow may provide technical

consultancy to a developing institution located in a nearby area of the host institution,

where the Emeritus Fellow can devote a part of his time (20 percent of total time) for

giving impetus to consultancy, research, redesigning of courses, industry-institute-

interaction, formulation for research of those projects for which expertise is not available

in the adopted institution.

h The honorarium indicated above will be over and above any superannuation benefits, the

Emeritus Fellow may be in receipt of.

i The contingency funds will be used for inputs needed for various developmental activities

undertaken by the Emeritus Fellow in the adopted institution.

j Change of host institution is usually not allowed. However, a change may be

permitted by AICTE only in special circumstances.

k An Emeritus Fellow will be allowed to avail Forty Five (45) days of leave in a year with

honorarium. Leave will be sanctioned by the Host Institution

l The Host Institution shall take steps to ensure that the audited utilization certificate and

the audited statements of accounts for the grants along with the list of assets created

from out of the grants to be submitted and refund of unspent amount from the grants

made to AICTE, immediately on termination of the Fellowship.

m A feedback shall be submitted by the Fellow at the end of first year and at the end of the

tenure.


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4.2.1 Details of Institute


b Address


d Whether the institute is accredited by NBA

e Permanent Id of the Institute ( Applicable

only for AICTE approved institutions)

This Id is available on AICTE web portal

f Application Id ( Applicable only for AICTE

approved institutions)

Unique application Id as assigned to your application on web

portal. See important note on the last page of this proforma.

4.2.2 Details of candidate under consideration for fellowship

a Name



d Department

e Whether department accredited by NBA

f Qualifications UG PG PhD

g Experience in years Teaching Industry Research

h Experience Organisation Worked as From to Achievements

i Current status Working / retired

j If working, current organisation, details, position, etc./If

retired, date of retirement

k Field of study / specialization Add rows as required

l Publications Attach additional pages as necessary

m IPR Attach additional pages as necessary

n PG students guided PhD

students

guided

o Other information Give any other information that will help in accepting /funding thisproject

P Cell number Email

A detailed CV to be attached


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4.2.3 Details of proposal

a Technical Field of proposal

b Title of proposal

c Abstract

d Objective

e Project Impact -Expected outcome

f Expected outcome

4.2.4 Budget Estimates Recurring

Estimate for Year 1 (R1) Estimate for Year 2 (R2)

a Salary

b Consumables &Contingencies

c Printing/

publication

Office Exp

d Other

4.2.5

Declaration by the proposed candidate:

I presently employed as / superannuated from is willing to work as anEmeritus Fellow in for a period of two years. I shall comply with the requirements

of the scheme

Signature



a Advance installment Total (Max 20 Lakh)

b NR R1 R=NR+R1

c


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Scheme Name of the

coordinator

Amt sanctioned Sanctioned

letter details

Funds

Utilisation

position as on

today

Utilisation Certificate

details/ Reason for

non- submission of




aAbide by all the rules / regulations regarding utilization of amount that may be granted to the

Institute.


c Submit utilization certificate duly authenticated by CA on/before project period is over.d Return full/partial unutilized grant amount to the Council.


aDate : Institute Seal






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4.3 EVALUATION SHEET FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE SCHEME OF EMERITUS FELLOWSHIP (EF)

4.3.1 SCHEME: EF DATE OF MEETING GROUP: PROPOSAL NO.

a Name and Address of the Institution: (Write details, add rows)

b Institute Permanent ID No.(Write details)

c Reference of extension of approval letter for the current

year:


Date(Write details)

d Type of institution: (tick on appropriate tab) GOVT. GOVT. AIDED SELF

FINANCING

e Name of the Applicant : (Write details)

f Date of Birth of Applicant : (Write details)

g Date of Superannuating/ed : (Write details)

h Institute from where Superannuating/ed (Write details)

i The relevant AICTE approved PG course for which the EF

proposal is submitted

(Write details)

j Whether the above PG Course is NBA accredited? (Write details)


a PARAMETER / CRITERIA MAX. MARKS MARKS AWARDED REMARKS

b Academic credentials of Applicant

c PG Qualification 1

d Ph. D 4

e No. Ph. D. Guide 4

f Research Experience 10

g Membership in professional bodies 5

h Publications/Patents 10

i Experience (both teaching & industrial) 4

j Other (award etc.) 2

k Sub Total 40

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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4.3.3 Credentials of Institute from where Superannuating

a Overall academic standing of the

Institute.

10

b Research project completed in

last five yearsNumber ..

Amount

10

c Consultancy projects completed

in last five years

Number ..

Amount

10

d Number of courses Accredited in

the Institute

5

e NBA Accreditation of the course

for which the proposal is

submitted

5

f Sub Total 404.3.4 Credentials of Institute where applicant wishes to work and avail fellowship

a Overall academic standing of the

institute.

4

b Research project completed in

last five years

Number ..

Amount

4

c Consultancy projects completed

in last five years

Number ..

Amount

4

d Number of courses Accredited inthe Institute

4

e NBA Accreditation of the course

for which the proposal is

submitted

4

f Sub Total 20

g Grand Total 100

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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a Marks Allotted 0-24 25-49 50-65 66-85 86-100

b Grade E D C B A

c Over All Observations

d Over All Recommendations Recommended Not Recommended

e Remarks:


a Head Rs. in Lakh.

1

st

Year 2

n

Yearb Honorarium

c Contingency

d TOTAL

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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5.1.1 Objective

a The scheme aims to modernize and remove obsolescence in the Laboratories /

Workshops / Computing facilities (Libraries are excluded), so as to enhance thefunctional efficiency of Technical Institutions for Teaching, Training and Research

purposes.

b It also supports new innovations in Class Room and Laboratory / Teaching Technology,

development of Lab Instructional Material and appropriate Technology to ensure that

the practical work and project work to be carried out by students is contemporary and

suited to the needs of the Industry.

c The equipment financed under the scheme could be ideally used for upgradation of

equipment in existing laboratories, enhancement of performance parameter

specification of existing equipment, incorporation of latest development in the field and

replacement of old depreciated equipment by modern equipment.

In addition to above major objectives, the equipment installed throughMODROBS can be used for indirect benefit to Faculty / Students through Continuing

Education programmes, Training programmes for local industry and consultancy work.

5.1.2 Eligibility

a AICTE approved Technical Institutions / University Departments with at least 10 years of

existence.b For self financing/Institutes not more than 3 proposals per Institutes per year would be

considered.c For Govt. /Govt. aided Institutes not more than 10 proposals per Institute per year

would be considered.


a Duration of project will be one year from the date of receipt of funds in the institutesaccount.


a Total funding of Rs.20 Lakh.


a 100% grant of sanctioned amount will be released to Government Institutions.

b To private institutions, grants will be sanctioned in the form of 80% of the sanctioned

amount as advance followed by 20% as reimbursement on submission of the Utilization

certificate and other supporting documents as specified in terms and conditions of

MODROB.


a The proposal shall be assessed by an expert committee constituted as follows:b Three member expert committee not below the rank of Associate Professor.

At least two members among the experts shall be from the concerned stream.


a In MODROBS scheme, the Head of the Department (HOD) submitting the proposal is

always the Project Coordinator. To enable subject specific knowledge to be utilized, a

Co-Coordinator can also be proposed. The HOD should critically analyze the

requirements of the laboratory / laboratories of the Department for preparation of the

project proposal, which should relate to the future development of the academic

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strength of the Department.b It may be noted that the concerned Head of the department shall be responsible for

execution and completion of the sanctioned project, followed by submission of all

related documents including the project report.

c In case, the Coordinator i.e. the concerned Head of the department of MODROBS

programme joins another Institution, transfer of the project along with him is not

allowed. If the HOD changes by rotation or leaves the Institution or retires, or goes on along leave, the successor Head of the Department shall become the Project Coordinator

of the project, and this fact should be intimated to the Council immediately.

d Any expenditure incurred prior to the issuance of the approval letter is not allowed to

be adjusted in the grant. The grant shall be utilized strictly for the purpose as specified

in the approval letter.

e The grant shall be utilized strictly for the purpose as specified in the sanction letter and

procurement of equipment authorized by AICTE. Re-appropriation of funds from one

head to another is strictly not permitted viz. Recurring and Non-Recurring heads are

15% and 85% of the total grant, unless otherwise recommended by AICTE experts.

f Once the project is sanctioned, the Council shall not consider any request for additional

grants.

g Separate institutional overhead expenses shall not be provided by AICTE. The

assets acquired out of the grant shall be the property of the Institution and should

always reflect in its book of accounts including the assets register. They should be

certified by the concerned Principal Coordinator. No assets acquired out of the grant

shall be disposed off without the prior permission of the Council.

h Interest earned on the project fund, if any, should be reported to AICTE. The interest so

earned will be treated as a part of the grant.

i Grant released under this programme is for the specific period and should be properly

utilized within the time stipulated in the project proposal.j The council shall not provide any maintenance grant after the expiry of the project.k Whenever the Institution / Laboratory / Department receives a grant for modernization

of a laboratory under the schemes MODROBS, it is imperative that assistance obtainedfrom AICTE for modernization of the Laboratory/Department is acknowledged duly by

putting up a plaque at the main entrance of the Lab/Department, which has been

modernized using the grant. All the equipment procured/developed through this project

should be super scribed with AICTE project file number.


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b Address


d Whether the institution is

accredited by NBA


f Application Id Unique application Id as assigned to your application on web portal. See importantnote on the last page of this proforma.

g Department

h Year of establishment of the

department

i Whether the department is

accredited by NBA

j Lab to be funded

k Current lab utilization Give brief information regarding subjects handled in the lab, number

of students, overall utilization, etc.

l Strength & Weakness of lab Give brief information regarding strength and weakness of lab

m Total cost of equipment in lab Give total cost of equipment available in lab


a Name

b Designation Date of

joining


d Department

e Qualifications UG PG PhDf Experience in years Teaching Industry Research

g Relevant experience Attach separately as needed

h Number of publications Journals & Conferences Attach Details

i Number of patents Attach Details

j Research/Consultancy projects done in the

last 3 years

Attach Details

k Other information Give any other information that will help in accepting /funding thisproject

l Cell number


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m Email

n Signature

5.2.3 Major equipment available in the lab

a Name of equipment Make and model Cost in Rs. Year purchased

b


5.2.4 Details of proposal

a Technical Field of proposal

b Title of proposal

c Abstract

d Objective

e Project Impact -Expected outcome

f Technical Consultancy / Revenue

generation


5.2.5 Budget Estimates Non Recurring

a Proposed equipment/s Specifications No of units Cost in Rs. Justification

b

c Total(NR) NR


5.2.6 Budget Estimates Recurring

a Estimate for Year 1 (R1)

b Consumables & Contingencies

c Other

d Total



a Advance installment Total (Max 20 Lakh)

b NR R1 R=NR+R1

c


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Scheme Name of the

coordinator

Amt

sanctioned

Sanctioned

letter details

Funds

Utilisation

position as

on today

Utilisation

Certificate details/

Reason for non-

submission ofUtilisation

Certificate

NR R




Institute.


c Submit utilization certificate duly authenticated by CA on/before project period is over.d Return full/partial unutilized grant amount to the Council.

5.2.10 a Project forwarded to AICTE Signature of Head of the Institution

bDate : Institute Seal






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5.3 EVALUATION SHEET FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE SCHEME OF MODERNISATION AND REMOVAL OF

OBSOLESCENCE (MODROBS)

5.3.1 SCHEME: MODROBS DATE OF MEETING: GROUP: PROPOSAL NO.

a Name and address of the institution:(Write details, Add rows)

b Institute Permanent ID No. : (Write details)

c Reference of Extension of Approval letter for the current year Letter No: (Write details)

Date: (Write details)

d Type of Institution: (tick on appropriate tab) GOVT. GOVT. AIDED SELF

FINANCING

e Whether the institute is 10 years old? (Yes/No) YES NO

f Name of the Coordinator : (Write details)

g Status of Coordinator : (tick on appropriate tab) Permanent Temp. Ad-hoc

h Name of AICTE approved Course for which the proposal for

MODORBS is submitted :

(Write details)

i Year of Establishment of Applicant Department Date: (Write details, attach proof)

k Title of the project(Write details)

5.3.2

OBSERVATION OF THE EXPERT COMMITTEE

a PARAMETER / CRITERIA MAX.

MARKS

MARKS

AWARDED

REMARKS

b Academic credentials of Coordinator

c PG 1

d Ph. D 3


f Research & Industrial Experience 2

g Publications in last 3 years

(National / International)

2

h (award etc.) Achievements 2

i Experience of coordinating other

schemes/activities/projects

3

j Sub Total 15

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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5.3.3 Credential of Institution / Department


b No. of Years of Establishment of institute 10

c Number of courses Accredited in the Institute 10

d NBA Accreditation of the course for which the proposal is submitted 10

e Sub Total 35

5.3.4 Justification of the project:

a Objectives 10

b Relevance/Increase in scope of old experiments conducted 10

c Technical novelty and utility 20

d Benefits to students and staff 10

e Sub Total 50

Grand Total (1+2+3) 100


a Marks Allotted 0-24 25-49 50-65 66-85 86-100b Grade E D C B A

c Over All

Recommendations

Not Recommended Recommended

d Over All

Observations

e Remarks:

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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a Head Rs. in Lakh.

b Recurringc Manpower

d Consumables

e Contingency

f Travel

g Non Recurring

h Total Amount Recommended

5.3.7 RECOMMENDED LIST OF EQUIPMENT (Non Recurring)

EQUIPMENTS COST (RS. IN LAKH)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)


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6.1.1 Objectivea AICTE launched a scheme of National Facilities in Engineering and Technology with

Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC), aimed at establishment of National Facilities in the

frontier areas of engineering and Technology in collaboration with industry.

b Educational institutions having good rapport with industries can submit proposals for

the AICTE seed grant of up to Rs. 50 Lakh to prepare the Detailed Project Report for

setting up of NAFETIC in emerging or thrust areas of engineering and technology with

matching grant from the Industry of which 15% may be recurring

6.1.2 Eligibility

a AICTE approved institute, or AICTE approved university Department with relevant PGprogrammes with Accreditation from NBA at UG/PG level.

b Coordinator must be full time regular faculty of the institute.

c Matching grant from the Industry.

d Having accreditation of the UG/PG programme under respective department from NBA.


a Duration of project shall be 3 years.


a Up to Rs. 50 lakh from AICTE and a matching grant from the Industry

6.1.5 Disbursement of the Fundsa Sanctioned fund from AICTE and matching grant from the Industry of which maximum

of 15% may be recurring.

b On sanction of proposal 60% of non-recurring and recurring for the first year.

c 30% of non-recurring and recurring for second year

d 10% of non-recurring and recurring for third year.

6.1.6 Processing Methodology

The proposal to be assessed by an expert committee constituted as follows:

a Three experts not below the rank of Associate Professor.

b At least two members among the experts shall be from the concerned stream.


NAFETIC centre is expected to do the following activities:a To provide state-of-the-art R&D facilities in specific areas of engineering and technology

for intramural research and development, education and training.

b To provide sophisticated testing, instrumentation and design facilities to industry in

specialized/ emerging areas of engineering and technology.

c To provide necessary expertise, facilities and know-how for undertaking R&D projects

on a turnkey basis, in emerging inter-disciplinary areas of relevance to industry.

d To aim and achieve breakthrough in relevant specific technology areas.

e To aim at intensifying technology transfer from participating Institution for the benefit

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of industrial development.

f Provide technology incubator facility in the early stages of commercialization of new

technologies.

g To plan, coordinate and execute integrated R&D programmes, involving interested

institutions, R&D organizations and industries, at national level.

h To promote the culture of hardware and applied research relevant to socio-economic

needs of the country in academic institutions.i To provide advanced knowledge and know-how to industry in the new areas of

relevance through short-term training/continuing education programmes.

j To provide effective linkage between industry and academic institutions for sponsored

research and consultancy.

k To provide state-of-the-art R&D facilities in specific areas of engineering and technology

for intramural research and development, education and training.


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b Address


d Permanent Id of the Institute This Id is available on AICTE web portal

e Whether the institution is currently

accredited by NBA

f Application Id Unique application Id as assigned to your application on web portal. See importantnote on the last page of this proforma.

g Department

h Whether Department is currently

accredited by NBA


a Name



d Department

e Qualifications UG PG

f Experience in years Teaching Industry Research

g Relevant Experience

h Number of publications

i Number of patents

j Research/Consultancy projects done in the

last 3 years

k Other information

l Cell number

m Email

n Signature

6.2.3 Details of Proposals

a Technical Field of proposal Add rows as required




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d Objective Add rows as required

e Note on status of industry-

institute relation/activities


f

Profile of collaborating/participating Industry/s or other organization/s, if any.

Name Address Website Contactperson ,

designation,

email

Role incollaborating/participating

Financialcommitment

towards project in

Rs.

Total Rs.Mention role of Industry/organisation.

Provide resume of participating personnel from Industry/organisation with their strength and role in the research project.

Add rows as required. Attach additional pages if required.#Attach copy of letters received from participating industry showing intent / financial commitment etc.


Pl note R1=R2=R3

g Budget Estimates Non Recurring

Proposed equipment/s Specifications No of

units

Cost in Rs. Justification

Total(NR) NR

h Budget Estimates Recurring

Estimate for Year 1 (R1) Estimate

for Year 2

(R2)

Estimate

for Year 3

(R3)

Estimate for Year 1 (R1)

AMC/Service charges

Salary

Consumables &

Contingencies

Printing/ publication

Office Exp

Travel, Stay & DA

Other

Total

$

Mention role of Industry/organisation.Add rows as required..#Attach copy of letters/MOUs received from participating industry showing intent / financial commitment etc.


rows as required


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a Advance installment Installment on

completion of

year 1

Installment on

completion of

year 2

Total (Max amount cannot

exceed C or 50 Lakh

whichever is less)

b NR R1 R2 R3 R=NR+R1+R2+R3

c

6.2.5 Details of salary expenses

a Academic year Post Number Period for

to

Total

months

Salary

/month

Total salary

exp.

b Year 1

Total salary expenses for academic year 1

c Year 2


d Year 2





Scheme Name of

the

coordinator

Amt

sanctioned

Sanctioned

letter

details

Funds

Utilisation

position as

on today

Utilisation

Certificate details/

Reason for non-

submission of

Utilisation

Certificate

NR R




Institute.


c Submit utilization certificate duly authenticated by CA on/before project period is over.

d Return full/partial unutilized grant amount to the Council.


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6.2.8 a Project forwarded to AICTE Signature of Head of the Institution

bDate : Institute Seal






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6.3 EVALUATION SHEET FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE SCHEME OF NAFETIC PROJECT SCHEME

6.3.1 SCHEME NAFETIC DATE OF

MEETING:

PROPOSAL

NO.

GROUP-

a Name and address of the institution (Write details, Add rows if required)

b Institute Permanent ID No. (Write details)

c Ref. of Extension of approval letter for the current

year.

Letter No. (Write details)

Date: (Write details)

d Type of Institutions (Write details)

e Name of the Coordinator (Write details)

f Status of Coordinator(tick on appropriate tab)

PERMANENT TEMP. AD-HOC

g The AICTE approved PG course under which the

project proposal is submitted

(Write details)

Title of the Programme (Write details)


a Criteria / Parameters Max

Marks

Marks

Awarded

Remarks

b Academic credentials of Coordinator

c PG 1

d Ph.D. 3


f Research Experience in years 4

g Industrial Experience 2

h Publications (National / International) 4

i No(s) of Ph.D. Guided 5

j Membership of the Professional /

Learned bodies / Societies

1

k Patents granted 1

l Other (Awards etc.) 1

m Sub Total 25

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

Signature of Expert

(Name of Expert)

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