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AICTE - YOUTH UNDERTAKING VISIT FOR ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE (YUVAK): STUDY TOUR OF ATAL TUNNEL, HIMACHAL PRADESH

The scheme is intended for providing Financial Grant for conducting a Study Tour of ATAL TUNNEL | by Students / faculty of AICTE approved Institutions in the field of technical education.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Grant will be for Team of 10 Students + 1 Faculty member of the Institute as per details below: | S.No.Expenditure HeadsFor Institutes under NRO & NWROFor Institutes under Other Regions1.Train Fare from Institute to Chandigarh & back₹ 30,000/-₹ 60,000/-2.Transport charges from Chandigarh to Manali (including visits to ATAL Tunnel) & back₹ 30,000/-₹ 30,000/-3.Boarding & Lodging and incidental expenses at Manali for 03 days ₹ 1,10,000/-₹ 1,10,000/-Total Grant Amount :₹ 1,70,000/-₹ 2,00,000/-

Who can apply

AICTE approved Institutions in the field of Technical Education having latest NIRF ranking between 001 to 500 are eligible for the grant.; Team of 10 Students + 1 Faculty member of each eligible Institute.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is AICTE – Youth Undertaking Visit For Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK) Study Tour Of Atal Tunnel scheme?

AICTE-Youth Undertaking Visit For Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK) Study Tour Of Atal Tunnel scheme has been launched to provide financial grants to the institutions who conducts study tour of ATAL TUNNEL to the team of one faculty and 10 students from AICTE approved institutions.

When this scheme was launched?

This scheme was launched in on 21 st May, 2021.

Who manages this scheme?

This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

What is Atal Tunnel and where it has been built?

Atal Tunnel has been built under the Rohtang Pass on the Leh-Manali Highway as an all-weather route to Leh and Lahaul and Spiti valleys. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

What is the main objective of the scheme?

The main objective of the scheme is to gain firsthand knowledge & information about the latest techniques used in construction of the tunnel and in particular about the New Austrian tunneling method.

What should be the criteria of the institution?

AICTE approved Institutions in the field of Technical Education having latest NIRF ranking between 001 to 500 are eligible for the grant.

Maximum how many Institutions from NRO & NWRO regions will get the benefits?

Grant will be for a maximum of 25 Institutions from NRO & NWRO regions in a financial year.

Maximum how many Institutions from remaining regions will get the benefits?

Grant will be for a maximum of 75 Institutions from remaining regions in a financial year.

How many proposal per Institute will be accepted during the entire duration of the scheme?

Only ONE proposal per Institute will be accepted during the entire duration of the scheme.