What you get
- The Distinguished Visiting Professor will be reimbursed air-fare in “Y-Class” or actual fares if performed by Rail or approved INAE rate if travel is performed by Road. | - The Distinguished Visiting Professoris entitled to an honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per lecture day. | - For on-line sessions of DVP Programs, the Experts will be paid only Honorariums of ₹ 10,000/- per day without travelling/lodging expenses based on mutually decided timings between concerned DVPs in association with the concerned Institutes.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme?
AICTE and INAE distinguished visiting Professor scheme envisages promotion of industry-institute interaction.
Who manages this scheme?
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) jointly manage this scheme.
When this scheme was launched?
This scheme was launched in 1999.
What should be the minimum educational qualification of the industry expert?
The Industry Experts should have a minimum graduate degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
What should be the age criteria of a Distinguished Visiting Professor?
The Age of a Distinguished Visiting Professor shall be in the range of 40 to 75 years.
How many years of industry experienced is required for an applicant?
The applicant must have minimum TEN years' experience in Industry.
Whether a retired INAE fellow can apply under this Scheme?
Yes. Since the year 2018, the scheme has also been made applicable to all retired INAE Fellows.
Maximum how many colleges a DVP can visit in his/her tenure?
A DVP can visit up to two AICTE approved engineering colleges in his/her tenure.
What is the tenure of the Distinguished Visiting Professor?
Tenure will be initially for a period of one year, which is further extendable up to a maximum of five years.
How the application can be made?
Through offline mode.