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AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)

AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) provides subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, | ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Benefits: Subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions. | Duration of Subscriptions: Initially for one calendar year, renewable for further year on the basis of usage by institute and fulfilments of other essential eligibility criteria.

Who can apply

 Mechanical Engineering, if applies for ASME.;  Civil Engineering, if applies for ASCE.;  Pharmacy, if applies for Bentham Science.;  Any discipline, if applies for Web of Science/ Scopus.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) Scheme?

AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) provides subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, | ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.

Which department has launched this scheme?

This scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

What are the main objective of this scheme?

The main objective of this scheme is to facilitate access to e-Resource to the students, faculty and researchers, a new to augment the culture of research in the institution and overall quality of technical education.

What should be the criteria of the institution?

The institution should be AICTE approved Government/ Government-aided institutes.

What is the duration of the subscriptions?

Initially for one calendar year.

When the application will be open?

Applications are invited in the month of October-November every year.

By whom the subscriptions of e-Resources will be provided?

The subscriptions of e-Resources under sanctioned project will be provided by the respective vendors viz. Clarivate Analytics (for Web of Science), Elsevier (for Scopus)and GIST (for ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science) to the institutions.

Whether application can be made for renewal of the subscriptions?

Yes, renewable for further year on the basis of usage by the institute and fulfilments of other essential eligibility criteria.

What would the frequency of monitoring for this scheme?

The usage of e-Resources provided through this Scheme will be reviewed after every three months.

How evaluation of shortlisted proposals will be done?

The evaluation of shortlisted proposals shall be done by the expert committee.