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Institutions of Eminence scheme

Institutions of Eminence scheme has been launched in order to empower Higher Educational Institutions and to help them become world class teaching and research institutions.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance would be provided to Government institutions up to ₹ 1000 crore additional funding from the government. | - The Institution would have the full freedom to mobilize resources from the industry or alumni or other donors and utilize it in accordance with its implementation plan without having to seek any permission from any authority. | - The lnstitutions of Eminence would be free to admit maximum 30% foreign students of the total admitted students. | - lnstitutions would be free to fix and charge fees from foreign students without restriction. | - The lnstitutions of Eminence would have the freedom to determine the domestic student fees,subject to the condition that credible programmes of scholarships and loans to ensure that the needy are able to pursue higher studies without any financial problems. | - The lnstitutions of Eminence shall have complete flexibility in fixing of cuniculum and syllabus, with no University Grant Commission(UGC) mandated curriculum structure. | - Academic collaborations with foreign higher educational institutions ranked in top 500 in global rankings would be exempt from government approvals.

Who can apply

10 institutions chosen as Institutions of Eminence.; Mix of technical, management/arts, and central universities.; Top 50 in category on latest National Ranking Framework.; OR top 500 in Times Higher Education, QS, or Shanghai Ranking.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme ?

Institutions of Eminence scheme has been launched in order to empower Higher Educational Institutions and to help them become world class teaching and research institutions,

What are the facilities of this scheme?

Financial Assistance would be provided to Government institutions up to [?] 1000 crore additional funding from the government along other benefits.

Which department has launched Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme ?

Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme has been launched by Department of Higher Education.

What kind of institution can apply for this scheme?

As per the guidelines, Government institutions can apply for this scheme as of now.

Is any institution eligible being in the top fifty of the ranking in their category under the latest National lnstitution Ranking Framework?

Yes , those institutions are eligible to apply.

Is any institution eligible being in top 500 of some of the internationally recognized ranking frameworks such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings or QS or SJTU (Shanghai's Jiao Tong University)?

Yes , those institutions are eligible to apply.

How Central Government controlled institutions can apply ?

Central Government controlled institutions can apply through controlling Ministry/Department.

How State Public Universities can apply ?

State Public Universities can apply through state government.

How many parts would be their in the application process?

The application will have two parts: a fifteen-year strategic vision plan as well as a five year implementation plan.

Is there any application fee for the submission in the scheme?

Processing fee of Rupees [?]1,00,00,000/- by way of Demand Draft need to deposit for the submission in the scheme.

In case any refund will be made to the applicant who were not selected?

Yes, [?] 75,00,000/- seventy five lakh shall be returned to applicants who are not selected as institutions of Eminence.