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AICTE-ISTE INDUCTION/REFRESHER PROGRAMME SCHEME

AICTE-ISTE Induction/ Refresher Programme provide financial assistance to AICTE approved institutions/universities in conducting training for the teaching faculties working in technical institutions.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Funding to the institution/University: ₹ 3,00,000/-

Who can apply

AICTE approved institutions/University departments imparting technical education.; Coordinator must be a full time regular faculty with adequate experience in teaching and research with publications.; Maximum 2 proposals per institute would be considered in a year.; Preferably one self-financing program should have been arranged in last 12 months by the college.; ISTE will charge ₹1,500/- per proposal as processing fee. The proposals will be accepted only if institute pays the processing fee through RTGS/NEF

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Program scheme?

AICTE-ISTE Induction/ Refresher Program provide financial assistance to the institutions/universites for conducting training to teaching faculties working in technical institutions.

Who manages this scheme?

This scheme is managed by AICTE and ISTE.

Mention one of the main benefits of the scheme.

Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the technical university for the training program.

What should be the criteria of the institution?

Institutions should be AICTE approved.

Is there any charges for the proposal?

ISTE will charge [?] 1500/- per proposal as processing fee. The proposals will be accepted only if institute pays the processing fee through RTGS/NEFT.

Maximum how many proposals per institute would be considered in a year?

Maximum 2 proposals per institute would be considered in a year.

What is the duration of the Program?

The duration of the Programme shall be one week (six working days).

Which types of training will be conducted?

Two types: Induction Training and Refresher Training.