What you get
- Limit of Funding: Up to ₹ 1,50,000/- | - Disbursement of the Funds: | - The grant will be disbursed on reimbursement basis on receipt of claim form along with relevant documents. Total grant will be based on the recommended group of countries with fixed financial effect as follows:- | - Group A : North America, Australia, South America, New Zealand : ₹ 1,50,000/- - Group B : Europe, Far-East Asia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea,& Africa : ₹ 1,20,000/- - Group C: Neighboring Countries, Gulf Countries & SE Asia:₹ 1,00,000/- - Group D : Within India: ₹ 50,000 - Group E : Conferences which are not covered under the above Groups (Group A-D) will be evaluated by the committee Amount recommended as per group of countries or Average of amount recommended by the experts, | or, | - Actual expenditure incurred, whichever is lesser will be entitled. | - Reimbursement of the following expenditures will be granted: | - Registration fee for conference. | - Per Day, allowance (Days of the conference plus actual journey period) asper the central government rules. | - Total expenses towards travel from international airport to destination airport and back. | Note: | - In case a candidate has availed grant in Group D, individual is still eligible to avail this grant for international support (with in a period of three years) minus the amount utilized for with in India. | - In case of the workshop/conference/seminar being held in online mode, AICTE will only be releasing the registration fee. | Terms and conditions: | - The applicant has to perform the journey by Air India only, unless Air India gives an official certificate that there is no flight on the concerned sector (either of Air India itself or in collaboration with some other airlines). In case, journey is performed by any other airline, the airfare approved will not be released. | - Applicant should submit only one proposal at a time. | - In case an application of a candidate for a particular event (for a Particular date as well as a particular venue) is rejected, the same shall not be considered again and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained by the Council. | - The grant offered cannot be utilized for any other purpose other than the purpose for which granted. | - Application should be submitted three months in advance.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is AICTE-Professional Development Scheme?
AICTE-Professional Development Scheme enables meritorious faculty to interact at International Level Conferences, both within and outside India, Seminars, and Symposia.
Who manages this scheme?
This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).
Mention one of the main benefits of the scheme.
Under this scheme, Financial grant will be disbursed on reimbursement basis.
What should be the criteria of the institution?
Institutions should be AICTE approved.
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objective of the scheme is to To enable the meritorious faculties and officers of AICTE to interact at international level to update themselves to the global changes in the concerned field of specializations through paper presentation in conference abroad & within India.
How many proposal can be submitted at a time by the applicant?
Applicant should submit only one proposal at a time
When the application should be submitted?
Application should be submitted three months in advance.
Who are eligible to apply?
Full time regular faculty from the AICTE approved Institute/AICTE approved University Department (with at least 5 years of existence) and the officers of Assistant Director and above on regular and deputation basis in AICTE are eligible to apply.