SPICES Scheme 2026: ₹1,00,000 Grant for Student Clubs

At a glance

About the scheme

SPICES is a central scheme run by the Ministry of Education through AICTE. It provides a one‑time grant of ₹1,00,000 to an AICTE‑approved institute for the development of a student club. The grant is disbursed as an advance and can be used for club activities, registration, travel (up to 40% of the grant) and other related expenses. Only one club per institute can receive the grant and the institute must contribute a minimum of ₹1,00,000 to the club. The scheme aims to energise student clubs and make them models for other institutions.

Benefits

• ₹1,00,000 one‑time grant
• Funding for club activities, registration and travel up to 40% of the grant
• Advance disbursement of ₹1,00,000

Who can apply (eligibility)

• AICTE‑approved institutes with at least 5 years existence
• Only one proposal per institute for a club with minimum 50 student members
• Institute must commit a contribution of minimum ₹1,00,000 to the club
• Coordinator must be full‑time regular faculty with at least 10 years experience
• Co‑coordinator must be faculty with at least 5 years experience
• Coordinator and co‑coordinator should have experience in organising events

Who cannot apply

• Ex‑students and ex‑faculty members and other officials of the institute shall not be members of the club

Documents required

• AICTE portal login credentials
• Verified Bank Mandate Form (PDF, max 10 MB)
• Mandate Form
• Declaration Certificate
• AQIS Application ID
• Coordinator details
• Academic credentials of Coordinator
• Institution credentials
• Justification of proposal
• Club credentials

How to apply

1. 1Visit AICTE website and login
2. 2Navigate to AQIS application screen
3. 3Upload verified bank mandate form
4. 4Create new AQIS application record
5. 5Select SPICES scheme from dropdown
6. 6Fill coordinator and co‑coordinator details
7. 7Fill club details
8. 8Submit declaration
9. 9Validate application
10. 10Submit application

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