AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme 2026: Access to e-Resources for Institutions
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Quick answer
The AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme provides AICTE approved institutions with subscriptions to e-Resources such as Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science. Eligible institutions must have a digital library, required faculty and PG courses. Apply by sending the application form and documents through registered post to the IDC.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Subscriptions to Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE & Bentham Science |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Education |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) is a central initiative launched by the All India Council for Technical Education. It offers subscriptions to a range of e-Resources – Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science – to AICTE approved government or government‑aided institutions. The aim is to facilitate access to high‑quality research databases for students, faculty and researchers, thereby enhancing the research culture and overall quality of technical education. Institutions must meet specific digital library and faculty experience criteria and can renew subscriptions annually based on usage and compliance.
Benefits
- Subscriptions to Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science
Who can apply (eligibility)
- AICTE approved Government/ Government‑aided institutes
- Institute must have a digital library network with 32 Mbps internet bandwidth and Wi‑Fi connectivity with one or more static IP address
- Proposed coordinator must be full‑time regular faculty with at least 10 years of experience in teaching and research with publications
- Co‑coordinator must be faculty with at least 7 years of experience in teaching and research
- Institute must offer PG courses in Mechanical Engineering (for ASME), Civil Engineering (for ASCE), Pharmacy (for Bentham Science) or any discipline (for Web of Science/Scopus)
Documents required
- AICTE's Approval Letter for current year
- National Basketball Association (NBA) Accredited Approval Letter
- Details of number of publications in last three years
- Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) Documents
- Details of Ph.D. qualified Faculty
- Details of consultancy project completed in last three years
- Details of research project completed in last three years
- Details of professors in the institute
- Proof of usage of e-Resources (for renewal)
- Feedback of Principal/Director, Coordinator, Co‑Coordinator and faculty members in prescribed proforma (for renewal)
- Request & undertaking for renewal of subscriptions for subsequent year (for renewal)
How to apply
- 1Download the application form
- 2Fill in the required information
- 3Verify that every page of the application form has signature and stamp of the Institute’s Head
- 4Attach all the essential documents along with the filled application form
- 5Send the application form and documents through registered post to the IDC address
Frequently asked 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.
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