AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme 2026 – ₹10,000 Honorarium per Lecture Day
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Quick answer
The AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme promotes industry-institute interaction by inviting experienced industry experts and retired INAE Fellows to deliver lectures, guide projects and support curriculum development at AICTE‑approved engineering colleges. Selected experts receive an honorarium of ₹10,000 per lecture day and reimbursement of travel expenses (air‑fare Y‑Class, actual rail fare or approved INAE road rate). Applications are made offline via the AICTE website, with the completed form and required documents sent by registered/speed post to the Indian National Academy of Engineering in Gurgaon.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Financial support and travel reimbursement for visiting professors. |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Education |
| Level | Central Government |
| Age | 40–75 years |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The scheme, launched in 1999 by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) together with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), enables industry experts to share their practical knowledge with engineering institutions. It supports lectures, student project guidance, curriculum development and joint programmes, and since 2018 also includes retired INAE Fellows.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of air-fare in “Y-Class” or actual fares if performed by Rail or approved INAE rate if travel is performed by Road.
- Honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per lecture day.
- For on-line sessions, honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per day without travelling/lodging expenses based on mutually decided timings.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Minimum graduate degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Age between 40 and 75 years (relaxable for exceptional cases).
- Minimum ten (10) years experience in Industry with distinguished work evidenced by products, technology, processes, patents, publications, awards etc.
- Retired INAE Fellows are also eligible.
Who cannot apply
- The DVP on completion of a tenure is not eligible to re-apply.
Documents required
- Copy of AICTE letter of approval.
- Copy of Educational Qualifications, Degrees obtained, Industrial Experience and any specialized training in research/ design/ management/projects.
- Copy of Publications.
- Copy of Details of IPR.
- Any other documents as required.
How to apply
- 1Visit the AICTE website and navigate to Schemes > Staff Development Schemes > "AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme".
- 2Download the application form for the scheme.
- 3Fill in the required information in the form.
- 4Ensure that every page of the application form is signed by the applicant.
- 5Attach all essential documents along with the copy of AICTE letter of approval.
- 6Send the completed application form and documents by registered/speed post to: Executive Director, Indian National Academy of Engineering, Unit No. 604-609, 6th Floor, Tower A, SPAZE I-Tech Park, Sector 49, Sohna Road, Gurgaon - 122018.
- 7Note: Applications sent to the AICTE Office will not be considered.
Frequently asked questions
What is AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme?+
The scheme promotes industry-institute interaction by facilitating industry experts to deliver lectures, guide student projects, support curriculum development and develop joint programmes with AICTE‑approved engineering colleges.
Who manages this scheme?+
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) jointly manage the scheme.
When was this scheme launched?+
The scheme was launched in 1999.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for an industry expert?+
The Industry Experts should have a minimum graduate degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
What is the age criteria for a Distinguished Visiting Professor?+
The Age of a Distinguished Visiting Professor shall be in the range of 40 to 75 years.
How many years of industry experience are required for an applicant?+
The applicant must have minimum TEN years' experience in Industry.
Can retired INAE Fellows apply under this Scheme?+
Yes. Since the year 2018, the scheme has also been made applicable to all retired INAE Fellows.
What is the honorarium payable per lecture day?+
The Distinguished Visiting Professor is entitled to an honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per lecture day.
What travel expenses are reimbursed under the scheme?+
The Distinguished Visiting Professor will be reimbursed air-fare in “Y-Class” or actual fares if performed by Rail or approved INAE rate if travel is performed by Road.
Is there an option for online sessions and what is paid?+
For on-line sessions of DVP Programs, the Experts will be paid only Honorariums of ₹ 10,000/- per day without travelling/lodging expenses based on mutually decided timings.
What is the tenure of the Distinguished Visiting Professor?+
Tenure will be initially for a period of one year, which is further extendable up to a maximum of five years.
How many colleges can a DVP visit in his/her tenure?+
A DVP can visit up to two AICTE approved engineering colleges in his/her tenure.
How to apply for the scheme?+
Applications are made offline via the AICTE website: download the form, fill it, attach required documents and send by registered/speed post to the Indian National Academy of Engineering in Gurgaon.
Is there an upper age limit relaxation?+
For exceptional cases the Selection Committee may relax age limits.
Are there any exclusions after completing a tenure?+
The DVP on completion of a tenure is not eligible to re-apply.
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