AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Programme 2026: ₹3,00,000 Funding for Technical Faculty Training

At a glance

About the scheme

The AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Programme is a central scheme launched by the All India Council for Technical Education to provide financial assistance to AICTE approved institutions and universities for conducting induction or refresher training for teaching faculty in technical institutions. The programme aims to update teachers’ knowledge, improve organisational and pedagogical skills, and expose them to modern engineering practices and industry advances. It is a one‑week programme (six working days) and is funded at ₹3,00,000 per approved proposal.

Benefits

• ₹3,00,000 funding to the institution for induction or refresher training

Who can apply (eligibility)

• AICTE approved institutions/universities imparting technical education
• Coordinator must be a full‑time regular faculty with adequate teaching and research experience and publications
• Maximum 2 proposals per institute per year
• Preferably one self‑financing program arranged in last 12 months
• Institute must pay ₹1,500 processing fee via RTGS/NEFT

Documents required

• Offer letter of ISTE for conduct of the Programme
• An acceptance letter by the institute in response to the offer letter
• Detailed schedule of training Programme
• List of resource persons invited with full address, contact details, topics etc.
• List of participants attended the Programme
• Copy of question paper and participant's performance for the test conducted
• Minimum five shotogranhs and Pen drive/CD of selected sessions
• List of participants
• Feedback of the participants with signatures
• Photographs of the conducted event (05 Nos)
• Supporting bills/documents and paid vouchers on account of expenses incurred for the purpose
• Two hard copies of proceedings in bound form
• The above documents should be counter signed by the Coordinator
• A copy of question papers
• A cody of result of the test conducted

How to apply

1. 1Visit the AICTE partner portal and click 'New Institute' to register
2. 2After redirection, hover on Login and select 'Investor Login'
3. 3Click 'Sign Up Now' to register as a new user
4. 4Enter details and click 'Verify' to receive OTP on email and mobile
5. 5After verification, click 'Sign Up Now' to complete registration
6. 6Log in with credentials and go to 'AQIS Application' tab
7. 7Auto‑populate institute details and fill demographic and bank details
8. 8Confirm bank details, click 'New' to create AQIS Application
9. 9Generate unique AQIS Application ID and select 'AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Programme Scheme' from drop‑down
10. 10Fill program details, participants, budget, credentials, etc.
11. 11Click 'Validate Application'
12. 12Attach Mandate Form after downloading sample
13. 13Enter total funds requested under 'Budget Estimates Others'
14. 14Read declaration, check it and click 'Save'
15. 15Click 'Submit' to submit application

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