AICTE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2026: Grant for Faculty to Attend Conferences
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Quick answer
The AICTE Professional Development Scheme gives financial assistance to regular faculty and officers to present research papers at conferences. Eligible applicants can claim reimbursement up to ₹1,50,000 depending on the destination. Apply online via the AICTE portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to ₹1,50,000 per conference |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Education |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The AICTE Professional Development Scheme is a central initiative that provides financial support to full‑time regular faculty of AICTE approved institutes and to AICTE officers on a regular or deputation basis. The scheme enables them to present research papers at international and national conferences, seminars and symposia. Grants are reimbursed on a claim basis and vary by the destination group, with the highest amount for North America, Australia, South America and New Zealand.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of registration fee
- Per day allowance as per central government rules
- Travel expenses from international airport to destination and back
- Maximum grant varies by destination group
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Full‑time regular faculty of AICTE approved institutes
- Officers of Assistant Director and above on regular or deputation basis in AICTE
- No grant claimed under this scheme in the last three years
- Paper accepted by conference organiser
Who cannot apply
- None specified
Documents required
- Certified attested copy of passport indicating visa/immigration
- Self‑attested certificate for the journey performed
- Statement of expenditure incurred
- Air‑tickets of Air‑India/Indian Airlines with original boarding pass
- Certificate from Air‑India indicating shortest route approved
- Letter of acceptance of paper from organiser
- Original receipt of registration fee paid
- Copy of paper presented
- Voucher indicating foreign currency purchase rate
- Travel documents/certificate of participation
- Progress report on conference participation
- Certificate from head of institution stating no grant claimed in last two years
- Details of assistance received from other organisations
- Certified copy of AICTE Extension of approval for current year
- E‑payment details in prescribed proforma
- Photographs of conference participation
How to apply
- 1Visit http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe and click ‘New Institute’
- 2Register by clicking ‘Sign Up Now’, verify OTP and complete registration
- 3Login with credentials and navigate to AQIS Application screen
- 4Select ‘AICTE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME’ from the scheme list
- 5Fill programme details, personal details, bank details and budget estimate
- 6Validate application and attach mandate form
- 7Enter total funds requested under ‘Budget Estimates – Others’
- 8Read declaration, check it and click ‘Save’
- 9Click ‘Submit’ to submit the application
Frequently asked 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 is to enable meritorious faculties and officers of AICTE to interact at international level to update themselves to global changes in the concerned field of specialisations through paper presentation in conference abroad & within India.
How many proposals can be submitted at a time by the applicant?+
Applicant should submit only one proposal at a time.
When should the application 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.
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