AICTE-STTP 2026: ₹5,00,000 Funding for Institutions, Faculty Training
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Quick answer
AICTE-STTP 2026 provides a ₹5,00,000 grant to AICTE approved institutions for conducting a six‑day residential training for faculty and staff in technical education. Eligible teachers and supporting staff can apply through the institution. Apply online via the AICTE portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹5,00,000 grant for institutions |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Education |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online & offline |
About the scheme
AICTE-STTP is a short‑term training programme aimed at enhancing the skills of faculty and supporting staff in technical education across the North‑Eastern Region and the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The programme is residential, lasting six days, and covers pedagogical methods, subject‑specific training, moral values, orientation for new students, and support for technical and administrative staff. Institutions receive financial assistance to conduct the training, while participants gain professional development and a certificate upon successful completion.
Benefits
- ₹5,00,000 grant to host institution
- Full amount released as advance
- Faculty training in pedagogical, subject, moral values, orientation, and staff support
Who can apply (eligibility)
- AICTE approved institutions
- All teachers and supporting technical and administrative staff in technical education
Who cannot apply
- None specified
Documents required
- Statement of actual expenditure & Utilization Certificate
- Feedback form
- Copy of proceedings and completion report
- Duly filled application form
- Biodata and recent photograph
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Recommendation letter from Head of Department or Principal
How to apply
- 1Register new institute on AICTE portal
- 2Login and create AQIS Application
- 3Select ‘SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME (STTP) (UT‑J&K,LADAKH AND NER)’ as scheme
- 4Fill programme details, participants, budget and credentials
- 5Validate application and attach Mandate Form
- 6Enter total funds requested
- 7Save and submit the application
Frequently asked questions
What is AICTE-STTP scheme?+
Short Term Training Program (STTP) intends to conduct faculty training through financial assistance from AICTE to enable faculty members in the field of technical education in North‑Eastern Region (NER) and UTs of J&K and Ladakh.
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 assistance is provided to the host institution.
What should be the criteria of the institution?+
Institutions should be AICTE approved.
Who shall assess the proposal?+
Each proposal shall be assessed by an expert committee consisting of three members.
Does the participant will get any certificate?+
A test to be conducted at the end of the Programme and a certificate to be issued to only those participants who attended the Programme and qualified in the test.
Is there any restriction for the participants from the host institution?+
Not more than 02 participants shall be from the host institution/group of institutions.
How the application will be submitted?+
Host institutions need to submit online applications.
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