AICTE YUVAK Scheme 2026: ₹2 Lakh Grant for Atal Tunnel Study Tour

At a glance

About the scheme

The Youth Undertaking Visit for Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK) scheme was introduced by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to impart firsthand exposure to modern engineering marvels. Under this initiative, teams comprising engineering students and a faculty guide visit the Atal Tunnel to observe civil engineering techniques such as the New Austrian Tunneling Method, rock blasting, avalanche protection, and complex dewatering systems. The programme aims to upgrade the standards of technical education and encourage research and innovation among engineering undergraduates across India.

Benefits

• Financial grant of ₹1,70,000 for institutions located in NRO and NWRO regions (₹30,000 train fare, ₹30,000 Chandigarh-Manali transport, and ₹1,10,000 for 3 days boarding, lodging, and incidental costs).
• Financial grant of ₹2,00,000 for institutions situated in other regions (₹60,000 train fare, ₹30,000 Chandigarh-Manali transport, and ₹1,10,000 for 3 days boarding, lodging, and incidental costs).
• Direct learning of advanced construction practices, including the New Austrian Tunneling Method and winter excavation challenges.
• All-expenses coverage for a structured team of 10 students and 1 accompanying faculty member.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Institutions must be approved by AICTE in the field of technical education.
• The institution must hold a latest NIRF ranking between 1 and 500.
• The touring team must strictly consist of 1 faculty member and 10 students from the institution.
• Only 1 proposal per institute is accepted during the entire tenure of the scheme.
• Subject to region limits: maximum 25 institutions from NRO & NWRO regions and 75 institutions from remaining regions per financial year.

Who cannot apply

• Institutions without AICTE approval or holding NIRF rank beyond 500 are not eligible.
• Institutions that have already submitted or availed a proposal under the scheme cannot apply again.
• Teams not strictly conforming to the 1 faculty and 10 student structure.

Documents required

• Institute details and proof of NIRF ranking
• Details and credentials of the faculty member nominated as the team leader
• Details of the 10 nominated student team members

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official AICTE web portal and check for active YUVAK scheme notifications.
2. 2Prepare the required profile of the technical institution along with the details of the nominated faculty leader and 10 students.
3. 3Fill in and submit the study tour proposal online on the AICTE portal as directed in the notification.
4. 4Maintain a copy of the submitted application and track approval notifications on the official portal.

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