AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)

• Subscriptions to e-resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE, and Bentham Science.

The subscriptions are initially for one calendar year and can be renewed based on usage and eligibility criteria.

• Your institution must be AICTE approved and either government or government-aided.
• The institution should have a digital library network with internet bandwidth of 32 Mbps and Wi-Fi.
• The proposed coordinator must be a full-time faculty member with at least 10 years of teaching and research experience.
• A co-coordinator must also be identified with at least 7 years of teaching and research experience.
• The institution must offer a PG course in specific fields depending on the e-resource applied for.

• Institutions not approved by AICTE are not eligible.
• Private institutions without government aid are also excluded.

• AICTE's Approval Letter for the current year.
• NBA Accredited Approval Letter.
• Publication details for the last three years.
• TEQIP Documents.
• Details of Ph.D. qualified faculty.
• Consultancy and research project completion details from the last three years.
• List of professors in the institution.

For renewal, proof of resource usage and feedback from faculty is needed every October.

1. Download the application form for the e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme.
2. Fill in the required information accurately.
3. Ensure each page has the signature and stamp of the Head of the Institute.
4. Attach all necessary documents to the application form.
5. Send the completed application via registered or speed post to the provided address.

To check the application status, contact the helpline numbers provided or reach out via the official email for updates.

Example 1: A government-aided engineering college with a digital library and qualified faculty is eligible because it meets all criteria.

Example 2: A private institution without AICTE approval is not eligible due to lack of government support.

• Not submitting the application through registered post, which is mandatory.
• Missing signatures or stamps on application pages.
• Failure to include all required documents.
• Incorrect or incomplete information in the application form.
• Not meeting the eligibility criteria for the proposed e-resources.