AICTE-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (FOREIGN UNIVERSITY) PROGRAMME

• Monthly scholarship of Rs. 25,000.

The scholarship is provided for the first year of the PhD programme, ensuring financial support during this critical period of study.

• Must be a full-time regular/permanent faculty member of an AICTE recognized college.
• Must have at least three years of teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Must have an admission offer for a PhD programme from a listed foreign university.

• Faculty who already hold a PhD are not eligible.
• Those already pursuing a PhD under any other government funding scheme are not eligible.

• Completed application form with photograph.
• Admission letter from the foreign university detailing the programme duration.
• Copy of passport and valid visa.
• Attested Mandate Form signed by the Head of the College.
• Copy of the 'Undertaking' submitted to the parent institute.
• Recommendation from the parent institute confirming eligibility.

1. Apply for admission to a PhD programme at a top 500 foreign university.
2. Obtain a visa and any necessary travel grants or fellowships.
3. Fill out the application form and gather required documents.
4. Submit the application to AICTE at their New Delhi office.

To check the status of your application, you can contact the AICTE office directly via phone or visit in person.

Example 1: Rajesh, a permanent faculty member with a Master's degree and three years of teaching experience, receives an admission offer from a top foreign university. He is eligible for the scholarship.

Example 2: Priya, who already holds a PhD, applies for the programme. She is not eligible because the scheme is for those without a PhD.

• Not meeting the minimum teaching experience requirement.
• Submitting incomplete documents.
• Applying to a non-listed foreign university.
• Failing to provide a valid visa or passport copy.
• Not obtaining the necessary recommendation from the parent institute.