About this education scheme
AICTE YUVAK scheme offers financial grants for a study tour to Atal Tunnel for 10 students and 1 faculty from eligible institutions. Apply offline anytime as there is no last date.
The AICTE YUVAK scheme is designed to provide financial support for study tours to the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. This initiative is managed by the Ministry of Education under the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The scheme allows a team of one faculty member and ten students from AICTE approved institutions to gain practical knowledge about tunnel construction techniques.
It aims to enhance engineering education quality and foster a culture of research and innovation among students.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | AICTE – Youth Undertaking Visit for Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK): Study Tour of Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh (AYUVFAK) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department Of Higher Education |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Benefit | 25 from NRO & NWRO, 75 from other regions per year. |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | aicte-india.org (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Maximum Institutions Supported | 25 from NRO & NWRO, 75 from other regions per year. |
| DBT Status | No direct bank transfer. |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Train fare from institute to Chandigarh and back: Rs. 30,000 for NRO & NWRO, Rs. 60,000 for other regions
- Transport charges from Chandigarh to Manali (including visits to Atal Tunnel) and back: Rs. 30,000
- Boarding, lodging, and incidental expenses at Manali for 3 days: Rs. 1,10,000
The total grant amount is Rs. 1,70,000 for NRO & NWRO regions and Rs. 2,00,000 for other regions. Grants are provided directly to the institutions for the study tour expenses.
Who qualifies
- Institutions must be AICTE approved.
- Institutions should have a NIRF ranking between 001 to 500.
- A team must consist of 10 students and 1 faculty member.
- Participants must be between 18 and 80 years old.
Who is not eligible
- Institutions not approved by AICTE.
- Institutions outside the NIRF ranking of 001 to 500.
- Teams that do not meet the required composition of students and faculty.
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Registration walkthrough
- Check if your institution is AICTE approved and meets the NIRF ranking requirement.
- Gather required documents.
- Fill out the application form as per the guidelines provided in the official notification.
- Submit the application offline to the designated authority.
To check the application status, contact the AICTE office or refer to the official portal for updates.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 21 Jan 2021 |
|---|
Real-life examples: are you eligible?
A quick way to gauge your eligibility: find the profile nearest to yours.
Every case differs. Confirm your eligibility on the official portal before applying.
- Submitting incomplete documents can lead to rejection.
- Applying without meeting the NIRF ranking requirement is a common mistake.
- Not including all team member details can cause issues.
- Failing to submit the application on time may lead to disqualification.
- Not following the application format can result in rejection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AICTE YUVAK scheme?
It provides financial grants for study tours to Atal Tunnel for students and faculty from approved institutions.
Who can apply for this scheme?
AICTE approved institutions with a NIRF ranking between 001 to 500 can apply.
How many students and faculty can participate?
Each team can have 10 students and 1 faculty member.
What is the total grant amount?
The total grant is Rs. 1,70,000 for NRO & NWRO regions and Rs. 2,00,000 for others.
How is the grant amount disbursed?
The grant is paid directly to the institution for the study tour.
When can applications be submitted?
Applications can be submitted anytime as there is no last date.
What is the age limit for participants?
Participants must be between 18 and 80 years old.
Can institutions apply multiple times?
Only one proposal per institution is accepted during the scheme's duration.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Application Form www.aicte-india.org (PDF)
- Mandate Form www.aicte-india.org (PDF)
- List Of Institutes Selected For Study Tour Of ATAL Tunnel(2021-2022) www.aicte-india.org (PDF)
- Call For Application Notice-2021 www.aicte-india.org (PDF)
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First draft prepared with editorial AI tools; every fact verified against the official notification and rewritten by our team.
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