About this education scheme
The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) offers up to Rs. 25,00,000 for research projects involving TEQIP faculty across India. Applications are ongoing and can be submitted online through the AICTE portal.
The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) is designed to promote research and innovation in technical education. It is managed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
This scheme provides financial support to faculties from various institutes to collaborate on research projects. It aims to create a strong research community among educational institutions.
Successful proposals can receive a maximum funding of Rs. 25,00,000. This funding helps institutes enhance their research capabilities and outcomes.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) (CRS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department Of Higher Education |
| Benefit | The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) offers up to Rs. |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | portal.aicte-india.org (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Maximum funding of Rs. 25,00,000
- Recurring costs: 40% of total grant
- Non-Recurring costs: 60% of total grant
The first installment includes 25% of both the sanctioned non-recurring and recurring grants. Remaining funds are released after submitting a utilization certificate and necessary documents.
Who qualifies
- Age between 18 and 80 years
- Application must be submitted online
- Group must consist of at least 3 faculty members
- One faculty member must be the Principal Investigator from a TEQIP institute
- Maximum of two proposals allowed per Principal Investigator
Who is not eligible
- No specific exclusions mentioned, but only groups of faculty can apply.
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Registration walkthrough
- Register as a new institute on the AICTE portal.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Access the CRS Application screen.
- Fill in the required details and bank information.
- Add details of all Co-Principal Investigators.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Submit the application.
You can check the application status by logging into the AICTE portal and navigating to your application section.
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.
- Not including all required documents.
- Submitting proposals without a Principal Investigator from a TEQIP institute.
- Missing the online application process.
- Incorrect bank details leading to fund disbursement issues.
- Not following the project funding ratio of recurring and non-recurring costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the CRS?
The CRS supports research collaboration among faculty from different technical institutes.
Who can apply for the CRS?
A group of at least 3 faculty members, including a Principal Investigator from a TEQIP institute, can apply.
How much funding can be received?
The maximum funding available is Rs. 25,00,000.
What is the duration of the project?
The project duration is one year from when funds are received.
Can I submit more than one proposal?
A Principal Investigator can submit a maximum of two proposals.
How are the funds disbursed?
Initial funds are released in installments, with the remaining funds after document submission.
What happens if the Principal Investigator leaves the institute?
The project may be terminated unless a Co-Principal Investigator takes over with approval.
What type of expenses can the grant cover?
The grant can cover research-related expenses but not international conference travel.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines www.aicte-india.org (PDF)
- User Manual 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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