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Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings

SDACCB

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 13 Oct 2026

Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this education scheme

The scheme aims to provide development assistance to Colleges to help in the consolidation and expansion of infrastructure. Financial assistance is provided to eligible Colleges for the construction and renovation of essential buildings like classrooms, laboratories, and hostels.

The scheme "Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings" was launched by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The scheme aims to help Colleges in the consolidation and expansion of infrastructure. The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension of existing buildings, including classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, and hostels. The applications for this scheme are accepted after the College has constituted a Building Committee, finalized the plans and estimates, and resolved to take up the building projects with University Grants Commission assistance.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameScheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings (SDACCB)
Launched byMinistry of Education
DepartmentUniversity Grants Commission
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateCentral ยท All India
Official portalugc.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme typeCentral Sector Scheme
Scheme forInfra
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age18 to 60 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 18 to 60 years
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What you receive

Financial Assistance

  • The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension (of existing buildings) of various types of buildings (e.g., classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, hostels).
  • The University Grants Commission provides financial assistance on a 100% basis within the approved ceiling.
  • Colleges may seek assistance up to 60% of the total grants allocated under General Development Assistance in a Plan period for the construction of buildings.

Disbursement

The release of the approved grant is staggered based on progress and documentation:

  • 50% of the approved grant will be released while conveying the University Grants Commissionโ€™s approval to the Plan and Estimates.
  • 40% of the approved grant will be released upon receipt of the audited Utilisation Certificate, audited Statement of Expenditure, and progress report of the first installment indicating the stage of construction (Annexure-IV & V).
  • Remaining 10% of the grant will be released on receipt of the Completion documents (Annexure-IV, VI, VII, revised estimates, and photographs).

Conditions

  • The College must ensure that the expenditure exceeding the UGC grant, if any, will be met by the College from its own resources.
  • The construction must not be delayed for want of funds.
  • The Project should be completed in a time-bound manner (in months).
  • The construction must be executed in accordance with the plan accepted by the Commission.

Who qualifies

  • The applicant must be a College.
  • The applicant must be included in the list of Colleges maintained by the University Grants Commission.
  • The applicant must be included under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

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Required For Initial Project Approval

Required For Release of 40% Grant (Second Installment)

Required For Release of 10% Grant (Completion Documents)

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Step 1: Constitute the Building Committee and Determine Project Requirements

The College must first constitute a Building Committee which includes the Principal/Teacher-in-Charge, Vice-Principal (if appointed), a representative of the affiliating University, a representative of the Central Public Works Department/Public Works Department/Zilla Parishad/Corporations (not below the rank of Assistant Engineer), and representatives from the teaching staff, user teaching departments, administration, and accounts division, along with the Architect engaged by the College. This committee is responsible for finalizing plans and estimates and ensuring proper utilization of funds.

Step 2: Submit Project Proposal and Required Documents for University Grants Commission Approval.

After the Building Committee has resolved to take up the project, the College must submit the proposal in the prescribed format, along with the required documents, to the University Grants Commission for final approval. On the basis of the documents submitted, the University Grants Commission will process the proposal and convey its approval or otherwise.

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