About this education scheme
This scheme is for providing financial assistance to permanent teachers of colleges & vice-chancellors of state universities, deemed to be universities & central universities, recognised under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act, to present research papers at international conferences abroad.
This scheme is implemented by the University Grants Commission for providing financial assistance to permanent teachers of colleges and vice chancellors of state universities, deemed to be universities and central universities, recognised under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act, to present research papers at international conferences abroad. In addition to this, this facility is available to the permanent teachers of institutions of national importance with 10% slots of the total approved cases in a year. Commission members are also eligible to apply under this scheme.
Objectives:
To enable the permanent Teachers in Colleges / Vice-Chancellors and Commission Members to present their research paper(s) in international conferences.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Travel Grant Scheme for College Teachers/Vice Chancellors/Commission Members (TGSCTVCCM) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department Of Higher Education |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | ugc.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The financial assistance for permanent teachers of colleges enlisted in 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act will be limited to 50% of the total admissible expenditure such as travel, registration fee, per diem allowance and visa fee, once in three years.
- For Commission members and Vice-Chancellors of Universities enlisted in 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act, the assistance will be 100% on admissible expenditure once in three years.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a permanent teacher of a college or a Commission Member, or a Vice-Chancellor of a State University, Deemed-to-be University, or Central University recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act.
- The applicant must be presenting a research paper at an international conference abroad.
Who is not eligible
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While applying
While submission of the Claim
In order to ensure prompt action in releasing the grant, the following documents shall be submitted:
Note 1: Paging may be done in all the enclosures attached to the claim bill.
Note 2: No overwriting/correction may be made in the claim bill & utilization certificate.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Procedure to Apply for Assistance:
The application should be sent to the Secretary, UGC in the prescribed application form along with all necessary enclosures two months prior to the commencement of the conference. Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The submission of a proposal does not automatically mean that it has the approval of the UGC. If the paper is co-authored, then a no-objection certificate(s) from the author(s) may be attached with the application. In case of two or more applications for the same paper(s) only one application will be considered and priority will be given to the first author.
Conveyance Claim:
Persons selected for participation should travel by excursion category tickets in sectors by the cheapest air ticket (in any case not exceeding Air India fare). Actual fare not exceeding AC II Class train fare will be admissible for travel from the college headquarters to the nearest airport and back.
Procedure for Approval of the Proposal:
The proposal(s) received duly completed in all respects will be evaluated by subject experts. Based on their recommendation, a final decision will be taken by the UGC. The proposals of Vice-Chancellors and Commission Members will be approved by the Chairman, UGC, directly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Eligible applicants include:
- Permanent college teachers
- Vice-Chancellors of universities
- UGC Commission Members
Which institutions are covered under the scheme?
Institutions recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956 are covered.
How often can an applicant avail this grant?
An applicant can avail the grant once every three years.
What financial assistance is provided to college teachers?
Permanent teachers receive up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What financial assistance is provided to Vice-Chancellors and Commission Members?
They receive 100% of admissible expenses.
What expenses are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers:
- Air travel
- Registration fee
- Visa fee
- Per diem allowance
- Airport taxes
Is there any limitation on airfare reimbursement?
Yes, airfare is limited to the cheapest available fare, not exceeding the fare of Air India.
How can one apply for the scheme?
Applicants must submit a prescribed application form to the UGC Secretary along with required documents.
What is the deadline for submitting applications?
Applications must be submitted at least two months before the conference.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website www.ugc.gov.in
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