AICTE Industry Fellowship 2027: Phase 2 applications open; Rs 1 lakh stipend on offer
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- ✓The application process will continue till December 15, 2026.
- ✓Interested faculty members can submit their applications online through the official AICTE fellowship portal at ifp.aicte.gov.in.
- ✓Candidates should not be older than 50 years as on November 13, 2026.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications from eligible faculty members for Phase 2 of its Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026-27. The application process will continue till December 15, 2026.
Interested faculty members can submit their applications online through the official AICTE fellowship portal at ifp.aicte.gov.in. The one-year fellowship programme aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration by giving faculty members an opportunity to work in industrial settings and gain practical exposure to emerging technologies, research and workplace requirements according to the AICTE.
Also Read | AICTE launches 4 major schemes for 2026-27: IDEA Lab, MODROBS, Margdarshan and more According to the scheme guidelines, the fellowship will offer financial support of Rs 1 lakh per month, comprising Rs 75,000 from AICTE and a minimum contribution of Rs 25,000 from the participating industry.
Faculty members will also continue receiving their regular salary from their parent institutions during the fellowship period. The programme is open to Indian citizens who are regular faculty members of AICTE-approved institutions or universities.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution and at least five years of full-time teaching experience. Doctoral and post-doctoral research experience and deputation periods will not count towards the required teaching experience.
Candidates should not be older than 50 years as on November 13, 2026. Part-time, ad-hoc, contractual, temporary and visiting faculty members are not eligible. –Qualified GATE, GRE, CAT, MAT, JRF, SRF, NET or another recognised entrance examination for postgraduate or doctoral programmes.
–Published at least five research articles in Scopus or Web of Science-indexed journals. –Successfully completed government-funded projects worth at least Rs 15 lakh. –Received a Young Scientist or other proficiency award from a recognised government agency or university.
–Candidates must also obtain a nomination and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent institution. Eligible faculty members can follow these steps to register– Step 1: Visit the official website, ifp.aicte.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the Faculty Register or Faculty Registration option. Step 3: Complete the application form with the required personal, academic and professional details. Step 4: Upload the necessary documents, including photograph, Aadhaar card, PAN card, educational certificates, experence certificates, institutional NOC and notarised affidavit.
Step 5: Review the application and submit it online. Step 6: Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
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| Issuing Authority | Indian Express Education |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 14 November 2026 |