Scholarship
AICTE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME(PDS)
Eligibility
Full time regular faculty from the AICTE approved Institute/AICTE approved University Department (with at least 5 years of existence).
Region
All India
Award
Cash
By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk
Overview
About PDS
The AICTE Professional Development Scheme (PDS) is run by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the statutory body for technical education that sits under the Department of Higher Education. It offers financial support to faculty who present research papers at international conferences, seminars and symposia held both within and outside India.
The scheme's stated aim is to enable meritorious faculty to interact at international-level conferences, seminars and symposia. The benefit is a cash grant, released on a reimbursement basis once the faculty member has attended the event and submitted the claim with supporting documents.
It is meant for regular, full-time faculty at AICTE-approved institutions and university departments, and for AICTE officers on a regular or deputation basis. Applicants apply after they have an official acceptance to present a paper at the conference, seminar or symposium.
Sources: AICTE - Faculty Opportunities (Professional Development Scheme) · myScheme - AICTE-Professional Development Scheme · AICTE - Faculty Development Schemes
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry of Education
Central Government
Department Of Higher Education
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual, University / Institution |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Full time regular faculty from the AICTE approved Institute/AICTE approved University Department (with at least 5 years of existence). | |
| The officers of Assistant Director and above on regular and deputation basis in AICTE. | |
| The applicant must not have availed the grant under this scheme during the last three years. | |
| Applicant must have received acceptance of paper from the organizer of conference abroad& within India. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Limit of Funding: Up to ₹ 1,50,000/-
- Disbursement of the Funds: The grant will be disbursed on reimbursement basis on receipt of claim form along with relevant documents. Total grant will be based on the recommended group of countries with fixed financial effect as follows:-
- Group A : North America, Australia, South America, New Zealand : ₹ 1,50,000/- - Group B : Europe, Far-East Asia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea,& Africa : ₹ 1,20,000/- - Group C: Neighboring Countries, Gulf Countries & SE Asia:₹ 1,00,000/- - Group D : Within India: ₹ 50,000 - Group E : Conferences which are not covered under the above Groups (Group A-D) will be evaluated by the committee Amount recommended as per group of countries or Average of amount recommended by the experts,
- Actual expenditure incurred, whichever is lesser will be entitled.
- Reimbursement of the following expenditures will be granted: Registration fee for conference.
- Per Day, allowance (Days of the conference plus actual journey period) asper the central government rules.
- Total expenses towards travel from international airport to destination airport and back.
- Note: In case a candidate has availed grant in Group D, individual is still eligible to avail this grant for international support (with in a period of three years) minus the amount utilized for with in India.
- In case of the workshop/conference/seminar being held in online mode, AICTE will only be releasing the registration fee.
- Terms and conditions: The applicant has to perform the journey by Air India only, unless Air India gives an official certificate that there is no flight on the concerned sector (either of Air India itself or in collaboration with some other airlines). In case, journey is performed by any other airline, the airfare approved will not be released.
- Applicant should submit only one proposal at a time.
- In case an application of a candidate for a particular event (for a Particular date as well as a particular venue) is rejected, the same shall not be considered again and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained by the Council.
- The grant offered cannot be utilized for any other purpose other than the purpose for which granted.
- Application should be submitted three months in advance.
What to prepare
Documents required
Documents to be submitted for reimbursement claim:
The claims for reimbursement in the prescribed format duly supported by the following relevant documents should be sent to AICTE through the Head of the Institution in the enclosed Performa within two months of the completion of the visit:
Certified attested copy of passport indicating visa/immigration as proof of undertaking journey.
Self-attested certificate for the journey performed.
Statement of expenditure incurred against the amount of travel grant offered under different heads.
Air-tickets of Air-India / Indian Airlines (properly legible and in original with original Boarding Pass).
Certificate from Air-India indicating the shortest route to the venue approved. If journey is not performed by Air-India due to non-availability of flight official certificate from Air-India, stating that there is no flight in the concerned sector (either of Air India itself or in collaboration with some other Air-lines) on that particular date.
Letter of acceptance of paper from the organizer of conference.
Original receipt of Registration Fee paid.
Copy of paper presented in conference.
Voucher indicating the rate at which foreign currency is purchased.
Travel documents/ certificate of participation from the concerned institutional agency.
Progress report on the international conference participated along with outcome and benefits of the
event stating scientific and technical activities undertaken during period in the prescribed format duly counter signed by Director/Registrar/Principal.
Certificate from the head of the institution stating that the applicant has not availed the grant under travel grant scheme of AICTE during the last two years.
Details of assistance received from and/ or facilities provided by other organization for the conference with documentary proof.
The details of assistance received or facilities provided by the organizers of the conference or any other similar Indian/foreign agency.
Certified copy of AICTE Extension of approval for current year.
E-payment details in the prescribed proforma.
Photographs of conference participated.
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PDS – FAQ
AICTE-Professional Development Scheme enables meritorious faculty to interact at International Level Conferences, both within and outside India, Seminars, and Symposia.
This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).
Under this scheme, Financial grant will be disbursed on reimbursement basis.
Institutions should be AICTE approved.
The main objective of the scheme is to To enable the meritorious faculties and officers of AICTE to interact at international level to update themselves to the global changes in the concerned field of specializations through paper presentation in conference abroad & within India.
Applicant should submit only one proposal at a time
Application should be submitted three months in advance.
Full time regular faculty from the AICTE approved Institute/AICTE approved University Department (with at least 5 years of existence) and the officers of Assistant Director and above on regular and deputation basis in AICTE are eligible to apply.
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.
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