What is Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme ?

Institutions of Eminence scheme has been launched in order to empower Higher Educational Institutions and to help them become world class teaching and research institutions,

What are the facilities of this scheme?

Financial Assistance would be provided to Government institutions up to ₹ 1000 crore additional funding from the government along other benefits.

Which department has launched Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme ?

Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme has been launched by Department of Higher Education.

What kind of institution can apply for this scheme?

As per the guidelines, Government institutions can apply for this scheme as of now.

Is any institution eligible being in the top fifty of the ranking in their category under the latest National lnstitution Ranking Framework?

Yes , those institutions are eligible to apply.

Is any institution eligible being in top 500 of some of the internationally recognized ranking frameworks such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings or QS or SJTU (Shanghai's Jiao Tong University)?

Yes , those institutions are eligible to apply.

How Central Government controlled institutions can apply ?

Central Government controlled institutions can apply through controlling Ministry/Department.

How State Public Universities can apply ?

State Public Universities can apply through state government.

How many parts would be their in the application process?

The application will have two parts: a fifteen-year strategic vision plan as well as a five year implementation plan.

Is there any application fee for the submission in the scheme?

Processing fee of Rupees ₹1,00,00,000/- by way of Demand Draft need to deposit for the submission in the scheme.

In case any refund will be made to the applicant who were not selected?

Yes, ₹ 75,00,000/- seventy five lakh shall be returned to applicants who are not selected as institutions of Eminence.

Institutions of Eminence scheme

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About IES

The Institutions of Eminence (IoE) scheme is a recognition status for higher education institutions in India, set up in 2017. The University Grants Commission (UGC) administers it under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The scheme was announced in the 2016 Union Budget and formalised through UGC regulations and guidelines notified in September 2017.

Its stated aim is to enable selected institutions to grow into world-class centres of teaching and research, with the longer goal of placing them among the top 100 universities globally over time. Institutions granted the status get greater academic, administrative and financial autonomy, including more freedom to design curricula, recruit faculty from abroad and enter international collaborations. Public institutions selected under the scheme can receive government funding of up to INR 1,000 crore, while private institutions receive the status and its autonomy but no central grant.

This is a scheme for institutions, not a scholarship for individual students. It was planned for up to 20 higher education institutions, split evenly between public and private. Public universities awarded the status include the Indian Institute of Science and the IITs at Bombay, Delhi, Kharagpur and Madras, along with Banaras Hindu University, the University of Delhi and the University of Hyderabad. Private universities awarded it include BITS Pilani, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, O.P. Jindal Global University and Shiv Nadar University.

Sources: Institutions of Eminence - About (UGC) · Institutions of Eminence - Wikipedia · Institutions of Eminence scheme - myScheme

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	University / Institution
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Offline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

10 institutions chosen as Institutions of Eminence.
Mix of technical, management/arts, and central universities.
Top 50 in category on latest National Ranking Framework.
OR top 500 in Times Higher Education, QS, or Shanghai Ranking.

What you get

Award & benefits

Financial Assistance would be provided to Government institutions up to ₹ 1000 crore additional funding from the government.
The Institution would have the full freedom to mobilize resources from the industry or alumni or other donors and utilize it in accordance with its implementation plan without having to seek any permission from any authority.
The lnstitutions of Eminence would be free to admit maximum 30% foreign students of the total admitted students.
lnstitutions would be free to fix and charge fees from foreign students without restriction.
The lnstitutions of Eminence would have the freedom to determine the domestic student fees,subject to the condition that credible programmes of scholarships and loans to ensure that the needy are able to pursue higher studies without any financial problems.
The lnstitutions of Eminence shall have complete flexibility in fixing of cuniculum and syllabus, with no University Grant Commission(UGC) mandated curriculum structure.
Academic collaborations with foreign higher educational institutions ranked in top 500 in global rankings would be exempt from government approvals.

What to prepare

Documents required

Organization Details:

Provide information about the organization's structure.

Financial Strength:

Detail existing and expected revenue sources, expenditures, and corpus funds.

Land Details:

Specify the available land for the institution.

Governance Structure:

Outline the governance structure, including the apex board.

Five-Year Implementation Plan:

Present a comprehensive plan consisting of:

Academic plan with proposed courses and schedule.

Faculty recruitment policy meeting a 1:10 faculty-student ratio.

Student admissions policy with scholarship details.

Research plan for laboratories, facilities, and interdisciplinary research.

Networking plan for collaborations with private sector and foreign institutions.

Infrastructure development plan aligned with academic and admissions goals.

Financing plan detailing sources and amounts for all plans.

Administrative plan for accreditation, marketing, and promotion.

Governance plan adhering to global transparency and efficiency standards.

Clear commitment to Guideline 4 objectives with quantified milestones.

Objective: Stabilization and credibility within five years, moving towards global repute in fifteen years.

Recasting the Implementation Plan:

The five-year plan will be revised for each cycle to align with the 15-year strategic plan.

Alumni Engagement:

Include a plan for involving alumni in institution management and leveraging their financial resources.

Sustainability Plan:

Develop a sustainability plan for the post-public funding period.

Affiliation Plan:

If provisions exist, provide a plan for affiliating other higher education institutions in the 15-year perspective plan. Deviations require EEC approval.

Additional Information:

Include any other information or documents specified in the application format.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

IES – FAQ

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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