AICTE Industry Fellowship: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a significant initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The Council has launched a new ‘Industry Fellowship Program’ for full-time faculty members working in its accredited institutions. Its primary objective is to provide teachers with direct and practical experience of the industry, enabling them to update their knowledge and provide better and more relevant education to students.
Currently, this scheme has been launched as a pilot project. During the 2025-26 academic year, approximately 350 faculty members will be trained under this program. If this pilot phase is successful, AICTE aims to expand its scope to 1,500 teachers annually over the next three to five years.
Financial Benefits: Support of over ₹1 lakh per month
An attractive aspect of this fellowship is its financial assistance. Selected faculty members will receive a total support of over ₹1 lakh per month. This includes a stipend of ₹75,000 from AICTE and a minimum of ₹25,000 from the industry institution providing the fellowship. Additionally, the faculty member will continue to receive their regular salary from their parent institution.
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Application Deadline and Process
Interested and eligible faculty members can apply online through AICTE’s official portal, ifp.aicte.gov.in/faculty-registration, by October 15, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
This fellowship is only for regular (full-time) faculty members from AICTE-accredited institutions. Applicants must have at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience (doctoral or deputation time is not included). Applicants must not be more than 45 years of age as of September 8, 2025. They must also meet one of the following conditions:
Passing national/state-level entrance examinations such as GATE, GRE, CAT, MAT, JRF, SRF, and NET.
Publishing at least five research papers in journals listed in Scopus or Web of Science (WOS).
Completing a consulting or research project funded by the central/state government with a value of more than ₹15 lakh.
Receiving a Young Scientist Award or equivalent award conferred by the central/state government.
Applicants must also obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent institution.
Requirements for Industry Partners
Organizations applying as industry partners for this fellowship must be registered in India and have been in operation for at least five years. The firm must have an average turnover of ₹100 crore or more for the last three financial years.
Program Objectives and Benefits
This fellowship program has a vision that goes beyond mere financial support. Its key objectives are:
Exposing teachers to real-world challenges and the latest technologies in the industry.
Incorporating practical knowledge and requirements of the industry into the academic curriculum.
Empowering teachers to provide quality and employment-oriented education to students.
Strengthening long-term collaboration and research relationships between academic institutions and industry.
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Program Timeline
Onboarding of Industry Partners: July 1 – September 5, 2025
Application Period for Faculty Members: September 8 – October 15, 2025
Screening, Selection, and Issuance of Offer Letters: November 1 – November 15, 2025
Formal Commencement of the Fellowship: December 1, 2025
Fact Check: This news is based on the official AICTE release and information available on the portal. All dates and criteria have been released by AICTE.
This fellowship program can usher in a meaningful change in the Indian technical education system, where teachers will be able to connect directly with the dynamic needs of the industry, rather than just being limited to bookish knowledge.