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AICTE – Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship

Quick Summary: AICTE's Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship brings retired, highly accomplished professionals into AICTE-approved institutes to mentor faculty and students, paying a daily honorarium plus travel costs for up to three years.

About AICTE – Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship

AICTE’s Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship, run by the All India Council for Technical Education under the Ministry of Education, taps into the expertise of highly accomplished, retired professionals who’ve made an exceptional mark in their fields, bringing them in to motivate and guide students and faculty at AICTE-approved institutes.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry of Education

Implementing Agency

All India Council For Technical Education

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The awardee must be a highly qualified professional…

The awardee must be a highly qualified professional who has since retired from active service in their field.

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The awardee should be a recognised authority (expert)…

The awardee should be a recognised authority (expert) in their specialisation, with an active background in research and development.

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The awardee's fieldwork should have made a notable…

The awardee's fieldwork should have made a notable contribution to society.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

The Fellowship consists of:

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A daily honorarium of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand)…

A daily honorarium of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand) for full-day interaction with faculty/students at the host institute and nearby institutions, capped at five days per trip.

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Reimbursement of actual travel costs by train, air,…

Reimbursement of actual travel costs by train, air, car, etc.

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In Online Mode

In Online Mode: an institution can host only 5 online sessions/talks with a single DCP assigned to it by AICTE, each session running at least 2 hours followed by 1 hour of interaction. Tenure

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The fellowship runs for three years or until…

The fellowship runs for three years or until the awardee turns 75, whichever comes first.

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It can be extended to age 80, subject…

It can be extended to age 80, subject to a fitness check and AICTE's approval.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The signed Letter of Acceptance

The signed Letter of Acceptance.

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Details of the bank account, including its IFSC…

Details of the bank account, including its IFSC code.

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A complete CV or biodata of the professor

A complete CV or biodata of the professor.

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Documentary evidence of retirement or superannuation, where asked…

Documentary evidence of retirement or superannuation, where asked for.

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The letter of nomination or recommendation

The letter of nomination or recommendation.

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A schedule of the planned lectures and activities

A schedule of the planned lectures and activities.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Nominations for the Distinguished Chair Professor fellowship are accepted year-round, sent with all necessary details to the address below:

The Director (Faculty Development Cell)

AICTE, Nelson Mandela Marg,

Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070

Director.fdc@aicte-india.org

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References