Sarkari Yojana
Modernisation And Removal Of Obsolescence
About Modernisation And Removal Of Obsolescence
Introduction (a) MODROB, one of AICTE’s Quality Improvement Schemes (AQIS), supports developing laboratories with suitable equipment/technology/tools/software while encouraging financial contributions from industry, so that students’ practical and project work stays current and industry-relevant.
(b) To build a problem-solving approach among students and staff, institutes are encouraged to procure equipment in line with revisions/modifications to the AICTE Model Curriculum
(c) Funds under this Scheme can ideally build technical infrastructure for a revised curriculum, upgrade equipment in existing laboratories, enhance the performance of existing equipment, or replace depreciated equipment with modern alternatives.
(d)The equipment installed can also benefit faculty/students through Continuing Education programmes, and local industry through consultancy work and worker training.
(e) This scheme has three variants, addressing the needs of: (i) MODROB- Aspiring Institutes (ii) MODROB- Polytechnic (iii) MODROB- Regular
Objective MODROB aims to modernise laboratories/workshops/computing facilities and remove obsolescence, so as to maintain the quality of technical education’s practical components and promote experimental research and hands-on training.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)
Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Modernisation And Removal Of Obsolescence, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
MODROBS - Aspiring Institutions
AICTE-approved technical institutions / University Departments existing for…
AICTE-approved technical institutions / University Departments existing for at least 10 years (5 years if rural).
The Institute must have had over 50% admissions…
The Institute must have had over 50% admissions in the past 3 years.
The Institute must not have been sanctioned a…
The Institute must not have been sanctioned a MODROB Project before.
A maximum of 3 proposals per institute per…
A maximum of 3 proposals per institute per year (Not more than one proposal is accepted from the same department) MODROBS - Regular
AICTE-approved technical institutions / University Departments existing for…
AICTE-approved technical institutions / University Departments existing for at least 10 years (5 years if rural), holding live NBA accreditation
The Institute must have had over 60% admissions…
The Institute must have had over 60% admissions in the past 3 years.
The applying department must not have received a…
The applying department must not have received a MODROB project in the last two years — departments that received a grant in that period are ineligible.
A maximum of 3 proposals per institute per…
A maximum of 3 proposals per institute per year (Including sanctioned earlier but not completed) would be considered.
Preference goes to institutions where industry is involved…
Preference goes to institutions where industry is involved in modernising the laboratory. MODROBS - Polytechnic
The Polytechnic Institute is AICTE-approved and has existed…
The Polytechnic Institute is AICTE-approved and has existed for at least 10 years (5 years if rural)
The Institute must have had over 60 %…
The Institute must have had over 60 % admissions in the past 3 years
A maximum of 3 proposals per institute per…
A maximum of 3 proposals per institute per year (Not more than one proposal is accepted from the same department)
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The completed form of application
The completed form of application
A certificate of utilisation of funds
A certificate of utilisation of funds
The report on completion of the project
The report on completion of the project
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Modernisation And Removal Of Obsolescence through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
a) The institution submits the application online.
b) Applications received are processed in a single batch.
c) The Council screens/scrutinises the applications.
d) A three-member committee, none below the rank of Associate Professor/Scientist "E", assesses the proposal, with at least two domain experts among them.
e) The Council takes the final decision, weighing the experts' recommendations and available scheme funds.
f) Once the Council approves, the Sanction Letter for the proposal goes to the institution.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.