Sarkari Yojana
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)
About Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) launched the “Quality Improvement Programme” in 1970, mainly to sharpen the expertise and capabilities of faculty at degree and diploma-level institutions nationwide, with AICTE overseeing the programme. Only sponsored teachers can gain admission to Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programs under QIP, which aims to help teachers earn these degrees and build a research culture and stronger educational capability by immersing them in a study institution’s environment. > Category
The Scheme covers the following categories of applicants:
1. Faculty Members of AICTE-approved Polytechnic Institutes (Diploma level) (with a valid Faculty ID of AICTE) for pursuing M.E./M.Tech. programs. 1. Faculty Members of AICTE-approved Degree Level Engineering/Management Institutes (with valid Faculty ID of AICTE) for pursuing Ph.D. programs.
Duration
- The Master’s Degree Programme under the Scheme runs for two (2) years, with no provision for extension.
- The PhD programme runs for a period of three (3) Years, and no further extension is normally granted.
- The QIP Centre Coordinator may permit a delay of up to six months in joining the Ph.D programme after completing Pre-Ph.D coursework; any delay beyond six months must be reported to AICTE, with admission happening only after AICTE’s approval.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
AICTE-approved Institutes
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
1. For Master's Degree Program:
Full-time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE-approved Polytechnic (Diploma) institutes, who have
One year of teaching experience at the polytechnic…
One year of teaching experience at the polytechnic level.
A Bachelor's degree in the appropriate branch
A Bachelor's degree in the appropriate branch.
Met the additional criteria of the respective QIP…
Met the additional criteria of the respective QIP center, over and above the minimum eligibility above.
2. For Ph.D. Program in Engineering/Management:
Full-time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE approved Degree Level institutes, who have
Three years of teaching experience at graduate-level institutes
Three years of teaching experience at graduate-level institutes.
A Master's degree in the appropriate branch
A Master's degree in the appropriate branch.
Met the additional criteria of the respective QIP…
Met the additional criteria of the respective QIP center, over and above the minimum eligibility above.
NOTE: Eligibility for the programme gets assessed as on the last date of submission of the application, as notified in the advertisement.
Benefits Provided
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For Master of Engineering (ME) or Master of Technology (M.Tech) Programs
A monthly Scholarship of ₹9,000
A monthly Scholarship of ₹9,000.
An Annual Contingency amount of ₹5,000 per annum
An Annual Contingency amount of ₹5,000 per annum. For Ph.D. Programme
A monthly Scholarship of ₹15,000
A monthly Scholarship of ₹15,000.
An Annual Contingency amount of ₹15,000
An Annual Contingency amount of ₹15,000.
Pre-Ph.D
Pre-Ph.D. Expenses paid as a one-time lump sum.
Travel Allowance (TA) of ₹15,000
Travel Allowance (TA) of ₹15,000.
Daily Allowance (DA) of ₹30,000 for a Pre-Ph.D
Daily Allowance (DA) of ₹30,000 for a Pre-Ph.D. duration of 60 days (no TA & DA where the parent institute and admitting institute are the same). The full Pre-Ph.D. grant applies for offline work; for work that is part online and part offline, payment is made at ₹750 per day for the offline portion only, with no Pre-Ph.D. payment for the online portion. Leaves:
Up to 15 days of casual leave in…
Up to 15 days of casual leave in an academic year.
Up to one month (30 days) of medical…
Up to one month (30 days) of medical leave in an academic year.
Maternity/Paternity leave as per Govt
Maternity/Paternity leave as per Govt. of India norms in force at the time, granted at full scholarship rates once during the tenure of the award — though the scholarship's maximum duration will not be extended under any circumstances. NOTE: All leaves require prior approval from the QIP center. Mode of Payment:
The Scholarship, Annual Contingency, Pre-PhD amount, etc., are…
The Scholarship, Annual Contingency, Pre-PhD amount, etc., are released directly to the beneficiary's Aadhar-linked account through the online QIP portal via DBT mode.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A Photograph, in JPEG/PNG format, up to 2…
A Photograph, in JPEG/PNG format, up to 2 MB.
A Signature, in JPEG/PNG format, up to 2…
A Signature, in JPEG/PNG format, up to 2 MB.
The Aadhaar Card, as a PDF, up to…
The Aadhaar Card, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
An Experience Certificate, combining current and previous experience…
An Experience Certificate, combining current and previous experience into a single PDF, up to 10 MB.
The 10th Marksheet, as a PDF, up to…
The 10th Marksheet, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The 10th Certificate, as a PDF, up to…
The 10th Certificate, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The 12th Marksheet, as a PDF, up to…
The 12th Marksheet, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The 12th Certificate, as a PDF, up to…
The 12th Certificate, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The Bachelor's Marksheet (Consolidated), as a PDF, up…
The Bachelor's Marksheet (Consolidated), as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The Bachelor's Degree, as a PDF, up to…
The Bachelor's Degree, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The Master's Marksheet, compulsory only for Ph.D applicants,…
The Master's Marksheet, compulsory only for Ph.D applicants, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
The Master's Degree, compulsory only for Ph.D applicants,…
The Master's Degree, compulsory only for Ph.D applicants, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
A GATE Certificate, if held, as a PDF,…
A GATE Certificate, if held, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
A NET UGC/CSIR Certificate, if held, as a…
A NET UGC/CSIR Certificate, if held, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
A JRF UGC/CSIR Certificate, if held, as a…
A JRF UGC/CSIR Certificate, if held, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
A Category Certificate, mandatory for SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants, as…
A Category Certificate, mandatory for SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants, as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
A Non-Objection Certificate (NOC), as a PDF, up…
A Non-Objection Certificate (NOC), as a PDF, up to 2 MB.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) through the online application process outlined below.
Application - Faculty Members of AICTE approved Institutions…
Application
Faculty Members of AICTE approved Institutions should go to the Official Website of QIP within the specified dates and complete the detailed online application form.
Eligibility Screening - The application undergoes screening to…
Eligibility Screening
The application undergoes screening to confirm it meets the minimum eligibility criteria.
Preference Selection - Where the eligibility criteria are…
Preference Selection
Where the eligibility criteria are met, the application gets forwarded to the QIP center or institute based on the applicant's preferences.
The respective QIP centers then shortlist candidates for interviews/tests, based on department-specific eligibility criteria.
Interview/Tests - Shortlisted applicants get informed of the…
Interview/Tests
Shortlisted applicants get informed of the interview/test details via email from the concerned QIP center(s)/Department.
Merit List and Offer - The National QIP…
Merit List and Offer
The National QIP Coordination Committee (NQCC) prepares the final merit list, based on performance and the QIP Institute's recommendations.
Selected candidates receive an admission offer letter from the concerned QIP center/Department of the institute.
Application Fee:
(a) Application Fee (Non-refundable):
General/OBC Candidate: ₹1700/-
SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidate: ₹850/-
Important Dates:
Link open for Online Application: 22nd February 2023
Last date for submitting Online Application: 25th March 2023
Result (Tentative): 3rd Week of June 2023
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.