AICTE Services 2026: Scholarships, Faculty Programs, and Institutional Approvals

The council manages more than 14,000 approved educational institutions which cater to the needs of about 4 crore students.

Objectives of AICTE Services

AICTE facilities are designed to cater to the needs of students, teachers, and institutions at various levels of technical education.

• Planning, promotion, quality assurance, regulation and coordinated development of technical education.

• Financial aid for students through scholarships is provided under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

• Development of teachers through capacity building programmes, fellowships, and training

• Quality improvement through accreditation, outcome-based education and institutional quality initiatives.

• Resolution of student and institutional grievances using an online centralised portal

• Innovation in technology and encouraging entrepreneurship among students of AICTE approved institutions

AICTE Services and Benefits

There are certain specific AICTE facilities for students, institutions, and teachers. The table below outlines the major services under each category:

AICTE Services Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies by service category. The table below covers the core conditions for the most-used AICTE services:

All scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.

Application Process for AICTE Services

AICTE services are applied for through separate portals depending on the service type. The process for the most-accessed services is as follows.

For Student Scholarships (Pragati, Saksham, Swanath, Sarswati, Yashasvi):

• Applications are made online through the National Scholarship Portal

• Go to scholarships.gov.in and initiate New Registration using Aadhaar credentials

• Login and make your selection of appropriate AICTE scholarship scheme

• Enter required details and upload the necessary documents

• Click to submit the online application for institution-based evaluation process

• Scholarship amount will be credited to the applicant's bank account via DBT

For Institutional Approval:

Institutions have to apply for their respective approvals annually through AICTE portal.

• Go to aicte-india.org, then click on Approval Process

• Download APH of Scheme Specific Requirements for 2024-27 period

• Submit the application online, along with other documents at documents.aicte-india.org

• Make necessary payment of TER Charges towards application

• Applications are processed in accordance with the processes outlined in the latest Approval Process Handbook

For Grievances:

Students as well as Institutions may raise their grievances via the official website of AICTE

• Go to aicte-india.org, click on Raise Online Grievance

• Fill in the Complaint Form in detail about the grievance

• Follow up on your complaint through reference number generated

How to Check AICTE Services on UMANG App

Apart from aicte-india.org and the National Scholarship Portal, AICTE services are also accessible through the UMANG app, a single government platform for accessing e-services across departments.

Steps to access AICTE services on UMANG:

• Download the UMANG app from the Google Play Store or App Store, or visit web.umang.gov.in

• Register or log in using your mobile number, verified via OTP

• Search for "AICTE" in the service search bar

• Select the AICTE department section to view available services

• Choose the required service, such as scholarship application, eligibility check, or institution list

• Enter the necessary details to proceed, as prompted by the selected service

This makes UMANG a convenient mobile-first alternative for checking AICTE-approved institutions and tracking scholarship applications without switching between multiple portals.

Documents Required

These documents are required for the purpose of applying for scholarships and getting institutional approvals:

For Scholarships:

Below is the list of documents required for scholarships:

• Aadhaar card

• Income certificate

• Certificate of caste/disability (as applicable)

• Death certificate of the parent (applicable for the Swanath Scheme)

• Proof of admission in an AICTE approved institution

• Bank account details registered against Aadhaar

For Institutional Approvals:

The following is the list of documents required for institutional approval:

• Documents of land and buildings owned

• Appointment letters of faculty with degree certificates

• NOC from the State Government

• Fire safety certificates

• Annexure of APH 2024-27

Conclusion

Among all AICTE services, the Pragati and Swanath scholarship schemes carry the widest reach. Both schemes disburse funds directly to thousands of economically weaker students each year via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). All other services can be accessed on aicte-india.org. Students can further strengthen their financial safety by exploring Government Life Insurance schemes for long-term protection.

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