AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27 Phase 2: Applications Open for Faculty Members
New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications for Phase 2 of the Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27. Through this programme, eligible faculty members can work in industry to enrich their knowledge of practical aspects of industry and interact with professionals to gain an understanding of the latest technologies.
As per the official AICTE fellowship portal, the link to fill the application form is active from 13 November, 2026 to 15 December, 2026. The programme will commence in January, 2027, and faculty members selected for the fellowship will get an opportunity to work in industry for one year. This fellowship will be of great help to faculty members to update their knowledge of latest skills and industry trends and helps them enhance their teaching as well as research activities.
AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27: Important Dates and Details
The main aim of the programme is to give an opportunity to faculty members to move out of traditional academic activities and engage with industry to gain knowledge of latest industry practices. The important details of the AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27 are given below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Programme Name |
AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme |
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Academic Session |
2026–27 |
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Phase |
Phase 2 |
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Conducting Authority |
AICTE |
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Fellowship Duration |
One year |
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Mode |
Full-time industry immersion |
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Programme Commencement |
January 2027 |
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Application Start Date |
November 13, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
December 15, 2026 |
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Monthly Fellowship Amount |
₹1,00,000 |
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Official Website |
ifp.aicte.gov.in |
What Does the AICTE Industry Fellowship Offer?
The fellowship aims to give faculty members first-hand insight into industrial and technological trends and practices that are beyond the scope of their academic training. Faculty members selected for the fellowship will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹1 lakh. AICTE will contribute ₹75,000, and the industry will contribute a minimum of ₹25,000.
The fellowship is available in several emerging and strategically important sectors, including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
- Semiconductors
- Space and Defence
- Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals
- Next Generation Communications
- Healthcare and Medical Technology
- Sustainability and Climate Change
- Smart Cities and Mobility
- Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Agritech and Food Processing
- Disaster Management and Resilient Infrastructure
Faculty members participating in the fellowship will develop industry connections and industry-related research, and gain practical knowledge and skills. The fellowship will help the participating institutions modify their pedagogy and make their technical education more relevant to the industry.
AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026-27: Eligibility Criteria
Faculty members wishing to apply for the fellowship must meet all the criteria specified by AICTE. In view of the current application criteria, faculty members must:
- Be Indian citizens
- Be 50 years or less in age on November 13, 2026
- Have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution
- Have at least 5 years of full time teaching experience at an AICTE approved institution
- Hold a doctoral degree and/or a post-doctoral degree.
Further, applicants must fulfill at least one of the following criteria for academic or professional achievement:
- Being qualified in GATE, GRE, CAT, MAT, JRF, SRF, NET or other related entrance examinations conducted by a government/university/authorized agency for admission to a postgraduate/doctoral program.
- Having published at least five research articles as an author, in journals indexed by Scopus or Web of Science.
- Completion of government funded projects worth at least ₹15 lakh.
- Received a Young Scientist Award or other proficiency Award from government/university/authorized agency.
Meeting the above mentioned eligibility criteria does not ensure selection. Applications will be scrutinized and further evaluated.
Documents to be submitted for AICTE Industry Fellowship Application
Candidates are required to prepare documents prior to starting the online application process. According to the instructions to fill the application form, required documents are:
- Recent passport size photograph (in JPEG format not more than 100 KB)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Mark-sheets and certificates of Graduation and Post-graduation
- Experience certificates (of all employment)
- Notarized Affidavit as prescribed by AICTE
- No Objection Certificate from the parent institution
Documents should not exceed a total size of 10 MB and should be in PDF format, while filling the application form.
Application Process of AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27
Only eligible Faculty Members can apply through the Online AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme Application. The applications submitted in an offline mode will not be accepted. Follow the steps mentioned below for applying:
- Visit the official site of AICTE, https://ifp.aicte.gov.in/.
- Click on the option ‘Faculty Register’.
- Go through the eligibility conditions and instructions given in the application carefully.
- Enter the required personal, educational and professional information.
- Upload the required documents, i.e. educational certificates, experience certificates, NOC and affidavit.
- Check the application details and submit the registration form.
- Take the printout of the applied form for future reference.
It is important to note that the documents submitted should be self-attested, true and correct. The applications having errors or omissions will be rejected and if any person submits multiple applications, he / she will be disqualified.
Selection Process of AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026-27
The selection process consists of three steps. In the first step, the committee appointed by AICTE evaluates the applications and verifies the supporting documents. In step two, candidates are called for an interview conducted by the participating industry. The last step also consists of an interview, however, in this case it is conducted by the industry in order to verify the documents. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of candidates' performance across all the three steps of the selection process
Important Instructions for Applicants
The guidelines of the fellowship state that the selected faculty member will work with the participating industry, thus, the faculty members are requested to review the detailed guidelines of the fellowship and study the industry-specific requirements and the internal policies of their institution, if any, before applying for the fellowship.
The applicants must obtain the NOC from the concerned institution and fill the required documents. The applicants must also check the available fellowship positions and the sector-specific requirements from the official site. The window for submitting the online applications will close on 15 December, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date of accepting the application for AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27?
The last date of submitting the application is 15 December 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q2. Who can apply for AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme?
Indian citizens who are regular faculty members of AICTE approved Institutions/ Universities and have a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience and required academic qualification can apply.
Q3. What is the upper age limit for AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026-27?
50 years as on 13 November 2026.
Q4. What is the amount of monthly stipend for fellows of the Industry Fellowship 2026-27?
1 lakh INR, out of which 75,000 INR will be funded by AICTE and the remaining 25,000 INR will be funded by Industry.
Q5. What is the duration of the Industry Fellowship?
It is for a period of one year starting from January 2027.
Q6. Can contractual or visiting faculty members apply?
No, part-time, ad-hoc, contractual, temporary and visiting faculty members are not eligible to apply.
Q7. From where faculty members can apply for the Industry Fellowship?
Interested faculty members can apply at the official AICTE Industry Fellowship website: https://ifp.aicte.gov.in/
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