The AICTE-Short Term Training Programme (STTP) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to train faculty members and staff in technical education institutions located in Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the North-Eastern Region (NER).
This program provides financial assistance to AICTE-approved institutions for conducting six-day residential training programs aimed at enhancing the teaching methodologies of faculty members. The training covers pedagogical techniques, subject-specific learning, ethics, behavioral sciences, student orientation, and administrative skills.
Duration of the Programme
- Six-day residential training program.
- The approved STTP must be conducted within six months from the date of fund release.
Benefits
- Funding of ₹5,00,000 per institution to conduct the training program.
- Full advance payment of the sanctioned grant to the host university/institution.
- Funds utilization is monitored based on submitted reports and utilization certificates.
- Faculty training for teachers, supporting technical and administrative staff in disciplines like:
- Engineering & Technology
- Management
- Pharmacy
- Architecture
- Behavioral Sciences & Ethics
- Student Orientation Techniques
- Librarian and Administrative Staff Training
Eligibility Criteria
- For Institutions: Must be AICTE-approved.
- For Faculty: Open to all teachers, supporting technical staff, and administrative staff working in technical education institutions.
- Maximum Proposals:
- 5 proposals per institute per year (including ongoing projects).
- Only 3 proposals per institute can be approved annually.
Application Process
Online & Offline Process
New Institute Registration:
- Visit AICTE Partner Portal: http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe
- Click “New Institute” button.
- Hover over “Login”, select “Investor Login”.
- Click “Sign Up Now” and enter details.
- Verify through OTP (Email & Mobile) and complete registration.
Post-Registration Process:
- Log in to AICTE Partner Portal.
- Go to “AQIS Application” section.
- Institute details auto-populated in AQIS form.
- Fill in Demographic and Bank Details.
- Confirm Bank Details to enable the “New” button for AQIS application.
- Select “SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME (STTP) (UT-J&K, Ladakh, and NER)” from the dropdown list.
- Enter details like:
- Program Details
- Guest Speakers/Personalities Expected
- Industry Participants
- Budget Estimate
- Academic Credentials of Coordinator
- Institutional Justification
- Click “Validate Application”.
- Attach Mandate Form and enter Total Funds Requested.
- Click “Save” and “Submit” the application.
Documents Required
For Institutions (Post-Completion of STTP):
- Utilization Certificate (signed by Head of Institution and Registrar/Finance Officer).
- Statement of Actual Expenditure (self-financing/private institutions must get it audited by a Chartered Accountant).
- Feedback Forms from participants.
- Copy of proceedings & completion report.
For Faculty Members:
- Filled Application Form.
- Biodata and recent photograph.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with teaching experience and qualifications.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) for interest in the STTP topic.
- Recommendation Letter from Head of Department/Principal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the AICTE-STTP scheme?
It is a faculty development program to enhance teaching methodologies in technical education institutions in UT-J&K, Ladakh, and the North-Eastern Region (NER).
Q: Who manages this scheme?
The scheme is managed by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Ministry of Education.
Q: What is one of the main benefits of this scheme?
Institutions receive ₹5,00,000 funding to conduct faculty training programs.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for institutions?
Institutions must be AICTE-approved to apply.
Q: Who evaluates the STTP proposals?
AICTE assesses proposals based on institutional credentials, faculty training objectives, and program structure.
Q: Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes, faculty members completing the training program will receive certificates of participation.
Q: Can faculty from the host institution participate?
Yes, but participation should be balanced between host faculty and faculty from other institutions.
Q: How can an institution submit an application?
Applications must be submitted online via AICTE’s Partner Portal.