The AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme is a collaborative initiative by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).
The scheme supports engineering students from AICTE-approved institutions by providing financial assistance to present research papers at international conferences, seminars, workshops, symposiums, and exhibitions abroad.
This initiative aims to:
- Enhance engineering education quality in India.
- Promote a research culture among students.
- Encourage students to participate in international research platforms.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of Registration Fees & Travel Costs:
- 100% reimbursement of registration fees, visa fees, and travel insurance (up to ₹5000).
- 50% reimbursement of actual airfare or discounted air tickets, including local transport costs from the airport to the venue.
- Train Fare Reimbursement: Students can claim AC II-Class train fare for travel from their institution to the nearest airport and back in India.
- Maximum Financial Support: ₹1,00,000 per student.
Eligibility
The applicant must be:
- A student from an AICTE-approved Engineering Institution.
- Pursuing one of the following courses:
- Pre-final/final year of B.E./B.Tech.
- Integrated M.Tech (any year).
- First/second-year of M.E./M.Tech.
- Students pursuing MS Research, M.Sc. in Engineering, Dual Degree B.Tech-M.Tech, or any engineering program of at least 4 years duration.
- Have a minimum of 7 CGPA or 65% marks in the previous academic year.
- Received an official Letter of Acceptance to present a research paper at an international scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition abroad).
Note:
- A student can avail this grant only once during their course of study.
Application Process
Online Application
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Application must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the event date.
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Send the application via email and hard copy to:
Email: [email protected]
Hard Copy Address:
Executive Director, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
Unit No 604-609, 6th Floor, Tower A, SPAZE I-Tech Park,
Sector-49, Sohna Road, Gurgaon – 122018
Phone: 0124-4239480
Fax: 0124-4239481
Website: www.inae.in
Documents Required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV):
- Date of Birth & Age.
- Awards, Scholarships, Educational Qualifications.
- Research Experience & List of Publications.
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Letter of Acceptance from the organizers of the event.
- Abstract/Full Text of the Research Paper submitted.
- Brief on the Project Impact of the research paper.
- Expected Outcome from the research paper presentation.
- Scanned copy of Student’s Certificate.
- Scanned copy of Endorsement Letter from the Head of the Institution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the required documents to apply for this scheme?
A: Documents include CV, passport-size photo, Letter of Acceptance, research paper, project impact report, expected outcome, and endorsements from the student & institution head.
Q: Is there any age limit for this scheme?
A: No specific age limit is mentioned, but the student must be in an eligible academic year.
Q: What is the minimum qualification required?
A: Pre-final/final year B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech. (1st/2nd year), Integrated M.Tech., MS Research, M.Sc. (Engg.), Dual B.Tech-M.Tech, or a 4-year engineering degree.
Q: What does INAE stand for?
A: Indian National Academy of Engineering.
Q: Do I need a Letter of Acceptance to apply?
A: Yes, the student must have an official acceptance letter for their research paper.