AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship
Paid fellowship for retired professionals to teach in AICTE institutions · ₹1 lakh/month · nationwide
AICTE's Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship invites highly experienced retired professionals to share their expertise with students and faculty at AICTE-approved technical colleges. The fellowship pays ₹10,000 per day for on-site interactions and is tenable for up to 3 years (or until age 75, extendable to 80). Apply by nomination — send your details to AICTE's Faculty Development Cell in New Delhi.
About This Scheme
AICTE's Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship invites highly experienced retired professionals to share their expertise with students and faculty at AICTE-approved technical colleges. The fellowship pays ₹10,000 per day for on-site interactions and is tenable for up to 3 years (or until age 75, extendable to 80). Apply by nomination — send your details to AICTE's Faculty Development Cell in New Delhi.
Full official description
A Fellowship Scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education. The Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship intends to utilize the expertise of highly qualified and experienced superannuated professionals who have made unparalleled, exceptional professional contributions to society in their respective fields/disciplines for motivating and inspiring students/faculty of AICTE-approved institutes. The fellowship is tenable for a period of three years or the age of 75 years whichever is earlier, extendable till 80 years of age subject to fitness. The Fellowship consists of an honorarium of ₹10,000/- for full-day interaction with the Faculty/ Students of the host institute and nearby located institutions for up to a maximum of five days in a single trip.
Benefits
- ₹10,000 per day honorarium for full-day interactions with students and faculty (up to 5 days per trip)
- Reimbursement of actual travel expenses (air economy class or train fare)
- For online sessions: ₹10,000 per session (up to 5 sessions per host institution)
- Fellowship tenure: up to 3 years, extendable to age 80 subject to fitness
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a highly qualified retired (superannuated) professional
- Must have made exceptional contributions through active research, development, or fieldwork in your field
- Recognized as a leader or expert in your area of specialization
- No minimum age requirement; must be under 75 at the time of appointment
How to Apply
- Identify an AICTE-approved technical institution willing to host you as a Chair Professor.
- The host institution submits a formal proposal to AICTE with the candidate's profile and a research/teaching plan.
- AICTE reviews proposals and selects candidates based on eminence and contribution.
- Selected fellows sign an agreement and commence engagement at the host institution.
- Fellowship payments are made monthly through the host institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Terms And Conditions of this scheme
(a) For conducting series of Lectures and interaction by Distinguished Chair Professor, the following is essential for host institution: - (i) Offer letter from AICTE to the Distinguished Chair Professor and the institute. (ii) An acceptance letter by the institute in response to the offer letter. (iii) The schedule given by the Distinguished Chair Professor for undertaking thevisit. (iv) Acceptance by the institute for the visit and necessary decent arrangements for accommodation and hospitality. (b) If there is any special requirement and funding, same may be projected in advance and approval obtained.
What is the Responsibility Of Host Institute?
Host institute is expected to provide all the necessary administrative and local hospitality arrangements towards making the visit of Distinguished Chair Professor a success.
What is the Eligibility for this scheme?
(a) The awardee must be highly qualified superannuated Professional in his / her field. (b) The awardee should be an acknowledged leader (expert) in that particular field of specialization having actively engaged in research and development. (c) The awardee should have contributed to the development of society by his / her excellent fieldwork.
What shall be the Tenure of the fellowship?
The Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship is tenable for a period of three years or the age of 75 years whichever is earlier, extendable till 80 years of age subject to fitness.
What is the procedure to receive Feedback From The Chair Professors And The Participants?
(a) The scheme of the Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship has a provision for the submission of feedback at the end of a series of Lectures and interactions by Chair Professors and by participants in order to find out how best, the scheme has met its objectives. (b) Final feedback: Distinguished Chair Professor is required to submit the Feedback annually to AICTE and later for the entire duration. The feedback should include but not limited to interventions in R&D, innovation, quality of education, teaching-learning processes etc. (c ) The Host Institution is also required to submit feedback detailing the benefits accrued to the institution from the visit of Distinguished Chair Professor.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Detailed CV with list of publications, patents, and achievements
- Proof of superannuation or retirement
- Proposed research/teaching plan at the host institution
- Letter of support from the host institution
- Any other documents as specified in the AICTE call for proposals