AICTE-SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME (STTP) (UT-J&K,LADAKH AND NER)
AICTE funds AICTE-approved institutions in North-East India, J&K, and Ladakh to conduct 6-day residential training programs for faculty and staff. Each approved program receives ₹5,00,000 to cover accommodation, training, and resource-person expenses. Institutions apply online through the AICTE portal; faculty then enroll through their college once the program is sanctioned.
About This Scheme
AICTE funds AICTE-approved institutions in North-East India, J&K, and Ladakh to conduct 6-day residential training programs for faculty and staff. Each approved program receives ₹5,00,000 to cover accommodation, training, and resource-person expenses. Institutions apply online through the AICTE portal; faculty then enroll through their college once the program is sanctioned.
Full official description
Short Term Training Program (STTP) in North-Eastern Region (NER) and UTs of J&K and Ladakh intends to conduct faculty trainings through financial assistance from AICTE to enable faculty members in the field of technical education introspect learn techniques that can help prepare students for active and successful participants in a knowledge society.
Duration of Programme: It is a residential programme of six days. The approved STTP shall be conducted within six months from the date of release of funds.
Benefits
- ₹5,00,000 grant per approved 6-day residential training program
- Full advance disbursement to the host institution
- Program must be completed within 6 months of receiving funds
- Training covers pedagogy, subject specialization, behavioral sciences, and student orientation topics
- Covers accommodation, food, resource persons, and reading materials for all participants
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- The applying institution must be AICTE-approved and located in the North-Eastern Region, J&K, or Ladakh
- All teachers, supporting technical staff, and administrative staff in technical education are eligible to participate
- Maximum 5 proposals per institute per year (including pending ones); only up to 3 can be approved per institute
How to Apply
Registration of New Institute:
Step 01: Visit http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe and click on New Institute button.
Step 02: After the redirected to another website, now hover the cursor on Login and select ‘Investor Login’.
Step 03: Click on ‘Sign Up Now’ to register.
Step 04: Enter the details and click on ‘Verify’ to receive OTP on your Email Id and Mobile Number.
Step 05: After successful verification Click on ‘Sign Up Now’ to register.
Post-Registration Process:
Step 01: Visit http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe and log in with the credentials provided by AICTE.
Step 02: Navigate to AQIS Application Screen by clicking on ‘AQIS Application’ screen tab.
Step 03: Institute details will auto populate in the AQIS Application.
Step 04: Fill demographic and Bank details .
Step 05: Only after confirming the Bank Details, the 'New' button will be enabled for adding the AQIS Application.Click on 'New' button to create AQIS Application.
Step 06: A unique AQIS Application ID will get created.Select ‘SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME (STTP) (UT-J&K,LADAKH AND NER)’ as Scheme from the drop down List.
Step 07: Now details to be filled for the as followed: Programme Details, Personalities Expected, Participating Industries ,Similar Events, Budget Estimate -Others, Academic Credentials of Coordinator/ PI/ Applicant, Justification, Credential of Institute / Department.
Step 07: Once the fill out all the data in the above mentioned tab, click on ‘Validate Application’ button on the ‘AQIS Application’ tab.
Step 08: Will get a pop up message to attach a Mandate Form after downloading the sample form.
Step 09: Now fill the amount in the ‘Total Funds Requested’ under label ‘Budget Estimates Others’.
Step 10: After Validation is completed successfully, read the declaration, check it and click on Save.
Step 10: Click on 'Submit' button to submit the application.
Teacher applications:
Stage-1: Institutional Proposal Submission
- Proposal Initiative: College/university takes the initiative to submit a proposal for hosting the STTP program.
- Proposal Content: This proposal outlines the chosen topic, objectives, resource persons, budget, and participant details.
- Submission Platform: The institution submits the proposal online through the AICTE portal.
Stage 2: Individual Teacher Application
Proposal Approval: Once institution's proposal gets approved, it receives details and guidelines for participant applications.
Application Procedure: You, as a faculty member interested in participating, can then apply through the institute's internal mechanism or designated online portal.
Application Requirements:
- Duly filled application form
- Biodata and recent photograph
- Curriculum vitae highlighting relevant teaching experience and qualifications
- Statement of purpose explaining your interest in the chosen STTP topic
- Recommendation letter from the Head of Department or Principal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AICTE-STTP scheme?
Short Term Training Program (STTP) intends to conduct faculty training through financial assistance from AICTE to enable faculty members in the field of technical education in North-Eastern Region (NER) and UTs of J&K and Ladakh.
Who manages this scheme?
This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).
Mention one of the main benefits of the scheme.
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the host institution.
What should be the criteria of the institution?
Institutions should be AICTE approved.
Who shall assess the proposal?
Each proposal shall be assessed by an expert committee consisting of three members.
Does the participant will get any certificate?
A test to be conducted at the end of the Programme and a certificate to be issued to only those participants who attended the Programme and qualified in the test.
Is there any restriction for the participants from the host institution?
Not more than 02 participants shall be from the host institution/group of institutions.
How the application will be submitted?
Host institutions need to submit online applications.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- > **Submission of documents by university/institution:**
- The following mandatory relevant documents are required to be submitted by the university/institution within one month of the completion of the program:
- Original Statement of actual expenditure & Utilization Certificate in the prescribed proforma duly signed by the Head of the institution and countersigned by Registrar/Finance Officer/Govt. Auditor. In case of self-financing/private institutions, Statement of actual Expenditure & Utilization Certificate are required to be audited & signed and sealed by a Chartered Accountant endorsing the membership number and complete postal address.
- [Feedback form](https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/fdc/STTP.pdf) in the prescribed proforma.1. Copy of the proceedings and completion report.
- > **For the Teachers**
- Duly filled application form.
- Biodata and recent photograph.
- Curriculum vitae highlighting relevant teaching experience and qualifications.
- Statement of purpose explaining your interest in the chosen STTP topic.
- Recommendation letter from the Head of Department or Principal.