Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings
The UGC Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for Construction of Buildings provides 100% grants to eligible colleges for constructing or renovating essential academic infrastructure such as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and staff quarters. Colleges can apply for up to 60% of their General Development Assistance allocation in a plan period for building projects. Applications are accepted offline through the University Grants Commission after the college forms a Building Committee and finalises project plans.
About This Scheme
The UGC Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for Construction of Buildings provides 100% grants to eligible colleges for constructing or renovating essential academic infrastructure such as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and staff quarters. Colleges can apply for up to 60% of their General Development Assistance allocation in a plan period for building projects. Applications are accepted offline through the University Grants Commission after the college forms a Building Committee and finalises project plans.
Full official description
The scheme "Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings" was launched by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The scheme aims to help Colleges in the consolidation and expansion of infrastructure. The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension of existing buildings, including classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, and hostels. The applications for this scheme are accepted after the College has constituted a Building Committee, finalized the plans and estimates, and resolved to take up the building projects with University Grants Commission assistance.
Benefits
- Financial assistance up to 100% of approved project cost within ceiling limits
- Eligible buildings: classrooms, laboratories, library, administrative block, staff quarters, hostels
- Grant released in three tranches: 50% on approval, 40% after utilisation certificate for first tranche, 10% on project completion
- Colleges may seek up to 60% of their total General Development Assistance allocation for construction
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a college listed in the UGC's official college register
- Must be recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956
- Must have constituted a Building Committee including a Principal, university representative, a PWD engineer (Assistant Engineer level or above), and faculty/admin members
- Must have finalised building plans and cost estimates before applying
- Any additional expenditure beyond the UGC grant must be borne by the college
How to Apply
Step 1: Constitute the Building Committee and Determine Project Requirements
The College must first constitute a Building Committee which includes the Principal/Teacher-in-Charge, Vice-Principal (if appointed), a representative of the affiliating University, a representative of the Central Public Works Department/Public Works Department/Zilla Parishad/Corporations (not below the rank of Assistant Engineer), and representatives from the teaching staff, user teaching departments, administration, and accounts division, along with the Architect engaged by the College. This committee is responsible for finalizing plans and estimates and ensuring proper utilization of funds.
Step 2: Submit Project Proposal and Required Documents for University Grants Commission Approval.
After the Building Committee has resolved to take up the project, the College must submit the proposal in the prescribed format, along with the required documents, to the University Grants Commission for final approval. On the basis of the documents submitted, the University Grants Commission will process the proposal and convey its approval or otherwise.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- ##### ***Required For Initial Project Approval***
- Composition of the Building Committee As Per University Grants Commission Guidelines.
- A Copy of the Building Committee Resolution (Indicating Name of the College, Name of the Building Project, Type of Building, Area Covered In Square Meters, Cost Per Square Meter, Basis of Estimates, Latest Schedule of Rates, Period For Completion of the Project, Likely Date of Starting the Construction, And Mode of Construction).
- Rate Conformity Certificate And Abstract of Total Cost (Duly Signed by Public Works Department/Central Public Works Department/Qualified Engineer From Any Government Department/Government Undertaking/Autonomous Body/University) [(Annexure –I)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Detailed Estimates (Duly Signed by the Principal And Qualified Engineer/Architect) [(Annexure –II)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Building Plan of the Proposed Building Project (Duly Prepared And Signed by A Qualified Engineer/Registered Architect And Countersigned by the Principal/Teacher – In- Charge of the College).
- Building Project Certificates [(Annexure-III)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).
- ##### ***Required For Release of 40% Grant (Second Installment)***
- Audited Utilisation Certificate [(Annexure-IV)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Audited Statement of Expenditure [(Annexure-V)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Progress Report of the First Installment Indicating the Stage of Construction [(Annexure-V)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).
- ##### ***Required For Release of 10% Grant (Completion Documents)***
- Revised Estimates Reflecting the Final Cost (If Any).
- Audited Utilisation Certificate For the Total Cost [(Annexure-IV)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Audited Income & Expenditure Statement [(Annexure-IV)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Audited Assets Certificate [(Annexure –VI)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Completion Certificate/Documents (Signed by the Principal/Teacher-In-Charge Or Vice-Principal And Qualified Engineer And/Or Registered Architect) [(Annexure-VII)](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/Construction%20of%20Buildings.pdf).- Photographs Showing Outer And Inner View(s).