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AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026, Deadline Extended, ₹1 Lakh Stipend
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the application deadline for its Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026–27 to July 5, 2026.
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The program is offering eligible faculty members an additional opportunity to apply for the prestigious initiative. The deadline was earlier set for June 25, 2026.
The extension is expected to encourage more faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions to participate in the programme, which is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry through immersive industrial exposure.
What is the AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme?
The AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme enables faculty members from engineering, management, pharmacy, architecture, and other AICTE-approved institutions to work full-time with leading industries for a period of six months to one year.
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The initiative aims to equip educators with hands-on industry experience, helping them understand emerging technologies, innovation practices, and real-world business challenges.
Faculty members are expected to transfer this knowledge to students by updating the curriculum, teaching methods, and research activities.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to regular faculty members of AICTE-approved institutions who meet the following criteria:
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- At least five years of full-time teaching experience
- 50 years of age or below as of May 26, 2026
- Must satisfy at least one additional eligibility requirement, such as:
- Qualifying for a national-level examination
- Publishing research in Scopus or Web of Science-indexed journals
- Leading government-funded research projects
- Receiving recognised academic or scientific awards
Fellowship Benefits
Selected faculty members will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹1 lakh during the fellowship period.
- ₹75,000 will be provided by AICTE.
- A minimum of ₹25,000 will be contributed by the partnering industry.
- The parent institution will continue paying the faculty member’s regular salary and retain their employment benefits.
The fellowship is expected to begin between July 20 and July 25, 2026, after the completion of the selection process.
Why the Programme Matters
The Industry Fellowship Programme is part of AICTE’s broader effort to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. By giving faculty members direct exposure to industrial environments, the programme aims to improve classroom teaching, promote applied research, encourage innovation, and make graduates more industry-ready.
With the deadline now extended to July 5, 2026, eligible faculty members who missed the earlier application window have another chance to apply and become part of this initiative.
Interested candidates can apply here through the official link of the AICTE Industry Fellowship.
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Sheetal Singh
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