1. Orientation towards Technical Education
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Activity 4
faculty development schemes
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers several faculty development schemes to
enhance the skills and knowledge of faculty members in technical institutions across India. Some of the
prominent schemes are:
1. Margdarshan: This scheme is designed to provide mentorship to young faculty members in
technical institutions. Senior faculty members are assigned as mentors to junior faculty
members to help them enhance their teaching and research skills.
2. Visiting Professor Scheme: This scheme aims to bring in experienced and highly qualified
professionals from industries and academia to interact with faculty members and students. The
visiting professors will provide guidance and expertise to enhance the technical knowledge and
skills of the faculty members.
3. Quality Improvement Programme (QIP): QIP aims to improve the quality of teaching and
research in technical institutions by providing opportunities for faculty members to pursue
higher education and research. The program provides financial assistance for pursuing
postgraduate and doctoral studies in technical areas.
4. Faculty Development Programme (FDP): FDPs are short-term training programs designed to
enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty members in technical areas. The programs focus on
upgrading the teaching and research skills of the faculty members.
5. Career Advancement Scheme (CAS): CAS is designed to provide financial incentives and career
progression opportunities to faculty members based on their performance and contributions to
teaching, research, and institution-building activities.
2. student development schemes
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers several student development schemes to
enhance the skills and knowledge of students studying in technical institutions across India. Some of the
prominent schemes are:
1. National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF): NDF aims to encourage young graduates to pursue research
in technical areas. The program provides financial assistance to students pursuing doctoral studies
in technical areas.
2. Pragati Scholarship Scheme: This scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to girl
students studying in technical institutions. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation
charges, and other incidental expenses.
3. Saksham Scholarship Scheme: This scheme provides financial assistance to differently-abled
students pursuing technical education. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation
charges, and other incidental expenses.
4. Student Startup Innovation Policy (SSIP): SSIP aims to promote entrepreneurship among students
studying in technical institutions. The program provides financial assistance and mentorship to
students who want to start their own ventures.
AICTE-CII Survey of Industry-Linked Technical Institutes: This survey evaluates the performance of
technical institutions in India based on their industry linkages. The survey helps institutions to identify
areas for improvement and promotes collaboration between industry and academia.
