अखिल भारतीय तकनीकी शिक्षा पररषद

All India Council for Technical Education

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

(QIP)

(Scheme Guidelines)

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 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (QIP)

1.0 INTRODUCTION: -

The Government of India launched the Quality improvement Programme in the year 1970. One
of the main objectives of the programme is to upgrade the expertise and capabilities of the faculty
members of the degree and diploma level institutions in the country. The programme is
implemented and monitored by All India Council for Technical Education. In “Quality
Improvement Programme” only sponsored teachers are eligible for admission to both Master’s
& Doctoral Degree Programme. The programme aims to enable the teachers to pursue higher
education and imbibe in them a culture of research and better teaching educational capabilities
by exposing them to the environment of the institutes of study.

2.0 CATEGORY: -
Under the Scheme the following category of applicants are covered:

(a) For the Faculty Members of AICTE approved Polytechnic Institutes (Diploma level) (with
valid Faculty ID of AICTE) to pursue M.E./ M.Tech ./ Ph.D. programme.
(b) For the Faculty Members of AICTE approved Degree Level Engineering/ Management
Institutes (with valid Faculty ID of AICTE) to pursue Ph.D. programme.

3.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: -

The eligibility for admission under QIP scheme are as follows: -
(i) For Master’s Degree Programme
Full time regular/ permanent faculty members of AICTE approved Polytechnic
(Diploma) institutes having
(a) One year teaching experience at polytechnic level.
(b) A Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate branch.
(ii) For Ph.D. Programme in Engineering/Management:
Full time regular / permanent faculty members of AICTE approved
Degree / Diploma Level institutes having
(a) Three year teaching experience at polytechnic/graduate level institutes.
(b) A Master degree in the appropriate branch.

Note: In addition to the above minimum eligibility, criteria of respective QIP centre /
Institute to be fulfilled for admission to Master / Ph.D. programme.

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 4.0 DURATION OF THE SCHEME: -
(i) The duration of the Scheme for pursuing Master Degree Programme shall be two
(2) years. There is no provision for extension in the programme.

(ii) The duration of the scheme for pursuing PhD programme shall be for a period of
three (3) Years. Normally, no further extension will be granted.

(iii) A delay in joining for Ph.D programme after completion of Pre-Ph.D course work,
for a maximum of six months can be permitted by the QIP Centre Coordinator. Any
delay beyond six months should be reported to AICTE and the candidate should be
admitted only after the approval from AICTE.

NOTE: There will not be any scholarship for the extended period.

5.0 AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP: -

(i) For Master Degree Programme:

(a) Scholarship @ Rs.9000/- per month for ME/ M Tech Scholar.

(b) Annual Contingency @Rs.5000/- per annum.

(ii) For PhD Programme:

(a) Scholarship @ Rs.15000/- per month.

(b) Annual Contingency @ Rs.15000/-

(c) Pre- Ph.D. Expenses: One time lump sum amount TA @ Rs.15000/- and DA
@ Rs.30000/- for pre- PhD duration of 60 days. In case, district of the parent
institute and admitting institute are same, no TA & DA will be admissible. Full
Pre- PhD grant is admissible to the scholars who have attended the Pre PhD
work for entire duration in offline mode only. However, in case of partial online
and partial offline Pre PhD work, the pre PhD payment will be granted at the
rate of Rs.750/- per day for the period of offline Pre PhD work only. There is
no provision of pre- PhD payment for online work.

6.0 CANCELLATION OF SCHOLARSHIP: -

The Scholarship is liable for cancellation in case of:

(i) Non Completion of Master/ Ph.D. programme.

(ii)Misconduct.
(iii)
He/ She is found ineligible later.
(iv)Any false information furnished by the applicant or any fraudulent activity by the
scholar shall lead to Penal action against him/ her.
(v) The scholarship may be terminated at any time during the tenure and decision of

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 the AICTE shall be final and binding.
(vi) Insufficient attendance during academic year.
(vii) Non marking of attendance in the QIP portal by respective QIP coordinators in a time
bound manner.

7.0 LEAVE: -
Scholars are eligible for following leaves:

(i) Casual leave: 15 days in an academic year.

(ii) Medical leave: Maximum of one month (30 days) in an academic year.

(iii) Maternity/Paternity leave: Candidates are eligible for Maternity/ Paternity leave as
per Govt. of India norms issued from time to time at full rates of scholarship etc. once
during the tenure of their award. However, maximum duration of scholarship will
not be extended in any circumstances.
Note: Prior approval of the QIP center is mandatory for all types of leaves.

8.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: -

(i) In case any scholar receives any financial assistance/ scholarship (except salary)
from any other organization during the tenure of course, with or without due
permission of the university/institute, the scholar will not be entitled for the
scholarship for such duration in which he/ she is availing or has availed such
financial assistance. The scholarship of AICTE shall be resumed on discontinuance
of such external financial assistance/ scholarship. Further, the period for which the
scholar has received external financial assistance/ scholarship shall be deducted from
the maximum duration of the scholarship.
(ii) The Scholarship will be granted to the scholar on a monthly basis subject to the
satisfactory academic performance and adherence to University/Institute
norms/rules and regulations as applicable from time to time, certified by the QIP
Coordinator of the Institute.
(iii) During the period of the PhD programme, if there is any provision for foreign
study tour, the same may be undertaken with due approval of the concerned QIP
centre/ Affiliating University. However, AICTE will not bear any expenses of the
tour except regular disbursal of scholarship during the period of the tour subject to
the condition that the total scholarship will be limited to the prescribed period i.e.
2 years for ME/ M Tech and 3 years for the PhD Engineering/ Management
students.
(iv) There is no provision for 2nd time admission in the M Tech/ PhD programme to the
faculty members having M Tech/ PhD degree.
(v) The amount of scholarship is subject to change from time to time, with the approval
of the Competent Authority in AICTE.
(vi) The scholar shall be required to give an undertaking to the effect that he/she will
not leave the course midway. In case any student leaves the course in midway or
fails/drop out in subsequent year, he/she will be required to refund the total
scholarship, contingency, Pre- PhD amount drawn at the time of leaving the course.
(vii) The Scholarship will be discontinued at any time for any kind of misconduct by the
student, like involving in the act of ragging, misbehavior etc. on the

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 recommendation of the Head of Institute (HOI). In case of termination on above
disciplinary ground, the scholar will refund all the scholarships availed during the
period of the course till termination.
(viii) Any belated claim preferred after one year of the completion of the program shall
not be entertained.
(ix) The AICTE may impose any other conditions as deemed necessary from time to
time and the decision of the AICTE shall be final and binding upon the recipients
i.e. University / Institute / College / Scholar for receipt of QIP scholarship.
(x) In case any scholar avails break for more than the eligible leave on medical ground
during the scholarship period, the scholarship will be discontinued from the next
date of expiry of such eligible leave and shall be resumed on rejoining the program
for the remaining period of scholarship.
(xi) Aadhaar number and No Objection Certificate (NOC) is mandatory for applying
for QIP scholarship. Applications will not be accepted without the Aadhaar number
and NOC of the candidate.
(xii) The Scholarship/ Annual Contingency/ Pre- PhD etc. will be released through
online QIP portal directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar linked account through DBT
mode.
(xiii) The Ph.D. rules/ regulations (other than those stipulated in the scheme) of the
affiliating University/institute will be applicable to all the admitted candidates
under this scheme.
(xiv) No separate/ fixed medical assistance will be provided. However, the research
scholar may avail the medical facilities available in the Institution/ University/
College with prior permission of head of Institute.

(xv) AICTE will not provide any grant to the QIP Centres /Nodal QIP centre.
(xvi) All the eligibility for applying for the programme will be counted as on the last
date of submission of application as notified in the advertisement.

9.0 STAKEHOLDERS OF QIP SCHEME AND THEIR ROLES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES
This section enlists the essential stakeholders of QIP scheme, and enumerates their brief
roles and responsibilities.

The primary stakeholders of QIP scheme are as under:

(i) Applicant/ Scholar

(ii) Principal QIP Coordinator, Nodal QIP Centre
(iii) QIP Centre
(iv) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(v) National QIP Coordination Committee (NQCC)

(i) Applicant/ Scholar:

a) The primary role of the Applicant is to register and submit the application at AICTE
QIP portal uploading scanned copies of the following documents:

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 i. Photo
ii. Aadhaar Card
iii. No Objection Certificate
iv. Mark Sheets and Certificates
v. Gate / JRF / NET Score card, if applicable
vi. Experience Certificates (together in single file)
vii. Caste certificate (for relaxation in application fee)
b) Appearing in Test/ Interview of the QIP center.
c) Submit original Hard copies of all documents mentioned in S. No. 9 (i) (a), relieving
letter from the parent institute and any other documents required by the QIP Centre at
the time of admission.
d) To register himself/ herself in the QIP portal through designated QIP center after
confirmation of admission.
e) The applicant must ensure that the Bank Account is Aadhaar seeded and active to
receive scholarship amount.
f) The applicant must ensure that the Email ID & mobile number provided in the
application is correct and belongs to the applicant/ scholar.
g) Pursue M. Tech./ Ph.D. at the assigned centre.

(ii) Principal QIP Coordinator/ Nodal QIP Centre:

IIT Kharagpur will be the Principal QIP Coordinator for academic year 2025-26. The
primary role of the Principal QIP Coordinator is to coordinate the entire selection
process of QIP. The Principal QIP Coordinator shall verify the following:
(a) The applicant should possess a valid AICTE Faculty ID. The parent institute of the
applicant should be AICTE approved. In this connection, the Nodal QIP Centre shall
seek technical assistance from AICTE.
(b) The applicant fulfils the minimum eligibility criteria stipulated in the scheme
guidelines.
(c) Forward the list of eligible candidates to respective QIP centres for selection.
(d) Forward list of selected candidates to AICTE for approval.
(e) Inform the QIP centres about AICTE approved list of finally selected candidates.
(f) To maintain record and further, hand over the same to the next Nodal QIP centre.
However, the centre should maintain a shadow file with it.
(g) To conduct NQCC meeting for finalization of admission/ other issues.
(h) The Nodal QIP Centre will be headed by a faculty member who will be nominated by
the VC/Director/ Head of the Institute. The Nodal QIP centre will inform the AICTE
whenever there is fresh nomination or change in the incumbent.

(iii) QIP Centre:

a) On receiving the list of the candidates seeking admission under the scheme from the
Nodal QIP centre, the designated QIP centre will recommend the scholars as per
approved seats of AICTE and will prepare a merit list in order. The list will also have
the waitlisted candidates in order. The centre will follow the guidelines of UGC/
affiliating university/ Institute for selection of the candidates.
b) The list of the recommended scholars shall be forwarded to the Nodal QIP centre as
per seats approved by AICTE.

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 c) The QIP centre will issue joining letter to the candidate upon selection and intimation
to AICTE.
d) The QIP centre will admit the selected candidates for admission only after receipt and
verification of the following documents:
i. NOC from the parent Institute of the candidate.
ii. Relieving letter from the Parent Institute.
iii. Administrative approval of the affiliating University. (For affiliating institutes
only)
iv. Educational Qualification and experience credentials.
v. Other documents as per requirement of QIP Centre.
e) The QIP centre will inform AICTE after admitting the selected candidates.
f) The QIP centre will register the selected candidates in the QIP portal for the
disbursement of scholarship.
g) The QIP centre will be headed by a Faculty Member of the Institute. He/ She will be
designated as QIP Centre Coordinator. The nomination of the QIP centre coordinator
shall be approved by the Vice Chancellor/ Director/ Head of the Institute. AICTE shall
be informed by the Head of the Institute as and when there is fresh nomination/ change
of the coordinator of the QIP centre.
h) The QIP centre will maintain the records of the candidates pursuing the programme
under the scheme.
i) The coordinator of the QIP centre will mark attendance of the scholars in the QIP
portal by 5th day of every month. He/She may make communication with the AICTE at
the following E-mail IDs for any matter related with implementation of the scheme.
(a) [email protected]
(b) [email protected] (for any technical issue)
(c) [email protected]
(d) [email protected]
j) In case any candidate leaves or gives up the course during the period, the matter shall
be informed to the AICTE immediately and it is also to be updated in the QIP portal
using functional tab “Stop Scholarship/Left the Institute”. QIP centre will mark
absence of the scholar on the QIP portal so that there is no scholarship disbursement
for all such periods. The QIP centre will initiate the process to refund the scholarship
remitted to such candidate.
k) The QIP centre will admit the candidates within the limit of the approved seats of
AICTE.
l) In case any candidate fails or refuses to join, the centre will issue offer letter to the
waitlisted candidates in order within permissible time limit without hampering the
schedule of the programme. In this regard, the centre will keep informed the Principal
Coordinator Nodal QIP centre and AICTE.
m) The QIP center will provide the list of Qualified / Dropout / Failed candidates on
completion of the program on a year to year basis.

(iv) All India Council for Technical Education

The programme is implemented and monitored by All India Council for Technical
Education.

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 a) To accord approval to the Notification/ Advertisement to the Nodal QIP centre.
b) To accord approval to the list of finally selected candidates by the respective
QIP Centres.
c) To manage the QIP portal.
d) To generate beneficiary code of the candidates.
e) To disburse the scholarship to the candidates on DBT mode.
f) To facilitate Nodal QIP centre to verify the Institute/ Faculty ID of the
candidates.
g) To assign the role of the Nodal centre to the enlisted IITs and IIMs on rotation
as per recommendation of NQCC (National QIP Coordination Committee).
h) To maintain close coordination with Nodal centre and QIP centres.
i) To resolve grievances of the QIP scholars regarding disbursal of scholarships/
any other issue.
j) To frame/ modify SOPs for proper implementation of the scheme.

(v) National QIP Coordination Committee-

The committee comprises of QIP coordinators of the following institutes along with
Bureau Head, Training & Learning Bureau, AICTE as below:
i. IIT Guwahati
ii. IIT Kharagpur
iii. IIT Madras
iv. IIT Bombay
v. IIT Kanpur
vi. IIT Roorkee
vii. IISc Bangalore
viii. IIT BHU
ix. IIT Delhi
x. IIM Nagpur
xi. Bureau Head, Training & Learning Bureau, AICTE New Delhi

The role & responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:

(a) Finalization of the admission schedule.
(b) Recommendation of the candidates for QIP admission.
(c) Screening and recommendation of the new QIP centre proposal.
(d) Recommendation for the addition or deletion of NQCC member.
(e) Recommendation for assigning responsibility to one of the members as Principal QIP
Coordinator on rotation basis every year.
(f) Any other task assigned by AICTE from time to time for improvement of the scheme.

10.0 PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION:

The admission under AICTE QIP scheme for the year 2025 will be carried out over various
stages. The details mentioned below:
Stage- I
The Faculty Members of AICTE approved Institutions will be required to fill a detailed
application form within the stipulated date as mentioned above through online mode at
https://qip.aicte-india.org. The application will first be screened for the minimum eligibility
criteria.

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 Stage- II
The applications of only those who qualify the minimum eligibility criteria will be duly
scrutinized by the shortlisting committee at Nodal QIP Centre and will be forwarded to the
QIP centre/ institute by the Principal Coordinator, as per preference of the applicant.
Subsequently, the respective QIP centres will call the shortlisted candidates for the
interview/test based upon fulfilling the department wise eligibility criterion and other
norms of the institute. The shortlisted applicants will be informed by E- mail by the
concerned QIP centre (s)/ Department for Interview/test.
Stage-III
Based on the performance & recommendation of the QIP Institute, the final merit list will
be prepared. The admission offer letter to the finally selected candidates will be issued by
the concerned QIP centre/ Department of the institute.

1. APPLICATION FEE AND IMPORTANT DATES:

(a) Application Fee (Non- refundable): -
 General/ OBC Candidate: Rs. 1700/-
 SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female Candidate: Rs. 850/-

(b) Important Dates:

Activity Date
Link open for Online Application 1st March, 2025
Last date for submitting Online Application 31st March, 2025
Result (Tentative) 15th May, 2025 15th June, 2025
M.E / M.Tech course PhD course

2. HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply online at https://qip.aicte-india.org. The notification of
the advertisement and the link are also available at AICTE official website at
https://www.aicte- india.org.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION:

(a) While applying for the programme, candidate will have option to select maximum
up to three (03) QIP Institutes / departments in order of preference (1 to 3) to pursue
the programme.
(b) Incomplete / incorrect applications will be rejected summarily. No request will be
entertained in this matter subsequently.
(c) Candidates are advised to see their email regularly and login QIP admission portal
from time to time for information related to various aspects related to QIP
admission.
(d) Ineligible applications will be out rightly rejected.

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 (e) Application Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
(f) Shortlisted candidates for Interview/test will be informed by the QIP Institute/
Department through E-mail only. The date and time of interview/test will be
mentioned in the mail or in the subsequent mail. If any candidate missed the
interview/test for QIP admission due to non-reading of the email, no request will be
entertained subsequently.
(g) Finally, selected candidate will be informed by E-mail/ updation in QIP portal and
the admission offer letter will be issued by the concerned QIP Institute.
(h) If a candidate is selected for more than one (01) QIP Institute, he or she has to lock
his / her preference within given timeline, as will be mentioned in the E Mail.
(i) The waitlisted candidates will climb up in the final list in case any finally selected
candidate opts out and does not join the Institute. The concerned QIP institute will
issue offer letter for admission in such cases.

4. DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED

(i) Photo - Allowed format: jpeg/png, Maximum Size: 2 MB

(ii) Signature - Allowed format: jpeg/png, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(iii) Aadhaar Card - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(iv) Experience Certificate - Single pdf of current as well as previous experiences
Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 10 MB
(v) 10th Mark sheet - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(vi) 10th Certificate - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(vii) 12th mark sheet - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(viii) 12th Certificate - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(ix) Bachelors mark sheet (Consolidated) - Allowed format: pdf,
Maximum Size: 2 MB
(x) Bachelor’s Degree - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xi) Masters mark sheet (Compulsory only for Ph. D Applicants) -Allowed format: pdf,
Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xii) Master’s Degree (Compulsory only for Ph. D Applicants) Allowed format: pdf,
Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xiii) GATE Certificate (if any)- Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xiv) NET UGC /CSIR (if any)- Certificate- Allowed format: pdf,
Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xv) JRF UGC /CSIR (if any) - Certificate- Allowed format: pdf,
Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xvi) Category Certificate Mandatory for SC/ST/OBC Allowed format: pdf,
Maximum Size: 2 MB
(xvii) Non Objection Certificate NOC - Allowed format: pdf, Maximum Size: 2 MB

5. QUERY:
(i) For technical query related to the admission portal : [email protected] ; Phone:
011-29581524, 011-29581303, 011-29581307.

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 (ii) For payment gateway related query: [email protected]; Phone: 91-
3222- 282033/283788.
(iii) For admission related query Eligibility, Specialization etc.: Respective QIP
Centre

6. DETAILS OF PRINCIPAL COORDINATOR FOR QIP ADMISSION 2025-26:

Dr. Haimanti Banerji,
Associate Dean Outreach (CE&T/IOE) Professor, Architecture & Regional
Planning
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur- 721302 (W.B.) Email:
[email protected] | Phone: +91 3222 283228(O).

11.0 LIST OF QIP CENTRES:

Maximum number of
Institute
S. No. State QIP Centre Name Admission
Type
Ph.D. M. Tech / M.E.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
1. ASSAM IIT 30 30
GUWAHATI

2. DELHI (NCT) IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 30 30

DELHI

3. KARNATAKA IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (IISC), 30 30

BENGALURU

4. MAHARASHTRA IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 30 30

BOMBAY
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
5. ODISHA IIT 30 30
BHUBANESWAR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
6. TAMIL NADU IIT 30 30
CHENNAI
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
7. TELANGANA IIT 30 30
HYDERABAD
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
UTTAR
8. IIT (BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY), 30 30
PRADESH VARANASI
UTTAR INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
9. IIT 30 30
PRADESH KANPUR

10. UTTARAKHAND IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 30 30

ROORKEE
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
11. WEST BENGAL IIT 30 30
KHARAGPUR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
12. BIHAR IIT 25 25
PATNA

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 Maximum number of
Institute
S. No. State QIP Centre Name Admission
Type
Ph.D. M. Tech / M.E.
HIMACHAL INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
13. IIT 25 25
PRADESH MANDI

14. JHARKHAND IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 25 25

(ISM), DHANBAD
MADHYA INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
15. IIT 25 25
PRADESH INDORE
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
16. PUNJAB IIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, ROPAR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
17. KERALA IIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, PALAKKAD
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
18. KARNATAKA IIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, DHARWAD
JAMMU AND INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
19. IIT 25 25
KASHMIR(UT) TECHNOLOGY, JAMMU
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
20. RAJASTHAN IIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, JODHPUR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
21. GUJARAT IIT 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, GANDHINAGAR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
22. CHATTISGARH IIT 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, BHILAI
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
23. GOA IIT 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, GOA
ARUNACHAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
24. NIT 25 25
PRADESH TECHNOLOGY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
25. ASSAM NIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, SILCHAR
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
26. CHHATTISGARH NIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
HIMACHAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
27. NIT 25 25
PRADESH TECHNOLOGY, HAMIRPUR
JAMMU AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
28. NIT 25 25
KASHMIR(UT) TECHNOLOGY, SRINAGAR

29. KARNATAKA NIT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 25 25

TECHNOLOGY, SURATHAKAL

30. KERALA NIT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 25 25

TECHNOLOGY, CALICUT
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
31. TELANGANA NIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, WARANGAL

32. MAHARASHTRA NIT VISVESVARAYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE 25 25

OF TECHNOLOGY (VNIT), NAGPUR

33. MANIPUR NIT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 25 25

TECHNOLOGY, MANIPUR

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 Maximum number of
Institute
S. No. State QIP Centre Name Admission
Type
Ph.D. M. Tech / M.E.
34. RAJASTHAN NIT MALAVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, JAIPUR

35. TAMIL NADU NIT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNILOGY, 25 25

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

36. TRIPURA NIT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 25 25

TECHNOLOGY, AGARTALA
MOTI LAL NEHRU NATIONAL
UTTAR
37. NIT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 25 25
PRADESH PRAYAGRAJ

38. WEST BENGAL NIT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 25 25

TECHNOLOGY DURGAPUR
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
39. ODISHA NIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY ROURKELA, ODISHA

40. PUNJAB NIT DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR NIT, JALANDHAR 25 25

SARDAR VALLABHBHAI NATIONAL
41. GUJARAT NIT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SVNIT), 25 25
SURAT
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
42. BIHAR NIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, PATNA
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
43. MEGHALAYA NIT 25 25
TECHNOLOGY, MEGHALAYA
MADHYA MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL INSTITUTE
44. NIT 25 25
PRADESH OF TECHNOLOGY, BHOPAL
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
45. JHARKHAND NIT 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, JAMSHEDPUR
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
46. HARYANA NIT 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, KURUKSHETRA
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
47. NAGALAND NIT TECHNOLOGY, NAGALAND
10 10

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
48. PUDUCHERRY NIT TECHNOLOGY, PUDUCHERRY
10 10

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,

49. BIHAR IIM 25 NA
BODH GAYA
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,
50. MAHARASHTRA IIM 25 NA
NAGPUR
HIMACHAL INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,
51. IIM 25 NA
PRADESH SIRMAUR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,
52. MEGHALAYA IIM 25 NA
SHILLONG
JAMMU AND INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,
53. IIM 25 NA
KASHMIR(UT) JAMMU
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,
54. UTTARAKHAND IIM 25 NA
KASHIPUR

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 Maximum number of
Institute
S. No. State QIP Centre Name Admission
Type
Ph.D. M. Tech / M.E.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT,
55. ODISHA IIM 10 NA
SAMBALPUR

56. MAHARASHTRA IIIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION 10 10

TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), NAGPUR
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
57. TAMIL NADU IIIT TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND 10 10
MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM
ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE - INDIAN
MADHYA INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
58. IIIT 10 10
PRADESH TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT,
GWALIOR
PDPM - INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
MADHYA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN
59. IIIT 10 10
PRADESH AND MANUFACTURING (IIITDM),
JABALPUR
UTTAR INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
60. IIIT 10 10
PRADESH TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), ALLAHABAD
MADHYA INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
61. IIIT 10 10
PRADESH TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), BHOPAL

62. KARNATAKA IIIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION 10 10

TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), DHARWAD

63. JHARKHAND IIIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION 10 10

TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), RANCHI
HIMACHAL INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
64. IIIT 10 10
PRADESH TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), UNA

65. GUJARAT IIIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION 10 10

TECHNOLOGY (IIIT), VADODARA
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
National
66. WEST BENGAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (IIEST), 10 10
Importance SHIBPUR

67. ASSAM University TEZPUR UNIVERSITY 10 10

68. DELHI (NCT) University JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA, CENTRAL 10 10

UNIVERSITY
COEP TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
69. MAHARASHTRA University (FORMERLY COLLEGE OF ENGIEERING 10 10
PUNE )

70. ODISHA University VEER SURENDRA SAI UNIVERSITY OF 10 10

TECHNOLOGY

71. TAMIL NADU University ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI 10 10

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF
72. TELANGANA University ENGINEERING, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY, 10 10
HYDERABAD
UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD, SCHOOL
73. TELANGANA University OF COMPUTER & INFO. SCIENCE, 10 10
HYDERABAD

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 Maximum number of
Institute
S. No. State QIP Centre Name Admission
Type
Ph.D. M. Tech / M.E.
UTTAR HARCOURT BUTLER TECHNICAL
74. University 10 10
PRADESH UNIVERSITY KANPUR

75. WEST BENGAL University JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA 10 10

RAJASTHAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,

76. RAJASTHAN University 10 10
KOTA, RAJASTHAN
DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY,
77. DELHI University 10 10
DELHI
UNIVERSITY OF VISVESVARAYA
78. KARNATAKA University COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (UVCE), 10 10
BENGALURU
NETAJI SUBHAS UNIVERSITY OF
79. NEW DELHI University 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, NEW DELHI
PUDUCHERRY PUDUCHERRY TECHNOLOGICAL
80. University 10 10
(UT) UNIVERSITY (PTU), PUDUCHERRY
UTTAR ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY (DEPTT.
81. University 10 10
PRADESH OF MECHANICAL ENGG.), ALIGARH
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
82. JHARKHAND University 10 10
MESRA, RANCHI
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL
83. GUJARAT University 10 10
UNIVERSITY (GTU), AHMEDABAD
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL
84. CHANDIGARH NITTTR TEACHERS TRAINING AND RESEARCH, 10 10
CHANDIGARH
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL
85. WEST BENGAL NITTTR TEACHERS' TRAINING AND RESEARCH, 10 10
KOLKATA
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL
86. TAMIL NADU NITTTR TEACHERS' TRAINING AND RESEARCH, 10 10
CHENNAI

87. KARNATAKA Other B.M.S.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 10 10

88. KERALA Other GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE 10 10

THRISSUR

89. KERALA Other COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 10 10

TRIVANDRUM
MADHYA SHRI G. S. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
90. Other 10 10
PRADESH AND SCIENCE, INDORE.
SHRI GURU GOBIND SINGHJI
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND
91. MAHARASHTRA Other 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, VISHNUPURI, NANDED-
431606 MAHARASHTRA
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
92. KARNATAKA Other 10 10
ENGINEERING, MYSORE
BASAVESHWAR ENGINEERING
93. KARNATAKA Other COLLEGE, (AUTONOMOUS), 10 10
BAGALKOT (KARNATAKA)

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 Maximum number of
Institute
S. No. State QIP Centre Name Admission
Type
Ph.D. M. Tech / M.E.
TKM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
94. KERALA Other KOLLAM
10 10
RAJIVGANDHI INSTITUTE OF
95. KERALA Other TECHNOLOGY, GOVT. ENGINEERING 10 10
COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM
MADHYA MADHAV INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
96. Other 10 10
PRADESH & SCIENCE, GWALIOR
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF
97. MAHARASHTRA Other ENGINEERING AURANGABAD 10 10
OSMANPURA
WALCHAND COLLEGE OF
98. MAHARASHTRA Other 10 10
ENGINEERING SANGLI, MAHARASHTRA
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND
99. RAJASTHAN Other ENGINEERING, MPUAT,UDAIPUR, 10 10
RAJASTHAN
THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF
100. TAMIL NADU Other 10 10
ENGINEERING, MADURAI

ALAGAPPA CHETTIAR GOVERNMENT

101. TAMIL NADU Other COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND 10 10
TECHNOLOGY
BANNARI AMMAN INSTITUTE OF
102. TAMIL NADU Other 10 10
TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF
103. TAMIL NADU Other 10 10
ENGINEERING, SALEM
COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF
104. TAMIL NADU Other 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE
PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY,
105. TAMIL NADU Other 10 10
COIMBATORE
S.R.M. INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND
106. TAMIL NADU Other 10 10
TECHNOLOGY, CHENGALPATTU
M.B.M. ENGINEERING COLLEGE, JAI
107. RAJASTHAN Other 10 10
NARAIN VYAS UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR

108. MAHARASHTRA Other VEERMATA JIJABAI TECHNOLOGICAL 10 10

INSTITUTE (VJTI) MUMBAI
MADHYA SAMRAT ASHOK TECHNOLOGICAL
109. Other 10 10
PRADESH INSTITUTE, VIDISHA

Note:
1. For QIP Centres in AICTE Approved Institutions:
M.E / M. TECH seats for the faculty from AICTE approved polytechnic institutions is applicable only
if the institute is running AICTE approved
M. E / M. TECH course. Further the number of seats for M. E / M. TECH under QIP are within the overall
approved seats of these courses by AICTE. No additional seats will be allotted by AICTE for admission
under QIP scheme.
2. For Other QIP Centres in IITs, NITs etc:
They may admit faculty from AICTE approved polytechnics in M.E / M.TECH under QIP scheme based
upon their eligibility criterion.

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 12.0 OVERALL SCHEME WORKFLOW
The overall scheme workflow for M.Tech students and Ph.D scholar’s is mentioned:

(i) For M. Tech. Student:

Student
Verification and
registration and
scrutiny of
START application
application by
submission at
Nodal QIP Centre
AICTE web portal

Despatch of eligible Recommendation of Verification of

application to the the Applicant by the
QIP Centre by the QIP centre to the Students form by
Nodal QIP Centre Nodal QIP Centre AICTE

Issue of joining Approval of the

letter to the selected applicant
Verification of
applicant and by AICTE and
Students form by
registration in QIP convey to the QIP
the QIP Centre
portal by the QIP Centre through
Centre Nodal QIP

Generation of
Organising NQCC Monthly
Administrative
meeting for the scholarship in the
and financial
finalisation of QIP portal by the QIP
approval by AICTE
admission Centre by 5th day
of every month

Disbursement of Scholarship
through DBT STOP

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 (ii) For Ph.D. Scholar:

Student registration Verification and

and application scrutiny of
START submission at AICTE application by Nodal
web portal QIP Centre

Despatch of eligible
Selection of the Final admission and
application to the
applicant by the QIP registration in QIP
QIP Centre by the
Centre Portal
Nodal QIP Centre

Issue of joining letter Approval of the

Completion of Pre- to the applicant and selected applicant
PhD at the assigned registration in QIP by AICTE and convey
QIP Centre portal by the QIP to the QIP Centre
Centre through Nodal QIP

Organising NQCC Verification of Verification of

meeting for the
finalisation of QIP
Scholar's form by Scholar's form by
admission the QIP Centre the AICTE

Generation of
Monthly scholarship Administrative Disbursement of
in the portal by the and financial scholarship
QIP Centre by 5th approval by AICTE through DBT
day of every month

STOP

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 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (QIP)
CALENDER
Ph.D., M.E./M. TECH. ADMISSION: 2025-26

QIP admission calendar for the Academic Year 2025-26 is appended below:

S. Activities Timeline
No
For M. Tech For PhD
st
1. Link open for Online Admission 1 March, 2025

2. Last Date for submitting Online 31st March, 2025

Application
3. Initial Scrutiny of all applications 1st April, 2025 – 1st April, 2025 –
received by Nodal Officer (IIT 15th April, 2025 30th April, 2025
Kharagpur)
4. Forwarding of applications to the
respective QIP Centre by Principal 16th April, 2025 1st May, 2025
Coordinator, Nodal QIP Centre (IIT
Kharagpur) after Initial Scrutiny
5. Counselling-conduct of Selection Test 17st April, 2025 06th May, 2025
/ Interview by respective QIP Centre – 10st May, 2025 – 6th June, 2025
6. Communication of result to the 15th May, 2025 15th June, 2025
respective Centres

Note: -
(i) Polytechnic teachers from AICTE approved institutions are eligible for
both Ph.D., & M.E./ M. Tech programme.

(ii) QIP Admission portal- https://qip.aicte.gov.in/

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