AICTE opens Industry Fellowship Programme 2027 applications for faculty members; offers Rs 1 lakh stipend

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has started accepting applications for the AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27. AICTE offers fellowships to engage faculty members as full-time fellows in industry for a minimum period of one year. 

The AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme offers internships to 350 faculty members, with plans to scale to 1,500 participants annually by 2029-30. Eligible candidates can apply for IFP 2026-27 on the official website at ifp.aicte.gov.in by December 15. 

The industry fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1 lakh during the fellowship. This amount is made up of Rs 75,000 contributed by AICTE and an additional Rs 25,000 provided by the industry partner.

AICTE’s one-year fellowship gives faculty members a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience with advanced technologies while gaining exposure to research opportunities directly relevant to current industry needs.

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AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026-27: Eligibility 

The list of eligibility criteria for AICTE IFP is as follows. 

• Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience in an AICTE-approved institution.
• Regular faculty members from AICTE approved institutions/Universities.
• Candidates must have qualified in any one of the following criteria such as:

1. GATE/GRE/CAT/MAT/JRF/SRF/NET
2. Authored at least five articles in Scopus/Web of Science (WoS) journals
3. Proven track record of successfully completing projects funded by Central/State Government/Agencies for at least a total of 15 Lakhs
4. Recipient of young scientist/ other proficiency awards constituted by State/Central Government/University/Agencies
5. Topped University/CFTI UG/PG with 1st /2nd/ 3rd Rank or Doctoral Programme with Honors or ‘Best Thesis Award’.

• Nomination and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent institute.
• Maximum age limit is 50 years.

Throughout the programme, participants can build professional networks with industry experts, creating connections that support future collaboration and growth. In addition, the fellowship strengthens employability and develops leadership competencies, helping faculty members advance both their academic and professional careers.