AQIS Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who can apply for the Grants under AQIS Scheme?
All AICTE approved Technical Institutions/University Departments can apply for the AICTE Quality Improvement Schemes
(AQIS). The details of criteria for eligibility for a specific scheme can be understood from AQIS Guidelines and Process
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Handbook 2015-16. The AQIS Guidelines and Process Handbook 2015-16 is available on the following link http://www.aicte-
india.org/downloads/handbook.pdf .
Q.2. When the proposals can be submitted?

Ans. AICTE invites proposals through public advertisements, in response to which proposals can be submitted on-line.

Q3. Can a proposal be submitted in the form of Hard Copy?

Ans. No, AICTE will consider only those applications which are received on-line.

Q3. How are the proposals considered and processed for being eligible to receive grants?
All proposals which are received by AICTE are evaluated by an Experts Committee comprising three members who are not
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below the rank of Associate Professor.
Q4. How do institution would come to know about the award of grant for the Proposal?
The Director/Principal/Registrar of the technical Institution/University Department would receive a email as well as letter
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about such award.
Q5. In how many stages/installments, grants are released to the grantee Institution?
The stages/ Installment of release of grant differ from scheme to scheme which could be seen from the AQIS Guidelines and
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Process Handbook 2015-16, available on the following link http://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/handbook.pdf .
Q6. Can a project proposal be revised midway after receipt of the grants?

Ans. No.
Is it necessary to procure equipments proposed by the Institutes in its initial proposal and approved by the Evaluation
Q7.
Committee?
Ans. Yes.

Q8. What will be the status of assets created from out of AICTE grants?
The assets acquired out of the grant shall be the property of the Institution and should always reflect in its book of accounts
Ans. including the assets register. They should be certified by the concerned Principal Coordinator. No assets acquired out of the
grant shall be disposed off without the prior permission of the Council.
Can Institutes incurre expenditure on overhead (Admin. Charges, including audit fee) from out of the grants released by
Q9.
AICTE?
Ans. No, AICTE will not provide separate Institutional overhead expenses

Q10. When should the project completion report with all mandatory documents, be submitted

Ans. Within one month of project being completed.

Which are the mandatory documents required to be submitted for release of final installment for the Faculty
Q11.
Development Program (FDP) ?
The final installment is released after the receipt of the following documents.
(i) Feed-back of the participants with signatures;
(ii) Photographs of the Conducted events.
Ans. (iii) Supporting bills/documents and paid vouchers on account of expenses incurred
for the purpose.
(iv) Copies of proceedings.
(v) These should be Counter singed by the Coordinator.
What are the mandatory documents required to be submitted for release of subsequent recurring grants for the scheme
Q12. like RPS & MODROBS where non-recurring grants are released?
 AQIS Frequently Asked Questions

The following mandatory documents are required to be submitted:

a. Annual progress report
b. Audited Utilization certificate
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c. Form GFR-19
d. Copies of the vouchers/bills/cash memos duly attested
e. Stock entry certificate
Q13. When the project completion report is required to be submitted?
The project completion report along with the following documents is required to be submitted on completion of the project:
Ans. a. (a) Project completion report
b. (b) All other documents as stated in answer to FAQ 12.
Q 14. What is the method of refunding unspent balance?
The unspent balance is required to be refunded to AICTE through demand draft to be drawn in favour of Member Secretary,
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AICTE payable at New Delhi.