RESEARCH PROMOTION SCHEME

For Research Centres of AICTE for NDF (RPS-NDF)

(Scheme Document)
This scheme shall be called as RPS-NDF on competitive bases
1.1 Objectives
(a) To enhance the coverage of the RPS Scheme.
(b) To create and improve the research facilities/equipments available in the Research Centres.
(c) To create research ambience in Research Centres by promoting research in engineering
sciences.
(d To place the overall academic and research standing of the Research Centres on sound
) footing.
(e) To strengthen the culture for research among the students and increase their employability
in the industry.
(f) To augment the supply of well qualified faculty and research personnel in the country.
1.2 Eligibility
(a) AICTE approved Research Centres
(b) Professors/PIs working in NDF Research Centres
1.3 Duration of the Project
(a) Duration of project will be three year from the date of receipt of funds in the institute’s
account.
1.4 Limit of Funding
(a) Total funding of Rs.25Lakh.
(b) Recurring 15% and Non-Recurring 85% of the total grant.
1.5 Disbursement of the Funds
(a) 1st instalment : 100 % Non-recurring Grant and 90% of the total sanctioned Recurring Grant.
(b) 2nd Instalment: 10% of remaining recurring grant.
1.6 Processing Methodology:
(a) Application will be called from NDF Centres only.
(b) Principal Investigator and students will present the research proposal before Evaluation
Committee at AICTE Head Quarter, in person.
(c) The recommendation of Evaluation Committee will be put up before Competent Authority.
(d The Evaluation Committee shall be constituted as prescribed under Research Promotion
) Scheme.
1.7 Terms and conditions
(a) The RPS-NDF is an exclusive scheme for the Professors or PI where the scholars of NDF
scheme are working. The Professors/PIs of other departments of same institute are eligible
to submit application under General RPS scheme which is already in existence. The funding
shall accordingly be made.
(b) The release of grant-in-aid to the NDF Centres shall be made as per the existing guidelines
and provision contained in Research Promotion Scheme.

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 (c) All other Terms & Conditions shall be same as prescribed in Research Promotion Scheme.

ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

APPLICATION FORM FOR
RESEARCH PROMOTION SCHEME FOR RESEARCH CENTRE UNDER NATIONAL DOCTORAL
FELLOWSHIP (RPS-NDF)

1.0 Application Form Cum Evaluation Sheet

1.1 Institute Details

(a) Institute Permanent ID No.:
(b) Institute RPS-NDF Application Id No.
(c) Name of the Institute:
(d) Contact details
(i) Email
(ii) FAX
(ii) Telephone
(e) Reference of Extension of Approval letter for the Letter No: Date:
current academic year

1.2 Details of the PG Course under which Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) proposal is requested
(a) Title of the Project Proposed:
(b) Name of the Lab to be funded where research
would be conducted:
(c) The Department under which the Lab is
established:
(d) AICTE approved PG course of the Department
under which the research is to be conducted:
(e) Does the institute have AICTE approved PG Yes/No
course under which the proposal for the RPS is
requested?
1.3 Details of the Principal Investigator
(a) Faculty ID
(b) Name of the Principal Investigator
(c) Department
(d) Contact details Cell no email

(e) Appointment Type Yes/No

(Only Regular faculty is eligible)
(f) Whether any ongoing AICTE sponsored RPS Yes/No
Project by the P.I. :

1.4 Credentials of Principal Investigator

Parameter/Criteria Input by Input by Max. Marks awarded by the Marks Awarded by
Institute Institute on Marks system the Experts
specialization

(a) PG Select(Yes/
No) 2

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 (b) Ph. D Select
(Yes/No) 4

(c) Teaching Experience in Enter Years

years 2

(d) Research & Industrial Enter Years

Experience in years 6

(e) Number of publications in last Enter

3 years numbers
(National/International 6
journals)

(f) Number of patents Registered Enter

numbers 3

(g) Number of Ph. D Enter

students Guided Number 3

(h) Membership of the Select

Professional/ Learned Yes/No
Bodies/ Societies 2

(i) Awards Select

Yes/No 2

Sub Total 30

1.5 Credentials of Institution/Department

Parameter/Criteria Input by Input by Institute Max.

Institute on specialization Marks
(a) Consultancy Projects completed Enter
ted in last 5 years Number 5

(b) Number of courses Accredited in Enter

the institute Number 5

(c) Research Projects completed in Enter 5

last 5 years Yes/no

(d) Type of Institute whether 5

selected under TEQIP

(e) Whether the PG course under Enter

which the proposal submitted, is Yes/no 5
accredited by NBA?
Sub Total 25 <Total>

1.6 Justification of Project

Parameter/Criteria Input by Institute Max. Marks Marks Awarded by
Experts

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 (a) Objectives & Relevance of the Research <Input by Institute maximum 300 words>
Project 10

(b) Expected outcome <Input by Institute maximum 200 words>

5
(c) Research Methodology <Input by Institute maximum 150 words>
10
(d) Technical novelty and utility <Input by Institute maximum 150 words>
10
(e ) Possible patentability of the research <Input by Institute maximum 150 words>
outcome 10

Sub Total
45
Grand Total
100
.

1.7 Budget Non - Recurring

Experts
Recommendation (if
Cost Proposal is
Number Estimate
per recommended)
S.No. Proposed Equipments Specifications Justification of Units d Cost
Unit (in No of
Required (in Rs.) Amt
Rs.) Yes/
units in
No
Rs.
1

Total amount
Total Budget Estimate : recommende
d by experts

AQIS Funds Disbursement

Requested for Recurring Budget : (Yes/No)
Requested Budget Recurring Amount
Requested Budget Non Recurring Amount
Total Fund Requested:
Limit of Funding:

Declaration:
I/We solemnly confirm and verify that the information uploaded on the portal in respect of this proposal for
seeking grant from AICTE under AQIS is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. In case, at any point
of time it is found that information provided in this proposal is false or incorrect, AICTE will be at liberty to withdraw
the grant given to us and we shall be liable to refund the entire amount of the grant with interest thereon and also
liable for any other action that AICTE may deem fit. We also understand that AICTE may not consider our future
proposal in this circumstance.

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 Applicant Signature
All India Council For Technical Education
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Mandate Form (For Institutes / Colleges)
Name of the Institute
Permanent ID of the Institute
Head of the Institute (Tick one) Director/Registrar/ Principal________________
Type of Institute (Tick one) Govt./Self Finance/Private etc. ______________
Address of Institute

PIN
PAN of the Institute (enclosed the
copy)
Telephone No. of the Head of the
Institute
E-Mail id of the Head of the
Institute
Name of Bank where RTGS
amount is to be sent
Branch Name
Address of the Bank

PIN
Telephone No. of the Bank
Name of the A/c holder
Account Type (Tick one) Savings Bank/Current Account
Account Number (Full):
Banker’s IFSC Code:

It is declared that all information we have provided are true in all respect.

Signature of Account holder

Or authorized Signatory with Seal Banker’s Signature and Seal

Date :
Place :

Note: (1) All Data needs to be filled mandatorily for facilitating RTGS transfer of the
amount against Institute name.
(2) Name of Institute and Name of Account holder should be same for remitting
RTGS.

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