Institutions of Eminence scheme

 

Details

The scheme Institutions of Eminence has been launched by the University Grants Commision in 2017 to empower Higher Educational lnstitutions to help them become world class teaching and research institutions. The objective of the scheme is to provide an enabling regulatory architecture to ten public and ten private Higher Educational institutions to emerge as world-class Teaching and Research institutions. This will enhance affordable access to high quality education for ordinary Indians.



The present guidelines shall apply to Government institutions viz. Central Universities, Government owned and controlled Deemed to be Universities, institutions of National importance such as lndian lnstitutes of Technology, Indian lnstitutes of lnformation Technology, National lnstitutes of Technology and Indian lnstitutes of Science Education and Research, Government owned standalone lnstitutions working under individual MoAs, such as lndian institutes of Management and State Universities set up under a law made by Legislative

 

Assembly of a State (Collectively referred as Government institutions of Eminence).



Benefits 

1. Financial Assistance would be provided to Government institutions up to ₹ 1000 crore additional funding from the government.
2. The Institution would have the full freedom to mobilize resources from the industry or alumni or other donors and utilize it in accordance with its implementation plan without having to seek any permission from any authority.
3. The lnstitutions of Eminence would be free to admit maximum 30% foreign students of the total admitted students.
4. lnstitutions would be free to fix and charge fees from foreign students without restriction.
5. The lnstitutions of Eminence would have the freedom to determine the domestic student fees,subject to the condition that credible programmes of scholarships and loans to ensure that the needy are able to pursue higher studies without any financial problems.
6. The lnstitutions of Eminence shall have complete flexibility in fixing of cuniculum and syllabus, with no University Grant Commission(UGC) mandated curriculum structure.
7. Academic collaborations with foreign higher educational institutions ranked in top 500 in global rankings would be exempt from government approvals.

 

Eligibility

1. 10 institutions chosen as Institutions of Eminence.
2. Mix of technical, management/arts, and central universities.
3. Top 50 in category on latest National Ranking Framework.
4. OR top 500 in Times Higher Education, QS, or Shanghai Ranking.

 

Application Process

 

Offline

 

Who can applies:

 

1. Central Govt. controlled institutions: through controlling Ministry/Department.
2. State Public Universities: through state government.

 

Application Components:

 

1. The application comprises two parts: a fifteen-year strategic vision plan and a five-year implementation plan.
2. The strategic plan outlines long-term objectives and characteristics, including quantified milestones and timelines for achieving world-class status.
3. A SWOT analysis is required, focusing on the institution's current quality status and proposed measures to address shortcomings.
4. The implementation plan details tangible annual action plans aligned with the strategic objectives.

 

Documents Required

 

Organization Details:

1. Provide information about the organization's structure.

Financial Strength:

      1. Detail existing and expected revenue sources, expenditures, and corpus funds.

Land Details:

       1. Specify the available land for the institution.

Governance Structure:

        1. Outline the governance structure, including the apex board.

Five-Year Implementation Plan:

1. Present a comprehensive plan consisting of:
2. Academic plan with proposed courses and schedule.
3. Faculty recruitment policy meeting a 1:10 faculty-student ratio.
4. Student admissions policy with scholarship details.
5. Research plan for laboratories, facilities, and interdisciplinary research.
6. Networking plan for collaborations with private sector and foreign institutions.
7. Infrastructure development plan aligned with academic and admissions goals.
8. Financing plan detailing sources and amounts for all plans.
9. Administrative plan for accreditation, marketing, and promotion.
10. Governance plan adhering to global transparency and efficiency standards.
11. Clear commitment to Guideline 4 objectives with quantified milestones.
12. Objective: Stabilization and credibility within five years, moving towards global repute in fifteen years.

Recasting the Implementation Plan:

          1.The five-year plan will be revised for each cycle to align with the 15-year strategic plan.

Alumni Engagement:

          1.Include a plan for involving alumni in institution management and leveraging their financial resources.

Sustainability Plan:

          1.Develop a sustainability plan for the post-public funding period.

Affiliation Plan:

           1. If provisions exist, provide a plan for affiliating other higher education institutions in the 15-year perspective plan. Deviations require EEC approval.

Additional Information:

           1. Include any other information or documents specified in the application format.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme ?

Institutions of Eminence scheme has been launched in order to empower Higher Educational Institutions and to help them become world class teaching and research institutions,

 

What are the facilities of this scheme?

Financial Assistance would be provided to Government institutions up to ₹ 1000 crore additional funding from the government along other benefits.

 

Which department has launched Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme ?

Institutions of Eminence(IOEs) scheme has been launched by Department of Higher Education.

 

What kind of institution can apply for this scheme?

As per the guidelines, Government institutions can apply for this scheme as of now.

 

Is any institution eligible being in the top fifty of the ranking in their category under the latest National lnstitution Ranking Framework?

Yes , those institutions are eligible to apply.

 

Is any institution eligible being in top 500 of some of the internationally recognized ranking frameworks such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings or QS or SJTU (Shanghai's Jiao Tong University)?

Yes , those institutions are eligible to apply.

 

How Central Government controlled institutions can apply ?

Central Government controlled institutions can apply through controlling Ministry/Department.

 

How State Public Universities can apply ?

State Public Universities can apply through state government.

 

How many parts would be their in the application process?

The application will have two parts: a fifteen-year strategic vision plan as well as a five year implementation plan.

 

Is there any application fee for the submission in the scheme?

Processing fee of Rupees ₹1,00,00,000/- by way of Demand Draft need to deposit for the submission in the scheme.

 

In case any refund will be made to the applicant who were not selected?

Yes, ₹ 75,00,000/- seventy five lakh shall be returned to applicants who are not selected as institutions of Eminence.

 

Sources And References

Guidelines CLICK HERE