Details
The scheme "Quality Improvement
Programme" was launched by the All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) in the year 1970. One of its primary objectives is to enhance the
expertise and capabilities of faculty members in degree and diploma-level institutions
across the country. The program is overseen by the All India Council for
Technical Education. In the "Quality Improvement Programme," only
sponsored teachers are eligible for admission to both Master's and Doctoral
Degree Programs. The aim is to enable teachers to acquire Master's and Doctoral
degrees and instil in them a culture of research and improved educational
capabilities by exposing them to the environment of study institutions.
Category
The Scheme covers the following
categories of applicants:
Faculty Members of AICTE-approved
Polytechnic Institutes (Diploma level) (with valid Faculty ID of AICTE) for
pursuing M.E./M.Tech. programs.
Faculty Members of AICTE approved
Degree Level Engineering/Management Institutes (with valid Faculty ID of AICTE)
for pursuing Ph.D. programs.
Benefits
Duration
Master of Engineering (ME) or Master
of Technology (M.Tech) Programs: 2 years, with no provision for an extension.
Ph.D. Program: The duration is
normally 3 years, and in exceptional cases, it can be extended by 1 year as a
special case at the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) center, but without a
scholarship for the extended period.
Scholarship
For Master of Engineering (ME) or
Master of Technology (M.Tech) Programs
Scholarship: ₹9,000 per month.
Annual Contingency: ₹5,000 per annum.
For Ph.D. Programme
Scholarship: ₹15,000 per month.
Annual Contingency: ₹15,000.
Pre-Ph.D. Expenses: One-time lump sum
amount.
Travel Allowance (TA): ₹15,000.
Daily Allowance (DA): ₹30,000 for a
Pre-Ph.D. duration of 60 days (no TA & DA if the parent institute and
admitting institute are the same). Full Pre-Ph.D. grant for offline work. For
partial online and offline Pre-Ph.D. work, payment at the rate of ₹750 per day
for the offline period, with no provision for Pre-Ph.D. payment for online
work.
Leaves
Casual leave: 15 days in an academic
year.
Medical leave: Maximum of one month
(30 days) in an academic year.
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, the maximum duration of
the scholarship will not be extended in any circumstances.
NOTE: Prior approval of the QIP center is
mandatory for all leaves.
Mode of Payment
The Scholarship/ Annual Contingency/
Pre- PhD etc. will be released through the online QIP portal directly to the
beneficiary’s Aadhar-linked account through DBT mode.
Eligibility
1. For Master's Degree Program:
- Full-time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE-approved
Polytechnic (Diploma) institutes having
1. One year of teaching experience at the polytechnic level.
2. A Bachelor's degree in the appropriate branch.
3. In addition to the above minimum eligibility, the criteria of the
respective QIP center must be fulfilled.
2. For Ph.D. Program in
Engineering/Management:
- Full-time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE approved Degree
Level institutes having
1. Three years of teaching experience at graduate-level institutes.
2. A Master's degree in the appropriate branch.
3. In addition to the above minimum eligibility, the criteria of the
respective QIP center must be fulfilled.
NOTE: All the eligibility for
applying for the programme will be counted as on the last date of submission of
the application as notified in the advertisement.
Application Process
Online
Step 1: Application
- Faculty Members of AICTE approved
Institutions should visit the Official Website of QIP within the specified
dates. Fill out the detailed online application form.
Step 2: Eligibility Screening
- Your application will undergo
screening to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility criteria.
Step 3: Preference Selection
- If you meet the eligibility
criteria, your application will be forwarded to the QIP center or institute
based on your preferences.
- The respective QIP centers will
then shortlist candidates for interviews/tests based on department-specific
eligibility criteria.
Step 4: Interview/Tests
- Shortlisted applicants will be
informed about the interview/test details via email from the concerned QIP
center(s)/Department.
Step 5: Merit List and Offer
- Based on your performance and
recommendations from the QIP Institute, the National QIP Coordination Committee
(NQCC) will prepare the final merit list.
- If you're selected, you'll receive
an admission offer letter from the concerned QIP center/Department of the
institute.
Application Fee
(a) Application Fee (Non-refundable):
- General/OBC Candidate: ₹1700/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidate: ₹850/-
Important Dates
- Link open for Online Application:
22nd February 2023
- Last date for submitting Online
Application: 25th March 2023
- Result (Tentative): 3rd Week of
June 2023
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Documents Required
- Photograph: JPEG/PNG, 2 MB
- Signature: JPEG/PNG, 2 MB
- Aadhaar Card: PDF, 2 MB
- Experience Certificate: Single PDF of current as well as previous experiences, 10 MB
- 10th Marksheet: PDF, 2 MB
- 10th Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
- 12th Marksheet: PDF, 2 MB
- 12th Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
- Bachelor's Marksheet (Consolidated): PDF, 2 MB
- Bachelor's Degree: PDF, 2 MB
- Master's Marksheet (Compulsory only for Ph.D Applicants): PDF, 2 MB
- Master's Degree (Compulsory only for Ph.D Applicants): PDF, 2 MB
- GATE Certificate (if any): PDF, 2 MB
- NET UGC/CSIR (if any) Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
- JRF UGC/CSIR (if any) Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
- Category Certificate (Mandatory for SC/ST/OBC/EWS): PDF, 2 MB
- Non-Objection Certificate (NOC): PDF, 2 MB
Frequently Asked Questions
Are maternity and paternity leaves
available to scholars, and under what conditions?
Maternity/paternity leaves are
granted as per Government of India norms issued from time to time at full rates
of scholarship, but only once during the tenure of the award. The scholarship
duration will not be extended under any circumstances.
How are leaves managed for scholars
in the QIP?
Scholars are entitled to 15 days of
casual leave and a maximum of one month (30 days) of medical leave in an
academic year.
What are the components of the
Pre-Ph.D. expenses?
Pre-Ph.D. expenses include a one-time
lump sum amount, travel allowance (TA) of ₹15,000, daily allowance (DA) of
₹30,000 for a Pre-Ph.D. duration of 60 days (excluding TA & DA if the
parent institute and admitting institute are the same).
What is the scholarship amount for
the Master of Engineering (ME) or Master of Technology (M.Tech) Programs?
The scholarship for ME/M.Tech
Programs is ₹9,000 per month, along with an annual contingency of ₹5,000.
How about the eligibility criteria
for the Ph.D. Program in the QIP?
To apply for the Ph.D. Program,
faculty members need three years of teaching experience at graduate-level
institutes and a Master's degree in the relevant field.
What organization initiated the QIP,
and when did it begin?
The QIP was launched by the All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 1970.
Can you explain the primary objective
of the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)?
The primary goal of the Quality
Improvement Programme (QIP) is to enhance the expertise and capabilities of
faculty members in degree and diploma-level institutions.
What is the application fee, and is
it refundable?
The application fee is ₹1700 for
General/OBC candidates and ₹850 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates, and it is
non-refundable.
Can the scholarship be discontinued
for any specific reasons?
The scholarship can be discontinued
for misconduct, as recommended by the Head of the Institute. If terminated for
disciplinary reasons, the scholar must refund all scholarships received during
the course.
What happens if a scholar does not
complete the course or leaves midway?
Leaving midway or failing to complete
the course will require repayment of the scholarship received.
Are there any consequences if a
scholar receives financial assistance from another organization during the
course?
If a scholar receives financial
assistance from another organization during the course, they won't receive the
AICTE scholarship for that period.
How is the mode of payment for
scholarships handled in the QIP?
Scholarships and other allowances are
released through the online QIP portal directly to the beneficiary's
Aadhar-linked account through DBT mode.
What happens if a selected candidate
opts out, and how does this affect waitlisted candidates?
Waitlisted candidates may move up in
the final list if a selected candidate opts out and does not join the
institute. In such cases, the concerned QIP institute will issue an offer
letter for admission to the waitlisted candidate. This ensures that available
slots are efficiently filled.
What should candidates do if they are
selected by more than one QIP Institute?
If a candidate is selected by more
than one QIP Institute, they must lock their preference within the provided
timeline, as specified in the email they receive. This locking process is
crucial to determine the final institute where the candidate will pursue the
program.
How will candidates receive their
final admission offers?
The selected candidates will be
informed through email or by checking the QIP portal. They will receive an
admission offer letter from the concerned QIP Institute. The communication
process is primarily electronic.
How will candidates be notified if
they are shortlisted for interviews/tests?
Shortlisted candidates will be
informed through email. The date and time of the interview/test will be mentioned
in the email or in subsequent communication. It's vital for candidates to
closely monitor their email to avoid missing these notifications.
Is the application fee refundable if
a candidate changes their mind or faces unforeseen circumstances?
No, the application fee, once paid,
is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates should consider this
before submitting their applications.
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