All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has started the application process for the second round of Industry Fellowship Program (IFP) 2026-27. Under this fellowship, deserving faculty members will be given a financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh per month for one year. In which 75 thousand rupees will be given by AICTE and 25 thousand rupees by the concerned industry. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website ifp.aicte.gov.in.
Last date for submission of applications is 15 December 2026. The objective of this program is to give teachers experience of working in industries.
You can apply till 15th December
The application process for this AICTE fellowship is online. Interested faculty members can register themselves by visiting the official portal. While applying, candidates have to fill their personal, educational and professional information. Along with this, necessary documents also have to be uploaded. All information must be checked thoroughly before submitting the form.
1 lakh rupees will be given every month
The duration of Industry Fellowship will be one year. A total of Rs 1 lakh per month will be given to the faculty members selected under this. Of this, Rs 75,000 will be received from AICTE and Rs 25,000 from the participating industry. Through this initiative, teachers will get an opportunity to understand the functioning of industries, technical requirements and professional experience. This will also help in enhancing cooperation between educational institutions and industry.
Who can apply?
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- The candidate should be a regular faculty member in an AICTE recognized institution.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- A minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience is required.
- Candidate’s age should not exceed 50 years as on 13 November 2026.
How to do online registration
- 1. First go to the official website ifp.aicte.gov.in.
- 2. Click on ‘Faculty Registration’ option on homepage.
- 3. Fill the personal, educational and job related information in the application form.
- 4. Upload required documents, Photo, Aadhaar Card and PAN Card.
- 5. After checking all the filled information, submit the form.
- 6. After completing the application, download the confirmation page and keep it safe.
The fellowship will start from January 2027
According to AICTE, the screening and selection process of candidates will be completed between 16 December 2026 and 5 January 2027. Offer letters will be issued to selected candidates during the same period. The fellowship program is proposed to commence from January 15, 2027.
