AICTE invites applications for the Industry Fellowship Programme 2026 offering faculty one year of industry immersion with a stipend of Rs 1 lakh per month.
The All India Council for Technical Education has opened
applications for the Industry Fellowship Programme 2026, offering selected
faculty members from approved institutions an opportunity to work directly with
industries for one year. The programme aims to strengthen industry exposure
among faculty members working in technical education institutions.
Selected fellows will begin their industry immersion from
July 20, 2026, and receive financial support of Rs 1 lakh per month during the
fellowship period
The application process is currently underway, and
interested candidates can apply online until June 25, 2026. The fellowship runs
for one year.
Under the programme, fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs
1 lakh. Of this, AICTE contributes Rs 75,000 per month, while the partnering
industry provides a minimum of Rs 25,000 per month.
For the 2026 cycle, AICTE has partnered with companies such
as Tata Consumer Products Limited, Hero MotoCorp Ltd and Volvo. Together, these
companies are offering 134 fellowship positions.
AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme 2026: Eligibility
Criteria
Qualifying national or state-level examinations such as
GATE, GRE, CAT, MAT, JRF, SRF or NET
Publishing at least five research papers in Scopus or Web of
Science-indexed journals
Leading government-funded research projects worth at least
Rs 15 lakh
Receiving recognised scientific or academic awards from
government agencies or universities
How to Apply for AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026?
Interested candidates can apply online through the official
Industry Fellowship Programme portal: Industry Fellowship Programme Portal
The selection process takes place in three stages:
Document evaluation by an AICTE committee
Applicants must be 50 years of age or younger as of May 26,
2026. Candidates should also have at least five years of full-time teaching
experience at an AICTE-approved institution.
In addition, candidates must meet at least one extra
eligibility requirement. These include:
Industry interview
