AICTE – RPS / MODROB / ATAL Research

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) supports applied research, laboratory modernization, and faculty research capacity building through RPS, MODROB, and ATAL Research schemes.

AICTE Engineering Faculty Applied Research Institutional

Opens

Annual Call

Closes

As per AICTE calendar

Status

CALL-BASED

Typically announced once a year

Schemes

RPS • MODROB • ATAL Research

Funding

₹20 Lakhs – ₹50 Lakhs (scheme dependent)

Duration

Up to 3 Years

Eligibility & What you need (tap to expand)

Faculty from AICTE-approved institutions.
Principal Investigator must be a regular faculty member.
MODROB focuses on lab modernization and equipment procurement.
RPS supports applied research with societal / industry relevance.
ATAL Research emphasizes emerging areas and innovation.

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Note: AICTE research schemes are announced as per the annual AICTE academic calendar. Institutions should monitor notifications closely.

Thirai Quick Actions

Check AICTE approval status of your institution.
Prepare utilization plan for equipment (MODROB).
Highlight industry linkage and outcomes (RPS).
Align proposal with NEP 2020 and skill development goals.

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AICTE – RPS / MODROB / ATAL Research