RESEARCH PROMOTION SCHEME (RPS)

6.1.1 Objectives
(a) RPS Promotes Research in identified thrust areas of in Technical Education. RPS is aimed
to create research ambience in the institutes by promoting research in engineering
sciences and innovations in established and newer technologies; and to generate
Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates to augment the quality of faculty and research
personnel in the country.
(b) Research and development activities are considered as an essential component of higher
education because of their role in creating new knowledge and insight and imparting
excitement and dynamism to the educational process, as well as make them need based
in view of the national requirements. The objective of this scheme is to create and
update the general research capabilities of the faculty members of the various Technical
Institutes. The proposal should include a specific project theme with a clear statement of
the objectives, details of equipments and other research facilities proposed to be
acquired and the expected deliverables from the project.
6.1.2 Eligibility
(a) AICTE approved Technical Institutions / University Departments with relevant PG
programme.
(b) Full time regular faculty with research experience and publications.
(c) The preliminary research facilities should be available in the institute.
(d) One proposal from one PI (Principal Investigator) will be sanctioned at any point of time
within the duration of project.
6.1.3 Duration of the Project
(a) Duration of project will be three year from the date of receipt of funds in the institute’s
account.
6.1.4 Limit of Funding
(a) Total funding of Rs.25Lakh.
(b) Recurring 15% and Non-Recurring 85% of the total grant. Refer 6.1.7((g)).
6.1.5 Disbursement of the Funds
(a) Full amount of total sanctioned Non-recurring Grant and 90% of the total sanctioned
Recurring Grant.
(b) 10% of total sanctioned recurring grant only after submission of Utilization Certificate
and all requisite documents.
6.1.6 Processing Methodology:
The proposal shall be assessed by an expert committee constituted as follows:
(a) Three member expert committee not below the rank of Associate Professor.
(b) At least two members among the experts shall be from the concerned stream.
6.1.7 Terms and conditions
(a) The Principal Investigator already having ongoing RPS projects from AICTE shall not be
considered unless the ongoing projects are completed.
(b) The departments not having relevant Post Graduate Programme intended for execution
of the proposed project as well as Diploma level Courses are not eligible for financial
assistance under RPS Scheme.
(c) The Principal Investigator has the primary responsibility for the implementation of the
project.
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(d) In case the Principal Investigator leaves the Institution without transfer of the project or
goes on long leave, the Co-Investigator would be allowed to continue with the project,
subject to the consent of the Principal Investigator in case of long leave and approval of
AICTE. All such requests should be sent to AICTE in advance. Therefore, association of a
Co-Investigator in the project is desirable.
(e) In case the Principal Investigator leaves the Institute and there is no other associated Co-
Investigator to carry out the project, the Head of the Department should take the
responsibility for identifying a competent person in the Institution in the relevant subject
area and submit his/her bio-data to the Council for further consideration.
(f) The grant will be utilized strictly for the purpose as specified in the sanction letter. Re-
appropriation of funds from one head to another is strictly not permitted; Recurring and
Non-Recurring heads are 15% and 85% respectively of the total grant, unless otherwise
recommended by AICTE experts. The list of equipment decided by the experts is final and
there can be no changes later on.
(g) Once the project is sanctioned, the Council shall not consider any request for additional
grant.
(h) Separate institutional overheads for execution of the project shall not be provided by
AICTE.
(i) Out of the project grant, no funds can be used for going abroad to attend
Conferences/Seminars. However, for presenting a paper in a Seminar/Conference within
the Country, the travel expenses may be met from the recurring component of the grant

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 6.2 RESEARCH PROMOTION SCHEME
Proforma Cum Evaluation Sheet
Application Id < Value to be generated by E-GOV>

6.2.1 Institute Details

(a) Institute Permanent ID No. : <Data base of E-Gov>
(b) Name of the Institute <Data base of E-Gov>
(c) Contact details <Data base of E-Gov>
(d) Email <Data base of E-Gov>
(e) FAX <Data base of E-Gov>
(f) Telephone <Data base of E-Gov>
(g) Reference of Extension of Approval letter for the current Letter No: Date:
year <Data base of E-Gov> <Data base of E-Gov>
(h) Does the Institute have an AICTE approved PG course Yes /No
under which the proposal for the RPS is requested? <Data base of E-Gov>
If 6.2.1 (h) is Yes Proceed to next level Else display message
“Sorry Your Institute does not have a PG for the RPS to be conducted ”

6.2.2 Details of the Principal Investigator (PI)

(a) Faculty ID <Data base of E-Gov>
(b) Name of the PI <Data base of E-Gov>
(c) Department <Input by Institute>
(d) Appointment Type Regular Temporary Adhoc
<Data base of E-Gov> <Data base of E- <Data base of E-Gov>
Gov>
(e) Contact details Cell no Email
<Input by Institute> <Input by Institute>

(f) Whether any ongoing AICTE Select Yes/No <Input by Institute>

sponsored RPS project by the PI <Provide space for details >
(g) As per 6.2.2 (d), If appointment is regular proceed to 6.2.2 (h) Else display the message
“Sorry only full time regular faculty can be a Principal Investigator (PI)”

(h) As per 6.2.2 (f), if “No” then proceed to next level else display the message
“Sorry only one RPS project allowed per Principal Investigator (PI) at a time”

6.2.3 Details of the PG course under which the RPS Proposal is requested
(a) Title of the Project proposal <Input by Institute>

(b) Name of the Lab where the research would be conducted <Input by Institute>

(c) The Department under which the lab is established <Input by Institute>

(d) AICTE approved PG Course of the department under which the research is to be <Data base of E-Gov>
conducted
If 6.2.2 (c) = 6.2.3 (c) proceed to next level Else display the message
“Sorry the Principal Investigator (PI) must be from the same department under which lab is established ”

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 6.2.4 Academic credentials of Principal Investigator (PI)

Parameter/ Criteria Input by Input by Institute Max. Marks Awarded by the Marks
Institute Marks System Awarded
<Value to be generated by E- by the
GOV> Experts
(a) PG Select <Input by Institute 2 Yes = 2 mark
Yes/No Provide space for No=0 mark
area of
specialization>
(b) Ph. D Select <Input by Institute 4 Yes = 4 mark
Yes/No Provide space for No=0 mark
area of
specialization>
(c ) Teaching Experience in Enter <Input by Institute> 2 1 to 5 years= 1 mark
years Years More than 5 years=2 marks
(d) Research & Industrial Enter <Provide space for 6 1 to 2 years= 2 marks
Experience in years Years details of Research More than 2 to 5 years= 3
and Industrial marks
experience> More than 5 years = 6 marks
(e) Number of Publications Enter <Input by Institute> 6 1 to 3 publications= 2 marks
in last 3 years (National / Number <Provide space for More than 3 to 5
International journals) list of publications publications= 4 marks
details > More than 5 publications= 6
marks
(f) Number of Patents Enter <Provide space for 3 1 or more patent= 3 marks
Registered Number list of patents > Zero patent=0 mark

(g) Number of Ph D students Enter <Input by Institute> 3 1 Ph. D. guided = 1 mark

guided Number <Provide space for 2 Ph. D. guided = 2 marks
list > More than 2 Ph. D. guided =
3 marks
(h) Membership of the Select <Input by Institute> 2 Yes=2
Professional / Learned Yes/No <Provide space for No=0
bodies/ Societies list >
(i) Awards Select <Input by Institute> 2 Yes = 2
Yes/No <Provide space for No = 0
list >
Sub Total 30 <Automated Total>

6.2.5 Credential of Institution / Department

Parameter/ Criteria Input by Input by Max. Marks Awarded by the Marks Awarded
Institute Institute Marks System by the Experts
<Value to be generated
by E-GOV>
(a) Type of Institute: (Whether Enter <Input by Yes = 5 marks
5
selected under TEQIP) Yes/no Institute> No = 0 Marks
(b) Research projects Enter <Input by 1 to 2 = 2 marks
completed in last 5 years Number Institute> More than 2 to 5 = 3
<Provide marks
5
space for the More than 5 = 5 marks
list >

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(c ) Consultancy projects Enter <Input by 1 to 2 = 2 marks
completed in last 5 years Number Institute> More than 2 to 5 = 3
<Provide 5 marks
space for the More than 5 = 5 marks
list >
(d) Number of courses Enter <Input by 1 to 2 = 2 marks
Accredited in the Institute. Number Institute> More than 2 to 5 = 3
5
marks
More than 5 = 5 marks
(e) Whether the PG course Enter <Input by <if yes= 5 marks
under which the proposal is Yes/No Institute> No= 0 marks>
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submitted, is accredited by
NBA?
Sub Total 25 <Automated Total>

6.2.6 Justification of the project:

(a) Facilities/ equipment available in the Department in the area of proposed research <Input by Institute>

S.No. Name of equipment Make and model Cost in Rs. Year purchased

Parameter / Criteria Input by Institute Max. Marks Awarded by

Marks Experts

(a) Objectives and Relevance of the Research <Input by Institute maximum 300
10
project words>
(b) Expected outcome <Input by Institute maximum 200
5
words>
(c) Research Methodology <Input by Institute maximum 200
10
words>
(d) Technical novelty and utility <Input by Institute maximum 150
10
words>
(e) Possible patentability of the research <Input by Institute maximum 150
10
outcome words>
Sub Total 45

Grand Total 100

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 Budget Estimates – Non Recurring
6.2.7
(a) S.No. Proposed Specifications Number of Estimated Cost Experts
equipment/s units in Rs. Recommendation
(If proposal is recommended)
Yes/No Number Amount in
of units Rs.
1. <Input by <Input by <Input by <Input by
Institute> Institute> Institute> Institute>
2. <Input by <Input by <Input by <Input by
Institute> Institute> Institute> Institute>
3. <Input by <Input by <Input by <Input by
Institute> Institute> Institute> Institute>
Total(NON RECURRING) Budget Estimate <Automated Total amount Rs. ABC
Total> recommended by
experts

6.2.8 Recurring Budget

Requested for Recurring Budget: <Input by Institute> YES/NO

If Recurring = No, then no need of generating this table
If recurring = yes,
Maximum Recurring Permissible PQR = <Rs. ABC divided by 85 and multiplied by 15> ( to be calculated by the
system)
6.2.9 Total Recommended Amount = <Rs.ABC + Rs.PQR>

Declaration:
I/We solemnly confirm and verify that the information uploaded on the portal in respect of this proposal for seeking grant from
AICTE under AQIS is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. In case, at any point of time it is found that
information provided in this proposal is false or incorrect, AICTE will be at liberty to withdraw the grant given to us and we shall
be liable to refund the entire amount of the grant with interest thereon and also liable for any other action that AICTE may
deem fit. We also understand that AICTE may not consider our future proposal in this circumstance.