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AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme For Engineering Students From AICTE Approved Engineering College/Institution

A Travel Grant Scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), for the students from AICTE approved Engineering College/institutions. The scheme aims at enhancing the quality of engineering education in the country.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Support | - The reimbursement of 100% Registration Fee, Visa Fee including travel insurance up to ₹5000. | - The reimbursement of 50% of the actual Airfare or discounted /concessional air tickets along with local transport from the airport to the venue for presentation, in case not claimed from any other source. | - Actual fare not exceeding AC II-Class train fare will be admissible for travel from the Technical Institution to the nearest airport and back in India). | - The maximum financial support per student for all the above reimbursements is limited to ₹1,00,000.

Who can apply

The applicant must EITHER be a Pre-final/final year student of B.E./B.Tech, OR Integrated M.Tech and first/second-year student of M.E./M. Tech, OR Students pursuing MS Research, M.Sc. in Engineering, dual degree B.Tech and M.Tech or any degree with a minimum of 4 years of engineering studies.; The applicant must be pursuing the degree course from an AICTE-approved Engineering Institution.; The applicant must have scored a minimum of 7 CGPA or 65% in the previous year's annual examination.; The applicant must possess a letter of acceptance for presenting a research paper accepted in a conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition abroad.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What are the required documents to apply for this scheme?

Curriculum Vitae containing the Date of Birth and Age, Awards, Scholarships, Educational Qualification, Research Experience and List of Publications. | Passport Size Photograph. | A copy of Letter of Acceptance from the organizers of the event. | Abstract/Full text of paperas submitted for the event. | A brief on Project Impact of the paper presented. | A brief on Expected Outcome from the paper presented. | A scanned copy of Certificate by the student. | A scanned copy of Endorsement by the Head of the Institution.

Is there any age criteria to apply tot this scheme?

No,there is no age criteria for this scheme.

What should be the minimum educational Qualification of the applicant in order to be eligible to apply to this scheme?

The applicant must EITHER be a Pre-final/final year student of B.E./B.Tech, OR Integrated M.Tech and first/second-year student of M.E./M. Tech, OR Students pursuing MS Research, M.Sc. in Engineering, dual degree B.Tech and M.Tech or any degree with a minimum of 4 years of engineering studies.

What is the full form of INAE?

INAE stands for "Indian National Academy of Engineering".

Do I need to have a Letter Of Acceptance to apply?

Yes, The student should have a letter of acceptance for presenting a research paper which has been accepted in a conference/serninar/symposiurn/workshop/exhibition abroad.