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AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD

AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD intends to recognize efforts being made by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with ‘equality and fairness’ in all spheres of their lives.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Award and Recognition of the work: | The award in the form of prize money will be given to the 24 winning teams (three under each sub-theme) as follows: | - Winner: ₹ 1,00,000/- | - First Runner-up: ₹ 75,000/- | - Second Runner-up: ₹ 50,000/-

Who can apply

Institutional/ Team Level comprises either of students/ faculty/ both from AICTE approved technical institution/Deemed to be University.; Had undertaken remarkable intervention in the various sub-themes and made an impact in the society.; The team has to showcase their work undertaken in the last two years from the date of announcement of the award for the cause of women empowerment.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is AICTE-LILAVATI award?

AICTE-LILAVATI award intends to recognize efforts being made by AICTE approved institutions and | individuals towards their contribution in the area of Women Empowerment.

How many sub-themes are there currently?

Currently 8 sub themes are there.

Who manages this scheme?

All India Council for Technical Education manages this scheme.

Who are the main targeted benefiaries?

Especially women.

Who are eligible for this scheme?

A team of students and faculties from AICTE approved technical institution / Deemed to be University who had undertaken remarkable intervention in the various sub-themes and made an impact in the society are eligible to apply.

How many maximum member can comprise in a team?

The maximum team size will be 5 members having a minimum of 2 (two) women members.

How many teams will be awarded?

The award in the form of prize money will be given to the 24 winning team(three under each sub-themes)

What would be the amount of the prize money for the Winner?

The Winner will get a prize money of [?] 1,00,000/-.

What would be the amount of the prize money for the First Runner-up?

The First Runner-up will get a prize money of [?] 75,000/-.

What would be the amount of the prize money for the Second Runner-up?

The Second Runner-up will get a prize money of [?] 50,000/-.

Through which mode the application should be submitted?

The eligible team has to submit an online application on AICTE website (https://lilavati.aicte-india.org/).