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AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to promote the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Maximum funding for translation work and for original Technical Book Writing (Funding will be shared in case of multiple authors) shall be limited to : | - Original book writer for UG : ₹ 2,00,000/-1. Original book writer for Diploma : ₹ 1,50,000/-1. Reviewer for UG: ₹ 40,000/-1. Reviewer for Diploma: ₹ 30,000/-1. Translator for UG & Diploma: ₹ 1,00,000/-1. Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma: ₹ 20,000/- (In case of an author & co-author for one book, the amount will be split between the both).

Who can apply

The Faculty- retired or working in AICTE approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture etc.) or researchers of suchinstitutions.; The proposed author(s) to be of reputed with command over the subject and the language chosen for writing.; The proposed author(s) should have a proven academic record of brilliance.; The proposed author(s) should have been recognized in the similar nature work earlier.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the benefits of the scheme?

Under this scheme, assistance is provided to the writers for translation work and for original technical book writing.

What is AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme?

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme promotes the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language.

Who manages this scheme?

This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

Who are eligible to apply?

The Faculty- retired or working in AICTE approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture etc.) or Researchersof such institutions are eligible to apply.

What is the main objective of the scheme?

The main objective of the scheme is to encourage, promote and support maximum number of writers to write and publish the technical subject books in Indian scheduled regional language including Hindi.

In case of an author and co-author for one book, how the grant will be processed?

In case of an author & co-author for one book, the amount will be split between the both.

What is the amount of assistance for Original book writer for UG?

The amount of assistance for the Original book writer for UG is [?] 2,00,000/- each.

What is the amount of assistance for Original book writer for Diploma?

The amount of assistance for the Original book writer for the Diploma is [?] 1,50,000/- each.

What is the amount of assistance for Reviewer for UG?

The amount of assistance for the Reviewer for UG is [?] 40,000/- each.

What is the amount of assistance for the Reviewer for Diploma?

The amount of assistance for the Reviewer for the Diploma is [?] 30,000/- each.

What is the amount of assistance for Translator for UG & Diploma?

The amount of assistance for the Translator for UG & Diploma [?] 1,00,000/- each.

What is the amount of assistance for Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma?

The amount of assistance for Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma is | [?] 20,000/- each.