IIT Gandhinagar is inviting registrations for AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme in Emerging Areas for the year 2025.
About the Programme
“AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme in Emerging Areas” – A programme for the academic development of Faculty members belonging to Core Engineering disciplines introduced under the existing QIP scheme.
AICTE during its 159th Executive Committee meeting took a decision to introduce the programme during AY 2024-25 as many of the institutions have shown interest to start Diploma / UG /PG level courses in the Emerging areas but are facing acute shortage of faculty members possessing ample expertise in such areas. Through “AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme” in Emerging Areas, the council aims to make the faculty members from core Engineering disciplines like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Chemical etc. to get trained in the Emerging Technologies which in turn shall enable them to impart effective teaching to the students enrolled in courses on Emerging areas.
In 2024-25 academic year, 21 programmes were conducted by IITs, IIITs and IISc in which 921 participants joined under AICTE Sponsored category and 67 under self-finance category. The first batch has completed their programme in December 2024 and got a wide spread appreciation by the academic community.
Admission Process
AICTE shall invite the applications under “AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme” from the faculty members of AICTE approved institutions. Based on the applications received AICTE shall be allotting the applicants to the respective host institution for the selection process. Further, the PG Certification Programme could be commenced by the concerned host institution, if and only if a minimum of 30 candidates are admitted into a course.
Eligibility
- Full time Regular / Permanent faculty members of AICTE approved Degree Level / Diploma level institutes, belonging to CORE Engineering disciplines like Mechanical, Civil, Material/Metallurgical, Electrical and Electronics, Chemical etc
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience at graduate/diploma level from AICTE approved institution.
- In addition to the above minimum eligibility, criteria of respective host institution shall be applicable.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via this page.
Duration
- The duration of AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme shall be 6 months (200 Hrs of activities excluding evaluation).
- A batch of 50 candidates at one identified host institution per session.
Mode of Conduct
Will be offered through Hybrid mode. Out of the total SIX (6) months duration, a minimum of four weeks shall be offline.
Fee
No fee will be charged from the candidate for the programme. The host institute will cater for accommodation of the candidates in their hostels. However, the candidates should deposit a caution money of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) with the Institution (refundable on completion).
