AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026-27 Phase 2 registration extended: organisations apply by 31 October

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the registration deadline for Phase 2 of its Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026-27 for organisations. Interested organisations now have until October 31, 2026, to register for the programme through the official portal, ifp.aicte.gov.in.

This extension is part of AICTE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships between educational institutions and industries, aiming to improve the connection between classroom learning and practical workplace requirements. The initiative seeks to ensure students and professionals develop necessary skills, aligning with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

Eligibility Criteria for Participating Organisations

Organisations interested in participating in Phase 2 of the Industry Fellowship Programme must meet specific eligibility requirements. They are required to have a registered office in India and must have been in existence for a minimum of five years. In addition, eligible organisations, which include proprietorships, partnership firms, companies, and public sector undertakings (PSUs), must have recorded an average annual turnover of at least ₹100 crore over the preceding three financial years.

The programme is designed to support closer collaboration between academia and industry, with companies such as Volvo and Hero MotoCorp mentioned as participating industries. For any queries, organisations can contact ifp.tlb@aicte-india.org or call 011-2958-1307.

Faculty Fellowship Details and Milestones

The Industry Fellowship Programme for faculty members in 2026 opened its online registrations in May 2026, with applications accepted until June 25, 2026. The final screening and result matching for faculty took place on July 15, 2026, and the one-year industry immersion for selected faculty commenced on July 20, 2026.

Eligible faculty applicants should not exceed the age limit of 50 as on May 26, 2026, and must possess a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience in an AICTE-approved institution, excluding Doctoral and Post-Doctoral research experience. Only regular faculty members are eligible to apply, with part-time, ad-hoc, contract, temporary, and visiting faculty not considered.

The fellowship provides a total monthly allowance of ₹1,00,000 for eligible faculty members. This includes a fellowship amount of ₹75,000 paid by AICTE, supplemented by an additional ₹25,000 provided by the participating industry. Fellows continue to receive their regular salary from their parent institution during the programme.

Programme Objectives and Leadership

The AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme was launched by AICTE Chairman Prof. Yogesh Singh and Member Secretary Prof. Shyama Rath. The programme’s primary objective is to improve industry-academia collaboration and provide faculty members with hands-on industrial exposure. Prof. Yogesh Singh, during the launch event, highlighted the importance of industry exposure for faculty in preparing students for future workforce demands. He stated that the fellowship program aims to bridge the gap between industry expectations and institutional learning by enhancing faculty skills and subject knowledge through firsthand exposure to industrial practices.

The initiative is instrumental in bringing academia and industry closer, aligning with the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It seeks to create opportunities for students and professionals to gain better exposure to industry practices, supporting the development of a workforce equipped to respond to changing technological and business demands.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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