AICTE - Scheme For Promoting Interests, Creativity And Ethics Among Students

Key facts

Benefit	₹1,00,000 (one-time grant)
Who	AICTE-approved institutes with minimum 5 years existence
How paid	One-time advance payment
Implemented by	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Official portal	aicte-india.org
Application window	Applications invited yearly at the academic session start.

Benefits

Institutions can receive a one-time grant of ₹100,000 to support the development of student clubs, aimed at fostering interests, creativity, and ethical values among students.

Who can apply

For: faculty
aicte approved institute
minimum 5 years existence
minimum 50 student members
no ex students in club
no ex faculty in club

Eligible applicants include AICTE-approved institutions that have been operational for at least five years and have a minimum of 50 student members in the club. Ex-students and ex-faculty cannot be part of the club, and only one proposal per institute is allowed.

Who is not eligible

Ex-students
Ex-faculty members
Other officials of the institute

How to apply

Institutions must apply online through the AICTE portal during the application period at the start of the academic session.

Visit the AICTE website at aicte-india.org.
Log in using the provided credentials.
Navigate to the AQIS application section.
Select 'SPICES - Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among Students' from the dropdown.
Fill in the required details for the coordinator and co-coordinator.
Attach necessary documents and submit the application.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Photographs of club activities
Video report of club activities
Utilization certificate
Statement of accounts
Supporting bills

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not submitted	Ensure that the application is completed through the AICTE portal using the correct login credentials.
Grant not received	Verify that all eligibility criteria are met and that the application was submitted correctly with all required documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who can be a member of the student club?

Only current students enrolled in the institution can be members of the club; ex-students and ex-faculty are not allowed.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include photographs and video reports of club activities, a utilization certificate, a statement of accounts, and supporting bills.

Can an institution apply for multiple clubs?

No, each institution can submit only one proposal for a club under this scheme.

What is the maximum funding amount available?

The maximum funding amount available is ₹100,000, which is a one-time grant for the club.

Is there a contribution requirement from the institution?

Yes, the institution must contribute a minimum of ₹100,000 to the club to be eligible for the grant.

When can institutions apply for the SPICES scheme?

Applications are invited annually at the beginning of the academic session, typically in July or August.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.