Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)

Key facts

Benefit	₹9,000 per month
Who	Full-time faculty members of AICTE-approved institutions
How paid	Directly to Aadhar-linked account
Implemented by	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a monthly scholarship of ₹9,000 for Master's programs and ₹15,000 for Ph.D. programs, along with additional annual contingencies and allowances.

Who can apply

For: faculty
not income tax payer
no government employee in family

Eligible applicants include full-time, regular faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions who are not income tax payers and have no government employees in their family. Specific teaching experience and qualifications are required depending on whether the applicant is pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. program.

How to apply

Interested candidates must apply online through the official QIP website during the application period.

Visit the official QIP website and complete the online application form.
Ensure your application meets the eligibility criteria for screening.
Select your preferences for QIP centers or institutes.
Await notification for interview or test details via email.
Participate in the interview/test as scheduled by the QIP center.
Check the final merit list prepared by the National QIP Coordination Committee (NQCC).
If selected, receive an admission offer letter from the QIP center.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Photograph: JPEG/PNG, 2 MB
Signature: JPEG/PNG, 2 MB
Aadhaar Card: PDF, 2 MB
Experience Certificate: Single PDF of current as well as previous experiences, 10 MB
10th Marksheet: PDF, 2 MB
10th Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
12th Marksheet: PDF, 2 MB
12th Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
Bachelor's Marksheet (Consolidated): PDF, 2 MB
Bachelor's Degree: PDF, 2 MB
Master's Marksheet (Compulsory only for Ph.D Applicants): PDF, 2 MB
Master's Degree (Compulsory only for Ph.D Applicants): PDF, 2 MB
GATE Certificate (if any): PDF, 2 MB
NET UGC/CSIR (if any) Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
JRF UGC/CSIR (if any) Certificate: PDF, 2 MB
Category Certificate (Mandatory for SC/ST/OBC/EWS): PDF, 2 MB
Non-Objection Certificate (NOC): PDF, 2 MB

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure that all eligibility criteria are met and that the application is submitted before the deadline.
Payment not received	Verify that the Aadhar-linked account details are correct and check for any notifications from the QIP center regarding payment status.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply for the QIP scholarship?

Full-time, regular faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions can apply, provided they are not income tax payers and have no government employees in their family.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must submit various documents including a photograph, Aadhaar card, experience certificate, and academic mark sheets and degrees in specified formats.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, the application fee is ₹1,700 for General/OBC candidates and ₹850 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates.

What is the duration of the scholarship?

The scholarship for Master's programs lasts for 2 years, while for Ph.D. programs, it typically lasts for 3 years, with a possible one-year extension under special circumstances.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship and other allowances are transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Can I take leave during the scholarship period?

Yes, but prior approval from the QIP center is required for any leave, including casual and medical leave.

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