Chapter introduction Preamble

Postgraduate Level	Undergraduate Level
Diploma Level
1.	Engineering & Technology	159	232	126
2.	Management	153	-	-
3.	Master in Computer Applications	55	-	-
4.	Pharmacy	25	224	30
5.	HMCT	-	13	4
6.	Architecture & Town Planning	-	-	-
7.	Applied Arts & Crafts	-	-	-
	Total	392	469	160

2. 
   Research and Development
   

Through Clauses 10 (c) and 10(d) of the AICTE Act, the Council promotes innovations and research and development in established and new technologies; generation, adoption and adaptation of new technologies to meet developmental requirements of the country and for the overall improvement of educational process. Towards these ends, the Council operates three schemes, namely, Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROBS), Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) and Nationally Coordinated Projects (NCP). A total of 690 Projects were approved for financial support under MODROBS and RPS schemes during the year 2007-2008 and the Council released a total amount of Rs.4882.42 lakhs.

The projects sanctioned during 1999-2000 The projects thus sanctioned under the above research schemes are reviewed each year in monitoring meetings to ensure effective implementation of projects and proper utilization of grants.

2. 
   Industry Institute Interaction
   

Under clauses 10 (c) and 10 (f) of the AICTE Act, the Council promotes effective link between technical education system and other relevant systems, including industry and research community. For the purpose, the Council operates various schemes, viz, Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC), Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), and National Facilities in Engineering and Technology with Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC).

2. 
   Faculty Development Programmes
   

There are several schemes for faculty development, namely, Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT), Emeritus Fellowship, Visiting Professorship, Seminar Grant, Travel Grant, Staff Development Programme, National Doctoral Fellowship, AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship and Financial Assistance to Professional Societies/ Bodies. Under the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), faculty members of degree level institutions are given opportunity to upgrade their qualifications to Master’s and Ph.D. levels. Under the Scheme QIP (poly), polytechnic teachers can pursue Master’s degree programmes. Courseware Development and other short term training programmes are also conducted under the QIP Scheme. In the Emeritus Fellowship scheme, superannuated faculty members are supported for two years to continue research through grant of fellowships and contingency grants. Under the scheme of Visiting Professorship, reputed academicians and technologists provide required expertise to their host institutions. Financial assistance is provided to regular faculty through schemes of Career Award for Young Teachers, Travel Grant and Seminar Grant. The Staff Development Programmes help new teachers to further enhance teaching skills. Professional Societies/Bodies are also provided non-recurring grants for various purposes. The scheme of AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship jointly initiated by the AICTE and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), helps institutions avail expertise from experienced professionals from industry. The number of programmes / activities supported as well as fellowships awarded under various schemes of Faculty Development during the year 2007-2008 is given in the table below:-

Schemes