🌟 AICTE Launches MODROB 2025–26 Special Drive: Opportunity for Govt & Rural Institutions
07.06.2025 | Saturday
Greetings Faculty Members,
We are excited to inform you about the relaunch of AICTE’s Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROB) Scheme for the academic year 2025–26. This scheme is now revamped with an AI-integrated focus and enhanced funding support—offering an excellent opportunity for government, rural, and aspirational district institutions to upgrade their laboratories.
🎯 Key Objectives
- Modernize outdated lab/workshop/computing equipment.
- Integrate AI-enabled toolsaligned with industry demands.
- Develop interdisciplinary labsaccessible to all departments.
- Create shared R&D facilitiessupporting innovation, faculty development, and community outreach.
🏛️ Eligible Institutions
- Government & Govt.-aided institutions(10+ years of existence).
- Institutions from Aspirational Districts: only 5 years of existence required.
- Institutions in Tier-II/Tier-III cities, rural areas, Jammu & Kashmir, and North-East India.
- Preference to those who have not received MODROB funding in the past 10 years.
🔁 Chairman AICTE has also hinted at relaxing the 10-year criterion for deserving institutions in aspirational and rural regions.
💰 Funding Details
Maximum grant: ₹30 lakhs per proposal (up from ₹20 lakhs).
Disbursement:
- Institutions: 100% upfront.
- Private: 80% advance, 20% on UC submission.
- Component Split: 85% Non-recurring, 15% Recurring.
🕑 Project Duration
- 2 yearsfrom the date of fund receipt.
- Project must begin within 6 monthsof receiving funds.
📝 Proposal Guidelines
Up to 3 proposals per institution, but only 1 per department.- Must align with AICTE’s Model Curriculumand support AI-based learning.
- Create centralized labsserving multiple departments.
- Open the facility to nearby colleges and schoolsas per NEP2020 guidelines.
💡 Highlights from the Launch
- The scheme is no longer just about replacing old lab equipment—it now focuses on creating AI-integrated, cross-departmental innovation hubs.
- Preference is given to institutions working in remote, rural, and under-resourced areas.
- Facilities will be open to external users, including schools and neighboring colleges.
🚀 Application Process
- The AICTE portal is now openfor proposal submissions.
- Institutions can use their existing approval login credentials.
- User manuals and scheme guidelinesare available on the portal for assistance.
📌 Take Action Now!
We urge all eligible departments and faculty to:
- Identify a high-impact lab or facility in need of modernization.
- Design an AI-integrated proposal aligned with interdisciplinary learning.
- Submit your application on the AICTE portal at the earliest.
For more details, visit: https://forms.gle/LcicNMcYjxJJe9YN9
Let’s leverage this opportunity to build state-of-the-art learning environments and prepare our students for the future of engineering and technology.
Let’s innovate together—and prepare the next generation of tech leaders.
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