Scheme related information Email address: modrobidc@aicte-india.org Phone Number: (011) 29581315 (011) 29581308

Technical Information Email address: it3idc@aicte-india.org Phone Number: (011) 29581334

MODROB Scheme aims to modernize and remove obsolescence in the Laboratories/ Workshops/Computing facilities so as to maintain the quality of the practical components of technical education and promote experimental research and hands-on training.

This scheme has three variants - (i) MODROB- Aspiring Institutes (ii) MODROB- Polytechnic (iii) MODROB- Regular

The funds under this Scheme could ideally be used to create technical infrastructure for a revised curriculum. for up-gradation of equipment in existing laboratories, enhancement of performance of existing equipment, or replacement of depreciated equipment with modern equipment.

The duration of the project will be two years from the date of receipt of funds in the institute’s account.

Funding for the sanctioned project will not exceed ₹ 20,00,000 (covering recurring and non-recurring expenditures) per the proposal.

Disbursement of the Funds: 80% of the sanctioned amount as advance to the institutions will be disbursed followed by 20% as reimbursement on submission of the Utilization Certificate and other supporting documents as specified in the terms and conditions of MODROB.

MODROBS - Aspiring Institutions a) AICTE-approved technical institutions / University Departments with at least 10 years of existence (at least 5 years if the institute is located in a rural area). b) The Institute shall have more than 50% admission for the past 3 years. c) The Institute had not been sanctioned any MODROB Project earlier. d) Maximum 3 proposals per institute per year (Not more than one proposal is accepted from the same department)

A) AICTE-approved technical institutions / University Departments with at least 10 years of existence (at least 5 years if the institute is located in a rural area) having live NBA accreditation b) The Institute shall have more than 60% admission for the past 3 years. c) The department applying should not have received the MODROB project in the last two years i.e. the department who have received a grant in the last two years are not eligible. d) Maximum 3 proposals per institute per year (Including sanctioned earlier but not completed) would be considered. e) Preference will be given to the institution having the involvement of industry in the modernization of the laboratory.

MODROBS - Polytechnic a) The Polytechnic Institute is approved by AICTE with at least 10 years of existence (at least 5 years if the institute is located in a rural area) b) The Institute shall have more than 60 % admission for the past 3 years c) Maximum 3 proposals per institute per year (Not more than one proposal is accepted from the same department)

AICTE-approved Technical Institutions (including Polytechnics) / University Departments can only apply for this Scheme. If, however, the private university is approved by AICTE, then you are eligible to apply.

A.2 Yes. But, the institute must seek approval from AICTE at least two months before completion of the project duration and it may be extended upto a year/six months at a time. If you do not complete within this period, the sanctioned amount alongwith interest earned on it should be refunded to AICTE. It may be noted that delay beyond approved duration will affect consideration of proposals submitted in future.