AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region

The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes l...

Key details

Benefits

The selected institutes will have to complete the sanctioned project as per the following guidelines:

**Project Name:** Solving Water Problems Project

**Limit of Funding:** ₹ 15,00,000

**Duration of Project:** 2 years from the date of receipt of the first installment.

**Project Name:** Power/ Solar Energy Project

**Limit of Funding:** ₹ 20,00,000

**Duration of Project:** 6 months from the date of receipt of the fund for the purpose.

**Project Name:** Internet Connection Project

**Limit of Funding:** ₹ 5,00,000

**Duration of Project:** 6 months from the date of receipt of the fund for the purpose.

**Disbursement of the Funds**

The **first installment** is an advance of 80% of the sanctioned grant.

The **second installment** is reimbursement on successful completion of the project and submission of requisite documents by the institute.

**Note:** If the project is not initiated within six months, the institute shall have to refund the complete grant with accrued interest to AICTE with justification.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. **Step 1:** Download and fill out the application form for AICTE-Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER).
  3. **Step 2:** Verify that every page of the application form has the signature and stamp of the Head of the Institute.
  4. **Step 3:** Attach all the essential documents along with the filled application form.
  5. **Step 4:** Kindly ensure all the information is correct and then sent the Application form along with all the essential documents through registered post/speed post to:
  6. Institutional Development Cell,
  7. All India Council for Technical Education,
  8. Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj,

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region / what is the eligibility?

- a. Government/ Government-aided technical/ engineering colleges/University Departments including Polytechnic Institutes of North East are entitled to the grant. - b. The institute must be in existence for the last five years.

What are the benefits of AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region?

The selected institutes will have to complete the sanctioned project as per the following guidelines: **Project Name:** Solving Water Problems Project **Limit of Funding:** ₹ 15,00,000 **Duration of Project:** 2 years from the date of receipt of the first installment. **Project Name:**...

How to apply online for AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region?

**Offline** **Step 1:** Download and fill out the application form for AICTE-Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER). **Step 2:** Verify that every page of the application form has the signature and stamp of the Head of the Institute. **Step 3:** Attach all the...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026