AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)

AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) provides subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.

Key details

Benefits

**Benefits:** Subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.

**Duration of Subscriptions:** Initially for one calendar year, renewable for further year on the basis of usage by institute and fulfilments of other essential eligibility criteria.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. Download the [Application ](https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/ess/ESS%20Application%20Form.pdf)form for E-Shodh Sindhu Scheme.
  3. Fill in the required information.
  4. Verify that every page of the application form has signature and stamp of the Institute’s Head.
  5. Attach all the below mentioned essential documents along with the filled application form.
  6. 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:
  7. > **Advisor (IDC),**
  8. > **Institutional Development Cell,**

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) / what is the eligibility?

1. AICTE approved Government/ Government-aided institutes. 1. The institute must have a digital library network having internet bandwidth (32 Mbps) and Wi-Fi connectivity with one or more static IP address. 1. The proposed coordinator must be full-time regular faculty with at least 10 year...

What are the benefits of AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)?

**Benefits:** Subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions. **Duration of Subscriptions:** Initially for one calendar year, renewable for further year on the basis of usage by institute and fulfilments of other essential eligibi...

How to apply online for AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)?

**Offline** 1. Download the [Application ](https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/ess/ESS%20Application%20Form.pdf)form for E-Shodh Sindhu Scheme. 1. Fill in the required information. 1. Verify that every page of the application form has signature and stamp of the Institute’...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026