AICTE – SSPCA Scheme

Support to Students for Participating in Competitions Abroad The Support to Students for Participating in Competitions Abroad (SSPCA) scheme is a premier travel grant initiative by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It aims to foster a culture of research, innovation, and global competitiveness by providing financial assistance to students participating in international scientific or technical competitions.

Key Highlights

Financial Assistance: Reimbursement of up to ₹2 Lakh per student.
Target Group: Students enrolled in AICTE-approved Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and Hotel Management programs.
Objective: To encourage global exposure, technical excellence, and the representation of Indian students on international platforms.

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Eligibility Criteria

Team Composition: Individual students or teams of 2 to 6 students are eligible to apply.
Academic Standing: Must be currently enrolled in an AICTE-approved technical institution.
Merit Requirement: The team must have participated in and achieved top honors in a national-level event.
Event Constraints: The competition must be international in scope, and its duration must not exceed 10 days.
One-Time Limit: Each student is eligible for financial support under this scheme only once during their entire course of study.

Financial Support Details

The scheme provides assistance on a reimbursement basis up to a maximum of ₹2 Lakh per student, covering the following:

International Travel: To and fro economy class airfare.
Domestic Travel: Actual fare (not exceeding AC III Class train fare) from the institution to the nearest airport.
Registration & Fees: Actual registration fees (up to ₹50,000) and visa application charges.
Other Expenses: Lodging & boarding, airport taxes, travel health insurance, and costs incurred for transporting competition-related equipment.

Application & Documentation

Timeline: Proposals must be submitted at least three months prior to the commencement of the international event.
Submission Portal: Official applications and guidelines are available at: https://sspca.aicte.gov.in/
Post-Event Requirements: Within one month of the competition’s conclusion, participants must submit a technical report, an audited utilization certificate, and a detailed statement of expenditure through the Head of the Institution.

Assistance

If you require support with your proposal or document verification at our campus, please contact:

The Aryans

Address: Vill: Nepra, Chandigarh – Patiala Highway, Between Rajpura and Banur, Punjab
Phone: +91-98762-99888 | +91-98765-99888
Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: As an educational institution, we provide this information to assist our students. Final approval, eligibility verification, and grant disbursement are subject to the assessment and decision of the AICTE Expert Committee. Always verify the latest guidelines on the official AICTE SSPCA portal.

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