Dear Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to share the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s thoughts on India’s remarkable space journey, shared during the Mann Ki Baat programme in August 2024, where he highlighted the importance of India Space Week and appreciated its contribution to strengthening India’s space ecosystem. The Hon’ble Prime Minister formally launched the “Viksit Bharat @2047” initiative on December 11, 2023.

The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has undertaken significant reforms in the space sector aimed at promoting space education, research, and innovation across the country. Following the successful organization of India Space Week & National Space Day events in August 2024, along with various capacity-building initiatives such as Advanced Drone Workshops, Internship Technical Training Programmes, Cyber Security Awareness Programmes, Astronomy & Astrophysics sessions, Space Entrepreneurship activities, and Disaster Management programmes conducted across universities and government departments, India Space Lab has announced the Summer Internship & Technical Training Program – 2026 (Space Education & Employment).

About the Summer Internship

Undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research scholars from recognized universities/institutions in India and abroad, are eligible to apply. Participants will receive online training and exposure in the following domains:

Drone Technology
CanSat & CubeSat (Student Satellite)
Rocketry
Remote Sensing (GIS)
Disaster Management

The internship will be conducted online and no stipend will be provided.

Registration Details
The Summer Internship will be conducted in two batches:

Batch	Registration Start Date	Registration End Date
Batch – 1	19 March 2026	27 April 2026
Batch – 2	19 March 2026	10 June 2026

Participants may select a batch as per their convenience. Selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Internship Period & Seat Allocation

Batch	Internship Period	Number of Seats
Batch – 1	01 May – 15 June 2026	1270
Batch – 2	17 June – 04 July 2026	1045

Programme Schedule

Topic	Batch – 1	Batch – 2
Advanced Drone Technology	01–04 May	17–19 June
CanSat & CubeSat	05–07 May	20–23 June
Rocketry Training Programme	08–11 May	20–23 June
Remote Sensing (GIS)	12–14 May	29 June–01 July
Disaster Management	15–18 May	02–04 July

Programme Details

Duration: 45 Days
Mode: Online
Seats: Batch-1: 1270 | Batch-2: 1045
Registration Fee: ₹950/- (Non-refundable)
Training/Internship Fee: Nil
Stipend: Not Applicable
Internship Links:
https://isl.internship. indiaspaceweek.org/ https://isl.ac.in/

Certification
Participants who successfully complete the programme will be awarded an Internship Completion Certificate.

You are requested to circulate this information among students and faculty members through institutional websites, notice boards, and official communication channels to ensure maximum participation.

Your cooperation in promoting such initiatives will contribute significantly toward enhancing students’ technical skills, innovation capabilities, and engagement with emerging space technologies.

PFA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QipPVTNzzcX6i75x5LJNcomkpR2HEzrG/view?usp=sharing

With regards,
डॉ. श्रीशैल कांबळे / Dr. Shrishail Kamble
सहायक निदेशक / Assistant Director
अखिल भारतीय तकनीकी शिक्षा परिषद् (AICTE)
नई दिल्ली / New Delhi – 110070

To,
The Directors/Principals/VCs
All AICTE Approved Institutions

Subject: Opening of Online Portal for Submission of Applications under AICTE Yashasvi Scholarship Scheme for Fresh application for the Academic Year 2025-26 – reg.

Sir/Madam,

It is hereby informed that the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has opened the online portal for submission of applications under the AICTE Yashasvi Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Year 2025-26

All AICTE-approved institutions are requested to give wide publicity to the scheme among eligible students and encourage them to apply online.

The application may be submitted through the AICTE Yashasvi Scholarship Portal at:

https://yashasvi.aicte.gov.in/login.php

Institutions are further requested to:

Institute level nodal officer must facilitate and guide students regarding eligibility criteria, documentation, and application procedure. Scrutinize and verify student applications on the portal within the stipulated timeline.
The detailed guidelines and eligibility criteria are available on the AICTE portal.

Thanks & Regards,
AICTE Yashasvi Scholarship Scheme Team,
Scholarships and Grants (SAG) Bureau
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070
Phone: 011-29581118
www.aicte-india.org

Respected Madam/ Sir,

AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) scheme portal is open twice in the year for submission of applications by the students admitted in AICTE approved Institutes/programs pursuing Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Design/ Planning/Applied Science/ Applied Arts, Crafts and Design/Hotel Management and Catering Technology/Computer Application as prescribed by the AICTE for the 1st year students of the respective academic year having gained qualified examination as per the scheme guidelines. Please find attached the notification with the academic calendar for activities under AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) scheme.

PFA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbWHA2PmobE9LcxXjqf4WoHIQJFCtvAU/view?usp=sharing

Thanks & Regards,
AICTE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme Team,
Scholarships and Grants (SAG) Bureau
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

To,
The Directors/Principals/VCs
All AICTE Approved BBA/BCA/BMS Institutions

Subject: Opening of Online Portal for Submission of Applications under AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme for Fresh application for the Academic Year 2025-26 – reg.

Sir/Madam,

It is hereby informed that the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has opened the online portal for submission of applications under the AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Year 2025-26.

All AICTE-approved institutions are requested to give wide publicity to the scheme among eligible students and encourage them to apply online.

The application may be submitted through the AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Portal at:
https://sarswati.aicte.gov.in/login.php

Institutions are further requested to:

Institute level nodal officer must facilitate and guide students regarding eligibility criteria, documentation, and application procedure. Scrutinize and verify student applications on the portal within the stipulated timeline.
The detailed guidelines and eligibility criteria are available on the AICTE portal.

Thanks & Regards,
AICTE Sarswati Scholarship Scheme Team,
Scholarships and Grants (SAG) Bureau
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070
Phone: 011-29581119
www.aicte-india.org

Dear Sir/Madam,

All AICTE-approved institutions are hereby informed that the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an initiative of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is organizing the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026. ( Details about NFLQ 2026 is enclosed for ready reference)

NFLQ is a national-level quiz competition designed to promote financial literacy and awareness among undergraduate and postgraduate students across the country. The quiz comprises four stages, namely:

Online Round
College Round
Regional Round
National Final Round

The initiative offers a platform for students to enhance their understanding of financial markets and provides exposure at national level. The total prize pool for the competition is ₹12 lakh.

In this regard, all institutions are requested to:

a)Disseminate the information among students and faculty
b)Encourage maximum participation of eligible students
c)Facilitate registration and participation in the online round
d)Promote the initiative through institutional communication channels
The registration for the quiz is currently open and will remain available till April, 2026.
Institutions may refer to the brochure enclosed herewith for detailed information regarding the quiz.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
PFA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sNgteMcjdkcSDXkzL4MKojOt6dujKZ5O/view?usp=sharing

With Warm Regards,
Dr. N H Siddalinga Swamy
Adviser
Policy Academic & Planning Bureau
All India Council for Technical Education,
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi- 110070
Phone no. 011-29581123
Email id - [email protected]