Question: Can you explain the AICTE-IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) LAB SCHEME program?

Answer: : Institute Details; HOI & Faculty Coordinator Details; Build Up Area Details; Credentials of Institute/Department; Credentials of
Chief Mentor(HOI); Credentials of Faculty Coordinator; Credentials of Faculty Co-coordinator; Proposal for the Project;Now Navigate
to 'Non-Recurring Expenditure' tab, This consists of Four tabs: Part-I (Equipment); Part-II (Consumables); Part-III (Tools) and Part-IV
(Optional Equipment/Consumable/Tool).Fill the required data and Click on 'Save' button to save the details.Navigate to 'Non-Recurring
Expenditure' tab, using the side menu bar. This consists of two parts: Part-I and Part-II.Fill the required data and Click on 'Save' button
to save the details.Navigate to â€œContribution to Budgetâ€​ tab, using the side menu bar.Upload the files and click on 'Save'
button.Navigate to â€œPreview & Submitâ€​ tab, using the side menu bar,Check all the filled details and can submit the application by
clicking on 'Submit' button afterchecking the declaration. You cannot edit any details once submitted.Documents RequiredQuotations of
Equipment/s (All quotations must be in a single PDF file only)Industrial Contribution Commitment Letter (File should be in pdf format
only)Institute Contribution Commitment Letter (File should be in pdf format only)Endorsement from the Head of Institute (File should
be in pdf format only)Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is IDEA Lab scheme?The purpose of IDEA Lab is to provide all facilities under
one roof, for conversion of an idea into a prototype. With these facilities in the campus, more students and faculty will be encouraged to
take up creative work and in the process, get training on creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration etc. For whom the IDEA Lab
is meant?IDEA Lab is meant for students and faculty of the college/ educational campus/University.Which institutions are eligible for
applying for AICTE IDEA Lab? Institutions (including part of educational campuses or universities) more than 10 years old are eligible
for applying and must have at least one course accredited by the NBA. What type of civil infrastructure is required for an IDEA Lab?
Ideally, a built up area of 5000 sq. ft. is required. But the institution must agree to provide a minimum built-up and furnished space of
2000 sq. ft. for the laboratory and an additional 1000 sq. ft. to facilitate activities under IDEA Lab. The installation of equipment has to
be done taking into account all safety and environmental concerns. What hardware constitutes an IDEA Lab? In order to support do-it-
yourself activities and facilitate translation of ideas into prototypes, each IDEA Lab must be equipped with tools, components and
consumables. Equipment and consumables have been identified (in Annexure ) and tools (in Annexure I1) which need to be there for a
fully functional IDEA Lab as a complete unit. Can the institute contribute in raising IDEA Lab through existing equipment? The
institution can shift permanently equipment/ tools they may be having with them to the IDEA Lab. However, they will not be included in
the budget but reflected in the inventory. Can more than one institution join? The utilization of facilities for the purpose they are given,
to the maximum extent, is of paramount concern for AICTE. Towards this, institutions can come together under a lead institution which
is eligible to apply. The Lab has to be in the premises of the lead institution which will be responsible for executing the project and
ensuring that participating institutions and industries are not a liability on IDEA Lab/ Institution.Can the entire non-AICTE funding be
from the institution? Yes, the contribution can be from college but this is an excellent opportunity to reach out to industry inviting them
for a national initiative. With gates opened for industry, the revenue generation and hence, prospects for sustenance of Lab enhance
significantly. This is besides the live problems/ challenges they can offer to the colleges and technical experts as well. Who operates and
manages IDEA Lab?The Head of Institute will be the ex-officio Chief Mentor (CM) of the AICTE IDEA Lab, responsible for overall
implementation of the project. How are Student Ambassadors to be selected?Students from the 3rd/ 4th year of UG or any year of PG
course who show keen interest in the activities and regularly participate in them, can be nominated. Institute can frame its own set of
rules for this. Upto 3 Ambassadors can be there at a time and should be rotated, maintaining gender equity. How can other faculty make
use of the facilities?IDEA Labis as much to be used by faculty, as students, including for their research work. They can work on their
ideas independently or by involving students. They can create internship projects or practical work which require significant use of IDEA
Lab and also facilities in their own departments. Working on interdisciplinary projects involving IDEA Lab would be appreciated. Can
the institution put in place a committee for implementation of the IDEA Lab project?It's the prerogative of the institution to have one, as
an internal mechanism. However, it should in no way become an impediment, at any stage, in the functioning of the Lab.Can more than
one industry join?As long as interested industries are an asset and not a liability on IDEA Lab/ Institution, they are welcome to contribute
and participate. They can be given preference over non-contributing industries, in making use of the facilities of IDEA Lab. Can we
charge the users of IDEA Lab? Users other than students and faculty can be charged. Revenue generation will be a performance indicator
and is strongly encouraged, for sustenance of the Lab. Faculty/ teachers/ staff attending the courses organized by the Lab, which earn a
certificate useful for career advancement, can be charged nominally. There can be differential charges for users of facilities and those for
a course/ training. When and how will AICTE release funds? AICTE will release 80% of sanctioned amount as first instalment only after
matching grant is deposited in the exclusive Bank Account of IDEA Lab and proof submitted. The second instalment of 20% will be
released based on the (a) performance (b) utilization of AICTE's first instalment (c) deposition of 20% amount from non-AICTE sources
and any other funds committed in the sanctioned project, besides other documents stipulated for fund release. Sources And
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NowMinistry of EducationAICTE-IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) LAB SCHEMEEngineering
College And UniversityFinancial SupportInfrastructureLabDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently
Asked QuestionsAICTE has decided to establish IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) Lab in AICTE approved
institutions, encouraging students for application of science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) fundamentals towards
enhanced hands-on experience, learning by doing and even product visualization. As a common facility embedded in the institution, the
IDEA Lab will make engineering graduates more imaginative and creative, besides getting basic training in the 21st century skills like-
critical thinking, problem solving, design thinking, collaboration, communication, lifelong learning etc. IDEA Lab can facilitate the
students and faculty to â€œengage, explore, experience, express and excelâ€​ as desired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister in the wake of
release of National Educational Policy 2020,Purpose:The purpose of IDEA Lab is to provide all facilities under one roof, for conversion
of an idea into a prototype. With these facilities in the campus, more students and faculty will be encouraged to take up creative work
and in the process, get training on creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration etc. which conventional labs are not able to. The
focus will be on training students so that they become imaginative and creative and stay so at the workplaces they join. The whole idea
is to transform engineering education with such a Lab in all colleges and for this they must proactively expose all students to the IDEA
Lab, organize training sessions for interested students as well as support projects and by providing online learning materials. Proposal:As
the IDEA Lab is going to be a long-term intervention aiming to transform education imparted in the institution, the proposal must spell
out a clear vision for the Lab, plan of implementation, mobilization of resources, strength and enthusiasm of faculty, utilization and
expansion of facilities, etc.The alignment of activities with larger national goals/ missions/ initiatives or industrial requirements or
serving disadvantaged sections of society etc. and commitment of resources for the same, will impart an edge for any
proposal.Shortlisted proposals will be subjected to scrutiny by a panel of experts before sanctioning of the project by AICTE.
Implementation:The college/ educational campus/ university and industry are expected to participate financially, to match the
contribution sought from AICTE or even exceed it, in establishing the IDEA Lab which ideally requires:An area of 5000 sq. ft.Should
ideally remain open 24x7.To be equipped with facilities, tools and consumables to support translation of an idea to prototype
development or develop solution of a problem.To hold workshops/ trainings, ideation sessions, boot-camps, competitions etc. and
participate in similar activities organized by other IDEA Labs/ organizers and also in national/ international events so as to ensure that
IDEA Lab is used productively and also extensively.To maintain the IDEA Lab, keep it well-furnished, take care of security, provide a
safe working environment and stock adequate supplies of consumables.To provide necessary staff and all support facilities and amenities
required to operate and maintain the Lab.To follow the guidelines issued by AICTE in the matter of IDEA Lab and other Government of
India rules besides following the enunciated Code of Conduct (as in Annexures) in letter and spirit.ï»¿ï»¿ï»¿OkWas this helpful?
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