AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme in Kohima
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AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) provides subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.
At a glance
- Scheme Name
- AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)
- Implementing Body
- AICTE (Ministry of Education)
- Benefit
- Subscriptions to e-Resources
- e-Resources
- Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE, Bentham Science
- Duration
- One calendar year (renewable)
- Monitoring
- Usage reviewed every three months
Benefits
Subscriptions:
- 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 fulfilment of other essential eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
- AICTE approved Government/Government-aided institutes.
- The institute must have a digital library network having internet bandwidth (32 Mbps) and Wi-Fi connectivity with one or more static IP address.
- The proposed coordinator must be full-time regular faculty with at least 10 years of experience in teaching and research with publications to his/her credit. The institute should also identify a co-coordinator who must be a faculty with at least 7 years of experience in teaching and research.
- The institute must have PG Course in:
- Mechanical Engineering, if applying for ASME; Civil Engineering, if applying for ASCE; Pharmacy, if applying for Bentham Science; Any discipline, if applying for Web of Science/Scopus.
Documents required
- First time Submission: AICTE's Approval Letter for current year; National Board of Accreditation (NBA) Accredited Approval Letter; Details of number of publications in last three years; Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) Documents; Details of Ph.D. qualified Faculty; Details of consultancy projects completed in last three years; Details of research projects completed in last three years; Details of professors in the institute.
- For Renewal of subscriptions (submitted in October every year): Proof of usage of e-Resources (from 1st January to 30th September); Feedback of Principal/Director, Coordinator, Co-Coordinator and faculty members in prescribed proforma; Request & undertaking for renewal of subscriptions for the subsequent year.
How to apply
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Download & Fill:
- Download the application form for the E-Shodh Sindhu Scheme and fill in the required information.
- 2
Verify:
- Verify that every page of the application form has the signature and stamp of the Institute's Head.
- 3
Attach:
- Attach all the essential documents along with the filled application form.
- 4
Send:
- Ensure all information is correct, then send the application form with all essential documents through registered post/speed post to: Advisor (IDC), Institutional Development Cell, All India Council for Technical Education, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070.
- 5
When to Apply:
- Applications are invited in the month of October-November every year. Only applications received through registered post/speed post will be considered; no applications will be entertained through email.
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Helpdesk:
- Scheme-related information: [email protected], (011) 29581313. Technical information: [email protected], (011) 29581334.
About the scheme
The AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS), under the Ministry of Education, provides AICTE-approved government/aided institutions with subscriptions to leading e-Resources — Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science — to facilitate access to research resources for students, faculty, and researchers, and to strengthen the culture of research and quality of technical education.
Why it matters
- Research Access:
- Leading e-Resources for students and faculty.
- Quality Education:
- Strengthens the culture of research.
- Discipline-Specific:
- ASME, ASCE, Bentham Science for relevant streams.
- Renewable:
- Subscriptions renewable based on usage.
Focus areas
- e-Resource Access:
- Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE, Bentham Science.
- Research Culture:
- Augmenting research in institutions.
- Quality Technical Education:
- Better resources for students and faculty.
Is this scheme right for you?
The AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme puts world-class research databases at the fingertips of students and faculty—fuelling research and raising the quality of technical education. If you are an AICTE-approved government or aided institute with the required digital infrastructure, this scheme can equip you with premium e-Resources.
Frequently asked questions
What is AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) Scheme?
AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) provides subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.
Which department has launched this scheme?
This scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
What are the main objective of this scheme?
The main objective of this scheme is to facilitate access to e-Resource to the students, faculty and researchers, a new to augment the culture of research in the institution and overall quality of technical education.
What should be the criteria of the institution?
The institution should be AICTE approved Government/ Government-aided institutes.
What is the duration of the subscriptions?
Initially for one calendar year.
When the application will be open?
Applications are invited in the month of October-November every year.
By whom the subscriptions of e-Resources will be provided?
The subscriptions of e-Resources under sanctioned project will be provided by the respective vendors viz. Clarivate Analytics (for Web of Science), Elsevier (for Scopus)and GIST (for ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science) to the institutions.
Whether application can be made for renewal of the subscriptions?
Yes, renewable for further year on the basis of usage by the institute and fulfilments of other essential eligibility criteria.
What would the frequency of monitoring for this scheme?
The usage of e-Resources provided through this Scheme will be reviewed after every three months.
How evaluation of shortlisted proposals will be done?
The evaluation of shortlisted proposals shall be done by the expert committee.
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