AICTE-Technical Book Writing and Translation Scheme

AICTE-Technical Book Writing and Translation Scheme is a Central Government scheme run by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under Ministry of Education. Scheme offers financial support and remuneration to faculty members, writers and translators for writing original technical books and translating them into scheduled regional languages. Applications for this scheme are accepted through offline mode by registered or speed post to AICTE headquarters in New Delhi.

Scheme supports building a strong knowledge base in regional languages so that technical students can study in their mother tongue. After National Education Policy 2020, AICTE started with writing books for 20 first year courses and later identified 88 second year courses across five main disciplines, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication and Civil Engineering, for original writing in English and translation in 12 Indian languages.

AICTE-Technical Book Writing and Translation Scheme - Introduction

Scheme grows the availability of high-quality educational material in scheduled regional languages. It helps researchers and educators create technical content that students can easily understand, which strengthens the regional knowledge base. Publishing technical books in local languages makes sure that students across different domains can grasp complex concepts in their own language.

Main aim is to encourage qualified writers to publish technical textbooks in scheduled regional languages, including Hindi, so that Indian technical education stays at par with global academic standards. Through this scheme, AICTE gives cash support to recognize the good work of distinguished faculty and subject matter experts. Applicants can also look at other AICTE schemes such as AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for related help during the academic year.

Supported Scheduled Regional Languages:

• Hindi
• Assamese
• Bengali
• Gujarati
• Kannada
• Malayalam
• Marathi
• Odia
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Urdu

Key Information

Benefits

Applicants can get financial support for original technical book writing or translation projects. If a book has both an author and a co-author, the approved grant amount is divided between both. Grant details for writers, translators and reviewers are given below.

Completed technical books produced under this scheme are available for students and teachers on the AICTE e-KUMBH portal for free study and reference.

Eligibility

To apply under this scheme, applicants should meet the following conditions:

• Should be an active or retired faculty member from an AICTE-approved institution covering Degree, Diploma, Pharmacy, Management, Architecture or similar fields, or a recognized researcher.
• Should have strong subject matter expertise and a good command over the language selected for writing or translation.
• Should have a good academic record and earlier appreciation for similar quality work.

How to Apply

Application for this scheme is made in offline mode only. AICTE does not accept applications through email. Follow these steps to apply:

STEP 1 - Visit the official AICTE staff development schemes page and open the Technical Book Writing and Translation section.

STEP 2 - Download the application form for Technical Book Writing and Translation and print it out.

STEP 3 - Fill the form with correct personal, institute and book details.

STEP 4 - Get every page of the form signed and stamped by the head of the institute.

STEP 5 - Attach all required documents such as academic certificates, book specification details and the completed mandate form of the institute or college.

STEP 6 - Send the complete application package through registered post or speed post to Prof. Dileep N Malkhede, Adviser RIFD, All India Council for Technical Education, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070.

Documents

Keep the following documents and details ready before applying:

• Complete institute details.
• Personal profile of the book writer or translator.
• Detailed specifications of the proposed book for evaluation.
• Academic credentials and certificates.
• A short note on the purpose and benefits of the proposed book.
• Completed mandate form of the institute or college.

References

For official details, applicants can refer to these links:

Official Technical Book Writing Scheme page.

Official guidelines PDF.

Application form PDF.

Step-by-step procedure PDF.

FAQ's

What is AICTE-Technical Book Writing and Translation Scheme?

This scheme promotes technical education by creating a knowledge base in regional languages through original writing and translation support.

Who manages this scheme?

All India Council for Technical Education, or AICTE, manages this scheme under Ministry of Education.

What are the benefits of the scheme?

Scheme provides financial grants to writers, translators and reviewers to publish quality technical books in regional languages.

Who is eligible to apply?

Active and retired faculty members or recognized researchers from AICTE-approved institutions can apply.

What is the main objective of the scheme?

Main aim is to motivate writers to publish technical books in scheduled regional languages and improve student learning outcomes.

How is grant divided between author and co-author?

If a book has an author and co-author, the approved grant is divided between both.

What is the grant for an original book writer for UG?

Grant for original UG-level book writer is ₹ 2,00,000.

What is the grant for an original book writer for Diploma?

Grant for original Diploma-level book writer is ₹ 1,50,000.

What is the grant for a reviewer for UG?

Grant for UG-level book reviewer is ₹ 40,000.

What is the grant for a reviewer for Diploma?

Grant for Diploma-level book reviewer is ₹ 30,000.

What is the grant for a translator?

Grant for translators of UG and Diploma books is ₹ 1,00,000.

What is the grant for a reviewer of translated books?

Grant for reviewers of translated books for UG and Diploma levels is ₹ 20,000.