Central GovernmentEducation

Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry of Education

The primary objective of this scheme is to enhance the expertise and capabilities of faculty members in degree and diploma-level institutions across the country. The aim is to enable teachers to acquire Master's and Doctoral degrees and instil in them a culture of research.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance to pursue Master's degree
  • Financial assistance to pursue Doctoral (PhD) degree
  • Maintenance allowance during studies
  • Tuition fee support
  • Encouragement of research culture among faculty
  • Career advancement opportunities for teachers

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Must be a faculty member in a recognized degree or diploma institution
  • Must have minimum Bachelor's degree qualification
  • Must be currently employed in an eligible college or university
  • Must be nominated by the institution
  • Age criteria as per institution norms

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Educational Qualifications Certificate
  3. 3. Employment Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Institution Nomination Letter
  6. 6. Passport Size Photograph

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Education

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