1. What is Atal Academy?
Atal Academy represent ACTACE AICTE Training and Proternet. This is an initiative of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Launched in 2018 to improve the quality of technical education in India by strengthening the capacities of teachers, researchers and technical staff in the short term Functional development programs (FDPS) in emerging and relevant fields. The objective of the academy is to support institutions by promoting Research, innovation and entrepreneurship In Upskilling teachers with contemporary knowledge, pedagogy and practical exhibition. Jiit
(Note: Atal Academy is distinct from – but complementary to the mission of Atal Innovation (AIM) Sous Niti Aayog, which focuses on broader innovation ecosystems such as ATALS and incubated laboratories. EDUNDENDEX News
2. Objectives
The fundamental objectives of the FDP of the Academy Atal are at:
- Offer quality training to emerging areas of technology and pedagogy to teachers and technical staff.
- Improve Teaching and research capacities in institutions to align with the evolution of academic trends and industry.
- Promote Entrepreneurship innovation and mentality By exposure to new tools, interdisciplinary themes and best practices.
- Create a national scopeIncluding distant and under-represented regions, funding and supporting FDP through India.
- Enable Network and collaboration Among academics, researchers and industry experts. JiitEDUNDENDEX News
3. Categories and course structure (2025-26)
For the academic year 2025-2026, the FDP of the Academy Atal are divided mainly into two categories: Jiit
- Basic FDPS – typically 6 days long.
- Grant-in-Aid: 3.50,000 ₹ By approved program.
- Advanced FDPS – typically 12 days long.
- Grant-in-Aid: 6.00,000 ₹ By approved program.
Both are led in offline mode (with separate provisions for online FDP described in their diagram documents) and are supposed to cover border subjects in engineering, management, architecture, design, science and allied technical domains. Jiit
There are separate diagram documents for Online FDPS (For example, six -day online programs) with their own directives, eligibility, minimum thresholds of participants and financing ceilings, reflecting adaptation after digital delivery. Scribd
4. Process of submission and approval of proposals
- Who can offer:
Professors of institutions approved by AICTE (engineering, management, architecture, pharmacy, etc.) act as coordinators And submit proposals on behalf of their institutes via the online portal of the Atal Academy. Jiit - Portal and registration:
Coordinators and participants register for the official portal of the Atal Academy. The faculties must fill the institutional details, download the necessary documents (for example, ID, NOC) and submit the FDP proposal in the prescribed format. mitfgc.in - Limits and restrictions:
- Institutes which have been awarded consecutively in previous years can have restrictions (for example, those awarded in 2025-24 and 2025-20125 may not be considered for 2025-2026 in certain categories).
- Coordinators who already had FDP in 2025-2025 can be ineligible for selection in 2025-2026 for the same category. Jiit
- Selection:
The proposals submitted are evaluated according to the regime guidelines; The preselected programs receive sanction orders. For online FDP, there are additional conditions such as the minimum numbers of the participants and the experience criteria of the coordinator. Scribd
5. Financing and financial support
- Grant-in-Aid:
As indicated, approved offline Basic and advanced fdps Receive fixed subsidies (3.50,000 ₹ and 6,000,000 ₹ respectively). Jiit - Online FDPS:
Funding details differ (for example, the specified ceiling of around 1.00,000 ₹ for certain online programs of six days) with directives to cover people with resources, platform management and administration. Scribd - No participant costs:
ATALS FDPS are generally Free for participants; No fees is invoiced to participate in the faculty or students in approved programs. Smec.ac.in
6. Eligibility and roles
- Coordinators:
Usually, professors with an experience in the required teaching / industry (details vary between online VS offline schemes), responsible for the design of the course, the security of people of resources and overall execution. Scribd - Participants:
Professors, researchers and technical staff of institutions approved by AICTE; Sometimes open to others depending on specific FDP advertising. Selection is often First arrived first arrived or according to the criteria of the brochure. Smec.ac.in - Resource people:
Experts in the thematic field – often taken from the academic world, research organizations or industry – which deliver the content of the FDP. EDUNDENDEX News
7. Delivery methods
- Offline FDPS:
Led in person in host institutions, structured over several days with conferences, practical sessions, interactions and project / case study components according to the theme. Jiit - Online FDPS:
Designed to take advantage of digital platforms, including live sessions, recorded content and virtual interaction; The online scheme emphasizes adaptability to rapid changes and a wider scope. Scribd
8. Logistics, certification and monitoring
- Logistics:
The host institutions should manage the place, planning, coordination of people of resources and the communication of participants. Online FDPs require a platform configuration, digital attendance mechanisms and content management systems. Scribd - Certification:
Participants who fulfill the frequentation and evaluation criteria receive Participation / completion certificates from Atal Academy. Smec.ac.in - Comments and reports:
The collection of comments and the submission of post-program reports are compulsory for the closure and future eligibility. Scribd
9.
- For teachers / participants:
Exposure to updated and emerging technical knowledge, educational improvement, networking and potential research / industry collaborations. EDUNDENDEX News - For host institutions:
Strengthening the capacity of their teaching / research staff, elevation of academic quality, visibility through high quality thematic programs. Jiit
10. Recent and lively examples (2025)
- Many FDPs are underway or recently made in 2025 on specialized subjects (for example, Precision agriculture in Ai-AiThemes of the circular economy, biomaterials for tissue engineering, etc.), showing active implementation and thematic diversity. Indianresearchers.comAnnamacharya University –
- The portal for 2025-2026 shows that the list of Offline and online FDPS is released and open to participants' applications. Atalacademy.aict.gov.in
11. Steps usable to engage
To offer / host an ATAL FDP:
- Select a opportune and high impact theme aligned with emerging technology or pedagogy. Scribd
- Register as coordinator On the portal of the Academy Atal and prepare the proposal according to the program of the program (Basic VS Advanced or online). Jiitmitfgc.in
- Ensure eligibility constraints (For example, the previous awards, the previous participation of the Institute) are verified. Jiit
- Finalize resource peoplePrepare the detailed program / brochure and submit before the specified deadlines. Scribd
- After approvalPromote the program, manage logistics, collect comments and submit final reports. Scribd
Participate:
- Monitor the Portal of the Atal Academy or specific announcements from the Reception Institute for Open Registrations; Register early (often first arrival, first served). Smec.ac.in
12. Comparison (briefly vis-Ã -vis similar schemes)
- Unlike Gian who brings international experts For short -term credit courses with a commitment from foreign teachers, ATALS FDPS are capacity Programs mainly for Indian teachers / staff to improve skills in emerging areas through funded, often free training. JiitEDUNDENDEX News
Summary
ATAL ACADEMY FDP are structured programs funded by teachers as part of AICTE to strengthen the technical and research ecosystem in India. They include both offline (basic and advanced) and online formats, have a concrete grant support, clear eligibility and proposal procedures, and are actively deployed in 2025 with various thematic offers. JiitScribdAtalacademy.aict.gov.in