SCAFE

"Scheme for Campus Accommodation & Facilities Enhancing Social Experience (CAFES)" was introduced by AICTE to provide financial assistance for construction of hostel to create a congenial study atmosphere free from the shackles of domestic shores so as to encourage students to purse their education.

"Scheme for Campus Accommodation & Facilities Enhancing Social Experience (CAFES)" introduced by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Higher Education (DoHE), aims to support the construction or extension of hostels to ensure that students have a suitable living space that promotes academic growth and personal development. It caters to SC/ST, differently-abled, and NER students, enabling them to pursue education without the burden of domestic responsibilities. Financial aid is provided for constructing the hostel and related facilities like gyms, sports clubs, and libraries, aiming to create a holistic learning environment.

• The Institutes must be AICTE-approved Government/Government-aided engineering colleges, university departments, or polytechnics.
• The Institutes must have been in existence for at least five years.
• The Institute must have more than:

For CAFES SC/ST students: At least 200 SC/ST students on roll.

For CAFES NER: At least 60 students from NER per year.

For CAFES Differently Abled: At least 150 differently-abled students on roll.

> Terms and Conditions:

• Annual Progress Report should be submitted within 2 months of completion of the year.
• After completion of the project, a Project Completion Report should be submitted.
• Utilization Certificate and Statement of Accounts in prescribed proforma duly audited by the Finance Officer/Account Officer.
• If the construction work is not initiated within six months then the amount is to be refunded to AICTE with accrued interest with justification for not being able to start.
• Any change in the construction plan leading to a reduction in the facilities or area would not be allowed.

> Limit of Funding from AICTE: ₹ 3.25 crore

• Construction of Hostel: ₹ 3,00,00,000/-.- Establishment of Gym equipment: ₹ 5,00,000/-.- Establishment of Indoor sports club: ₹ 10,00,000/-.- Establishment of the library for preparation of tests for competitive examination/higher education: ₹ 10,00,000/-.

> Disbursement of the Funds:

• First Installment (50%): Disbursed in advance upon proposal sanction for hostel construction.- Second Installment (40%): Released after spot inspection and utilization of the first installment.- Third Installment (10%): Disbursed after submission of the completion certificate and all mandatory documents.- Additional Funds: For gym, sports club, and library after the second installment and competitive quotations.