(a) For conducting series of Lectures and interaction by Distinguished Chair Professor, the following is essential for host institution: - (i) Offer letter from AICTE to the Distinguished Chair Professor and the institute. (ii) An acceptance letter by the institute in response to the offer letter. (iii) The schedule given by the Distinguished Chair Professor for undertaking thevisit. (iv) Acceptance by the institute for the visit and necessary decent arrangements for accommodation and hospitality. (b) If there is any special requirement and funding, same may be projected in advance and approval obtained.

Host institute is expected to provide all the necessary administrative and local hospitality arrangements towards making the visit of Distinguished Chair Professor a success.

(a) The awardee must be highly qualified superannuated Professional in his / her field. (b) The awardee should be an acknowledged leader (expert) in that particular field of specialization having actively engaged in research and development. (c) The awardee should have contributed to the development of society by his / her excellent fieldwork.

The Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship is tenable for a period of three years or the age of 75 years whichever is earlier, extendable till 80 years of age subject to fitness.

(a) The scheme of the Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship has a provision for the submission of feedback at the end of a series of Lectures and interactions by Chair Professors and by participants in order to find out how best, the scheme has met its objectives. (b) Final feedback: Distinguished Chair Professor is required to submit the Feedback annually to AICTE and later for the entire duration. The feedback should include but not limited to interventions in R&D, innovation, quality of education, teaching-learning processes etc. (c ) The Host Institution is also required to submit feedback detailing the benefits accrued to the institution from the visit of Distinguished Chair Professor.