Every plan includes AICTE-endorsed AI training, NBA/NAAC collaboration documentation, expert sessions and access to the LeadingIndia.AI network. Higher tiers unlock more faculty, more students, research support and international opportunities.
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Faculty Development
Training, sabbaticals, mentorship, curriculum
1. Faculty AI training
100
50
20
5
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Structured AI training for your faculty through LeadingIndia.AI's nationwide event network. Depending on your tier and regional activity, events may be hosted at your institution or at a partner campus nearby. Faculty who complete training receive an official LeadingIndia.AI certificate.
2. Faculty sabbatical
20
10
5
2
1
A faculty member from your institution spends dedicated time at a partner institution or with the LeadingIndia.AI research network to deepen their AI knowledge and build research connections.
3. Training feedback analysis
After every training session we collect structured feedback from all participants and share a detailed analysis report with your institution. Useful for internal quality documentation and NBA/NAAC submissions.
4. Certificates to faculty
All faculty who complete training receive an official LeadingIndia.AI certificate of completion. These are digitally verifiable and accepted in NBA/NAAC accreditation documentation.
5. LeadingIndia.AI mentorship eligibility
Your faculty become eligible to be directly mentored by LeadingIndia.AI expert network on research directions, grant applications and curriculum modernisation.
6. AI faculty display on LeadingIndia.AI website
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Your AI-specialised faculty are featured by name and profile on the LeadingIndia.AI website, increasing their visibility to industry partners and peer institutions across the country.
7. BTech AI curriculum support
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We review your BTech AI curriculum and advise on updates to ensure it meets current AICTE guidelines and real industry requirements. Includes documentation you can use in accreditation submissions.
8. Industry mentors for AI projects
10
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We connect up to 10 of your BTech students with industry professionals who mentor them through their final year AI projects, bringing real-world problem framing and industry perspective.
9. Full handling of 2 AI curriculum courses
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LeadingIndia.AI takes full responsibility for delivering two complete AI curriculum courses at your institution, including content, trainer, assessment design and student evaluation. Online delivery.
Student Programmes
Training, chapters, internships, industry tours
1. Students trained
1,000
400
200
50
1
The number of students from your institution who participate in LeadingIndia.AI AI training events each year. Events are scheduled across our regional network, with higher tier institutions playing a more active role in hosting. Students receive hands-on exposure, real project experience and a pathway to certification.
2. Chapter IDs and certificates
500
100
50
20
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Digital membership IDs and LeadingIndia.AI certificates for students who join your institution's official student chapter. Accepted as extracurricular credentials.
3. Student internships facilitated
100
25
15
5
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We identify and connect your students with internship opportunities at our industry and startup partners. LeadingIndia.AI arranges the introduction and facilitates the process.
4. Monthly hackathon alerts
Your students receive a curated monthly alert listing active AI hackathons, competitions and challenges happening nationally and internationally, with direct registration links.
5. Student chapter setup
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We help you formally set up a LeadingIndia.AI student chapter at your institution with structure, activity guidelines and official recognition, listed on the national network.
6. Student ambassador appointment
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One student is formally appointed as your institution's LeadingIndia.AI student ambassador. They are recognised on our platform and receive special access to national events and networking.
7. Free certifications curated list
50
50
10
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A regularly updated curated list of free and low-cost AI certifications from platforms like NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, AWS Educate, Coursera and edX, vetted for quality and relevance.
8. Student industry tours
100
25
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Organised visits for your students to leading AI and technology companies, arranged by LeadingIndia.AI through our industry partners. Students see real AI deployments in action.
Expert Talks and Workshops
Industry, startup, foreign professor sessions and campus workshops
1. Industry expert talks
5+5
10
5
2
1
Live sessions by senior professionals from leading companies and research organizations, sharing real-world AI applications, current trends and career opportunities.'5+5' means 5 shared online sessions plus 5 dedicated in person sessions. Higher tier institutions may also be considered for in-person sessions depending on activity and regional scheduling.
2. Startup expert talks
5+5
10
5
2
1
Live sessions by founders and senior leaders from AI-focused startups, sharing their journey, technology decisions and opportunities for student projects and hiring.'5+5' means 5 shared online sessions plus 5 dedicated in person sessions. Higher tier institutions may also be considered for in-person engagements through the year.
3. Foreign professor talks
5+5
10
5
2
1
Live sessions by professors from leading international universities through our global academic network, connecting your faculty and students with cutting-edge research and global perspectives in AI.
'5+5' means 5 shared online sessions plus 5 dedicated in person sessions. Higher tier institutions may be considered for dedicated in-person sessions based on availability.
4. On-campus AI workshops
10
6
3
1
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Hands-on AI workshops covering Generative AI, Agentic AI, Deep Learning and more. Participants work through real problems with expert guidance. The number of workshops shown reflects your institution's allocation — scheduling and hosting are coordinated through the regional calendar based on tier and activity.
5. Workshop expert travel and honorarium covered
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The host institution covers the trainer's accommodation. LeadingIndia.AI covers the trainer's travel and honorarium/fee only.
6. Annual LeadingIndia.AI chapter events
2
2
2
2
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Two LeadingIndia.AI chapter events organized each year for your student chapter — bringing together students, industry professionals and academics from across the network. Active chapters with strong participation may also be considered for hosting regional chapter events.
7. Annual leadership meet invitation
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An invitation for your institution's leadership, Principal, VC or Director, to attend the LeadingIndia.AI annual leadership summit alongside heads of 100+ partner institutions. Travel sponsorship applies at eligible tiers.
8. Travel sponsorship for LeadingIndia.AI national events
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LeadingIndia.AI sponsors travel and accommodation for your representative to attend national events including the annual leadership meet, expert panel discussions and annual conference.
9. Hosting privileges for conference
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Your institution gets the opportunity to host major LeadingIndia.AI national events, including an international conference, student chapter event, expert panel discussion or annual leadership meet.
10. Hosting privileges for panel
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Your institution gets the opportunity to host major LeadingIndia.AI national events, including an international conference, student chapter event, expert panel discussion or annual leadership meet.
11. Hosting privileges for chapter
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Your institution gets the opportunity to host major LeadingIndia.AI national events, including an international conference, student chapter event, expert panel discussion or annual leadership meet.
12. HR conclave passes
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Passes to a dedicated HR conclave where HR leaders and recruiters from top companies meet faculty and students from your institution for direct hiring conversations. Exclusive to Leadership tier.
13. Hosting privileges for leadership meet
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Your institution gets the opportunity to host major LeadingIndia.AI national events, including an international conference, student chapter event, expert panel discussion or annual leadership meet.
14. Annual conference session chair invitation
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An invitation for your institution's leadership, Principal, VC or Director, to attend the LeadingIndia.AI annual leadership summit alongside heads of 100+ partner institutions. Travel sponsorship applies at eligible tiers.
Research Support
Research groups, publications, funding
1. Faculty research groups set up
4 grps
2 grps
1 grp
1 grp
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We help set up formal AI research groups at your institution with defined focus areas, faculty assignments, and a mentorship structure. Expert tier gets 2 groups, Leadership gets 4 groups across different research themes.
2. Quarterly research evaluation
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Every three months a LeadingIndia.AI research mentor reviews your group's work, provides written feedback on direction and quality, and helps prepare for publications and funding applications.
3. Minimum publication support
20
10
2
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Guidance and mentorship to help your research group achieve a target number of publications in reputed journals. LeadingIndia.AI provides editorial support, peer review connections and submission guidance.
4. Curated funding agencies list
50
50
10
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A regularly updated list of funding agencies, including DST, SERB, NVIDIA Research and international bodies, with eligibility criteria and application tips relevant to AI research at engineering institutions.
5. Research funding grant by LeadingIndia.AI
Up to ₹5L
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A direct cash grant of up to ₹5 lakh from LeadingIndia.AI to fund your institution's AI research activities. Released in tranches against agreed milestones. This is a core reason Leadership tier institutions choose this plan.
International Access
UK collaboration, summer schools, US events, MoUs
1. Summer school list at foreign universities
5
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A curated list of 5 summer school programmes at partner foreign universities, with application guidance, eligibility and deadlines, for your faculty and students to apply to independently.
2. Invitation to top US tech event
1
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One formal invitation for a representative from your institution to attend a major AI or technology conference in the United States. Travel sponsorship is covered separately under the international travel benefit.
3. International travel sponsorship
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LeadingIndia.AI partially sponsors the international travel and accommodation for your faculty member attending a conference or academic event abroad, typically when presenting a paper at a recognised conference. Economy class only.
4. MoUs with startups
2
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LeadingIndia.AI facilitates formal Memoranda of Understanding between your institution and 2 AI startups from our network, for student projects, joint research, or placement pathways.
5. International MoU
1
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LeadingIndia.AI facilitates one formal MoU between your institution and an international university or organisation, useful for accreditation documentation and research collaboration credentials.
6. Consultancy opportunity
Up to ₹1L
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LeadingIndia.AI brings a consultancy project to your institution worth up to ₹1 lakh, giving your faculty a paid industry engagement and your institution a consultancy track record.
Accreditation and Governance
NBA/NAAC, NEP, NIRF, quarterly reviews, board nominations
1. NBA/NAAC collaboration showcase
A formal letter and documentation confirming your institution's collaboration with LeadingIndia.AI, directly usable as evidence of industry and international collaboration in NBA/NAAC accreditation submissions.
2. Online seminar on NEP practices
A shared online seminar covering practical best practices for implementing NEP 2020, including curriculum flexibility, multidisciplinary credits, and outcome-based education. All tiers attend the same session.
3. NIRF and international ranking best practices
Online sessions sharing strategies used by top-ranked institutions to improve NIRF, QS and other rankings, covering research output, industry income, international outlook and teaching quality metrics.
4. Admissions and placements best practices
Online sessions sharing proven strategies for improving student admissions numbers and placement outcomes, covering marketed programmes, employer engagement, internship pipelines and alumni networks.
5. Partnership Advising
We provide the insights and guidance you need to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Whether you are identifying potential collaborators, aligning on shared goals, or working through negotiations, our dedicated team is ready to support.
6. Board of studies nomination
A LeadingIndia.AI expert is formally nominated to your institution's Board of Studies, bringing external industry perspective and helping align your curriculum with current AI developments.
7. Quarterly review meetings
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Regular dedicated online review meetings between your institution's point of contact and a LeadingIndia.AI reviewer, to track membership value, address concerns and plan upcoming activities.
8. Academic council nomination
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A LeadingIndia.AI expert is nominated to your institution's Academic Council, a more senior body than the Board of Studies, to contribute to strategic academic decisions and research direction.
9. Discount on additional services
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
Members receive this percentage discount on any additional services purchased from LeadingIndia.AI beyond what is included in their membership, such as extra workshops or training batches.
10. Curated job opportunities
50
20
5
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A curated list of AI and technology job opportunities from our industry partners, shared exclusively with your institution's placement cell and students. Updated regularly as new roles come in.
Visibility and Branding
Website, social media, newsletter, annual AI ranking
1. Mention on LeadingIndia.AI website
Your institution's name and logo appear on the LeadingIndia.AI website as an official partner, visible to all visiting institutions, industry contacts and government bodies.
2. Monthly newsletter inclusion
Your institution is featured in the LeadingIndia.AI monthly newsletter sent to faculty, students and industry contacts across the entire partner network, keeping you visible to the broader community.
3. Annual AI ranking of institution
Your institution receives an Annual AI Readiness Ranking from LeadingIndia.AI, assessing faculty skills, student engagement, research output and industry connect. Useful for internal benchmarking and external communication.
4. Homepage banner on LeadingIndia.AI
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A dedicated banner or logo placement on the LeadingIndia.AI homepage, the highest-visibility position on the platform, seen by all visiting institutions, government contacts and industry partners.
5. Social media promotion by LeadingIndia.AI
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LeadingIndia.AI features your institution on its social media channels including LinkedIn and Twitter, reaching thousands of followers in the AI education and industry community.
6. Membership certificate
An official LeadingIndia.AI membership certificate issued to your institution, valid for one year. Usable in all official communications, accreditation documentation and institutional marketing materials.
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