ATAL FDP VVPIET Solapur

The ATAL FDP VVPIET Solapur is a fully funded, one-week professional training program organized by the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication at VVP Institute of Engineering and Technology. Sponsored by the AICTE ATAL Academy, this offline initiative explores how Artificial Intelligence integration advances research quality and publication impact. Participants will gain practical experience using AI tools for literature analysis, data management, and ethical compliance. Faculty members, research scholars, postgraduate students, and industry personnel hold eligibility for this program. Interested candidates must securely submit their applications online before the specified deadline of 15 July 2026.

Programme Highlights

Organising Body	Mode	Duration	Location or Platform	Last Date to Apply
Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, VVPIET	Offline	One Week	VVPIET Campus, Solapur	15-07-2026

About the Programme

The AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy operates with the primary vision of empowering faculty to achieve critical goals in higher education, such as equity, access, and overall quality. Accordingly, the ATAL FDP VVPIET Solapur equips researchers with essential knowledge concerning design methodologies, optimization techniques, and AI-driven data analysis. Furthermore, the program features hands-on activities and case studies, offering practical experience that proves valuable for engineers, active researchers, and hobbyists alike.

Established in 2009 by the Vidya Vikas Pratishthan, VVP Institute of Engineering and Technology (VVPIET) functions as an AICTE-approved and NAAC Re-Accredited institution in Solapur. The host Department of Electronics and Telecommunication boasts a legacy of producing quality engineers and maintaining state-of-the-art infrastructure, including 10 well-equipped laboratories. By successfully integrating industry visits and expert sessions, the department ensures participants develop comprehensive skills tailored for contemporary academic and professional research.

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualification
  • Faculty members currently employed at AICTE-approved institutions qualify for this training.
  • Research scholars and postgraduate (PG) students hold eligibility to apply.
• Experience & Other Conditions
  • Industry personnel and participants originating from government sectors are eligible.
  • The organizing committee strictly caps the total intake at a maximum of 80 participants.

Benefits & Funding

This AICTE-sponsored initiative ensures broad accessibility by removing financial barriers for selected candidates.

Component	Amount or Detail
Registration Fee	No registration fee is required

Topics / Themes Covered

• Comprehensive overview of all AI tools utilized for academic research methodologies.
• Application of AI tools for effectively writing literature surveys and reviews.
• Utilization of AI tools for executing robust literature analysis.
• Extracting data from statistical plots using Web Plot Digitizer and Graph to Data tools.
• Employing AI tools to properly define and structure a research problem statement.
• Practical training on AI tools like Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote.
• The application of AI tools in advanced data management and statistical analysis.
• Familiarization with specific AI tools such as NVIVO and MAXQDA.
• Software tools dedicated to the detection and prevention of plagiarism.
• AI’s specific role in disseminating research findings while ensuring strict ethical compliance.

Selection Process

• Candidates must submit their applications through the ATAL portal by 15 July 2026.
• The organizing committee reviews all applications against the maximum 80-participant intake limit.
• The organizers will formally intimate the selected candidates on 20 July 2026.
• On the final day of the program, participants undergo an MCQ assessment and submit a reflection journal to conclude their evaluation.

How to Apply

1. Navigate directly to the official AICTE ATAL signup portal.
2. Complete the mandatory registration process utilizing accurate professional and academic details.
3. Select the corresponding VVPIET Solapur program and securely submit your application.
4. Ensure all procedures conclude before the designated application deadline.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	15-07-2026
Intimation to Selected Candidates	20-07-2026
Programme Start Date	20-07-2026
Programme End Date	25-07-2026

Important Links

Resource	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download FDPs Brochure	Download
Download FDP Schedule	Download
Official Website	www.vvpengineering.org

Contact Details

• Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Arun N. Gaikwad (Campus Director & Principal)
• Co-coordinator: Prof. A. U. Wagdarikar (Head, E&TC Dept) | +918380050793
• Contact Person: Prof. G. Bhavani | +918668587642
• Official Address: VVP Institute of Engineering and Technology, 72/B Pratap Nagar, Soregaon-Dongaon road, Soregaon, Solapur (MH)-413008

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to participate in the ATAL FDP VVPIET Solapur?
A1: Faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions, research scholars, PG students, and personnel from government and industry hold full eligibility to apply.

Q2: Does this professional training program charge any registration fees?
A2: No, the organizing committee ensures that participants face absolutely no registration fee.

Q3: Does the curriculum include practical exposure alongside theoretical learning?
A3: Yes, the six-day schedule incorporates specific hands-on activities, practical case studies, and a scheduled industrial visit.

Q4: What is the maximum number of participants allowed in this program?
A4: The organizing committee explicitly limits the total intake to a maximum of 80 participants.

Q5: How and when will candidates know if they have been selected?
A5: Participants must apply by 15 July 2026, and the organizers will formally intimate the selected candidates on 20 July 2026.