ATAL FDP Govt Polytechnic Hamirpur

The ATAL FDP Govt Polytechnic Hamirpur is a six-day offline training program organized by the Department of Computer Engineering. Sponsored by the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, this professional development initiative explores the latest developments, emerging threats, and modern defense strategies in cybersecurity. The fully funded program provides expert lectures and hands-on labs without requiring any registration fee. Faculty members, research scholars, and PG scholars from AICTE-approved institutions are eligible to apply. Interested participants must complete their registration online before the 5 August 2026 deadline.

Programme Highlights

Organising Body	Mode	Duration	Location or Platform	Last Date to Apply
Department of Computer Engineering, Govt. Polytechnic Hamirpur	Offline	6 Days	Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh	05-08-2026

About the Programme

The AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy actively empowers technical educators by providing focused training on modern technological advancements. Accordingly, the ATAL FDP Govt Polytechnic Hamirpur systematically addresses the critical need to secure digital systems and data. The curriculum provides participants with deep insights into current cybersecurity challenges, allowing them to evaluate security risks in cloud computing and distributed systems. By integrating expert lectures, interactive workshops, and hands-on labs, the program enables attendees to seamlessly implement robust cybersecurity practices across academic and professional domains.

Established in 1963, Govt. Polytechnic Hamirpur has played a pivotal role in the holistic development of Technical Education and the local community. The host Department of Computer Engineering, set up in 2000, aims to impart high-quality computer education by providing the best IT infrastructure and adopting modern industry practices. Consequently, attendees benefit from an academic environment tailored to produce top-notch professionals, supported by industry-trained faculty and rigorous, practical instruction.

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualification
  • Faculty members currently employed at AICTE-approved institutions hold eligibility to apply.
  • Research scholars and postgraduate (PG) scholars qualify for this training program.
• Experience & Other Conditions
  • All participants must be formally nominated by the head of their respective institutions.
  • The organizing committee strictly limits the maximum intake to exactly 50 participants.
  • Evaluators will select attendees strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Benefits & Funding

This AICTE-sponsored initiative provides logistical and academic support to selected participants.

Component	Amount or Detail
Registration Fee	No registration fee is required for participants from academic institutes
Hospitality	Organizers will provide snacks and a working lunch during the course
Accommodation	Participants must manage their own accommodation costs; organizers will assist in finding nearby guest houses/hotels if necessary

Topics / Themes Covered

• Introduction to Cybersecurity and emerging threat trends.
• Identification of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and complex attack techniques.
• Application of network security and modern monitoring tools.
• Cryptography techniques and robust data protection mechanisms.
• Practical approaches to ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment.
• Cloud security challenges within distributed systems.
• Cyber laws, ethical frameworks, and data privacy regulations.
• Applications and real-world case studies in cybersecurity.

Selection Process

• The organizing committee initially screens applications based on the mandatory institutional NOC upload.
• Organizers finalize candidate selection strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Selected participants will receive an official confirmation email by 6 August 2026.

How to Apply

1. Navigate directly to the official AICTE ATAL signup portal.
2. Review the specific participant instructions available on the AICTE website for successful completion.
3. Complete the mandatory registration process using your academic credentials.
4. Download the NOC format from www.gph.edu.in and upload the signed document during the registration process.
5. Submit the application before the final deadline of 5 August 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	05-08-2026
Confirmation Email Date	06-08-2026
Programme Start Date	10-08-2026
Programme End Date	15-08-2026

Important Links

Resource	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download FDP Brochure	Download
Download FDP Schedule	Download

Contact Details

• Coordinator: Dr. Amit Nayyer | 9882188791
• Co-Coordinator: Er. Ritesh Avasthi | 8894191910
• Official Address: Department of Computer Engg., Government Polytechnic Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

FAQs

Q1: Who can apply for the ATAL FDP Govt Polytechnic Hamirpur?
A1: Faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions, research scholars, and PG scholars nominated by their institution heads are eligible to apply.

Q2: How many participants will be selected for this training program?
A2: The organizing committee limits the total intake to a maximum of 50 participants, selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Q3: Is there a registration fee required to attend the program?
A3: No, the organizing committee explicitly states that there is no registration fee for faculty, research scholars, or PG scholars from academic institutes.

Q4: Does the program provide accommodation for outstation candidates?
A4: No, participants must manage their own accommodation costs, though the organizers will assist in finding nearby guest houses or hotels if needed.

Q5: What document must applicants upload during the online registration process?
A5: Participants must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) formatted according to the template available on the institute’s official website.