What are the eligibility criteria for the DBT Star College Scheme 2025?

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What are the eligibility criteria for the DBT Star College Scheme 2025?

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For Colleges

  1. Minimum 4-5 UG courses in basic science such as botany, zoology, applied life science, microbiology, physiology/biochemistry, biotechnology etc. and 1-2 applied course/PG diploma courses.
  2. Adequate in-house faculty expertise in each science department.
  3. Independent laboratories for practicals to accommodate sanctioned student strength.
  4. Lecture halls/rooms for theory classes with minimum capacity for sanctioned student strength.
  5. Basic infrastructure and facilities in laboratories and library, LCD / overhead projection facilities, Computers with internet access.
  6. To apply, the college must be Government or Government aided, autonomous included under Section 2(f)/12(B) of the UGC Act 1956.
  7. Colleges that have been not recommended for support can re-apply to DBT for financial support with appropriate modifications and revisions while those that get discontinued after a round of support are eligible for re-applying only after a cooling period of two years.
  8. The colleges who have already been supported under this scheme can apply for additional dept. after completion of one cycle i.e. 3 years of ongoing support.