The AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD is a national initiative that is recognize and reward AICTE-approved technical institutions that take measurable steps toward women’s equality, welfare and empowerment across campus and community activities. The award encourages colleges and their teams to showcase impactful interventions from nutrition and maternal health to legal awareness, self-defence training and women’s entrepreneurship by using short video submissions and supporting documentation. the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD invites teams (students and/or faculty) from eligible institutions to present work done in the last two years.

Who can participate? (Eligibility)

1. Institutional or team entry must be from an AICTE approved technical institution or a deemed-to-be university.
2. Teams should have a maximum of 5 members with at least 2 women in the team.
3. The intervention submitted must have been executed within the last two years prior to the announcement date.
4. Entries should demonstrate measurable impact on women’s welfare or empowerment and be supported by geotagged photos, evidence letters, media clippings and a short video. (AICTE)

What the award rewards (Prize structure)

The AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD funds and recognizes top-performing teams across sub-themes; prize money motivates institutions to replicate and scale good practice. Below is the standard prize breakdown:

How to apply online — Step-by-step

Applicanta need to go through following steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website at lilavati.aicte-india.org and create an institute account by entering your Permanent Institute ID (PID) email and password; confirm account activation via the verification email.
2. Sign in complete Institute Details and ‘HOI Details’, add faculty and student information and then start ‘Application Form I’ and ‘Application Form II’ as directed.
3. Choose the theme and category add up to five activities under a theme (with evidence), and upload required documents and the short video (4–5 minutes max).
4. Preview the application then save as draft if needed, then submit. Institutes may submit multiple applications across themes rules as per the portal.

Key documents to attach

1. Geotagged photographs of the intervention site (combine into a single PDF if multiple).
2. Appreciation letter(s) or supporting proof from Government/Institution/Organization.
3. Photographs and media clippings of activities (with geotags/screenshots).
4. One high-resolution short video (4–5 minutes; max file size per portal limits).
5. Declaration/Annexure with institute seal and signature.

Why institutions should apply

Applying for the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD does more than compete for prize money: it documents evidence-based interventions that can be scaled, attracts institutional prestige, supports student experiential learning, and aligns campus programs with national priorities on women and child development. Successful entries demonstrate expertise, measurable outcomes and community buy-in — essential pillars for Google EEAT-style credibility and replicability.

FAQs

Q1: Who evaluates the submissions and what are the scoring priorities?
A1: A panel appointed by AICTE evaluates submissions on impact, sustainability, innovation, community reach and evidence quality; priority is given to measurable outcomes and clear documentation.

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Q2: Can a college submit more than one entry?
A2: Yes — institutes are usually allowed multiple applications across different themes (check the portal for the exact limit and deadlines). (AICTE)

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Q3: What is the permissible video length and format?
A3: Video entries are brief (typically 4–5 minutes maximum) and should be high-resolution; upload limits are enforced by the portal — follow the upload instructions precisely. (Scribd)

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