Details
The scheme “Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings” was launched by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The scheme aims to help Colleges in the consolidation and expansion of infrastructure. The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension of existing buildings, including classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, and hostels. The applications for this scheme are accepted after the College has constituted a Building Committee, finalized the plans and estimates, and resolved to take up the building projects with University Grants Commission assistance.

Benefits
Financial Assistance
The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension (of existing buildings) of various types of buildings (e.g., classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, hostels).
The University Grants Commission provides financial assistance on a 100% basis within the approved ceiling.
Colleges may seek assistance up to 60% of the total grants allocated under General Development Assistance in a Plan period for the construction of buildings.
Disbursement
The release of the approved grant is staggered based on progress and documentation:
50% of the approved grant will be released while conveying the University Grants Commission’s approval to the Plan and Estimates.
40% of the approved grant will be released upon receipt of the audited Utilisation Certificate, audited Statement of Expenditure, and progress report of the first installment indicating the stage of construction (Annexure-IV & V).
Remaining 10% of the grant will be released on receipt of the Completion documents (Annexure-IV, VI, VII, revised estimates, and photographs).
Conditions
The College must ensure that the expenditure exceeding the UGC grant, if any, will be met by the College from its own resources.
The construction must not be delayed for want of funds.
The Project should be completed in a time-bound manner (in months).
The construction must be executed in accordance with the plan accepted by the Commission.

Eligibility
The applicant must be a College.
The applicant must be included in the list of Colleges maintained by the University Grants Commission.
The applicant must be included under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

Application Process
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Step 1: Constitute the Building Committee and Determine Project Requirements
The College must first constitute a Building Committee which includes the Principal/Teacher-in-Charge, Vice-Principal (if appointed), a representative of the affiliating University, a representative of the Central Public Works Department/Public Works Department/Zilla Parishad/Corporations (not below the rank of Assistant Engineer), and representatives from the teaching staff, user teaching departments, administration, and accounts division, along with the Architect engaged by the College. This committee is responsible for finalizing plans and estimates and ensuring proper utilization of funds.

Step 2: Submit Project Proposal and Required Documents for University Grants Commission Approval.
After the Building Committee has resolved to take up the project, the College must submit the proposal in the prescribed format, along with the required documents, to the University Grants Commission for final approval. On the basis of the documents submitted, the University Grants Commission will process the proposal and convey its approval or otherwise.

Documents Required
Required For Initial Project Approval
Composition of the Building Committee As Per University Grants Commission Guidelines.
A Copy of the Building Committee Resolution (Indicating Name of the College, Name of the Building Project, Type of Building, Area Covered In Square Meters, Cost Per Square Meter, Basis of Estimates, Latest Schedule of Rates, Period For Completion of the Project, Likely Date of Starting the Construction, And Mode of Construction).
Rate Conformity Certificate And Abstract of Total Cost (Duly Signed by Public Works Department/Central Public Works Department/Qualified Engineer From Any Government Department/Government Undertaking/Autonomous Body/University) (Annexure –I).
Detailed Estimates (Duly Signed by the Principal And Qualified Engineer/Architect) (Annexure –II).
Building Plan of the Proposed Building Project (Duly Prepared And Signed by A Qualified Engineer/Registered Architect And Countersigned by the Principal/Teacher – In- Charge of the College).
Building Project Certificates (Annexure-III).
Required For Release of 40% Grant (Second Installment)
Audited Utilisation Certificate (Annexure-IV).
Audited Statement of Expenditure (Annexure-V).
Progress Report of the First Installment Indicating the Stage of Construction (Annexure-V).
Required For Release of 10% Grant (Completion Documents)
Revised Estimates Reflecting the Final Cost (If Any).
Audited Utilisation Certificate For the Total Cost (Annexure-IV).
Audited Income & Expenditure Statement (Annexure-IV).
Audited Assets Certificate (Annexure –VI).
Completion Certificate/Documents (Signed by the Principal/Teacher-In-Charge Or Vice-Principal And Qualified Engineer And/Or Registered Architect) (Annexure-VII).
Photographs Showing Outer And Inner View(s).

Sources And References
Guidelines