The Government of India’s fully-funded scholarships under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme are available to Moroccan nationals aged between 25-45 years for short, medium and long term courses on different subjects. For guidance on courses and how to apply, please visit https://www.itecgoi.in/index.
Persons employed in Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Chambers of Commerce, Universities etc. are eligible for the training courses. When applying, they should fill the application completely with no columns left blank and submit it online. The print-out of the application has to be forwarded to the Directorate of Asian and Oceania Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation & Moroccan Expatriates, Kingdom of Morocco along with the signed undertaking from the candidate, duly signed and stamped certification from the employer and medical fitness certificate obtained from a registered practicing doctor. These documents are part of the application and should be nicely filled and complete. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation & Moroccan Expatriates, Kingdom of Morocco will then forward the complete application to the Embassy of India in Rabat, who, after screening, will forward it to the Government of India for approval.
These courses are conducted in English language only and, therefore, knowledge of English language is mandatory. Persons working in the private sector may also apply. The slots are allotted on First-Come-First-Served basis.
Q :How do I apply for courses ?
A : Browse for courses that will technically boost your career by visiting https ://www.itecgoi.in/upcomingcourse and click on "APPLY NOW" next to the courses you have been nominated by your Organisation to attend.
Q : General Terms & Conditions for courses ?
A :Please visit : https ://itecgoi.in/terms and conditions
Q :What is the course fee ?
A : Fees charged by the training institutes are borne by the Government of India
Q :How much is the visa fee ?
A : Visa is issued gratis to the participants.
Q :I want to visit other places after my training in India ?
A : Visa issued for a particular training program cannot be utilized for some other purpose. An educational-cum-sightseeing study tour is an integral part of many courses. They also serve to familiarize the participants with Indian culture and history and are compulsory. Government of India bears the cost of such study tours during the Course.
Q :Who bears the cost of my flight ? OR Do I have to pay for my flight ?
A : Participants will be given excursion/economy class air tickets for travel from the airport nearest to their place of working/residence in their respective home countries, to their place of training in India and back.
Q :What about accommodation ?
A : Accommodation is provided by the Training Institute in a hostel/hotel and the charges on this account are borne by the Government of India. While generally accommodation is provided on single occupancy, there could be instances of accommodation being provided on double occupancy basis. Participants are required to pay for availing services such as : a. Room service, b. Laundry, c. Local and outstation telephone calls, fax, etc.
Q :Will I get any stipend ?
A : The participants will receive a daily living allowance (currently INR 1200/- per day). Disbursement of this Allowance will be made by the Institute on a weekly/fortnightly basis (as decided by the Institute) after deducting charges for meals, as participants are required to bear expenditure for meals from the Living Allowance. In case institute does not make any arrangement for provision of meals, the participant will receive the entire daily living allowance. Participants are advised to bring some extra money with them for any particular individual needs they may have, including special dietary needs, shopping, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Q : How can I recover my USERNAME and PASSWORD ?
A :Your USERNAME is your email address used in verification of your email and activating your ITEC account. To recover your password, click on forgot password option : https ://www.itecgoi.in/forgotPassword
Q : Where do I submit my printed application ?
A : After filling, the printed application is to be submitted to the designated Government Department/Agency of applicant's country. The Government Department/Agency is to send the endorsed application with recommendation to Indian Mission for processing.
Q : Who can apply ?
A :Officials in Government, Public and Private Sectors, Universities, Chambers of Commerce, and Industry, etc. Candidates should possess adequate work experience.
Q : Eligibility criteria for admission to Courses ?
A : Academic qualifications as laid down by the Institute for the Course concerned. Working knowledge of English required to follow the Course. As well as medically fit to undertake the training.
Q : Is there any age criteria for admission ?
A : Applicant must be in Age group of 25 to 45 years.
Q : When does nomination closes for each of the courses ?
A : Applications should reach the Embassy of India preferably 1 month before the commencement of the Course as we work on the basis of first come, first served.
Q : Can professionals from private sector apply ?
A :Officials in Government, Public and Private Sectors, Universities, Chambers of Commerce, and Industry, etc. can apply. Candidates should possess adequate work experience.
Q : Unable to login after clicking 'activation link' ?
A : The link sent via email is for activation of ITEC account. It is valid for one-time-use only. To login after activation applicant should directly visit : https ://www.itecgoi.in/login page
Q : How do I know when my application has been accepted ?
A :Applicants can monitor the STATUS of their application by login to their account and selecting "My Applications".When the application is accepted an auto-message is received by the applicant via email. Mission sends congratulatory message to the successful candidate and inform of other procedures to be followed for booking of ticket and obtaining visa.
Q : I have not been contacted neither by ITEC nor Mission ?
A : The institute received a very high volume of applications from exceptionally qualified individuals for this session. Due to limited capacity, institute is unable to offer a place in this course.
Please note that this decision is based solely on space constraints and not a reflection of your qualifications or potential.
For any issue related to ITEC training programme, please contact Mr. Amit Get, Second Secretary in the Embassy at fspol[dot]rabat[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
