- AICTE stands for All India Council for Technical Education.
- It is the national-level regulatory body for technical education in India.
- Initially functioned as an apex advisory body before becoming a statutory authority.
- Operates under the Ministry of Education
- Formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
Historical Background
- Established: November 1945
- Original role was to:
- Survey technical education facilities in India
- Promote coordinated and integrated development of technical education
- Statutory status granted in 1987 through the AICTE Act, 1987.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Mandate and Functions
- Ensures systematic planning and development of technical education.
- Lays down norms and standards for technical institutions.
- Grants approval for:
- New institutions
- New courses
- Increase in intake capacity
- Oversees quality assurance in technical education.
- Promotes:
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Industry–academia collaboration
- Skill-based and outcome-oriented learning
Academic Coverage
AICTE regulates education in the fields of:
- Engineering and Technology
- Management Studies
- Pharmacy
- Architecture and Town Planning
- Applied Arts and Crafts
- Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Accreditation Role
- Accredits graduate and postgraduate programmes in technical institutions.
- Works in coordination with national quality frameworks.
