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AICTE stands for the All India Council for Technical Education. It was established in November 1945. It is a national-level apex advisory body that carries out surveys for technical education and is also responsible for promoting development in the country in a coordinated and integrated manner. AICTE works under the supervision of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Technical education includes Engineering, technology, management, architecture, town planning, pharmacy, applied arts & crafts, hotel management, and catering technology .It is also assisted by 10 Statutory Boards of Studies. The statutory bodies are listed below.

AICTE is one of the important topics for UPSC IAS and covers a significant part of the Governance subject in the General Studies paper-2 syllabus. In this article, we shall cover in detail about the vision, objectives, roles and responsibilities of AICTE for UPSC.

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General Studies Paper II

Topics for UPSC Prelims

Education System in India, Major Initiatives for Education

Topics for UPSC Mains

Higher and Technical Education in India

What is All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)?

AICTE stands for the All India Council for Technical Education, serving as the statutory body and national-level council for technical education in India. Established in November 1945, AICTE aims to enhance the development of the education system in the country. Initially an advisory body until 1987, it obtained statutory status through a parliamentary Act, empowering it to function more effectively. AICTE holds the responsibility of accrediting postgraduate and graduate programs in specific technology categories for Indian institutions. Notably, AICTE differs from UGC (University Grants Commission) in its focus on accrediting technical education, while UGC deals with non-technical education in India.

AICTE at a Glance

AICTE Full Form

All India Council for Technical Education

Established

November 1945

AICTE Headquarters

New Delhi

AICTE Chairman

Anil Sahasrabudhe

Vice Chairman

M P Poonia

Main Organ

Council

AICTE Ministry

Ministry of Education

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Objectives of AICTE

There are three objectives of AICTE, listed below.

  • Promotion of Quality in Technical Education.
  • Planning and Coordinated Development of Technical Education System.
  • Regulations and Maintenance of Norms and Standards.

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Composition of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

All India Council for Technical Education is a multi-member organization that is appointed by the central government. Ir comprises a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a member Secretary and three other members of the Administration Bureau, Approval Bureau and Finance Bureau.

Tenure of the Members of the Council

According to the AICTE Act, 1987, the Executive Committee is reconstituted for a period of three years with effect from 29th September 2021. The initial term of office for a member other than an ex officio member of the Council is five years, then followed by three years.

Meeting of the AICTE

The Council shall hold its meetings at such times and locations, and shall conduct its business in accordance with the rules of procedure (including the quorum at such sessions) that may be prescribed by regulations: As long as the Council meets at least once a year. The Chairman, or the Vice-Chairman in his absence, will preside over meetings of the Council. If for any reason the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman is unable to attend any meeting of the Council, then any other person chosen by the attendees to the meeting will serve as the chairman of the meeting.

Committee of All India Council for Technical Education

The committees of AICTE are listed in the table below.

Committee of AICTE

Committees

Subject Matter

Executive Committee

The functions of the executive committee are assigned by the AICTe. The Chairman of the Council and the Member-Secretary of the Council shall serve in the capacity of Chairman and Member-Secretary of the Executive Committee, respectively.

The executive committee consists of

The Chairman,

Vice-Chairman,

Secretary in the Ministry of the Central Government dealing with Education

two Chairmen of the Regional Committees, three Chairmen of the Boards of Studies,

 a member of the Council representing the Ministry of Finance of the Central Government

 four out of eight members of the Council representing the States and Union territories,

four members with expertise and distinction in areas relevant to Technical Education to be nominated by the Chairman of the Council, Chairman of the University Grants Commission,

Director, Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Delhi,

the Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and

Member-Secretary of the Council.

Regional Committee

There are four regional committees Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern at Kanpur, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta respectively. The function of the Regional Committee is to advise and assist the Council to look into all aspects of promoting, regulating and planning technical education within the region.

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Powers of AICTE

AICTE is vested with the following powers:-

  • Allocate funds in priority areas, monitoring, and evaluation
  • To maintain parity of certification & awards
  • Statutory authority for planning, formulation, and maintenance of norms & standards of technical education.
  • To manage technical education in the country
  • Assurance of quality through accreditation

Roles & Responsibilities of AICTE

The roles and responsibilities of AICTE are listed below.

  • Preparation and compilation of Annual Report.
  • AICTE nominates on the UGC committee & AICTE expert committee regarding Central/State/ Deemed/ Private /Deemed to be University and other related matters.
  • Nomination of AICTE representatives on Governing bodies, finance committees, selection committees etc of Universities, Institutes and other Government bodies as sought.
  • AICTE is involved in the re-constitution of the Executive Committee, 8 Regional Committees and 10 All India Boards.
  • All works associated with Executive Committee and Council meetings.
  • Pursuing the Constitution of the Council with the Ministry of Education.
  • Coordination and work related to meetings of All India Boards.
  • Matters related to Distance Education, Open and Distance Learning, Professional bodies and other related tasks.
  • Matters related to Equivalence.
  • AICTE is also involved in the processing cases related to unapproved institutions

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Initiatives and Schemes by the All India Council for Technical Education

AICTE has launched several initiatives and schemes to enhance technical education in India. Some of the initiatives are listed below.

Initiatives by the All India Council for Technical Education

Sl. No.

Initiatives

Feature

1

Jal Shakti Abhiyan

It was launched in 2019 by the government of India, in view of the water crisis. More than 40000 engineering students were registered by AICTE with the District government so that they can participate in JAL Shakti Abhiyan activities in their respective blocks.

2

One Student One Tree

To reach the goal of one crore plants, AICTE-approved technical institutes were asked to conduct a plantation effort by planting at least one tree per student. Diverse tree species should be planted, with an emphasis on minimising water use in an environmentally responsible way.

3

Smart India Hackathon (SIH)

The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a national movement to give students a forum to address some of the most serious issues they encounter on a daily basis and to develop a culture of product innovation and a problem-solving mindset.

4

SWAYAM

The SWAYAM initiative was started by the Indian government with the goal of achieving the three fundamental aspects of education policy: access, equity, and quality. The goal of this initiative is to make the best teaching and learning tools available to everyone, even the most disadvantaged.

Student Development Schemes

1

AICTE PG Scholarship

Scholarships of Rs. 12400 a month is given to full-time students enrolled in M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Pharm. programmes at AICTE-approved institutions/colleges who have passed the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).

2

AICTE Pragati scholarship for girls

Girls who demonstrate merit and are pursuing a degree or diploma at an AICTE-approved technical college are given scholarships or contingent payments. Each year, incidental scholarships totalling 10,000 rupees are awarded.

3

Saksham Scholarship

Diversely abled students are given scholarships or contingent financial aid when they enrol in AICTE-approved technical institutions for a degree or diploma. Each year, an incidental scholarship worth Rs. 50000 is awarded.

4

SWANATH Scholarship Scheme

The goal of the scheme is to encourage and support orphans, children of parents who died from Covid-19, children of the Armed Forces, and children of the Central Paramilitary Forces who were killed in the line of duty to pursue education.

Faculty Development Schemes

1

AICTE-National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (AICTE – NITTT)

It provides the Inductee Teachers with training in three stages.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) will be used for the first eight modules of the training programme for newly hired teachers on the SWAYAM platform through the NITTT portal, with a one-month industrial internship (second phase) and mentor-based training to follow (third phase).

2

AICTE-Quality Improvement Programme

This scheme was launched by government of India in the year 1970. The primary aim of the programme is to upgrade the qualification of the faculty members of the degree level institutions.

Institutional Development Schemes

1

Margadarshak

This programme identifies mentors also known as margadarshaks for institutions that have not yet received NBA accreditation.

2

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

The idea behind Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is to leverage knowledge institutions to bring about a revolutionary change in rural development processes.

General Schemes

1

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY)

AICTE is implementing the PMKVY for Technical Institutes scheme through AICTE-approved Technical Institutions.

2

Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)

The Ministry of Education launched the ARIIA programme to systematically rate all top universities and colleges based on metrics measuring “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” among faculty and students.

AICTE Internships

The AICTE organises internships to combine theoretical knowledge from the classroom with practical application and skills gained in workplace or community settings.

Conclusion

India’s AICTE is a significant institution for technical education. More initiatives should be taken to improve the standard of technical education. Every citizen in India should support the government’s initiative to develop important student-focused programmes and schemes.

Key Takeaways for UPSC Aspirants

  • Foundation and Purpose: Founded in November 1945 as a body advisory in character subsequent to the AICTE Act of 1987 granted statutory status to AICTE. It is the apex national-level body in India for regulating and developing technical education.
  • Authorization Authority: It grants approval for establishment of new technical institutions and the introduction of new courses/programs in an existing institution.
  • Standardization: It lays down and sustains standards of curriculum development, quality of technical education imparted, qualifications of faculty, and norms relating to infrastructure.
  • Quality assurance: Accreditation, inspections, and continued assessment help promote quality in technical education and enable one to ascertain the institutions conform to such prescribed norms and standards.
  • Development programs: Programs such as Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) and the National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (NITTT) are undertaken to develop the capabilities of technical teachers.
  • Funding Support: The research projects, lab development, student and faculty development programs in the technical institutions would be supported.
  • Collaborations and Partnerships: International collaborations and partnerships in technical education would be facilitated; collaborative student exchange programs, faculty exchange programs, and joint research projects with foreign universities would be promoted.
  • Policy Initiatives: Policy plans and advocacy for the promotion of technical education toward educational outcomes responding to the needs of industry would be involved, including adoption of new technologies and methodologies.

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AICTE FAQs

AICTR full form is All India Council for Technical Education. It was established in November 1945. It is a national-level Apex Advisory Body.

Yes, AICTE is a statutory body after the Act of Parliament 52, in 1987.

The function of AICTE is to accredit all postgraduate and graduate programs, for Indian universities that fall under specific technology categories.

Yes, an AICTE degree is recognised internationally and also they are globally accepted. This is also a benefit of AICTE approved university.

Anil Sahasrabudhe is the current chairman of AICTE.

The chairman of AICTE is appointed by the central government.

NEAT stands for National Educational Alliance for Technology. It is a Public-Private partnership model between the Government and Education Technology. AICTE is the implementing agency of NEAT.
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