Indore: More than 75 colleges affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) offering BBA and BCA courses are facing uncertainty as the Higher Education Department has yet to decide whether these courses should come under the purview of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
AICTE directed colleges to complete the recognition process and submit the required fees for the academic session 2025-26, creating confusion among institutions.
For several years, BBA and BCA courses were governed by the higher education department, with colleges obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the state govt and affiliating directly with the university. However, 11 months ago, AICTE issued an order bringing these courses under its purview, similar to MBA programs. Since the recognition process for the current session was already underway, many colleges did not apply to AICTE at the time.
With AICTE now reiterating its guidelines and setting deadlines for fee submission, colleges are seeking clarity from DAVV and the state govt. They are concerned about potential penalties or disruptions to their admission processes if they fail to comply with AICTE regulations.
There are approximately 14,000 BBA and BCA seats in Indore, and colleges fear that AICTE's stringent guidelines may lead to a reduction in seat availability. Additionally, compliance with AICTE norms could significantly increase operational costs, including hiring more faculty, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing facilities such as smart classrooms and computer labs. This could, in turn, lead to higher fees for students.
Despite concerns over increased costs, experts believe that AICTE recognition would add value to the courses by categorising them under the professional education domain, enhancing their credibility and improving placement opportunities for students. However, questions remain about whether the govt will enforce the AICTE guidelines or allow colleges to continue under the existing system.
DAVV assured colleges that it will write to the Higher Education Department to seek a clear directive on the matter. "We will approach the govt for clarity on whether AICTE recognition is mandatory," said Dr. Rajiv Dixit, Dean College Development Council, DAVV.
With the clock ticking, colleges are hoping for a prompt resolution to avoid last-minute disruptions in the admission process.
AICTE directed colleges to complete the recognition process and submit the required fees for the academic session 2025-26, creating confusion among institutions.
For several years, BBA and BCA courses were governed by the higher education department, with colleges obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the state govt and affiliating directly with the university. However, 11 months ago, AICTE issued an order bringing these courses under its purview, similar to MBA programs. Since the recognition process for the current session was already underway, many colleges did not apply to AICTE at the time.
With AICTE now reiterating its guidelines and setting deadlines for fee submission, colleges are seeking clarity from DAVV and the state govt. They are concerned about potential penalties or disruptions to their admission processes if they fail to comply with AICTE regulations.
There are approximately 14,000 BBA and BCA seats in Indore, and colleges fear that AICTE's stringent guidelines may lead to a reduction in seat availability. Additionally, compliance with AICTE norms could significantly increase operational costs, including hiring more faculty, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing facilities such as smart classrooms and computer labs. This could, in turn, lead to higher fees for students.
Despite concerns over increased costs, experts believe that AICTE recognition would add value to the courses by categorising them under the professional education domain, enhancing their credibility and improving placement opportunities for students. However, questions remain about whether the govt will enforce the AICTE guidelines or allow colleges to continue under the existing system.
DAVV assured colleges that it will write to the Higher Education Department to seek a clear directive on the matter. "We will approach the govt for clarity on whether AICTE recognition is mandatory," said Dr. Rajiv Dixit, Dean College Development Council, DAVV.
With the clock ticking, colleges are hoping for a prompt resolution to avoid last-minute disruptions in the admission process.
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