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St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai, marks a significant milestone with its designation as a Potential Nodal Centre for Universal Human Values (UHV) by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. This distinction was announced during the Vice Chancellor’s Conclave–2026 , held on 28th March. This development reflects the institute’s sustained commitment to value-based education , where technical learning is complemented by a strong emphasis on ethics, responsibility, and balanced living. By integrating Universal Human Values into its academic framework, SFIT continues to nurture individuals who are not only skilled engineers but also conscientious members of society. The honour was presented by Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Hon’ble Chairman, NETF , in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Prof. Yogesh Singh, Chairman, AICTE , Prof. Shyama Rath, Member Secretary, AICTE , and Prof. Rajneesh Arora, Chairman of AICTE’s National Coordination Committee ...

Coinciding with National Startup Day, the event serves as a platform for over 325 student-led startups to present their ideas, connect with investors, and access mentorship, writes TG Sitharam. Aiming to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students across India, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched UDYAMOTSAV 2025. Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), the event coincides with National Startup Day, announced by PM Narendra Modi on January 16, 2022, and aligns with the vision of the government to make India a global hub for startups. Being the government’s flagship initiative, Startup India has fostered innovation, catalysed startup culture, and built a robust and inclusive ecosystem for entrepreneurship. Over the years, the initiative has rolled out numerous programmes designed to support entrepreneurs, build a resilient startup ecosystem, and transform India into a nation of job creators. Since its ince...

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has evaluated the Intercell Career Mentoring Program as a valuable initiative for students. This program aims to provide holistic education through industry mentors and AI-powered tools, offering career guidance aligned with both Indian and global standards. Intercell, an AI-based career mentoring platform, enables students to become placement-ready. The online platform offers live one-on-one industry mentoring from senior professionals and enhances students’ skills with various AI mentoring tools, including: * Mentor Match * InstaResume * Talent Finder * Internship/Jobs Support * Skill Assessment * English Coach On January 2, AICTE officially launched Phase 4 of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0) at an event held at AICTE Headquarters in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The launch event, which included an MoU signing ceremony, was...

Under the AICTE FDP scheme faculty will get to visit industries and get hands-on training at research labs To train faculty, develop infrastructure for quantum technologies, and create appropriate study materials for students is on the map charted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), following the launch of the Undergraduate (UG) Minor Programme in Quantum Technologies. The regulatory bodies will ensure faculty members have a solid understanding of quantum mechanics and technologies. They will provide financial support to conduct the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) to institutions/individuals under the AICTE FDP scheme, which will facilitate faculty visits to industry/research labs for hands-on training. Meanwhile, the UG Minor course will be available starting from the 2025-26 Academic Year (AY), and students can opt for it from the fifth semester of the UG programme, that is, the third year onwards. “The curr...

The progress made by the HEIs in implementing the NEP 2020 will be considered while granting privileges and entitlements. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to develop a system to evaluate higher education institutions (HEIs) based on the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In some of the UGC regulations, grades/scores obtained in NAAC accreditation are taken as criteria to make HEIs eligible for certain privileges/entitlements. In line with this, the commission has invited suggestions/feedback from the stakeholders/public to draft document which may be submitted through the Google form available at https://forms.gle/xY6avHXGfKXJuwBk8  An official notification by the UGC reads, "It has been decided to develop a system to evaluate HEIs based on the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. The progress made by the HEIs in implementing the NEP 2020 will be considered while granting privileges and entitlements under various UGC regulati...

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) announced a dedicated curriculum at the undergraduate level, to create a thriving quantum-trained ecosystem in India as part of the National Quantum Mission. Professor Ajay K Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India said that the curriculum will integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on lab experience, aiming to deepen graduates' understanding of quantum technologies through a minor program in the subject at undergraduate level. Highlighting the progress made in the National Quantum Mission, Prof. Sood emphasised the importance of this initiative to align with the goals of the Mission in order to create a quantum-ready workforce for the country’s technological advancement and global leadership. The National Quantum Mission from the Government of India is a decisive step in accelerating the nation’s research and technology development in this field. ...

The AICTE statement said that domain experts evaluated over 300 products to ensure high-quality standards before selecting 40 for onboarding onto the NEAT portal NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday with 22 EdTech companies to introduce 40 innovative products as part of the fourth phase of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT). The AICTE statement said that domain experts evaluated over 300 products to ensure high-quality standards before selecting 40 for the NEAT portal (neat.aicte-india.org), which provide top ed-tech solutions and courses to students. AICTE chairman T.G. Sitharam said, “The use of AI tools on the portal enables personalised learning, ensuring better outcomes for students. Moreover, the onboarding process allows evaluations every two to three months, expediting the inclusion of innovative solutions.” The ministry of education introduced NEAT in September 2019 under a ...

The initiatives will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” to shape India as a global leader in AI. The initiatives under this declaration by the technical education regulator will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide. “With this bold announcement, AICTE aims to embed AI within the fabric of higher education, fostering innovation, ethics, and leadership to position India as a global leader in AI-driven progress,” AICTE said in a statement. AICTE chairman TG Sitharam in a letter has urged all its affiliated institutions to submit their AI implementation plans by December 31, 2024, which will be reviewed by its approval bureau, with top submissions featured as benchmarks for other institutions. He has urged the AICTE-approved institut...

In a groundbreaking move to enhance technical education and skill development, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and MyAnatomy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the evolving needs of India’s workforce. This strategic alliance signifies a substantial leap towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering a globally competitive talent ecosystem. For nearly Eight Decades, AICTE has been at the forefront of technical education in India, driving innovation, excellence, and employability through visionary initiatives. The council’s internship and job portals have connected over 550 million students with opportunities across 76,000+ companies, while its Global Developer Corps (GDC) program and Post-Doctoral Fellowship scheme have further strengthened India’s position as a leader in AI technologies and cutting-edge research. AICTE has taken a humble yet transformative initiative to incorporate skill assessments into its internship po...

Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Prof. T.G. Sitharam along with Vice Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere and Member Secretary Prof. Rajive Kumar launched the AICTE Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027, today at PIB Conference Hall, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau, Smt. Shamima Siddiqui presented the introductory remarks. Prof. Sitharam, while addressing the media personnel, informed that AICTE has come up with an Approval Process Handbook applicable for the next three years. The handbook elaborates on processes which institutions need to follow while seeking approval from the council to run technical and management programmes/courses. Prof. Sitharam also highlighted the amendments and provisions that have been incorporated this year in the Approval Process Handbook with a primary focus on quality of education, simplicity in procedures and transparency in implementation. He also added that for the first ti...

CHENNAI: In a move that could bring more students to top engineering colleges at the cost of mid-tier ones, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) proposes to remove the cap on seats for individual branches from 2024-25. At present, a college can have a maximum of 240 seats in one branch. The upper limit was introduced following a mismatch between demand and supply. “As envisaged in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the nation's proactive initiatives towards enhancement of Gross Enrolment Ratio, the council proposes to remove the upper limit on intake allowed for colleges/programmes offered by existing institutions,” AICTE said in its draft approval process handbook. The council mentioned that this was subject to infrastructure availability and occupied faculty positions. Expert committees will make inspections before granting approval for an increase in intake. An increase in seats will be allowed only if the institution already offers at least three cou...

In the Finale, participants will unveil their concepts, substantiating their technical viability and real-world application With over 100 teams from higher educational institutions poised to engage in presenting their ideas and solutions in the cybersecurity domain, the stage is set for KAVACH 2023, a national hackathon organised jointly by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, AICTE, Bureau of Police Research and Development, and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (Ministry of Home Affairs) to kick-start its journey. The initiative aims to unearth innovative ideas and technological solutions to address the challenges confronting law enforcement agencies and ordinary citizens in the realm of cybersecurity.  The hackathon will be launched across five strategic nodal centres: Bhopal's IES College of Technology, Bangalore's AMC Engineering College, Bhubaneswar's Centurion University of Technology and Management, New Panvel's Pillai College of Engineering...

The programme seeks to equip 100,000 college students and 20,000 faculty members with the essential knowledge and technical skills in Augmented Reality (AR) through the Meta Spark platform. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Meta have announced the launch of the ‘Creators of Metaverse’ programme – a pioneering initiative aimed at preparing India’s youth for the future of immersive technology. The launch event took place at the AICTE headquarters in New Delhi. According to an official release, the ‘Creators of Metaverse’ programme will be managed by One Million for One Billion (1M1B) . It seeks to equip 100,000 college students and 20,000 faculty members with the essential knowledge and technical skills in Augmented Reality (AR) through the Meta Spark platform. The initiative rolled out through the AICTE Training and Learning Bureau (TLB), will play a crucial role in transforming India’s education landscape and fostering innovation among the youth. Read the full a...

AICTE, CTE signed an agreement on July 29, 2023, to provide world-class educational opportunities across technical institutions in India. NEW DELHI:  The Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) has partnered with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education to impart educational services using technology. The agreement seeks to provide world-class educational opportunities to students across technical institutions in India.   The collaboration will bridge the digital skills gap and equip students with the necessary expertise. AICTE through its existing platforms will grant higher technical educational institutions and their students access to CTE's proprietary Digital Infrastructure Platforms. These platforms contain training programmes,...... To Read the Full Article:  https://news.careers360.com/aicte-cte-join-provide-world-class-educational-services-students-faculty-bridge-digital-skills-gap

Pune, June 22 (KNN) The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has decided to set up ten 'Indovation' cells in tier 2 and 3 institutions across the country, chairman of AICTE T G Sitharam said on Wednesday. Abhay Jere, vice chairman of AICTE and chief innovation officer at the ministry of education said, “These Indovation cells will scout for technologies in tier 2 and 3 institutions of our country and help them scale up the technology, in commercialisation and converting into startups.” “For the Indovation cell, we already have infrastructure in place and funding has been approved. As for the placement portal, many industries have approached. We will be giving pre-placement interview training to these students so that they can successfully appear for the interviews," Sitharam said. As per reports, AICTE in collaboration with the ministry of education's innovation cell is organising innovation, design, and entrepreneurship (IDE) boot camps in six locations t...

  AICTE invites online proposals from students and institutes for PG scholarship. Students can apply by December 31. AICTE invites application for PG scholarship for 2021-22; apply before December 31 Tamanna Tamang   |   Oct 10, 2021 - 1:24 p.m. IST Share Via       NEW DELHI:  All India Council of Technical Education has invited applications for post graduate scholarships for the academic year 2021-22.   The council has invited online proposals from AICTE approved institutions, and the students studying in such institutions or courses that are approved by AICTE. The scholarship will be provided through direct benefit transfer (DBT) mode to the eligible students for this academic year. As per the notification issued by AICTE, the last date for creating IDs for the students and submission of forms is December 31. The institute will have to verify the application by January 14, 2022.   The council has instructed the institutes to verify applicat...

AICTE wants colleges to install air purifiers Bangalore Mirror Bureau / Oct 6, 2021, 06.00 AM IST By Dhanalakshmi TL  With classes slowly shifting to offline mode, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has now asked colleges to install air-sanitisation devices based on ultra-violet C band irradiation. AICTE member secretary Professor Rajive Kumar said that during the pandemic, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed possible solutions and interventions required to contain the tremendous challenge faced by the country due to covid. “The aerosol, air-borne route of the virus is now considered as the most likely cause for spread of infection. This mode of virus dispersal has been confirmed by major agencies like WHO. As a possible mitigation measure, CSIR institutes have developed air-sanitisation based on ultra-violet C band irradiation. These devices, once extensively implemented in community spaces like schools and colleges, have pote...

Through this assessment, for the first time, tech education council will test students while they're studying instead of after graduation, to identify lacunae and redress them. KRITIKA SHARMA 22 September, 2021 8:57 am IST New Delhi: For the first time, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is set to measure the learning levels of engineering as well as management students during the course of their studies, ThePrint has learnt. The move is the result of earlier findings of skill assessment reports, which have shown, among other things, that Indian engineers lack new-age tech skills . The AICTE’s Student Learning Assessment project will test management students on skills like ability in planning and organising human, financial and physical resources. For engineering, the skills tested will be in emerging areas like blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, core engineering knowledge, and basic knowledge of maths, physics and chemistry. Mental and social a...

Every person, who in the future intends to use the AICTE website, must carefully check its credentials before proceeding, the council said. (Representative image) AICTE said that they have only one official website which is aicte-india.org. Whereas the two fake websites are aictsd.com and aictetindia.org. All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) has notified there are two websites that are being circulated as AICTE websites but are actually fake. The council also mentioned that they have only one official website which is aicte-india.org. Whereas the two fake websites are aictsd.com and aictetindia.org. They also went on to mention that if a person gets duped by any of the two fake sites, then AICTE will not be responsible. Every person, who in the future intends to use the AICTE website, must carefully check its credentials before proceeding. The idea behind releasing the notification is to make people aware of the frauds that can take place if they do not check the credenti...

AICTE has approved engineering colleges across Odisha to offer select BTech courses in regional languages from the upcoming new academic year 2022. However, the development has evoked mixed reactions among the students In order to check the language barrier and dropout rate among students, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved engineering colleges across Odisha to offer select BTech courses in regional languages from the upcoming new academic year 2022. However, the development has evoked mixed reactions among the students. In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the BTech courses will now be available in 11 regional languages including Odia. Preparations to roll out the new curriculum setup have been initiated in Odisha with the AICTE giving green signal for the move. According to sources, books for the course will be prepared in Odia language soon under the stewardship of Odia Language and Research Centre. The centre will form a committee a...