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Approval Process Handbook 2024-2027
FOREWORD
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was established in 1945 as a National Level Apex Advisory
Body and as a Statutory body by an Act of Parliament in 1987 for developing and promoting quality technical
education in the country in a coordinated and integrated manner. AICTE is in constant efforts to improve the
quality of technical education in India.
We, at AICTE, are committed to promote holistic, qualitative, inclusive and accessible education in the country
with an aim to make India a technical hub by 2047. AICTE emphasizes social and emotional learning as
a crucial component of Education in line with NEP 2020 and has introduced Universal Human Values as
a mandatory portion in the model curriculum. The core strength to build a technically strong ecosystem in
the country lies in the hands of our institutions and future generations, who have a bigger role to play in the
nation building and development of the country.
Technical education is a pillar in the educational ecosystem, geared towards imparting technical learning
and skills in various fields, from engineering and IT to healthcare and vocational trades. Considering the
same, AICTE is endeavoring to build a transparent and hasslefree technical education ecosystem by ensuring
seamless approvals to the institutions through AICTE Approval Process Handbook.
As envisaged in the provisions laid down in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Nations
proactive initiatives towards enhancement of GER, the Council decided to remove the upper limit on
intake allowed earlier for the Courses / Programs offered by existing institutions. This is subject to the fulfillment of
infrastructure availability, its readiness and filled faculty position. Before grant of approval to the increase in
intake sought by the institution, the council shall ascertain the infrastructure and faculty availability through
an EVC.
The Approval Process Handbook of AICTE acts like a roadmap for all institutions seeking approval from
the council to run programmes/courses falling under our ambit. In order to streamline the process, AICTE
made rigorous efforts to make the new APH 2024-27 more concise, easy to understand and implement.
To make this handbook more accessible, AICTE posted the draft of the handbook in the public domain
to seek real feedback and get clear understanding of institutions requirements with AICTE. Based on the
feedbacks/suggestions received from various stakeholders and on rigorous deliberations with experts drawn from
academia and industry, the council proposed various amendments to the approval granting process,
ensuring that the handbook has all the important information, transparent guidelines, minimum procedures
and most importantly AICTE’s reformative decisions. Here’s the snippet of new changes introduced in the
APH:
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6. Introduced Off-Campus provision for well performing existing institutions within the city.
7. Reduction in compliances related to requirement of land documents and NOC from affiliating
University/ State/ UT Govt.
8. Provision of Hibernation for the Institutions looking for upgradation/revamping of the facilities.
9. Enabling provision for merger of Institutions under the Different Trust/ Society/ Company.
10. More clarity on the approval process for Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online Learning
(OL)
11. All AICTE approved Institutions are empowered to nurture ecosystems for Skilling (through
Vocational courses) via making effective use of existing infrastructure facilities and human
resources.
12. Essential Norms and Requirements applicable for AICTE approved Institutions/Universities are
made more explicit.
13. Revised penal action clauses for violation of Norms and Requirements applicable for AICTE
approved Institutions/Universities.
14. Focus on AICTE Approved Institutions student registration for “One Nation One Student ID
Card” (APAR ID/ABC Card) to avail the benefit of scholarships, rewards and access to
Academic Data.
15. Huge emphasis on innovation through the INDOVATION program and by establishing Institu-
tion’s
Innovation Council (IIC) in their campuses.
The Approval Process Handbook 2024-27 has been created with a progressive approach which
enables institutions to function in the most efficient and effective manner. The role of AICTE in
Technical Education is more like a facilitator than a regulator. From offering internships to job
placements, faculty development programs to student exchange programs, integrating skills in
higher education institutions to introducing courses in emerging areas, AICTE is committed to
enhance entrepreneurship, employability, and skills development.
AICTE shall continue to strive to be a true mentor, facilitator and enabler in bringing out the
best in each Institution. I hope all the education partners/stakeholders of technical education
shall add their value in making India Atma Nirbhar and a technical hub across the globe
Prof. T. G. Sitharam
Chairman, AICTE
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Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has given us the target of making Bharat a developed country by 2047. To
achieve this goal, our education sector must evolve to meet the changing needs of students in fast–paced,
digital world. Our educational institutions need to be dynamic, adaptive, emphasize innovation and relevant
to global requirements.
AICTE’S new Approval Process Handbook 2024-25 to 2026-27 is definitely a step in this direction.
As per AICTE’s new handbook, a streamlined approval process has been created with less complexity
fostering more transparency and faster decision making. For the very first time, the draft of Approval
Process Handbook was put out in the public domain to seek feedback from diverse audience to encourage
transparency and collaboration and some good suggestions were included in the final version of APH.
Hon’ble Chairman AICTE has already elaborated in detail major changes introduced in current APH. How-
ever, to reiterate a few, from this year more flexibility is given to Colleges to propose their student intake
capacity, lesser document requirements for land and building, initiating approval process through a single
window, etc.
Also, as the demands of the job market evolves, so do the educational needs of Students. Hence, from this
year AICTE decided to give approvals for Diploma/ BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MBA, etc. programmes for working
professionals. This move is definitely going to give huge opportunity to working professionals to upgrade their
skills and education simultaneously. So now every technical working professional will have an opportunity to
pursue education without quitting job or taking long leave.
More importantly, as we approach the dawn of a new era, it becomes increasingly imperative to realise the
importance of technical education in shaping a better tomorrow. Through technical education, the country
can continue to produce a steady stream of innovators and entrepreneurs who can drive technological
progress and advance its standing in the global knowledge economy. New Approval Process Handbook
2024-2027 is step towards fulfilling our Education Goal of 2047 laid out by our Prime Minister.
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“All efforts have been made to simplify the system to a larger extend and a process has been developed which
is transparent and trust based in line with the vision of the Government. Institution can avail approval for
larger duration and flexibility has been given to become multidisciplinary institutions.
As per provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, provision for upgradation of qualification of
Working Professionals has been introduced. More emphasis has been given on Skilling, Multiple Entry & Exit
and integration of Vocational Education with main stream education. For internationalisation of technical
education, twinning programme and collaborative programmes have been encouraged.
Teachers, who is the central point of education, are being trained with a newer technologies through ATAL
Academy and NEAT. Large number of internships are being provided to students through AICTE internship
portal. With all such initiatives and policy reforms our students will not only perform nationally but also
compete internationally.”
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INDEX
Sr. No. Particulars Page No.
1 Forward
2 Abbreviations
3 Definitions
4 Preamble
5 Chapter-1:
1-10
Grant of Approval for New Institution
6 Chapter-2:
11-32
Grant of Extension of Approval for Existing Institutions
7 Chapter-3:
33-36
Norms for Land and Built-up Area Requirements of the Technical Institutions
8 Chapter-4:
37-44
Grant of Approval for Universities
9 Chapter-5:
45-51
Approval for Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online Learning (OL)
10 Chapter-6:
52-68
Standard Norms and Requirements
11 Chapter-7:
69-73
Penal Action on Violation of Norms
12 Chapter-8:
74
DOS and DON’TS
13 Annexures 75-173
14 Affidavits 174-189
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Abbreviations Abbreviations
ACA Access and Circulation Area GoI Government of India
ADF AICTE Doctoral Fellowship GPAT Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
AICTE All India Council for Technical Education GPS Global Positioning System
AIU Association of Indian Universities HEI Higher Educational Institute
ATAL AICTE Training and Learning Academy HMCT Hotel Management and Catering
ATMA Association of Indian Management Technology
Schools (AIMS) Test For Management ICCR Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Admission IEV Innovation, Entrepreneurship and
APH Approval Process Handbook Venture Development
ARIIA Atal Ranking of Institutions on IKS Indian Knowledge System
Innovation Achievements IoT Internet of Things
BCA Bachelor of Computer Application IIM Indian Institute of Management
B. Des. Bachelor of Design IISc Indian Institute of Science
B.E. Bachelor of Engineering IIT Indian Institute of Technology
B. HMCT Bachelor of Hotel Management and J&K Jammu & Kashmir
Catering Technology
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
BoG Board of Governors
LMS Learning Management System
BoM Board of Management
LoA Letter of Approval
BOT Built Operate and Transfer
LoI Letter of Intent
B. Sc Bachelor of Science
LoR Letter of Rejection
B. Tech Bachelor of Technology
LWE Left Wing Extremism
B. Voc Bachelor of Vocation
MAT Management Aptitude Test
CABE Central Advisory Board of Education
MBA Master of Business Administration
CAT Common Admission Test
Mbps Megabits per Second
CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education
MCA Master of Computer Application
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
M. Des Master of Design
CMAT Common Management Admission Test
M.E Master of Engineering
CPWD Central Public Works Department
M. HMCT Master of Hotel Management and
DELNET Developing Library Network Catering Technology
DDA Delhi Development Authority MMS Master of Management Studies
DME Directorate of Medical Education MoA Memorandum of Association
DPR Detailed Project Report MODROBS Modernization and Removal of
DSC Digital Signature Certificate Obsolescence Scheme
DTE Directorate of Technical Education MoE Ministry of Education
D. Skill Diploma of Skill MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses
D. Voc Diploma of Vocation MoU Memorandum of Understanding
EC Executive Committee of AICTE M. Pharm Master of Pharmacy
EoA Extension of Approval M. Tech Master of Technology
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning NAAC National Assessment and Accreditation
EVC Expert Visit Committee Council
EWS Economically Weaker Section NAD National Academic Depository
FAR Floor Area Ratio NATA National Aptitude Test in Architecture
FDR Fixed Deposit Receipt NATS National Apprenticeship Training
Scheme
FPM Fellow Programme in Management
NBA National Board of Accreditation
FSI Floor Space Index
NBC National Building Code
GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GMAT Graduate Management Aptitude Test
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Abbreviations Abbreviations
NBCC National Buildings Construction PwBD Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Corporation QP Qualification Packs
NDL National Digital Library of India QS* Quacquarelli Symonds
NEP National Education Policy R&D Research and Development
NEAT National Education Alliance for RBI Reserve Bank of India
Technology
RC Regional Committee
NEQIP North East Quality Improvement
Programme RF Radio Frequency
* British company specialising in the analysis of higher education institutions around the world.
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Definitions
1 “Academic Year” means academic activities of the concerned affiliating University/ Board/Technical
Institution in a Year (Odd Semester followed by Even Semester).
2 “Act” means the All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987 (52 of 1987).
3 “Adjunct Faculty” means resource person as per the guidelines given in Annexure 9 of the Approval
Process Handbook.
4 “Advocate” means an Advocate registered with the Bar Council of India.
5 “Affidavit” is a written sworn statement of fact voluntarily made by a deponent under an oath or affirmation
administered by a person authorized to do so by Law. Such statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of
the deponent’s signature by a taker of oaths, such as: a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths.
6 “AICTE Web-Portal” means the website hosted by the Council at URL www.aicte-india.org.
7 “Applicant” is the one who makes an application to the Council for seeking any kind of approval under
these Regulations.
8 “Approval Process Handbook (APH)”is a Handbook published by AICTE, prescribing norms and procedures
for processing of applications submitted for grant of various approvals from time to time.
9 “Approved Institution” means an Institution offering Technical Programmes approved by the Council.
10 “Approved Intake” means the maximum number of students that can be admitted in a Course (excluding
the Supernumerary Seats) as approved by the Council.
11 “Architect” means an Architect registered with the Council of Architecture established under the Architects
Act, 1972.
12 “Autonomous Institution” means an Institution to which autonomy is granted by UGC and is designated to
be so by the Statutes of affiliating University/ Board or by AICTE to Standalone Institutions.
13 “Bandwidth Contention” means the contention ratio, the ratio of the potential maximum demand to the
actual bandwidth.
14 “Break in EoA” means break in obtaining Extension of Approval by an Institution on their-own in the
previous year(s).
15 “Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)”means a project financing, wherein a private entity Receives a concession
from the public sector to finance, design, construct and operate Facility stated in the concession contract.
16 “Chairman” means the Chairman of AICTE as described under sub-section 4(a) of Section 3 of the Act.
17 “Co-ed Institution” means the Institution admitting male, female and transgender students.
18 “Commission” means the University Grants Commission established under Section 4 of the UGC Act,
1956.
19 “Company” means a Company established/ registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
20 “Competent Authority for Admission ”means an Organization that has ,the legally delegated authority,
capacity, or power to do admission to Technical Institutions in the State Government/ UT concerned.
21 “Compliance Report” means the Report submitted by the Technical Institution complying with the
requirements as specified in the Approval Process Handbook for the deficiencies observed by Expert Visit
Committee/issues mentioned in the Show Cause Notice/Speaking Order.
22 “Constituent College” means an Institution/ Department/ College/ School which forms a Part of the
University.
23 “Contractual Faculty” means a resource person as per the guidelines given in Chapter VII of the Approval
Process Handbook
24 “Council” means All India Council for Technical Education established under Section 3 of The AICTE Act.
25 “Course” means one of the branches of learning in a Programme such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, etc.
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26 “Division” means
• A batch of a maximum of Sixty (60) or Th irty (30) seats in Diploma/ Under Graduate Degree Courses
in Engineering and Technology, excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Sixty (60) seats in Diploma/ Under Graduate Degree Courses in Hotel
Management and Catering Technology/ Post Graduate Courses in MCA/ PGDM/ MBA Programme,
excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Forty (40) seats in Diploma/ Under Graduate Degree Courses in Planning
Programme, excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Thirty(30) seats in Diploma / Under Graduate Degree Courses in Applied
Arts and Crafts Programme, excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Thirty(30) seats in Diploma / Under Graduate Degree Courses in Design
Programme, excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Thirty (30) seats in Post Graduate Courses in Engineering and Technology/
Planning/ Applied Arts and Crafts/ Hotel Management and Catering Technology Programme,
excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Fifteen (15) seats in Post Graduate Courses in Design Programme, excluding
supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Sixty (60) seats in Integrated Degree Courses in Engineering and
Technology/ Hotel Management and Catering Technology/ MCA Programme and Integrated Degree
Course in MBA Programme, excluding supernumerary seats, if any;
• A batch of a maximum of Forty (40) seats in an Integrated Degree Course in Planning Programme,
excluding supernumerary seats, if any; and
• A maximum of Twenty (20) seats per year in Fellow Programme in Management Programme.
27 “EoA” means Extension of Approval granted by AICTE for the conduct of Technical Programme(s)/
Course(s) to an Institution for that Academic Year.
“Extended EoA” means Extension of Approval granted by AICTE for the conduct of Technical Programme(s)/
Course(s) to an Institution for more than one Academic Year.
28 “Executive Committee” means the Committee constituted by the Council under Section 12 of AICTE Act.
29 “Expert Visit Committee (EVC)” means the Committee constituted by the Regional Officer as per the
composition specified in the Approval Process Handbook to verify offline/ online the availability of
Infrastructural facilities of an Institution.
30 “Faculty member” means an individual qualified as per AICTE Regulations, working on Full Time basis in
an Institution/ University.
31 “Foreign National”means the Citizen of the Countries other than India who are not of Indian origin as
defined under OCI.
32 “Government aided Institution” means a Technical Institution that meets 50% or more of its recurring
expenditure out of the grant received from Government or Government Organizations.
33 “Government Institution” means Technical Institution established and/ or fully maintained by the
Government.
34 “Head of the Institution”means the Vice-Chancellor in case of a University or an Institution Deemed to be
University, the Principal/Director/such other designation as the Administrative Head of the Institution of the
Technical Institution referred.
35 “Honours” means degree awarded by a University as per its prevalent norms
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“Institution Deemed to be University” means an Institution for Higher Education so declared, on the
recommendation of the Commission, by the Central Government under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
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37 “Lateral Entry” means admission of students into the second year of Diploma/ Under Graduate Degree
Courses as per Chapter VII of the Approval Process Handbook.
38 “Level” means Diploma, Post Diploma Certificate, Under Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and
Post Graduate Degree Programmes
39 “Minority Institution” means an Educational Institution established and administered by a minority Trust/
Society/Company and recognized by Competent Authority as Minority Institution up to the duration
specified.
40 “NBA” means the National Board of Accreditation, an autonomous body initially set up by AICTE,
registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860.
41 “Non-Resident Indian (NRI)” means an Indian Citizen who is ordinarily residing outside India and holds an
Indian Passport.
42 “Open and Distance Learning (ODL)” mode means a mode of providing flexible learning opportunities
by overcoming separation of teacher and learner using a variety of media, including print, electronic,
MOOCs, online and occasional interactive face-to-face meetings arranged by an Institution through
Learner Support Services to deliver teaching-learning experience, including practical or work experience.
43 Online Learning (OL) mode means a mode of providing flexible learning opportunities by overcoming
separation of teacher and learner using a variety of media, including print ,electronic, MOOCs in a totally
Online mode
44 “Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)” means a Foreign national, who was eligible to become Citizen of India
on 26.01.1950 or was a Citizen of India on or at any-time after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that
became part of India after 15.08.1947. Minor children of such person are also eligible for OCI. However,
if the Applicant had ever been a Citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/ she will not be eligible for OCI.
45 “Private University” means a University duly established through a State/Central Act by a sponsoring body
viz., a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, or any other corresponding Law for the
time being in force in a State or a Public Trust or a Company registered under Section 8 of the Companies
Act, 2013.
46 “Programme” means the field of Technical Education, i.e. Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy,
Architecture and Planning, Applied Arts and Crafts, Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology,
MCA, Management (PGCM/PGDM/MBA) and such other Programmes/ areas as notified by the Act.
47 “Public Private Partnership (PPP)” means a Partnership based on a contract or concession Agreement,
between a Government or Statutory entity on the one side and a Private Sector enterprise on the other side.
48 “Regular Courses”means the Courses offered in the timings of Regular Shift, First Shift, Second Shift and
Part Time shall be considered as Regular Courses. The Institutions shall have to fulfil all facilities suchas
Infrastructure, Faculty and other requirements to offer the Regular Courses as per the norms specified
in the Approval Process Handbook for the Total Approved Intake and the Institutions may conduct the
Courses in the timings of Regular Shift, First Shift, Second Shift and Part Time not exceeding the “Approved
Intake” of each Course, as per the convenience of all stakeholders.
49 “Restoration of Intake” means restoring back to the “Approved Intake”of the Institution that was existing
prior to any penal action.
50 “Self-Financing Institution” means an Institution started by a Trust/ Society/ Section 8 Company and does
not receive grant/fund from Central/ State Government/ UT for meeting its recurring expenditure.
51 “Society” means a Society registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860.
52 “Standalone Institutions” means those Institutions which are not affiliated to any of the University/ Board,
but are imparting education by means of conducting regular Courses leading to Diploma/Post Diploma
Certificate/Post Graduate Certificate/Post Graduate Diploma Levels in Management, Travel and Tourism,
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Computer Applications and Design.
53 “Standing Appellate Committee (SAC)” means a Committee constituted by the Chairman as per the
composition specified in the Approval Process Handbook for considering the appeals of the Technical
Institutions.
54 “Standing Complaint Scrutiny Committee (SCSC)” means a Committee constituted by the Chairman as
per the composition specified in the Approval Process Handbook for the Scrutiny of Complaints received
against the Technical Institutions.
55 “Standing Hearing Committee (SHC)” means a Committee constituted by the Chairman as per the
composition specified in the Approval Process Handbook to review the Reports of Expert Visit Committee/
replies received for Show Cause Notices.
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56 “State Level Fee Committee” means a Committee notified by the concerned State Government/ UT for
Regulation of Fee to be charged by the Technical Institutions.
57 “Supernumerary seats” means Intake over and above the “Approved Intake” which includes TFW, OCI /
Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries, Lateral Entry, PwBD, Kashmiri
Migrants and PMSSS seats notified from time to time.
58 “Technical Institution” means an Institution set up by the Government or Trust/ Society/ Company for
conducting Course(s)/Programme(s) in the field of Technical Education, Training and Research in
Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture and Planning, Applied Arts, Crafts and Design, Hotel
Management and Catering Technology, MCA, Management, and such other Programmes and areas as
notified by the Act.
59 “Total Approved Intake” includes Intake approved in all the Programme(s)/ Course(s) of an Institution.
60 “Trust” means a Trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 as amended from time to time or any
other relevant Acts.
61 “University Department” means a Department established and maintained by the University.
62 “University” means a University defined under the UGC Act, 1956.
63 Any other word and expression used herein and not defined but defined in the All India Council for
Technical Education Act, 1987 (52 of 1987), shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the said
Act.
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PREAMBLE
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was set up in November, 1945 with a view to stimulate, coordinate
and control the provisions of Educational facilities and industrial development of the post war period. Accordingly,
AICTE Act, 1987 was passed by the Parliament with a view to ensure proper planning and coordinated development
of the Technical Education System throughout the Country, qualitative improvement of such Education in relation to
the planned quantitative growth and the Regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the Technical
Education System and for matters connected therewith. As per the act technical education means, “Programmes of
Education, Research & Training in Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Town Planning, Management, Pharmacy,
and Applied Arts & Crafts and such other programmes or areas as the Central government may in consultation with
the Council declare by notification in the official gazette”.
10(g) Evolve suitable performance appraisal system for Technical Institutions and Universities imparting Technical
Education, incorporating norms and mechanisms for enforcing accountability.
10(i) Lay down norms and standards for Course Curriculum, Physical and Instructional facilities, Staff patterns, Staff
qualifications, Quality instructions, Assessment and Examination.
10(k) Grant approval for starting new Technical Institutions and for Introduction of new Courses or Programmes in
consultation with the Agencies concerned.
10(n) Take all necessary steps to prevent commercialization of Technical Education. 10(p) Inspect or cause to inspect
any Technical Institution.
11(1) For the purposes of ascertaining the financial needs of Technical Institution or a University or its standards of
teaching, examination and research, the Council may cause an inspection of any Department or Departments
of such Technical Institution or University to be made in such manner as may be prescribed and by such person
or persons as it may direct.
11(2) The Council shall communicate to the Technical Institution or University the date on which any inspection
under sub-section (1) is to be made and the Technical Institution or University shall be entitled to be associated with the
inspection in such manner as may be prescribed.
11(3) The Council shall communicate to the Technical Institution or the University, its views with regard to the results
of any such inspection and may after ascertaining the opinion of that Technical Institution or University the
action to be taken as a result of such inspection.
11(4) All communications to a Technical Institution or University under this Section shall be made to the executive
authority thereof, and the executive authority of the Technical Institution or University shall report to the Council the
action, if any, which is proposed to be taken for the purposes of implementing any such recommendations as
is referred to in sub-section (3).
It has been and shall always be the endeavor of AICTE to bring the best educational system for its students taking
cognizance of NEP that calls for social and emotional learning which is a crucial component of education.
All the activities of AICTE are focused towards the changes as proposed in the NEP 2020 since last four years by means
of various initiatives such as preparation of ‘Short & Medium Term’ Perspective Plans for Engineering Education in India
which focusses on the demand for courses on in emerging technological areas.
AICTE is receptive to the technological changes happening across the global scenario and believes in framing new
policies & initiatives and augment the existing ones by scheduling workshops, conferences etc. providing a platform of
discussion and inputs from stakeholders.
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CHAPTER-I
Grant of Approval for New Institution
Grant of Approval for setting up a “New Technical Institution” offering a Technical Education Programme(s) in
Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate / Under Graduate Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Post Graduate Degree / Post
Graduate Certificate.
1.1 Introduction
a. The New Technical Institution shall be established by providing Infrastructure and other requirements as
per the norms specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
b. New Technical Institution offering Technical Course(s) / Programme(s) shall NOT be established without
prior approval of the Council.
c. Admission Authority/ Body/ Institution shall not admit students to any Technical Programme of an Institu-
tion, which do not have requisite prior approval of the Council.
d. The applications received by the Council shall be processed as per the norms and procedures specified
in the Approval Process Handbook.
e. The Institution shall also have to adhere to the existing Central, State and Local Laws and norms of other
Regulatory Bodies also, if applicable.
f. State Government / UT providing financial assistance for establishment of Technical institutions in order
to offer the Technical Course (s) / Programs at DIPLOMA/UG/PG level. The Government must have req-
uisite land for establishment of new institute.
g. It is not mandatory for State Public, Private Universities and Central Universities to take AICTE approval
as per the AICTE Act. However, Universities shall seek approval of AICTE for availing the benefits of
AICTE Schemes/Initiatives as per the prevailing policies/norms to maintain the standards and norms as
prescribed.
h. Applications which were rejected and issued Final LoR in the previous academic year AY 2023-24 may
apply afresh for approval as per applicable TER charges.
1.2 Timeline
a. AICTE shall notify through a Public Notice in the leading newspapers and through AICTE Website from
time to time, inviting applications along with detailed time-lines
b. The submission of an application on AICTE Web Portal and payment shall not be later than the last
date as notified in the Public Notice/ AICTE Website.
1.3.1 To grant approval for establishment of a Technical Institution, online application on AICTE Web Portal
through National Single Window System(NSWS) is mandatory. Application submitted offline shall NOT
be accepted.
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a. Engineering and Technology / Planning / Applied Arts and Crafts / Design/ Hotel Management
and Catering Technology (Diploma/ Under Graduate / Post Graduate)
c. Management (Under Graduate/Post Graduate Certificate/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate
Degree)
1.3.3 For the existing Institutions approved by other Regulatory Bodies, seeking approval for the first time
from AICTE for conducting Technical Programme(s):
a. Offering Course(s) in Applied Arts and Crafts/ Vocational (Technical) Programme without having
approval from AICTE.
b. Non-Technical Institutions already running Under Graduate courses (BBA/ BCA/ BMS etc.) and Post
Graduate courses (MBA/ MCA etc.) in Management and Computer Applications without approval of
AICTE
Note-1: Exclusive building and Director/Principal are not required for Institutions under 1.3.3 (b)
However, the Institutions should fulfil all other norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook
such as separate Head of the Department, Faculty, Infrastructure, Built-up area, etc.).
a. A Society, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 through the Chairman/ Secretary of
Society; or A Trust, registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 as amended from time to time or any
other relevant Acts through the Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust; or A Company established under
Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
OR
b. Central/ State Government/ UT Administration or by a Society/ Trust registered with them.The above
bodies shall apply individually or under Public Private Partnership (PPP)/ Build-Operate- Transfer (BOT)
mode through an Officer authorized by Central/ State Government/UT.
A Company having any foreign equity directly or indirectly as shareholding shall NOT be permitted to
apply for setting up a Technical Institution (with exceptions provided by the Government).
1.4.1 Submission of online application through NSW portal & Allotment of USER ID for AICTE portal
a. All new institutions shall register on NSW portal and the registered application will be re-directed to
AICTE web portal.
b. An unique USER ID with password shall be allotted to each new application on payment of
Rs. 6000 (Rupees Six Thousand only), through the payment gateway on AICTE Web-Portal @ www.
aicte-india.org
c. In case the allotted password is forgotten, the Institution shall apply online for a new password.
Technical Education Regulatory (TER) Charges of Rs. 6000 (Rupees Six Thousand only) shall be made
through AICTE web portal. The proof of payment and an Affidavit 1 for “Forgotten Password” shall be
submitted to AICTE through the portal for allotment of new Password to the Applicants.
d. Using the allotted credentials, Online application in the prescribed Form shall be filled and
submitted on AICTE Web-Portal@ www.aicte-india.org and an unique identification number will be
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allotted to each application for further reference. The Applicant shall be able to track the status of the
application at various stages of processing using this unique identification number.
a. Technical Education Regulatory (TER) Charges Rs. in Lakh for setting up a new Technical Institution
offering a Technical Programme at Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Under Graduate Degree/ Post
Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree are given in Table1.1:
TER Charges
Sl.No. Type of Institution
Rs. in Lakh
i Government /Institution setup in J&K / Leh & Ladakh / North Eastern
1.00
states/PwBD / Institution setup exclusively for women/ PPP Mode
ii All other Institutions (including Minority & Government-Aided Institution)
10.00
All Applicants under (i) and (ii) whose applications were rejected and (i) – 0.25
iii issued Final LoR in the previous academic AY 2023-24** (ii) – 1.00
** Not applicable for Applications, which were rejected in the last academic year and TER Charges
refunded under Clauses 1.4.2 (h)
b. All the new applications shall be processed as per the procedure described in Annexure (Scrutiny, Re-Scru-
tiny, EVC, SAC/SHC).
e. The TER Charges shall be paid through AICTE payment gateway on AICTE Web-Portal @ www.aicte-in-
dia.org within the deadline failing which, the application shall not be considered.
f. Only those applications submitted within the cut-off date, including payment shall be considered for
processing.
g. In case of eligible refund/ excess payment, if any, after processing, the amount shall be refunded to the
Applicant.
h. Applications submitted under Clause 1.3.2, if rejected at the Level of Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny without
availing the appeal provision, the TER Charges after a deduction of Rs.0.60 lakh shall be refunded to the
Applicant/Institution.
i. In case of rejection of an application submitted under Clause 1.5.2, if opted for the issue of Extension of
Approval of the existing Programme(s), refund shall be made after deducting the applicable TER Charges.
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1.4.3 All Applicants shall ensure that the data entered/edited in their online application on AICTE web
portal @ www.aicte-india.org are correct. Facility to edit the data will be available until the final
submission of the application. After the final submission, the data entered is not allowed for any
further editing till the processing of the application is completed. All the documents to be submitted
along with on online applications should be DIGITALLY SIGNED (using Digital Signature
Certificate-DSC) and submitted on AICTE Web-Portal on or before the last date as notified in the
Public Notice / AICTE web-portal.
1.4.4 All Applicants shall submit an Affidavit 2 sworn before First Class Judicial Magistrate or Public
Notary or an Oath Commissioner on Rs.100/- Non-Judicial stamp paper/ e-stamp paper
(Digitally Signed). In case of any false information, AICTE shall invoke the provisions, civil and/or
criminal as per the Regulations in place.
1.4.5 All the Applicants shall submit a copy of the application (as submitted on AICTE portal) to the State
Government/UT and affiliating University/ Board immediately and get a receipt with the Official
Seal from the authorized signatory for the same.
1.4.6 All the Applicants shall upload one set of documents as per Annexure-1 of APH (Digitally Signed by
Chairman /Secretary of the Trust /Society /Company) on AICTE web portal. Any document
uploaded on AICTE web portal without Digital Signature shall not be considered as valid document.
NOTE: Online Applications complete in all respects (including processing fee, if applicable) shall
ONLY be processed as per the procedure defined in this Approval Process Handbook.
1.4.7 AICTE gives approval to Institutions based on the norms / standards prescribed by the Council
from time to time. To get permission from State Government/ Affiliating University /Board is the
sole responsibility of the Institution.
a. The Promoter Trust/ Society/ Company shall have the Land and built-up area as required and its
Lawful possession with clear title in the name of the Promoter Trust/Society/Company on or before
the date of submission of application.
b. Requirements for Technical Institution shall be as per the norms specified in Chapter VI of the
Approval Process Handbook.
c. Building Plan for the entire duration of the Programme(s) of the Institution shall be prepared by an
Architect registered with Council of Architecture/ Licensed Surveyor and shall be approved by the
Competent Authority, designated by concerned State Government/ UT. However, Infrastructure
requirements for the First Academic Year should be completed in all aspects.
d. The Head of the “Technical Institution” shall be designated as the “Principal/ Director” having
qualifications as per AICTE norms.
1.5.2 The existing Institutions applied for Closure of the Institution are also eligible to apply for starting
a new Technical Institution in the same premises in the same Academic year. Technical Institutions
applying under this Clause shall have to apply for Progressive/ Complete Closure of the Institution
for the existing Programme(s) and shall apply for a different Programme. However, the Applicant
has to make Material/ Non-Material amendment of the Building Plan, Site Plan, etc. duly approved
by the concerned Competent Authority (if applicable) to suit the requirements of the new
Programme.
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a. In case of such application being approved, the existing Institution shall be considered as CLOSED
(Progressive/ Complete Closure, as applicable) and the liabilities, if any, arising out of this, shall
solely be that of Trust/ Society/ Company/ Technical Institution.
b. In case of the application being rejected, the same shall be processed for the Closure of the Insti
tution/ issue of Extension of Approval as per the choice mentioned in the application.
1.5.3 The fund position of the Applicant shall be in the form of FDRs and/ or Bank accounts in the
Nationalized Bank or Scheduled Commercial Bank recognized by Reserve Bank of India as
mentioned in the Table 1.2, on the date of Scrutiny. However, for Government/ Government
Aided Institution/ Central/ State University, Government must have budget provision of minimum
RS. 100 lakh and requisite land / built-up area for establishment of new institute.
1.5.4 Institutions other than Government cannot use the name of Technical Institution in such a way that
the abbreviated form of name of the Technical Institution becomes IIM/IIT/IISc/NIT/IISER/IIIT/IIEST/
AICTE/UGC/ MoE/GoI.
The Applicant shall also not use the word(s) Government/ India/ Indian/ National/ All India/ All
India Council/ Commission in the name of the Technical Institution giving an interpretation that it is a
Govt. Institute while being a fully Private Institute and other names as prohibited under the Emblems
and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. Provided that the restrictions mentioned above
shall not be applicable, if the Technical Institution is established by the Government of India or its
name is approved by the Government of India.
1.5.5 Applicants shall NOT use the names of the existing Institutions within the State. The existing
Institutions having the same names run by the same/different Society/Trust/Company within the
State/ UT shall at least add the name of the Village/Town/City where it is located as an integral
part of the name of the Institution.
1.5.6 All Institutions shall use the same font and size for the full name of the Institutions, wherever it
is displayed.
a. New Technical Institutions granted Letter of Approval shall comply with the appointment of Faculty/
Principal/ Director as the case may be, as per Policy regarding minimum qualifications, pay scales etc.,
as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
b. Institutions shall appoint Faculty/Principal/Director, other Technical Supporting Staff and Administrative
Staff strictly in accordance with the methods and procedures of the concerned affiliating University/
Board, State Government/ UT and Hon’ble Court directions, if any, and as applicable in the case of
selection procedures and Selection Committees.
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Table1. 3 : Intake, number of Courses & Division allowed for different program & at different levels
S
No. Levels
2 Applied Arts and 30 Max. 3 3 90 30 Max. 3 3 90 30 Max. 3 3 90
Crafts
3 Design 30 Max. 3 3 90 30 Max. 5 5 150 15 Max. 3 3 45
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Technology
5 Computer NA NA NA NA 60/30 Max. 5 Max. 5 300 60 Max. 5 5 300
Applications
NOTE: Maximum intake allowed in the above table is not applicable for existing Non-Technical Institutions already running under graduate courses in
Computer Application/ Management.
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c. The information about these appointments of Faculty /Principal/Director, in the prescribed Format shall
be uploaded on the Web-Portal of AICTE.
d. An Institution shall not commence the Courses, without the appointment of all the Faculty members and
other Staff.
1.7.1 The promoter may apply for one or more programme(s). In case of Engineering and Technology
program, the promoter should start with a minimum of four courses out of which there should be at
least three core branches/course(s) (including Multidisciplinary / Region Specific) and ONE course of
emerging area. However, the “maximum intake allowed” for the Programme(s)shall be as specified in
Clause 1.7.2.
1.7.2 The Annexure-11 of the APH provides the details regarding the nomenclature of the courses for
Diploma/Under Graduate / Post Graduate Level/Post Graduation Diploma or a combination thereof.
Note: One Division with Collaboration and Twinning is permissible in each Program Course(s). State/
Central Universities or Autonomous Government Institutions offering Only Post Graduate Courses in
Engineering and Technology shall be granted a MAXIMUM of 5 Courses. Any additional
Course(s) shall be granted to such Institutions based on the valid National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
The Institution shall have “Nil Deficiency” based on Self-Disclosure as per the Deficiency Report
generated through Web-Portal.
1.8 Process for Evaluation of the Application by the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee:
a. The applications submitted under this Chapter shall be evaluated by Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny Committee as
per process shown in Annexure-7 of the Approval Process Handbook by selection of committee mem-
bers through a web portal based automated selection process made available by AICTE.
b. The date and time for Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny Committee shall be informed by the Regulation Bureau to the
institutes and the concerned experts.
d. Applicants shall present their application along with original documents and self-attested copies as per
Annexure-1 of the Approval Process Handbook, before the Scrutiny Committee. Applicants shall adhere
to Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny schedule and not to remain absent at the time of Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny.
e. Applicant shall submit online a set of attested copies of original documents to the Regulation
Bureau, produced during online Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny committee. The Scrutiny Committee shall verify the
authenticity of the documents submitted by the Applicant as mentioned above and shall countersign (if
verified offline) all the documents that are accepted.
f. Based on the recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee, the deficiencies, if any, shall be
communicated to the Applicant through AICTE Web-Portal and institution are expected to fulfil them for
re-scrutiny committee.
g. The Re-Scrutiny Committee shall verify ONLY the deficiencies pointed out by the Scrutiny committee
as per the norms and standards and shall countersign (If verified offline) all the documents that are
accepted.
h. Applications that are found to be in order in all respect by the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny shall be processed
further for EVC.
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i. The Institutions applied for simultaneous closure & opening of new Institution shall be processed through
Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny/ EVC. The application for Closure of the Institution shall be processed first and if
closure is recommended, then only the application shall be processed further for the establishment of new
Technical Institution following the applicable procedures specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
NOTE: All the Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny and EVC will be conducted in online mode. Under extraordinary
circumstances (including Court directions) the Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny and EVC will be conducted in Offline
mode also. All the processing of Scrutiny /Re-Scrutiny / EVC shall be recorded to have Transparency and
Accountability.
1.9 Process for Evaluation of the Application by the Expert Visit Committee (EVC)
a. The Expert Visit Committee shall be constituted by selection of committee members through a web
portal based automated process made available by AICTE. The EVC shall verify physically/ online the
infrastructural facilities of the institution.
b. Additional experts, if required, may also be co-opted in any of the Committee for processing of
applications, Complaints, etc.
c. EVC shall verify Readiness with respect to Instructional, Administrative, Amenities, Laboratory
Equipment’s, relevant documents and other Essential and Desirable requirements (as defined in
Chapter VI) of the Technical Institution as per the Annexure-3 & 4 of the Approval Process Handbook.
d. Progress related to appointment of Principal/ Director and Faculty with respect to the norms, standards
and conditions prescribed by the Council.
e. They shall verify actual availability of Equipment as per the Curriculum and Syllabus of the affiliating
University/ Board and Computers, Software, Internet, Printers, Book Titles, Book Volumes, subscription of
National and International Journals and entry in the Stock Registers as specified in the Approval Process
Handbook.
f. In case of online EVC, the institution shall prepare a video showcasing all the infrastructural facilities for
not less than 30 minutes and shall upload the same in the Trust / Society website and share the link in
the web portal. Also, Attested Copies of documents (as applicable) as mentioned in Annexure-1 of the
Approval Process Handbook need to be uploaded on portal.
g. In case of offline EVC, the institution shall arrange for Video recording (institution expense) with the date
and time of the entire proceedings of the Expert Visit Committee. The institution shall upload the same in
the Trust / Society Website and share the link in the web portal. Also, Attested Copies of documents (as
applicable) as mentioned in Annexure-1 of the Approval Process Handbook need to be uploaded on
portal.
NOTE: The video recording with briefing by one of the Institute representative for not less than 30 minutes
shall cover the entry and exit of the Committee with time, the Building Plan approved and signed by
the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee, GPS Coordinates at the entrance of the main building, academic
building, administrative building and library in addition to the recording of other details. The Institute
shall also arrange Laptop/Desktop with Internet facility, Scanner and Printer to the EVC (only in offline
mode)
h. The Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny Committee Report and EVC Report shall be made available to the institutions
through AICTE web portal.
a. The Executive Committee (EC) after considering the recommendations of the Committee and views of
the Regulation Bureau shall take decision either to grant of approval or otherwise. The decisions of the
be ratified by the Council.
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b. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be uploaded on the Web-Portal in the form of Letter of
Approval (LoA) or Letter of Deficiency (LoD)/ Letter of Rejection (LoR). Also, Speaking Order will be made
available on AICTE web portal in case of LOR with specific reasons for rejection of the application.
i. In case of the Technical Institutions granted Letter of Approval that failed to admit the students
in the current Academic Year due to Non-affiliation by the University/ Board or Non-Fulfilment
of State Government/ UT requirements shall submit an Affidavit for the same within 7 days from
the date of intimation for the credit of Security Deposit in AICTE bank account to the Regulation
Bureau. Such Applicants are permitted to pay the Security Deposit in the next Academic Year as
per the above deadlines.
ii. Letter of Approval (LoA)for new Technical Institutions, if issued, shall be valid for two Academic
Years from the date of issue for obtaining affiliation from the respective University/ Board and
fulfilling State Government/ UT requirements for admission in the respective Academic Year. How-
ever, all the applications which were issued LoA for starting new Technical Institutions shall apply
for Extension of Approval (EoA) from the next Academic Year onwards, irrespective of the admis-
sion of the students or otherwise.
NOTE: On Expiry of the Validity of Two Years, the LoA Stands Cancelled.
1. An Expert Visit Committee may be conducted any time before the first batch of students has passed
out, to verify the fulfillment of the norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
2. It is the sole responsibility of the Institutions to inform the rejection of the Council to the concerned
authorities who had given the NOC for the Closure of the Institution in view of their application.
c. A Letter of Approval (LOA)/ Letter of Deficiency (LoD)/Letter of Rejection (LOR) with the reasons for re-
jection of the application shall be issued to the Institution through Web-Portal, on or before the last date
mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
d. Any Institution/ Applicant, if aggrieved by the decision of the Executive Committee, shall appeal as per
Clause 1.11 of this Chapter and the final decision of the Council shall be intimated through portal on
or before the last date mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
a. As per the provisions laid down in Clause1.10 of this Chapter, an Institution/ Applicant, if aggrieved
by the decision of the Executive Committee shall have the right to appeal (through portal) once to the
Council within 7 days from the date of issue of LoD.
b. The appeal of the Institution shall be considered by the Standing Appellate Committee. The appeal
schedule shall be notified on the Web-Portal/website.
c. Applicants should adhere to the given schedule of Standing Appellate Committee and not to
remain absent in view of the stern time limit given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Hence, the
Applicants are instructed to be prepared with the supporting documents in proof of the
compliance of deficiencies and present the same to the Committee, even in case of short notice.
d. The Report of the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee and Expert Visit Committee (as applicable)
shall be placed along with the observations of the Regulation Bureau, before the Standing Appellate
Committee on the date and time scheduled by AICTE. Two representatives of the Applicant
(Chairman/Secretary of the Trust/ Society/ Company or Principal/ Director/ Faculty of the
Institution/ Trustee duly authorized by them) along with Self- Attested Photo ID proof shall present their
case along with the supporting documents before the Standing Appellate Committee. The
SAC shall either Recommend/ Not Recommend the case to the Council or recommend for SC / EVC.
Accordingly, Scrutiny /Expert Visit Committee shall be conducted as per Clause 1.8 & 1.9
of this Chapter and the reports of the same shall be placed before another Standing Appellate
Committee inviting the representatives of the Institution along with the compliance and supporting
documents for taking a final decision as to Recommend/ Not Recommended.
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e. The recommendations of the Standing Appellate Committee shall be placed before the Council
whose decision shall be final and the same shall be uploaded on the Web-Portal.
f. Applicants, whose applications are recommended for grant of approval by the Council, shall be
informed for submission of Security Deposit along with an Affidavit 3 as per Clause 1.12 of this
Chapter.
g. A Letter of Approval (LOA)/Letter of Rejection (LOR) with the reasons for rejection of the application
shall be issued to the Institution through Web-Portal, on or before the last date mentioned in the
Academic Calendar.
Applicants for starting new Technical Institutions other than Government/ Government aided Institutions
whose applications are recommended for Letter of Approval (LoA) by the Executive Committee shall be
informed for the creation of Security Deposit as per APH Provisions.
i. Existing Institutions applied under Clause 1.3.3 and in existence for more than 5 years with the respective
Regulatory Bodies are exempted from the payment of Security Deposit.
ii. Applicants, whose applications under Clause 1.5.2 are recommended for starting new Technical
Institutions shall create the Security Deposit for the balance amount of the Security.
iii Deposit created earlier, as per the requirements of the Approval Process Handbook for the remaining
period of 10 years, as applicable. No deposit is required where NOC was already issued to the Institution
for the release of the earlier FDR.
Table 1.4 - Security Deposit applicable for Institutions under Different Programme(s)
Post Graduate
Diploma/ Under
Sl.No. Programme Diploma/
Post Diploma Graduate
Post Graduate Degree
1 Engineering and Technology 15 35 15
2 Planning 15 15 15
3 Applied Arts and Crafts 15 15 15
4 Design 15 15 15
5 Hotel Management and Catering 15 15 15
Technology(HMCT)
6 Computer Applications (viz.BCA, - 5 15
MCA, etc.)
7 Management (viz. BBA, MBA, etc.) - 5 15
Note: The Security Deposit amount shall be DOUBLE in case of private leased building / land.
iv. The amount deposited by the Institution shall remain with the Council for 10 years. The
interest accumulated on the deposit shall be retained and utilized by the Council for Institutional
Development activities, Quality Improvement Programme for Faculty, giving Scholarships to stu-
dents, etc.
v. The Principal amount shall be returned to the Trust/ Society/ Company on completion of the term.
However, the term of the deposited amount could be extended for a further period as shall be
decided on a case to case basis and/ or forfeited in case of any violation of norms, conditions, and
requirements/ Non-Performance by the Institution/ Complaints against the Institution.
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CHAPTER-II
Grant of Extension of Approval for Existing Institutions
Grant of ‘Extension of Approval (EoA)’ for Existing Institutions for the following:
v. Introduction/ Continuation of supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India
(OCI)/ Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries
ix. Merger of Institutions under the same/ different Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same
Campus or City
xii. Extension of Approval of the existing Institutions after a break in the preceding Academic Year (s) /
Hibernation/Restoration of Intake
xiv. Change in the Name of the Course(s)/ Merger of the Courses/ Reductionin Intake/ Closure of
Programme(s)/Course(s)
xv. Change in the Name of the Institution or Affiliating University/ Board orType of Institution (Institution(s)
converted into a University)
2.1 Introduction
a. Existing institutions shall be eligible for getting 3 years’ Extension of Approval (EoA) from the AY-2024-25
by remitting 3 years’ TER Charges (Table 2.1) by meeting ANYONE of the following criteria:
i. Figured in 8th Edition of NIRF ranked Institutions (announcement made on 5th June 2023).
ii. Figured in QS World Ranking Asia-2024 (announcement made on 8th Nov 2023).
iii. Institutions having minimum of 30% eligible courses with NBA accreditation having validity till
30th April 2025. (The institutions should continue to get accreditation of their programs)
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vi. Institutions having more than 80% admission consecutively for last 5 Academic Years.
Note: Although, the institutions can get extended EoA for 3 years, annually they need to submit
information/data during the AICTE Approval Process time of respective years.
b. Institution offering Technical Programme(s)/ Course(s) shall not admit students without prior approval of
the Council.
c. Every Institution offering Technical Programme at Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Under Graduate
Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree Level shall submit an application through AICTE
web portal to the Council every year for Extension of Approval of Course(s).
d. The applications received shall be processed as per the norms and procedures specified in this Approval
Process Handbook. The Institution shall also have to adhere to the existing Central, State and Local Laws
and norms of other Regulatory Body, if applicable.
e. In case of Institutions having Lease agreement for Land, the Council shall not issue EoA from the Year
in which the Live Lease is equal to the number of years of the Course having the maximum duration.
However, if such Institutions submit the Lease extended for a further 30 years, application shall be con-
sidered for EoA.
a. AICTE shall notify through a Public Notice in the leading newspapers and through AICTE Website from
time to time inviting applications with cut-off dates for various categories and processing thereof. The
time schedule mentioned in the Public Notice / AICTE Website shall be final and binding. To process any
request from the Institutions regarding approval, online application is mandatory. Applications submit-
ted offline shall NOT be considered.
b. The submission of an application on the AICTE Web-Portal and payment of TER Charges shall not be later
than the last date as notified in the Public Notice / AICTE Website from time to time.
a. The existing Institutions using their Login credentials shall enter/ edit data as required and shall submit
the application in the prescribed Format on AICTE Web-Portal. A unique identification number is allotted
to each application for further reference and to track the status of the application at various stages of
processing.
b. If any existing Institution has forgotten the Password, the Institution shall apply online for a new password.
Technical Education Regulatory (TER) Charges of Rs.6000/- (Rupees Six Thousand Only) shall be made
through the payment gateway on the AICTE Web-Portal. The proof of payment and an Affidavit 1 for
“Forgotten Password” shall be Uploaded on the portal for allotment of new Password to the Applicants
after verification.
NOTE: ALL Standalone PGDM/PGCM institutions who have NOT uploaded full details of all the
students since inception of the program on AICTE web portal despite continuous correspondence since
AY 2018 -19 shall NOT be allowed to apply for any of the categories mentioned above.
a. TER Charges in Rs. Lakh for various applications of (Diploma / Post Diploma / Under Graduate Degree
/ Post Graduate Diploma / Post Graduate Degree/ Fellow Programme in management Institutions are
given below:
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Continuation
Introduction
Extension of Approval based on Self-Disclosure of
of
OCI/ FN/Children Introduction of
Break in OCI / FN /
of Fellow
Type of EoA/ Children of
Indian Workers Programme
Institution Per Division Restoration Indian Workers
Penalty in the in
of Intake in the
for Gulf Countries Management
All Programmes Gulf Countries
PGDM/ Vocational Late seats
(except seats/Off-Campus**
MBA Courses Submission per Course
PGDM/ MBA)
Government/
Central University/ 0.05 0.15 Nil 0.25 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
StateUniversity*
All other
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Institutions
(including Govt. 0.20 0.40 Nil 2.50 2.50 6.00 0.30 1.25
Aided & Minority
Institutions)
TER Charges (Rs. in Lakhs #)
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Change of site/Location / Conversion of Di- Conversion of Degree Level into Diploma Level/ Change in the Name of the Course(s)/ Merger of the
ploma Level into Degree Level /To start each Conversion of Women’s Institutioninto Co-ed Courses/ Reduction in Intake/Closure of Programme (s)/
New Programme /Level in the existing Institu- Institution and vice-versa/ Introduction or Course(s)/Change in the Name of the Institution/ affiliating
Type
tions/ Change in the Name of the Trust / So- Continuation of NRI seats/Increase in Intake University/Board* or Type of Institution(Institution(s)
of
ciety/ Company/ Merger of Institutions under additional Course(s) including“ Maximum Intake converted into a University)/ address of Trust / Society /
Institution
the same/ Different Trust /Society/ Company Allowed”/ Introduction of Integrated/Dual Dgree company
operating in the same Campus/City Course(s)
Government
/ Central Univer-
0.25 0.15 0.10
sity/State Univer-
sity*
All other
Institutions
(including Govt. 3.50 1.25 0.60
Aided & Minority
Institutions)
TER charges for EoA based on Self-Disclosure and Continuation of OCI / FN / Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries seats
are considered for the
number of Divisions and Courses respectively of the Applied Intake.# NO TER Charges shall be levied for Postgraduate Degree Courses
(other than
MCA and Management) and institutions applying under hibernation Clause.
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* NO TER Charges shall be levied, if the State Government / UT changes the jurisdiction of the
affiliating University and if the nomenclature of course is not available in the University for
Course Name Change.
ii. Above TER Charges (other than EoA based on Self-Disclosure and Continuation of OCI/ FN/
Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries seats) are applicable irrespective of number
of Divisions / Courses.
iii. TER Charges shall NOT be refunded in any case, if the application is processed and rejected as
specified in this Approval Process Handbook.
iv. TER Charges for Change in the Bank Details is Rs. 6000/- (Rupees Six Thousand) only.
b. If any additional Scrutiny Committee and Standing Hearing Committee / Standing Appel late
Committee has to be conducted online/offline (including the Court directions) for any type of Institutions,
then the Applicant has to remit Rs. 0.60 Lakh (Rs. 0.15 Lakh for Government) through online as an
additional TER Charges.
c. If any additional Expert Visit Committee has to be conducted (Online/Physical) (inclusive of the Court
directions) to any type of Institution, the Applicant has to remit Rs.1.25Lakh for online EVC and
Rs. 2.50 Lakh for Physical EVC (for Government Rs. 0.25 Lakh & 0.50 lakh respectively) as an
additional TER Charges.
d. The TER Charges shall be paid through AICTE payment gateway on AICTE Web-Portal within the dead-
line, failing which, the application shall not be considered for processing.
e. Applications submitted under Change of Site/ Location/ Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree
Level & vice-versa / To start new Programme / Level in the existing Institutions / Merger of Institutions
(under the same/ different Trust / Society / Company operating in the same Campus or City), if rejected at the
Level of Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny without availing the appeal provision, the TER Charges after a deduction
of Rs.0.60 lakh shall be refunded to the Applicant.
2.3.3 Data entry, deficiency report and reopening of the submitted applications.
a. All Applicants shall ensure that the data entered / edited are correct. Facility to edit the data
is available until the final submission of the online application.
b. AICTE Web-Portal allows the generation of Deficiency Report for the online submitted applications.
c. After the final submission of the application, the data entered shall NOT be allowed for any further
editing, till the processing of application is completed. Hence, the Applicants shall exercise utmost
caution before submitting the application.
d. If an Institution has wrongly submitted an application, the same shall be represented to AICTE,
Heaquarters along with the Resolution of the Trust / Society / Company (Director/Principal/Authorized
person in case of Government institutions), duly signed by the Chairperson / Secretary to that effect in the
Format 3, within the last date as notified in the Public Notice for Approval process /AICTE Web-Portal.
e. The application shall be reopened ONE TIME to enable the Institution to rectify the same and resum
it with necessary TER Charges along with the Penalty for Late Submission (as applicable), with the
approval of Competent Authority.
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f. After the submission of the application along with TER charges, if an institution intends to revoke the
application for a specific purpose (other than Extension of Approval), the same shall be represented
by the Institution to AICTE, along with the Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company, duly signed by the
Chairman/ Secretary to that effect in the Format 3, at least within 7 days from the last date as notified in
the Public Notice / AICTE Website. Then TER Charges after a deduction of Rs. 0.25 Lakh/-shall be
refunded to the Applicant and if the Closure of the Course(s)/Programme(s)/Institution is revoked as per
the approval of the Council, the necessary TER Charges for Extension of Approval along with the Penalty
for Late Submission, as applicable (application will be treated as late submitted), shall be paid.
g. If an Institution intends to withdraw the application submitted for Closure of the Institution / Program
me(s)/ Course(s) which is pending (for non-submission of documents), the same shall be revoked on
or before 10th April of the Calendar Year. In case, the Closure of the Institution/ Programme(s) / Course(s)
is revoked, the necessary TER Charges for extension of approval alongwith the penalty for late submis-
sion, as applicable (application will be treated as late submitted), shall be paid.
a. All Institutions shall upload the documents (Digitally Signed using DSC) as per Annexure-2 of the
Approval Process Handbook on AICTE Web-Portal. Hard Copies of the Application/ Additional
Documents NEED NOT be submitted to the AICTE, HQ.
b. An Affidavit 2 sworn before First Class Judicial Magistrate or Public Notary or an Oath Commissioner on
Rs.100/- Non-Judicial stamp paper / e-stamp paper shall be Digitally Signed & uploaded on AICTE web
portal. In case of any false information, AICTE shall invoke the, civil and/or criminal provisions as per the
Regulations in place.
All the submitted applications along with TER charges (other than Extension of Approval)
based on self-disclosure shall be processed as per the norms and procedures specified in
the Approval Process Handbook by the Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny Committee/ EVC (if applica-
ble) strictly based on the documents uploaded on AICTE portal.
c. The institution shall also have to adhere to the existing Central, State and Local Laws wherever
applicable.
d. Extension of Approval will not be issued, if any Law Enforcing Agencies of Central /State Government
prohibit AICTE to issue any order.
a. Institutions at random shall be subject to EVC (Inspection) for the fulfillment of the norms of the Approv-
al Process Handbook.
b. If any document submitted is found to be fraudulent, criminal case shall be filed against the Director/
Principal of the Institution and Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust/ Society/Company.
2.4 The Institution shall be given an opportunity to submit the compliance of deficiencies (if any), before the
Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee, Hearing Committee to fulfil the criteria of “Nil Deficiency” based on
Self- Disclosure, for processing the application, as applicable.
a. The Council shall grant Extension of Approval based on Self-Disclosure of the availability of the
required facilities and Infrastructure as submitted online on AICTE Web-Portal @ www.aicte-india.org
ensuring the fulfillment of all the norms and standards as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
b. Documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook shall be submitted/uploaded for
obtaining approval.
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c. The Council shall monitor for the fulfilment of all norms by the Institution and in the event of Non-Fulfil-
ment, the Council shall initiate penal action as per the Regulations.
d. In case of The Technical Institutions granted Letter of Approval but failed to admit the students due to
Non-affiliation by the University/ Board or Non-Fulfilment of State Government/UT requirements, the
deficiency/ requirement of Faculty and infrastructural facilities shall be calculated from the year of the
admission of the students.
As envisaged in the provisions laid down in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Nations proactive
initiatives towards enhancement of GER, the Council proposes to remove the upper limit on intake earlier
allowed for the Courses / Programs offered by existing institutions. This is subject to the fulfillment of
infrastructure availability, its readiness and filled faculty position. Before grant of approval to the increase in
intake sought by the institution, the council shall ascertain the infrastructure and faculty availability through an
EVC.
Also, NEP 2020 envisages the availability of Higher Technical Education in Indian Languages at Diploma/
Degree level as well as to impart education in mother tongue so as to enhance the creativity, critical thinking
among the students. In alignment with the provisions of NEP 2020, AICTE has initiated Technical Book Writing
scheme in 13 languages viz Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Punjabi, Odia, As-
samese, Malayalam, Urdu & English. The books in Indian language are available for free download at https://
ekumbh.aicte-india.org and the institutes are encouraged to use these books as text/ reference books. AICTE
shall permit an addition of ONE division with 30/60 seats (as supernumerary) to the eligible and interested
institutes.
a. The existing Institutions shall have liberty to expand its activities by increase intake/ Addition of new/
additional Course(s). The increase in intake demanded by the institutions shall be approved in commen-
suration with equivalent infrastructure, facilities and faculty.
b. Institutions shall be eligible for new Course(s) / expansion of existing Course(s) subject to the following
conditions:
(i). Infrastructure facilities shall be as per norms mentioned in this APH.
(ii). Faculty required shall be as per the FSR defined in this APH.
(iii). Submission of additional documents as mentioned in this APH.
c. Increase in intake / Additional Course in Diploma / Under Graduate /Post Graduate level in Engi-
neering and Technology shall be permissible, if the Institution is already offering minimum three
(3) courses in Core Branches including Multidisciplinary/Region Specific branches (as listed in
Annexure-2 (Not applicable for Regional Language Courses).
d. Building Plan for the entire duration for all Increase in Intake/Additional Course(s) of the Institu-
tion shall be prepared by an Architect registered with Council of Architecture/ Licensed Surveyor.
However, Infrastructure requirements for the First Year should be completed in all aspects.
Institution shall maintain Faculty: Student ratio as specified in the Approval Process Handbook. Common
facilities shall cater the need of the total “Approved Intake” with total Built-up area equal to the sum total
of the area requirement of each Increase in Intake/Additional Course(s).
e. No increase in the Intake shall be given to Institutions where inquiries are pending against the Institution
by any Central/State investigating agencies.
f. Institution getting approval for new Course(s) in a particular Academic Year shall also be considered for
grant of NRI/ OCI/ FN/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries, subject to fulfilment of norms
of the Approval Process Handbook.
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i. The Institutions offering the Courses in Applied Arts and Crafts, Design, Planning and Hotel Management
and Catering Technology shall be eligible to apply for new Course(s) at the Post Graduate Level as spec-
ified in Annexure-11 of the Approval Process Handbook.
j. Scrutiny and EVC shall be conducted for any increase in intake in existing courses or new courses.
Also, EVC shall be conducted, any time before the first batch of students passed out (including new
course) or within the duration of the course in case of new courses approved to verify the fulfilment
of the norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
k. Introduction / Continuation of specialized courses like MBA/PGDM (IEV) will be processed as per the
provisions mentioned in Annexure-9.
l. The Institutions offering the Courses in Engineering and Technology, Management, Applied Arts and
Crafts, Design, Planning, and Hotel Management & Catering Technology shall be eligible for an
additional ONE division with 15/30/60 seats (as supernumerary) in each course at all levels to the inter-
ested institutions exclusively for Working Professionals meeting any one of the following criteria:
ii. Institutions operating in Aspirational Districts (as per the latest list notified by NITI Aayog).
iii. Institutions belonging to Jammu, Kashmir and Leh Ladakh, NER States.
NOTE: 1. Guidelines notified by AICTE from time to time shall be adopted by the Institutions
having approval under this Clause (2.6(k)) for effecting admissions to the Working
Professionals.
2. Affiliation with two different Universities for the same Technical programme/Courses
shall NOT be permitted. However, Institutions offering Technical Courses in Computer
Applications (Viz. MCA/BCA) and Management (Viz. MBA/MMS/BBA/BMS, etc.) are ONLY
permitted to have Affiliation with different Universities.
3. It is the sole responsibility of the institution to obtain NOC from the Affiliating University
& State Government (if applicable) before starting of the Academic Session.
a. The existing Institutions seeking approval to start new Programme’s/ Level shall apply on AICTE Web-Por-
tal along with the Extension of Approval for the existing Programme(s) and Course(s) with the additional
documents as per Annexure- 2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
b. The Institutions applying under Break in EoA /Restoration of intake /Hibernation are also eligible
to apply.
c. The Institutions applying under this category are also eligible to apply for other categories listed under
Chapter II/ III of the Approval Process Handbook including Extension of Approval/ Continuation of NRI/
supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Children of Indian Workers
in Gulf Countries for the existing Course(s).
d. The Institution may apply for multiple Programmes and respective levels.
e. To start additional/ new Courses shall be processed as per Clause 2.6 of this APH.
f. The Constituent Colleges of State/Central Universities shall be permitted to start Post Graduate Level
without corresponding/ allied Under Graduate Level.
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g. Building Plan for the entire duration of the Programme(s) of the Institution shall be prepared by an
Architect registered with the Council of Architecture/ Licensed Surveyor and shall be approved by
the Competent Authority as designated by concerned State Government/ UT. However, infrastructure
requirements for the First Year should be completed in all aspects. Institution shall maintain Faculty: Stu-
dent ratio as specified in the Approval Process Handbook. Common facilities shall cater the need of the
total “Approved Intake”.
h. Institute should have sufficient built up area to cover all the requirements of ALL the program(s)/levels
conducted as per the provisions of Approval Process Handbook.
i. Although AICTE does permit sharing of resources, the institute shall provide ample space for play-ground
(owned or hired) facilities for indoor and outdoor sports for the students either in the Campus or through
arrangements with other adjacent Institutions, Corporation grounds, private facilities, etc.
j. The Principal of the Institution shall have the qualifications (satisfying AICTE norms) corresponding to the
Programme having the maximum “Approved Intake”.
k. The Institution may also seek to change the Name of the Institution.
l. If the application for the new Programme/Level is not approved, EoA for the Institution shall be issued.
However, the institution shall fulfil all the requirements as per APH for the issue of EOA.
a. The existing Institutions seeking approval for the Introduction of Non-Resident Indian(s) shall apply on
AICTE Web-Portal along with additional documents/certificates as per Annexure-2 of the Approval
Process Handbook. The Institution shall have “Nil Deficiency” based on Self-Disclosure as per the Report
generated.
b. Five percent (5%) of seats within “Approved Intake” shall be allowed for admission under NRI
category.
c. Competent Authority for admission shall be the same as for regular admission and shall fetch a
list of Technical Institutions who have sought approval from the Council.
d. The Competent Authority for admission shall display the availability of NRI seats, course/ branch wise, in
various Institutions, for information of candidates during all stages of admission so that the students can
freely exercise their informed choice. Also, Competent Authority for admission shall prepare a merit list
of Applicants by inviting applications from eligible NRI students and admit strictly on merit basis. In the
event of non-availability of students in NRI seats, the seats shall be given to general candidates as per
merit. However, regular Fee shall be applicable to these candidates who have admitted against vacant
NRI seats.
e. A letter in this respect shall be issued by the Competent Authority for admission to each beneficiary.
Students admitted under this scheme shall be allowed to change Course under same category.
f. The concerned State Government/ UT shall notify the tuition and other Fee for candidates to be admit-
ted under NRI seats.
g. The Institutions shall publish on their Brochure and Web site, the number of NRI seats available in the
Course(s) / Division(s) for information to the students and other stake holders.
Fifteen percent (15%) supernumerary seats over and above the “Approved Intake” perCourse shall be
approved for AICTE approved Institutions and University Departments, for admitting students from Foreign
Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries. One third (1/3) of
these 15% seats shall be reserved for the Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries.
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The existing Institution having at least 80% (Avg) enrollment in last three years are eligible for Introduction
of supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Children of Indian Workers
in Gulf Countries. The Institution shall apply on AICTE Web-Portal along with additional documents as per
Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook. The Institution shall have “Nil Deficiency” based on Self-
Disclosure.
a. Institutions selected for Study in India Programme by the Government of India are eligible for intro-
duction of FN/OCI/Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries in ALL Programmes/ Courses without
Expert Visit Committee BUT with applicable TER charges.
b. If the Institution is providing Fee waiver to the selected students as per their commitment to
the Government, the TER Charges for continuation of supernumerary seats for FN/OCI/
Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries shall be waived. However, the Institution shall upload
on AICTE Web portal the selection letter for Study in India Programme and the document of the
Fee waiver provided to the students.
d. The Institutions shall provide suitable Hostel/ Residential accommodation to the Foreign Students/
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries. Further the Institutions
shall also establish an Office with a Student Counselor to take care of the needs of the students admitted.
An Induction Programme shall be arranged for such students to get acquainted to the Indian condition.
e. Any vacant seat in a given Course, out of 1/3rd seats reserved for Children of Indian Workers in the
Gulf Countries shall be reverted to the seats of 2/3rd meant for OCI/ Foreign Nationals and vice-versa.
Further, any vacant seat in the “Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/ Children of Indian
Workers in Gulf Countries” after the last round of the admission of the concerned State Government/
UT may be filled with NRI seats, subject to the approval from AICTE for the NRI seats and fulfillment of
requisite norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
f. NRI/ Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf
Countries seats are not allowed to be filled by Indian Citizens.
g. Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) /Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf
Countries admitted in AICTE approved Institutions through Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR) or as
Government of India nominee shall be included within this ceiling
h. The Institution shall submit online application MANDATORILY FOR EACH COURSE (if interested) for
Continuation of approval for supernumerary seats for admitting Foreign National/ Overseas Citizen
of India (OCI) / Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries, as a part of application of Extension of
Approval, every year, giving details of Faculty and other facilities.
i. If any punitive action is enforced on an Institution, NRI/ OCI Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf
Countries seats shall be withdrawn.
j. Institutions admitting Foreign Nationals should ensure registration of foreign students with concerned
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) as well as with the local police station about their entry
and exit from India. Further the Institutions shall adhere to the prevalent norms specified by the Ministry
of External Affairs, Government of India from time to time.
k. The concerned State Government/ UT shall notify the tuition and other Fee for candidates admitted
under Foreign Nationals/ OCI seats.
l. Admission to these seats shall be made on merit basis among Applicants of these categories by the
State Admission Authorities.
a. In respect of Integrated / Dual Degree Course(s), UGC norms shall be applicable, as per Sec-
tion 4 of PART III of UGC Gazette Notification, 2014 and amended from time to time.
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i. Five Years Integrated Degree in Engineering and Technology leading to Master of Technology (M.Tech.),
Nomenclature shall be as per Major Disciplines of Engineering and Technology given in Annexure-2
of the Approval Process Handbook.
iii. FOUR Years Integrated Degree in Computer Applications leading to Master of Computer Application.
iv. FOUR Years Integrated Degree in Management leading to Master of Business Administration (MBA).
v. Five years Integrated Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology leads to a Master in
Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
b. The existing Institutions where Course(s) in Engineering and Technology/ Planning/ Hotel Management
and Catering Technology/ MCA/ Management Programme are already in existence shall be eligible to
apply for approval of respective Integrated Degree Programme.
c. Approval shall be considered only to those Institutions where there is “Nil Deficiency” based on Self-Dis-
closure.
d. Applicants shall upload relevant documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook on
AICTE Web portal.
NOTE: It is the sole responsibility of the institution to obtain NOC from the Affiliating University &
State Government (if applicable) before effecting admission.
The existing affiliating Institutions only shall be permitted to introduce Off-Campus on the similar lines of Con-
stituent Colleges of State/Central Universities in the same City.
a. The Institutions which are existence for at least Ten (10) years and meeting any of the following Criteria
shall be permitted to introduce ONE (1) Off-Campus in the same City:
i. Institutions figured in 8th Edition of NIRF ranking (announcement made on 5th June 2023).
ii. Institutions figured in QS World Ranking Asia-2024 (announcement made on 8th Nov 2023).
iii. Institutions having minimum of 50% eligible courses with NBA accreditation having validity till 30th
April 2025.
v. Institutions having more than 80% admission consecutively for last 5 Academic Years.
b. The existing Institution seeking approval for Introduction of Off-Campus shall apply on AICTE Web-Portal
with the same PID.
c. All the infrastructure facilities required for running all the Programmes/Courses to be of-
fered in the Off-Campus shall be as per the Norms defined in Annexure-3 of this APH.
e. The application submitted under this clause shall be processed similar to the New Institution application.
f. There should NOT be any movement of students between Main and Off-campus of the Institute.
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NOTE: It is the sole responsibility of the institution to obtain NOC from the Affiliating University & State
Government (if applicable) before effecting admission in the Off-Campus.
a. The approval shall be granted for the complete duration of the Fellow Programme in Management.
b. The minimum duration of the Course shall be 3 years, but shall not exceed 5 years. However, in excep-
tional circumstances beyond 5 years, the student shall have to re-register and has to complete within the
extended period of 2 years.
d. The existing Institution seeking approval for Introduction of Fellow Programme in Management shall ap-
ply on AICTE Web-Portal and shall have “Nil Deficiency” based on Self-Disclosure.
e. Since inception, the Institution should have been free from serious Complaints against Ragging, Non-Pay-
ment of dues to Council and other punitive actions and investigation by Central /State Agencies.
f. The Institution should have the required number of Full Time Faculty members as per AICTE norms for
offering Fellow Programme in MBA/ MMS/ PGDM Programme.
g. The Institutions should have at least 50% of the Full Time Faculty members with Ph.D./ Fellow from AICTE
approved Institutions/ CFTIs/Reputed Universities, if the Institution applies for 20 seats and 25% if institu-
tion applies for 10 seats. These Faculty members should have at least two papers published in Scopus/
Web of Science Journals in the last 3 years. Each Professor and Associate Professor shall not guide more
than SIX and FOUR research scholars respectively at a time.
h. The Institution should have subscribed Journals in Business Management area of Organizational Behav-
ior/ Human Resource, Finance and Accounts, Marketing, Operations, IT Systems, Economics, etc.
i. The existing Institutions seeking approval for the Introduction of Fellow Programme shall apply on AICTE
Web-Portal along with additional documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
j. The Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny Committee shall verify the additional documents as per Annexure-2 of the Ap-
proval Process Handbook submitted for Introduction of Fellow Programme in Management and for Con-
tinuation of approval for Fellow Programme in Management the institution shall submit an application as
a part of application for Extension of Approval, every year, giving details of Faculty and other facilities.
k. If the Institution is aggrieved by the decision of the SC/Re-SC /EVC, the Institution shall have the right to
appeal as per Clause 2.23 of the Approval Process Handbook.
l. Student’s eligibility, procedure for admission and conduct of the Programme shall be as per details given
in Annexure-8 of the Approval Process Handbook.
2.13 Merger of Institutions under the same / different Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same
Campus or City
In view of National Education Policy 2020, to encourage multidisciplinary approach in Higher Technical
Education, the merger of Institutions shall be permitted within city limits.
• Parent Institution - An Institution where prospective administration and learning takes place
after the Merger.
• Child Institution(s) - Institution(s) from which the Courses are to be shifted to the Parent Institution
and cease to exist upon approval of merger of the Institutions.
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a. The existing Institutions of the same Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same location/ city shall be
permitted to merge into a single Institution with all the facilities at the proposed Parent Institution and/ or
part/ full facilities of the Child Institution(s), if necessary.
b. If all the required facilities are available exclusively in the Parent Institution (without depending on the
facilities of the Child Institution(s)), as the Child Institution(s) shall be considered for Complete Closure.
However, the convenience/ approachability of all stakeholders of the Child Institution(s) to the Site/
Location of the Parent Institution shall also be taken care of by the Institutions (including commutation).
NOTE: Intra-Day movement of Students and Faculty not Allowed under any circumstances (in case
of infrastructure & other facilities required by Parent institution after merger are in multiple
locations). Institutions going for such merger shall duly inform all the stake holders regarding
schedule of conduct of Programs / Courses prior to admission
c. The Institution shall retain the Parent Institution’s PID and may seek changes in the Name of the
Institution.
d. The total Built-Up area requirement and other facilities required for the entire duration of all the Pro-
grammes /Courses shall be fulfilled in all respects and shall maintain Faculty: Student ratio as specified
in the Approval Process Handbook.
e. All or selected Courses of Child Institution(s) shall be merged with the Parent Institution. However, the rest
of the AICTE approved Courses, if any, in the Child Institution(s) shall be considered as closed and due
procedure for closure of the same shall be followed.
f. The Parent Institution shall have all infrastructure and other facilities to run ALL the Courses for the entire
duration of both Parent and Child Institution(s). However, the facilities of the child institutions can continue
to be used if required.
g. If Merger of Institutions is approved, the (Child) Institutions that are merged with the (Parent)
Institutions are considered as cease to exist and the liabilities, if any, arise out of this merger for
the Child Institution(s), shall solely be that of Trust/ Society/ Company/ Parent Institution ONLY.
h. In case of Merger of Institutions is approved, eligible refund/ additional TER Charges may be
refunded/ collected, as applicable.
i. In case, merger of institutions is rejected, refund of TER charges shall be applicable as per
Clause 1.4.2. (g).
j. The child Institutions shall be allowed to submit their application for EoA with or without changes /closure
of institution along with the additional documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
However, the norms of the concerned Regulatory Authorities shall also be fulfilled.
k. If the application for merger of Institutions is NOT approved, EoA of the individual Institutions shall be
issued.
l. Affidavit 2 shall be submitted to the effect that the Built-up area remain the same before/ after the merger
of the Institutions and shall not be utilized for other purposes.
m. If anyone of the Institution is Women’s Institution, then the application shall be processed first for the
Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution by Scrutiny/ Re- Scrutiny Committee, if found in
order, then only the application shall be processed further for Merger of Institutions following the respec-
tive procedure specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
n. “Approved Intake” for the Courses of the Institution after the merger shall be combined intake of parent
and child institutions.
o. The Principal of the Institution shall have the qualifications (satisfying AICTE
norms) corresponding to the Programme having the maximum “Approved Intake”.
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p. The condition of two plots/pieces of land per institution shall not be applicable for the newly created
institution after merger of existing institutions.
q. The Council reserves its right to reject the application for merger of Institutions under the same Trust/
Society/ Company operating in the same Campus, if it finds the reasons given are not justified or
Commercial or Business angle is suspected, or to defeat the provisions of any Law.
NOTE: It shall be the responsibility of the Promoter to take approval from the other Regulatory Bodies/
NOC from the Affiliating University & State Government (if applicable) before effecting
admission, in view of merger of the Institutions.
Institutions under different Trust/Society /Company shall be permitted for merger, provided, if the
prevailing Rules applicable to Trust/Society/Company allows such merger legally. All the conditions men-
tioned above under section 2.13.1 shall be applicable for merger of Institutions under the different Trust/
Society/Company.
a. The existing Institutions shall be eligible for Conversion of Degree Level into Diploma Level and vice-versa
in the same Specialization within the Programme only.
b. Only the Institutions which are in existence for a minimum period of 5 years are eligible.
c. The existing Institutions applying for Conversion of Degree Level into Diploma Level and vice-versa in
any Programme shall have to apply for Progressive/ Complete Closure of all the existing Courses includ-
ing Post Graduate Course(s) in the corresponding discipline, if any.
d. The additional documents to be submitted for the Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level and
vice-versa shall be as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
e. The existing Institution seeking approval for Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice- versa shall apply
for the Course(s) corresponding to the existing one as per Annexure-11 of the Approval Process Hand-
book (as applicable) on AICTE Web- Portal as per the norms.
f. The Conversion shall be permitted for all the Courses in the said Level, however, Partial
conversion of few Courses in the said Level is not permissible. In case, closest available
nomenclature does not exist in Annexure-11 of the Approval Process Handbook, then such Course(s) shall be
permitted for Conversion in core branch or may close the course.
g. The Institution may also seek change in the Name of the Institution.
i. The Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice-versa shall be affected only after the
grant of approval by the Council and the intake shall be fixed as that of the “Approved Intake” of the
Courses.
j. If the application for Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice-versa is not approved,
EoA to the Institution shall be issued. However, the institution shall fulfil all the requirements as per APH
for the issue of EoA.
k. Applications for the Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice-versa, rejected by Council
shall be processed for the Closure of the Programme/Institution (as applicable)/ Extension of Approval,
as per the choice mentioned in the application following the procedure specified in Chapter II of the
Approval Process Handbook. However, it is the responsibility of the Institutions to inform the rejection of
application by the Council to the concerned authorities who had given the NOC for the Closure of the
Institution in view of their application.
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NOTE: Refund of Security Deposit in excess shall NOT be allowed for Institutions applying for the
Conversion of Degree Level into Diploma Level. In case of applications seeking vice-versa, the
norms (including security deposit) as specified in the Approval Process Handbook shall have to
be fulfilled.
a. The existing Institution seeking approval for the Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-Ed
Institution and vice-versa shall apply on AICTE Web-Portal along with the Extension of Approval as per
the norms.
b. The additional documents to be submitted for the Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-Ed Institu-
tion and vice-versa shall be as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook
c. The Institution may also seek change in the Name of the Institution.
d. All the exclusive facilities for Women Only Institution shall be maintained (in case conversion is from Co-
Ed to Women).
e. If the application for the Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution and vice-versa is not
approved, EoA to the Institution shall be issued.
f. The Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution and vice-versa shall be effected only after
the grant of approval by the Council.
2.16 Extension of Approval of the Existing Institutions after a Break in the Preceding Academic Year(s) or
Approval after Hybernation/ Restoration of Intake
a The Institution seeking approval after Break in EoA (break in obtaining extension of approval by an insti-
tution on their own in the previous year(s)) shall apply on the AICTE Web-Portal along with the documents
as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook. However, Institution not applied for EoA for SIX
years consecutively shall not be eligible to apply under Break in EoA and such Institutions shall apply as a
New Technical Institution after following appropriate procedure for Closure of the Programmes/ Courses
approved.
b The Institution(s) applying under this category shall be permitted to apply for other categories listed under
Chapter II/ III/ V/ VI of this Approval Process Handbook.
c Institutions not applied for Extension of Approval in the preceding Academic Years shall be considered
as “Break-in-EoA” and shall be processed for Extension of Approval upon verification of adequate Infra-
structural facilities as specified in the Approval Process Handbook by an Expert Visit Committee.
d Hibernation: Institutions looking forward to revamp/restructure its business and not in a position to take
approval from the Council can apply under this clause prior to avail hibernation.
i. Period of Hibernation will be one year less than the maximum period of the course/level
run by the institution (example institution running UG level Courses in Engineering and
Technology will have three years Hibernation period and Institution with PG level Courses
in management will have one year hibernation period).
ii. Procedure of approval after hibernation period: The Institute has to apply before the expiry
(or) immediately after the hibernation period and submit its financial viability. EVC shall be
conducted for checking infrastructure and other facilities as per AICTE Norms. In case the
Institute have all the required infrastructure, they will also be permitted to apply for other
changes (as per Chapter II and III).
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a The Institution seeking approval for Restoration of Intake as a result of earlier punitive/penal action by
AICTE shall apply on the AICTE Web-Portal along with the documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval
Process Handbook. However, Institution not applied for Restoration within next Academic Year shall be
considered that penal action is accepted by the Institution and willing to continue with the same reduced
intake as “Approved Intake”. Institution under “NO ADMISSION” may apply for restoration in the next
Academic Year and before completion of SIX (06) years. Thereafter, such institution shall apply as a New
Technical Institution following appropriate procedure.
b The Institution(s) applying under this category shall be permitted to apply for other categories listed under
Chapter II/ III/ V/ VI of the Approval Process Handbook.
a. The existing Institution seeking approval for the Change of Site / Location shall apply on AICTE Web-Por-
tal with additional documents (as applicable as per Annexure-2 of this APH) along with the Extension of
Approval as per the Norms.
b. The Change of Site / Location shall be allowed within the jurisdiction of the current affiliating University
/ Board. For PGDM Institutions, the Change in Site / Location shall be allowed without the condition of
jurisdiction of the affiliating University.
c. It shall be necessary to provide Built-up area as per norms required for the conduct of all the existing
Programme(s) and Course(s) at the new Site / Location. The Expert Visit Committee shall verify the com-
pleteness of Infrastructure ONLY to ensure that academic and other activities be initiated at the new Site
/ Location.
d. The Equipment, Library and other movable property in the existing Institution shall be shifted to the new
Site / Location, only after approval by the Council for Change of Site / Location.
e. After shifting of the Equipment, Library and other movable property from the existing Institution to the new
Site/ Location, another Expert Visit Committee shall be conducted before the start of academic session of
the current Academic Year again to verify the availability of facilities at the new Site/Location, if required.
f. The Change of Site / Location shall be effected only on receipt of final approval in respect of new Location
and approval for activities at previous Location shall cease.
g. On approval of new Location, all activities of the Institution shall necessarily be carried out at newly ap-
proved Location only.
h. Any violation in this respect shall lead to Withdrawal of Approval and Institution shall not be allowed to
continue its activities in either of the Locations.
i. Request for approval for partial shifting of the Programme(s) and Course(s) in the Institution shall
not be considered.
j. If any Institution is found to function in an unauthorized / temporary location, violating the norms as
specified in the Approval Process Handbook, the Council shall take appropriate action.
a. The existing Institutions seeking approval for Change in the Name of the Course(s) (Refer
Annexure-11of the Approval Process Handbook)/ Reduction in Intake/ Closure of Programme/ Course
shall apply on AICTE Web-Portal along with additional documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval
Process Handbook. Reduction of Core branches (as specified in 2.14) shall be permitted up to 30 seats.
However, in case of closure of core branches the institution shall not be permitted for an increase in in-
take/New Course against such proposed closure.
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b. Change in the name of the Course is permissible ONLY in case of the mentioned nomenclature is not
offered by the affiliating university/body as per the guidelines given in Annexure 6 or 7 of the Approv-
al Process Handbook.
c. Merger of certain Course(s) in Engineering and Technology in Under Graduate Degree and Diploma
Course(s) is permitted as per the guidelines given in Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook
as well as different specializations / courses of MBA / PGDM is permitted, so that the Intake after
merger shall be equal to the sum total of the individual Course(s) and Divisions, provided the Faculty
student ratio be maintained.
d. Institutions may apply for reduction in Intake in any of the Course(s) within a Division (non- zero) by
themselves in AICTE Web-Portal and maintain Faculty: Student ratio, and the restoration shall be per-
mitted within a Division. Institutions may apply for restoration to the same level by themselves on the
AICTE Web-Portal.
e. Applications of the existing Institutions which have applied for Closure of the Programme(s)/ Course(s),
and if such application is not approved by the Council due to certain deficiencies, the Institution shall
be given Extension of Approval with ZERO Intake in such Courses for the current Academic Year.
f. The application for the Closure of the Programme(s)/ Course(s) shall be valid for the duration of the
respective Course offered by the Institution within which the Institution should submit the required
mandatory documents. Else, AICTE shall initiate appropriate action to close the Programme(s)/
Course(s).
2.19 Change in the Name of the Institution/Affiliating University/Board or Type of Institution(s) converted
into a University.
a. The existing Institution seeking approval for a Change in the Name of the Institution or affiliating
University/ Board or Type of Institution (Institution(s) converted into a University) shall apply on AICTE
Web-Portal along with the relevant documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
b. Institutions applying for Change in the Name of the Institution shall follow the conditions specified in
Clauses 1.5.4 and 1.5.5 of the Approval Process Handbook
c. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the application to the affiliating University/Board and their-
views on the same shall be forwarded to AICTE, within 15 days from the last date of submission of
the application. In the absence of the receipt of the views of the affiliating University/ Board on the
application, the Council shall proceed for further processing as per the provisions of Approval Process
Handbook. (Same as Clause 1.4.7 of chapter 1).
d. Institution(s) of the same Trust/ Society/ Company applying for Change of Type of Institution (Institu-
tion(s) converted into a University) shall apply separately for EoA based on Self- Disclosure/ any other
categories mentioned in Chapter II/ III and pay the TER Charges, as applicable. The Institution may
also seek for Change in the Name of the Institution.
e. The Institution shall submit a representation to AICTE in case of Type of Institution (Institution converted
into a University) after the last date of submission of online application. The same shall be proceeded
as per above clause (b).
a. The existing Institution seeking approval for Change in the Name/Address of the Trust/ Society/
Company including the merger of the Companies shall apply on AICTE Web- Portal along with
additional documents as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
b. The change shall be permitted only for those Trusts/ Societies/ Companies which have not been dis-
qualified by the AICTE/ Court of Law/ any Statutory Body in the past.
c. In case of any dispute among the members of Trusts/ Societies/ Companies is of such nature that it
of the Institution, then AICTE shall withhold the approval as long as it may
would affect the standard
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d. Further, AICTE shall have the right to lien over the FDR till such time dispute among Trustees or members
is not settled by an Arbitrator or the Court of competent jurisdiction as contemplated in the Trust/Society/
Company document, by virtue of which amalgamation took place.
e. A Trust/Society may create a new Company to hold their assets, and once the transferred of assets is
complete, the Trust/Society may be dissolved and the ownership may be transferred to the company. Such
viability shall vary depending on the jurisdiction and context.
f. The Council reserves its right to reject the application for Change in the Name/Address of the Trust/
Society/ Company if it finds the reasons given are not justified or commercial or business angle is
suspected, or to defeat the provisions of any Law.
a. The existing Institution seeking for Progressive Closure or Complete Closure shall apply on AICTE
Web-Portal as per norms. The additional documents to be submitted for Closure of the Institution shall be
as per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
c. In case of Progressive Closure, Closure at the First Year Level shall be allowed in the current Academ-
ic Year and the subsequent years of working shall be closed at the end of each Academic Year pro-
gressively. However, final Closure order shall be issued after completion of the Programme(s) and
submission of Affidavit 4 by the Institution.
d. In case of Complete Closure, the Institution shall be closed completely in one Instance.
e. NoC for Progressive Closure or Complete Closure is subject to no pending Court case filed against the
Institution by AICTE and no Charge sheet filed against the Institution.
f. The Institutions shall not be eligible to apply for other categories listed under Chapter II/ III/ V of the APH.
g. Applications of existing Institutions which have applied for Closure of the Institution, and if such appli-
cation is not approved by the Council due to certain deficiencies; the Institution shall be given Extension
of Approval with ZERO Intake for the current Academic Year. Such Institutions shall submit all relevant
documents after all the students have passed out (or) redistributed to nearby AICTE approved Institutions
through the affiliating University/ Board and seek official Closure of the Institution.
h. The application for the Closure of the Institution shall be valid for the duration of the respective Pro-
gramme offered by the Institution within which the Institution should submit the required mandatory
documents. Else, AICTE may close the Institution with the intimation to the affiliating University/Board and
the State Government/UT and shall issue a Public Notice regarding the same. In case of such Institutions
where Security Deposits are to be released, a penalty of 10% of the value of the Security Deposit shall be
imposed before the release of Security Deposit.
i. Institutions not applied on the portal from past preceding six years for EoA, AICTE may close the Institu-
tion with the intimation to the affiliating University/Board and the State Government/ UT and shall issue a
Public Notice regarding the same. In case of such Institutions where Security Deposits are to be released,
a penalty of 50% of the value of the Security Deposit shall be imposed before the release of Security De-
posit.
2.22. Submission of applications (All the Institutions need to submit application as per the schedule mentioned
in Public Notice / AICTE Web portal)
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Processing Period of
Particulars (Category-1)
Application
Extension of Approval based on Self-Disclosure As per Public Notice Period
Introduction/ Continuation of seats for Non Resident Indian(s) As per Public Notice Period
Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice-versa As per Public Notice Period
Change in the Name of the Institution or affiliating University/ Board or
As per Public Notice Period
Type of Institution (except Institution(s) converted into a University)
To start new Programme/ Level in the existing Institutions As per Public Notice Period
Merger of Institutions under the same Trust/ Society/ Company operat-
As per Public Notice Period
ing in the same Campus / City
Extension of Approval of the existing Institutions after a break in the As per Public Notice Period
preceding Academic Year/ Restoration of Intake
Introduction/ Continuation of supernumerary seats for Foreign Nation-
As per Public Notice Period
als/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/ Children of Indian
Workers in Gulf Countries.
Increase in Intake/ Additional Course(s) As per Public Notice Period
Introduction of Integrated/Dual Degree Course As per Public Notice Period
Introduction of Off-Campus As per Public Notice Period
Introduction/ Continuation of Fellow Programme in Management As per Public Notice Period
Change in the Name of the Course/Merger of the Courses/
As per Public Notice Period
Reduction in Intake
Introduction/ Continuation of Collaboration and Twinning Programme As per Public Notice Period
NOTE: Both submission & Processing of applications in above categories shall be as per Public Notice
(Will have specified deadline for the submission of application).
Processing Period of
Particulars (Category – 2)
Application
Change of Site / Location Year round
Closure of the Institution Year round
Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution and vice-versa Year round
Closure of Programme(s)/ Course(s) Year round
Change in the Bank Details Year round
Change in the Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company Year round
Extended EoA Year round
Type of Institution (Institution(s) converted into a Deemed-to-be-University) Year round
Year round [Processing
Online Learning / Open and Distance Learning courses will be twice a year as per
UGC timeline
NOTE: Both submission & Processing of applications (including processing fee / TER charges as
applicable) in above category -2 shall be done Year Round.
• The applications eligible to submit “Year round” shall also make online payment of the
TER Charges as per the Approval Process Handbook.
• The applications submitted after the cut-off date mentioned in the Public Notice shall not be processed
during the current Academic Year, but shall be processed for the successive Academic Year only.
• Shifting of the Campus in case of “Change of Site/ Location” shall be done only during vacation time
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Applications submitted successfully and Paid Requisite TER Charges under different clauses mentioned
in this chapter are processed as follows:
2.23.2 Process for Evaluation of the Application by the Expert Visit Committee (EVC)
Subsequent to Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny step, EVC will be conducted. The process of
conducting EVC is indicated at Chapter I, Clause 1.9 (Ref. Table-2.3 of Chapter-II)
The institutes shall have a chance to submit the compliance for any of the short comings based on
Scrutiny/Re-Scrutiny/EVC related to approval before the Standing Hearing Committee. The
recommendations of the Standing Hearing Committee shall be placed before the Executive Committee
for approval. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be uploaded in the Web-Portal along
with detailed Speaking Order. If the Institution is aggrieved by the decision of the Executive
Committee, the Institution shall have the right to appeal once as per Clause 2.23 of this Approval
Process Handbook.
2.23.4 Table-2.3 Indicates the Different Steps Involved in the Processing of the Applications
under different clauses mentioned in this chapter.
a. As per the provision laid down in this clause, an Institution/ Applicant, if aggrieved by the decision of the
Executive Committee shall have the right to appeal once to the Council within 7 days from the date of
uploading of the decision.
b. The Appeal of the Institution shall be considered by the Standing Appellate Committee (SAC). The appeal
schedule shall be notified on the Web-Portal.
c. Applicants should adhere to the given schedule of SAC and not to remain absent in view of the stern time
limit given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Hence, the Applicants are instructed to be prepared with the
supporting documents in proof of the compliance of deficiencies and present the same to the Committee,
even in case of short notice.
d. The Report of the Standing Hearing Committee shall be placed along with the observations of the Regu-
lation Bureau, if any, before the SAC on the date and time scheduled by AICTE.
e. Two representatives of the Applicant (Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust/Society/Company or Principal/
Director/ Faculty of the Institution/ Trustee duly authorized by them) along with Self- Attested Photo ID
proof shall present their case along with the compliance and supporting documents before the SAC.
f. The recommendations of the SAC shall be placed before the Council whose decision shall be final and
the same shall be uploaded on the Web-Portal.
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a. The applications submitted under Chapter II of the Approval Process Handbook shall be processed as
per the procedure specified in this Approval Process Handbook. The consolidated list of all the Institutions
with the “Approved Intake” shall be placed by the Regulation Bureau before the Executive Committee/
Council for the grant of Extension of Approval as applicable for the Technical Institutions to continue to
conduct Technical Programme(s) and Course(s). The decisions taken by the Executive Committee are
ratified by the Council.
b. The same shall be notified on the Web-Portal. Further the Institution shall download the Extension of the
approval letter along with “Approved Intake” through the Institution login.
c. If deficiencies are noted by the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee for the applications submitted under
different clauses mentioned above shall be issued with ‘Speaking Order’ after giving chance to the insti-
tution to comply with short comings as per the Norms mentioned in this APH. However, the deficiencies
noted by the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny/ Expert Visit Committee shall be fulfilled & submitted as compliance
before the issue of EoA for the next Academic Year.
d. Applicants, whose applications are recommended for the Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Lev-
el/ Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution/ Closing one Programme and starting an-
other Programme shall create the Security Deposit for the balance amount of the Security Deposit created
earlier, as per the requirements of the Approval Process Handbook for the remaining period of 10 years,
as applicable. No deposit is required where NOC was already issued to the Institution for the release of
the earlier FDR.
e. Applicants for starting new Programme/ Level (except Government) whose applications are recommend-
ed for Approval by the Executive Committee shall be informed for the creation of Security Deposit.
f. Applicants shall deposit the prescribed amount to AICTE as applicable as per Clause 2.3.2 of the
Approval Process Handbook. The Applicant shall submit the payment proof of the Security Deposit
along with an Affidavit 3 within 15 days from the date of intimation to the AICTE, else a penalty of
10% and 20% of the value of the Security Deposit shall be imposed up to 31st May and 31st July
of the Calendar Year respectively, beyond which the approval shall be withdrawn.
g. The amount deposited by the Institution shall remain with the Council for 10 years. The interest accrued
on this deposit shall be utilized by the Council for Institutional Development activities, Quality Improve-
ment Programme for Faculty, giving Scholarships to students, etc.
h. The Principal amount shall be returned to the Trust/ Society/ Company on completion of the term.
However, the term of the deposited amount could be extended for a further period as shall be decided
on a case to case basis and/or forfeited in case of any violation of norms, conditions, and requirements/
Non-Performance by the Institution/Complaints against the Institution.
i. All approvals and speaking order, if any shall be uploaded on portal as per the Academic Calendar.
j. Extension of Approval shall NOT be granted after the last date as mentioned in Academic Calendar.
k. Institutional information shall be updated on the AICTE Web-Portal by the Institution for downloading the
Extension of Approval letter.
l. Student’s eligibility for admission shall be as per Annexure-8 of the Approval Process Handbook.
m. Institutions, Admission Authorities and Affiliating Universities shall strictly follow the Academic Calendar
as prescribed by the Council and placed on AICTE web portal.
n. Student enrolment details shall be uploaded in the Web-Portal before 30th November of the Calendar Year.
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2.26 Institution shall NOT offer Technical Programme(s)/ Course(s) without approval of the Council.
a. If any Institution is found offering Technical Programmes without the approval of the Council, it shall be
declared as unapproved Institution and necessary punitive action shall be initiated as per Chapter VII of
the Approval Process Handbook.
b. The Council shall maintain a list of unapproved Institutions based on the information received and shall
also inform the general public about the same from time to time.
i. Provided that any Technical Institution, which has already started without following AICTE approval
procedure, wishes to submit an application/proposal shall be considered as a new Technical Institution.
For such purpose, it shall apply as per the provisions of Chapter I of the Approval Process Handbook.
ii. The legal date of starting of the Institution shall be from the date of issue of the Letter of Approval from
AICTE.
d. The Council shall inform respective State Government/ UT to initiate appropriate penal, civil/ criminal
action against such defaulting Institutions/ Trust/ Society/ Company/ Associated Individuals as the case
maybe.
e. In case, if such Institutions make a representation, then hearing shall be given to these Institutions by the
Policy and Academic Planning Bureau, AICTE and decision shall be taken as per the provisions in the
Approval Process Handbook.
2.27 Institution shall NOT be permitted to take partial approval /courses, i.e. institution running any
program under the purview of the Council shall mandatorily take approval for ALL such
Programmes. Institutions found in violation shall be subjected to strict penal action as per Chapter VII.
2.28 Chapter VIII clarifies common doubts arising to the Stakeholders along with providing some
important information related to Approval Process.
All the Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny and EVC shall be conducted in Online/Offline Mode. All the processing of Scru-
tiny /Re-Scrutiny / EVC shall be recorded to have Transparency and Accountability. Signature of experts on the
documents submitted/uploaded by Institute on portal is not necessary if verified online.
State Public & Private Universities and Central Universities are not required to take AICTE approval as per the
AICTE Act. However, they need to maintain Norms & Standards as specified in APH from time to time. Univer-
sities may seek approval of AICTE for availing the benefits of AICTE Schemes/Initiatives as per the prevailing
policies/norms.
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next two [digits are called aghana. Again like that [ mark the subsequent digits as gnana and
aghaana]. Having subtracted the [highest possible] cube from the last ghana, the cube root
[of that number] is placed seperately.[Next] one should divide the digit preceding that [ghana
digit], by three times the square of this [root]. One should place the quotient [ thus obtained] on
the pankti. One should subtract three times the product of that [quotient] and the antya (previ-
ous result on the answer line). from the digit preceding that [agana digit], and the cube of the
quotient from the next [ganana position]. Thus, the pankti would be the cube root. Thereafter,
repeat like this [on further digits].
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CHAPTER-III
Collaboration & Twinning Programmes
Student Exchange Programmes/Twinning Programmes, Joint Degree Programmes and Dual Degree Programmes
between Indian and Foreign University/ Institution or between two Indian Institutions in the field of Technical
Education, Research and Training
AICTE accords approval to Technical Institutions for conducting courses through collaborative/ twinning mode
programs with reputed Universities/ Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India/ Foreign Countries. Institutions /
Universities shall be permitted to have collaboration with reputed Industries/ Research Organizations for conduct-
ing/offering courses which are specialized in nature (Emerging /Multidisciplinary/ Advance Technology) in flexible
mode (timings).
The colleges/Universities fulfilling the norms as envisaged in this chapter for possible grant of approval for Twin-
ning programmes / Foreign Collaborations / Joint Degree / Dual Degree shall be permitted to have an additional
intake of only one division for the course under this arrangement in line with UGC Regulation 2022, (Academic
collaboration between Indian and Foreign HEIs to offer Twinning, Joint and Dual Degree Programmes).
a Student Exchange Programme: Under this programme, students from HEIs are allowed to study in
one of the partner institutions within the country or abroad to complete a portion of the course or
internship. A student exchange program may / may not involve physical presence of the student in
the partner institution. The students shall return to their parent institution to complete the requirements
leading to the award of degree. The student exchange programme is expected to be typically of one
or two semesters.
c Joint Degree Programme: Under this programme, course curriculum shall be designed jointly by the
collaborating Universities/ Institutions and on successful completion of the programmes, the diploma/
degree shall be awarded jointly by the Higher Education Institution and the collaborative University/
Institution with a single diploma certificate/degree. Under the Joint Degree Programme, the degrees
to be offered shall confirm to the nomenclatures and duration of the degrees as specified in the AICTE
Approval Process Handbook (2024-27) and shall also confirm to minimum eligibility and other norms
and standards.
Credits earned for the course(s) in an institution shall count towards the degrees/diploma jointly
awarded by both the institutions. The collaborating Higher Educational Institutions shall ensure that
the credits earned by the students shall not overlap course contents/curriculum and the student shall
appear for only one examination / evaluation process for each of the courses by the Higher Education
Institution in which he/she has registered for that course. Under this programme, course curriculum
shall be designed jointly by the collaborating Universities/ Institutions in the same discipline/ subject
area and at the same level. The courses can be conducted in both the institutions and credit transfer
shall be as per the UGC Norms. However, only for diploma level courses corresponding State DTE
and partnering university/ institution shall decide the modalities through MOUs.
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d Dual Degree Programme: In respect of Dual Degree Course(s), UGC norms 2022 shall be applicable.
Under the Dual Degree Programme, the degrees in technical courses to be offered shall confirm to
the nomenclatures and duration of the degrees as specified in the AICTE Approval Process Handbook
(2024-27) and shall also confirm to minimum eligibility and other norms and standards to offer such
degree programme.
3.1 Objectives
a. To facilitate academic collaboration /twinning between Indian and Foreign Universities/ Institutions/
Research Organization in the field of Technical Education, Research and Training.
b. To encourage Collaboration and Twinning between AICTE approved Institutions and Institutes of
Repute in India/ Foreign Countries and reputed industries/ research organization in the field of
Technical Education, Research and Training.
c. To safeguard the interest of the student community in India and ensure uniform maintenance of norms
and standards as prescribed by various Statutory Bodies.
d. To ensure accountability for such educational activities by Foreign Universities/ Institutions in India.
e. To safeguard against entry of Foreign Universities/ Institutions that are non-accredited in the country
of origin, to impart Technical Education in India.
f. To safeguard the nation’s interest and take punitive measures, wherever necessary, against the erring
Institutions.
a. An Institution or State/ Central / Institution Deemed to be / State Private University which is already
in existence and duly approved by the Council, interested in imparting Technical Education leading
to the award of Diploma/ Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree
of a University/ Institution through Collaborative/Twinning arrangements, provided there is
“Nil Deficiency” based on Self-Disclosure.
b. Collaboration under these programmes shall be allowed with Foreign University having ranking
within the top 1000 as per the latest QS/ THE world ranking or with an Indian University/ Institution
which falls under the following category:
i. Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council or any other agency authorized
in this behalf with minimum score of 3.01 on a 4.0 point scale (Applicable only for Central /
State/ Institution Deemed to be / State Private University).
or
ii. With NBA accreditation with at least 650 points on a scale of 1000
or
iii. Which figures in the Top-200 of AICTE approved Institutes in the respective category of
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) at the time of application.
c. Collaboration and Twinning shall also be allowed between AICTE approved Institutions (having valid
NBA accredited courses) with an Institute of National Importance passed by an Act of Parliament or
any other AICTE approved Institutes having valid NBA accredited courses or which figures in the top
200 in the respective category of NIRF.
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e. Any Course or Programme, which jeopardizes the National interest, shall not be allowed to be offered
in India.
f. The Council shall prescribe any other condition for registration, expedient to do so in the overall
interest of the Technical Education system in the Country.
g. The Indian Partner Institution should obtain an NOC from the affiliating University/Board (Not
applicable to standalone Institutions/ Institutions Deemed to be Universities/ University Departments).
h. Both the Institutions shall enter into a bipartite agreement/ MoU for the purpose of collaboration.
i. The Indian Institutions shall enter into a bipartite agreement with its affiliating body.
j. For Course(s) where University/ Board approval is not mandatory, both the Institutions shall enter into
a bipartite agreement/ MoU for this purpose.
k. Credits earned by the students shall not exceed 40% of the total credits under Twinning Programme
and joint degree programme.
l. The students failing to secure Visa should be enrolled in a similar Programme being conducted by the
Indian Partner Institution, affiliated to a University/ Board.
m. The concerned University/ Institution shall have to comply with other requirements as specified in
AICTE/ UGC 2022 regulations (Academic Collaboration Between India and Foreign Higher
Educational Institutions to offer Twining, Joit Degree and Dual Degree Programmes) while
submitting the proposal for approval as applicable (if any).
a. The TER Charges shall be paid through online on AICTE Web-Portal www. aicte-india.org failing
which, the application shall not be considered. Applications shall be accepted subject to realization of
the Payment.
b. TER Charges for different types of Institutions for Introduction and Continuation of Twinning
Programme(s) is as follows:
Introduction Continuation
Sl. No. Type of Institution
(Rs. in Lakh) (Rs. in Lakh)
Government/ Central/ State Public
University/ Institution set up in J&K/
i Ladakh/ North Eastern States/ Insti- 2.0 1.0
tution set up exclusively for Women/
PwBD
3.4 Procedure
a. The eligible Institutions seeking approval for the Introduction of Collaboration Programme shall
apply on AICTE Web-Portal along with additional documents as per Annexure-2 of Approval
Process Handbook.
b. The Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny / EVC as per Clause 1.8 shall verify the additional documents/facilities as
per Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook submitted for Collaboration and Twinning
Programme.
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a. Lateral Entry and supernumerary seats shall not be allowed in Foreign Collaboration and Twinning
Programme.
b. The Institution shall submit/ upload an Annual Report giving details of the number of students
admitted, Programme(s) conducted, total Fee collected, amount transferred to the Parent Country,
investment made, number of students awarded Diploma/ Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate
Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree and any other information that the Council shall ask for.
c. The Council shall cause an Inspection through EVC, whenever necessary, with or without prior notice,
to assess the Infrastructural and other facilities available/ to verify the compliance of conditions,
Norms, Standards etc. prescribed by the Council from time to time.
d. Diploma/Degree shall be awarded as per the provisions prescribed by AICTE/ UGC on the subject as
amended from time to time.
e. Collaboration and Twinning shall also be allowed between AICTE approved Institutions (having valid
NBA accredited courses) with an Institute of National Importance passed by an Act of Parliament or
any other AICTE approved Institutes having valid NBA accredited courses or which figures in the top
100 in the respective category of NIRF.
f. Violation of any norms as envisaged by the Council shall lead to punitive action including Withdrawal
of Approval for the Institute/University.
g. Institutions/Universities shall fulfil all terms and conditions as prescribed by Ministry of External affairs
& MoE from time to time, in addition to the Standards & Norms set by the AICTE.
h. Institutions/Universities granted approval for Multiple years shall be eligible for Multiple years of
approval for Collaboration and Twinning also.
a. Competent Authority for admission shall be the same as for regular admission and shall fetch a list of
Technical Institutions who have sought approval from the Council.
b. The Competent Authority for admission shall display the availability of collaboration and Twinning
Programme seats, course/ branch wise, in various Institutions, for information of candidates during
all stages of admission so that the students can freely exercise their informed choice. The Institutions
shall publish on their Brochure and Web site, the number of collaboration and Twinning Programme
seats available in the Course(s) / Division(s).
c. Competent Authority for admission shall prepare a merit list of Applicants by inviting applications
from eligible students for collaboration and Twinning Programme and admit strictly on merit basis.
d. A letter in this respect shall be issued by the Competent Authority for admission to each beneficiary.
Students admitted under this scheme shall not be allowed to change Institution / Course under any
circumstances.
e. The Institutions/Universities shall also display information regarding admitted candidates in their
Websites for information to the students and other stake holders.
f. The concerned State Government/ UT shall notify the tuition and other Fee for candidates to be
admitted under collaboration and Twinning Programme seats.
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CHAPTER-IV
Grant of Approval for Universities
4.1 Introduction
a. The higher Education system in India includes both Private and Public Universities. Public Universities
are supported by the Government of India and by the State Governments, while Private Universities
are mostly supported by various trusts and Societies. Universities in India are recognized by the
University Grants Commission (UGC), in accordance with the UGC Act, 1956. The types of
Universities include:
i. Central Universities which are established by an Act of Parliament and are under the purview
of MoE.
ii. State Universities are run by the concerned State Government/ Union Territories of India and
are established by an Act enacted by the legislative assembly of the respective State/ UT.
University shall also have “Constituent College”, an Institution/ Department/ College/ School
as a part of the University.
iii. Institutions Deemed to be University is an Institution for Higher Education so declared on the
recommendations of the University Grants Commission by the Central Government, under
Section 3 of the UGC Act.
iv. State Private Universities are established by State, recognized by the UGC and supported by
various trusts and Societies.
b. All categories of Universities offering Technical Program / Courses at all levels shall maintain Norms &
standards related to infrastructure, faculty and other norms specified by, AICTE as mentioned in the
Approval Process Handbook published from time to time and any other Norms & Standards as
prescribed by other statutory bodies concerned (as applicable).
c. AICTE Act, 1987 Clause 11 mandates the Council to conduct inspection to ascertain that a University
is maintaining the norms and standards of teaching, examination and research.
d. Central/State and Private Universities may apply for AICTE’s approval by applying online providing
requisite details of infrastructure, land, faculty etc. as specified on the AICTE Approval Process
Handbook apart from fulfilling UGC Norms. The Applicant shall also adhere to the existing Central,
State and Local Laws.
4.2 Existing Universities/ Institutions Deemed to be University shall be eligible for getting 3 years’ Extension
of Approval (EoA) from the AY-2024-25 by remitting 3 years’ TER Charges (Table 4.1) by meeting ANY ONE
of the following criteria:
i. Figured in 8th Edition of NIRF ranked Institutions (announcement made in 5th June 2023).
ii. Figuring in QS World Ranking Asia-2024 (announcement made on 8th Nov 2023).
iii. Universities/ Institutions Deemed to be University having minimum of 30% eligible courses in regular
mode with NBA accreditation having validity till 30th April 2025. (The institutions should continue to
get accreditation of their programmes).
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iv. Universities/ Institutions Deemed to be University with valid NAAC score of 3.01 and above on
a scale of 4.0
vi. Universities/ Institutions Deemed to be University having more than 80% admissions in all the
courses/programmes offered consecutively for last 5 Academic Years.
NOTE: Although, the Universities/ Institutions Deemed to be University can get extended EoA for 3 years
yet they need to submit information/data annually during the AICTE Approval Process time for
respective years annually.
a. AICTE shall notify through a Public Notice in the leading newspapers and through AICTE Website
from time to time, inviting applications along with cut-off dates for various categories and processing
thereof. The time schedule mentioned in the Public Notice/ AICTE Website shall be final and binding.
To process any request from the Universities regarding approval, online application is mandatory.
Applications submitted offline are not accepted.
b. The submission of an application on AICTE Web-Portal and payment shall not be later than the last
date as notified in the Public Notice/AICTE Website.
4.4.1 Application for the various categories mentioned in Chapter I, II and III of the Approval Process
Handbook for Universities offering Technical Programme(s) at Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/
Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree Level for conducting
Programmes in Engineering and Technology, Planning, Applied Arts, Crafts and Design, Hotel
Management and Catering Technology, MCA and Management.
a. Notification issued by the Government under Central/ State Act declaring an Institution as a
Central/ State/ Private University or section 3 of UGC Act declaring an Institution as a Deemed
to be University.
b. The Central / State / Private / Institution Deemed to be University shall be a registered Society
under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 through the Chairman/ Secretary of Society or a
Trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 as amended from time to time or any other
relevant Acts through the Chairman/Secretary of the Trust or a Company established under
Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013 or Central or State Government/ UT Administration or by
a Society or a Trust registered with them.
4.4.3 University having Multiple Campuses/ Off Campuses/ Constituent Colleges shall apply separately for
approval in respect of each campus/off campus/ constituent college (OR) They can apply as a single
entity with all their courses & programs of both Main and Off campus.
NOTE-1: The Central / State / Private Universities are taking approval from AICTE for some of the selected
Technical Programme(s)/Course(s)/intake which is creating confusion to the students. Therefore, the
Central / State / Private Universities, which are interested in obtaining AICTE approval shall have to
obtain approval for all the Technical Programme(s)/ Course(s) / intake and not just for few selected
Technical Programme(s)/Course(s)/intake (at any level) after fulfilling the mandatory requirement of
AICTE norms notified from time to time.
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2: For Institutions Deemed to be Universities, it is mandatory to have AICTE approval from the
Academic Year 2018-19 in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order dated 03-11- 2017
passed in CA No.17869- 17870 /2017. It is found that some of the Deemed to be Universities yet to
take AICTE approval or have taken approval partially for selected Technical Course(s)/ Programme(s)/
Intake (at any level).
Therefore, Institutions Deemed to be Universities which have never taken approval from AICTE are
directed NOT to run any Technical Programme(s)/ Course(s) without prior approval of AICTE.
3: Application for partial approval of any Programme(s)/Course(s)/Intake at any level shall NOT be
permitted.
a. A unique USER ID and Password shall be allotted to each new application on payment of
Rs. 6000/(Rupees Six Thousand Only)- through the payment gateway on AICTE Web-Portal
@ www.aicte-india.org.
b. The Universities already approved by AICTE shall use the USER credentials allotted to them
previously.
c. If any University has forgotten the Password, the University shall apply online. Technical Education
Regulatory (TER) Charges of Rs. 6000/(Rupees Six Thousand Only) shall be made through the
payment gate way on AICTE Web-Portal. The proof of payment and an Affidavit 1 for “Forgotten
Password” shall be submitted to AICTE for allotment of new Password to the Applicants.
d. Using the AICTE Portal credentials, the application shall be filled and submitted online on AICTE
Web-Portal @ www.aicte-india.org. A unique application number will be generated on the successful
submission of application. Using this application number, the Applicant can track the status of the
application at various stages of processing.
* Separate TER Charges shall be applicable in case of main and off campus as approved by UGC.
** Not applicable for Applications, which were, rejected in preceding year and TER Charges refunded to the
applicant as per the Clause 1.4.2(h).
NOTE: 10% TER charges will be increased annually.
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d. The TER Charges shall be paid through AICTE payment gateway on AICTE Web-Portal within
the deadline failing which, the application shall not be considered.
4.5.3 a. Applicants shall submit the application on AICTE Web-Portal @ www.aicte-india.org. on or before
the last date as mentioned in the Public Notice/ AICTE Website and it is MANDATORY.
b. All Applicants shall ensure that the data entered/edited is correct. Facility to edit the data will
be available until the submission of the application. After submission, the modification of
data shall not be allowed till the processing of application is completed. Hence, applicants
shall exercise utmost care before final submission of the application.
c. Applications complete in all respect and submitted (including payment) within the
cut-off date as mentioned in the Public Notice/ AICTE Website shall only be considered for
processing as per the norms and procedures specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
4.5.4 An Affidavit 2 sworn before First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner on
Rs. 100/- Non-Judicial stamp paper/ e-stamp paper shall be Digitally Signed (Using DSC) &
uploaded on AICTE Portal. In case of any false information, AICTE shall invoke the provisions, civil
and/or criminal as per the Regulations in place.
4.5.5 A printout of the complete online application (for categories falling under Chapter I of the Approval
Process Handbook) as submitted on AICTE Web-Portal, along with the proof of payment, and
documents mentioned as per Annexure-1 of the Approval Process Handbook duly attested by the
Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust shall be submitted on the date of Scrutiny and to be uploaded on
AICTE Web-portal with digital signature, (in case of online), failing which the Scrutiny shall not be
conducted.
4.5.6 For applications submitted for the categories mentioned under Chapter II and III, the documents
should be submitted/uploaded as applicable in Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
a. The Promoter Trust/ Society/ Company shall have the built-up area as required and has its
Lawful possession with clear title in the name of the Promoter Trust/Society/Company/ Insti
tution or on long term lease on or before the date of submission of application.
Further to that it shall be open for the Promoter Trust/ Society/ Company of the proposed
University to mortgage the Land with the prior intimation to AICTE after the issue of Letter of
Approval (LoA), only for raising the resources for the purpose of development of the Univer
sity situated on that Land.
b. University shall fulfill ALL the norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook. Further
that, the Institution Deemed to be Universities shall also have to fulfil the norms as per UGC
Regulations and statutory body concerned.
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c. Buildings for the First Year of the Programme(s) should be completed in all respect as per the
Infrastructure requirements as specified in the Approval Process Handbook. Building Plan for
the entire duration of the Programme(s) of the University shall be prepared by an Architect
registered with Council of Architecture/Licensed Survey or and shall be approved by the
Competent Authority as designated by the concerned State Government/UT.
d. The Head of the “University” shall be named as “Vice Chancellor” having qualifications as
per UGC norms.
4.6.2 The Applicants shall not use name of the University in such a way that the abbreviated form of the
name of the University becomes IIM/ IIT/ IISc/ NIT/ IISER/ IIIT/ IIEST/ AICTE/ UGC/ MoE/ GoI. The
Applicant shall also not use the word(s) Government, India, Indian, National, All India, All India
Council, Commission anywhere in the name of the University and other names as prohibited under
the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. Provided that, the restrictions
mentioned above shall not be applicable, if the University is established by Government of India or
its name is approved by the Government of India.
4.6.3 The Applicant shall apply on AICTE Web-Portal for all the Technical Programme(s) as approved by
UGC for Approval.
4.6.4 The application shall be processed as per Clauses 4.6 and Clauses 4.7 of the Approval Process
Handbook (Through Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee).
4.7.1 Universities and institutions Deemed to be Universities falling under Category I/II as per UGC
(Categorization of Universities (Only) for grant of Graded Autonomy) Regulations, 2018;
a. NAAC Certificate indicating score letter issued by UGC declaring the status of the University
for Category I/II and other (If applicable)
b. Notification issued by the Government under Central /State Act declaring an institution as a
Central /State/Private University or section 3 of UGC Act declaring an Institution as a Deemed
to be University.
c. UGC approval letter(s) for the main Campus and Off Campuses if any.
d. Affidavit 2 and Affidavit 5 (Universities shall have to adhere to norms and standards
specified by AICTE from time to time.
NOTE: In case the above documents are not uploaded on portal, the University may be directed to upload
the same on the portal within the stipulated time. The formation of Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny committee
and verification of the aforesaid documents will be online.
4.7.2 Universities other than Category I/II, running technical programme but coming for AICTE’s approval
for the first time, the applications submitted shall be evaluated as per the Clause 1.8 of Chapter I of
this APH.
4.7.3 Universities other than Category I/II, running AICTE approved technical programme and desirous
to apply for various categories in accordance with Chapter II- Applications submitted shall be pro
cessed as per the applicable classes defined in Chapter II of this APH.
NOTE-1: For Category I/ II Universities applying for other domains (for e.g. Medical University), applying for
approval of Engineering and Technology Programme shall be processed similar to a new Technical
Institutions provided that the university is already running courses in Engineering and
Technology.
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NOTE-2: To consider the Off Campuses/ Constituent Colleges of Category I/ II Universities/ Institutions
Deemed to be Universities, UGC Letter as well as NAAC mentioning to that effect shall be pro
duced, else the applications shall be processed as per Chapter I of this APH.
3: Applicants falling under Category I & II and other than category I & II shall upload all self- attested
copies as per Annexure-1 (as applicable) of the Approval Process Handbook and UGC approval
Letter(s) for the Main Campus and Off Campuses, if any, with digital signature (in case of online).
Applicants shall adhere to Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny schedule and not to remain absent at the time of
Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny. TER Charges per campus to be charged as per Table 4.1
4.8 Grant of Approval shall be as per Clause 1.10 of the Approval Process Handbook
a. An Expert Visit Committee may be conducted any time before the first batch of students has passed
out, to verify the fulfilment of the norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
b. If the application for the new Institution Deemed to be University/University is rejected at the Level of
Scrutiny/Re- Scrutiny and the appeal provision is not availed, the TER Charges after a deduction of
Rs. 0.60 Lakh shall be refunded to the Applicant.
c. The Council shall normally not grant Conditional Approval to any University.
d. The University/Applicant, if aggrieved by the decision of Executive Committee, shall appeal as per
Clause 1.11 of the Approval Process Handbook and the final decision of the Council shall be
uploaded as per the Academic Calendar.
e. Infrastructure, faculty and other facilities shall be made available as per the norms, standards and
conditions prescribed by the Council from time to time.
f. A final Letter of Approval/ Letter of Rejection with the reasons for rejection of the application shall be
issued to the University through Web-Portal as per the Academic Calendar.
g. LoA shall not be granted after the last date as mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
b. Private Universities/ Institution Deemed to be University (Private) which were in existence for
more than 10 years with UGC are EXEMPTED from the payment of Security Deposit, else the
University shall pay the Security Deposit for 10 Years as per Chapter-1 (Table1.4) of this
Approval Process Handbook.
c. If any University is starting a new Programme/ Level shall create the Security Deposit as per
the requirements of the Approval Process Handbook, even if the University is in existence for
more than 10 years with UGC.
NOTE: I. Universities which were granted approval from AICTE earlier as a Technical Institution and
created Security Deposit and got released after the maturity periodare not required to pay the
Security Deposit; else the University shall pay the Security Deposit for the remaining period of 10
years, as applicable.
ii. The amount deposited by the University shall remain with the Council. The interest
accrued on this deposit shall be utilized by the Council for Institutional Development activities,
Quality Improvement Programme for Faculty members and giving Scholarships to students.
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iii. The Principle amount ONLY shall be returned to the Trust/ Society/ Company on
completion of the term. However, the term of the deposited amount can be extended for a
further period as shall be decided on a case to case basis and/or forfeited in case of any
violation of norms, conditions, and requirements and/ or Non-Performance by the
University and/ or Complaints against the University.
4.10 Existing Universities/Institution deemed to be university granted approval for offering Technical Programme
at Diploma/Post Diploma Certificate/ Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate
Degree Level shall submit an application to the Council every year for Extension of Approval of the Course(s)/
program(s) offered by the University.
4.11 Applications submitted for other Categories in Chapter II/ III of the Approval Process Handbook
a. The requirements, eligibility and procedure shall be as per the concerned Clauses of Chapter II/ III
of the Approval Process Handbook. However, Expert Visit Committee for the Introduction of
supernumerary seats for OCI/ Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries
for Category I/ II Universities shall be exempted.
b. Technical Education Regulatory (TER) Charges as mentioned in Chapter II/III are applicable.
NOTE: In an extraordinary circumstance, if an additional Scrutiny Committee, Expert Visit Committee and
Standing Hearing Committee/ Standing Appellate Committee has to be conducted (inclusive of the
Court directions to any type of Institutions), then the Applicant has to remit an additional TER
Charges as applicable in Clause 4.5.2.
c. The applications shall be processed as per the procedure specified in the Approval Process Handbook
and the Executive Committee/ Council shall grant Extension of Approval as applicable for the
Universities to continue for conduct of Technical Programme(s) and Course(s). The decisions taken by
the Executive Committee shall be ratified by the Council.
d. The decision of the Council shall be included in the issuance of Extension of Approval and uploaded
on the Web-Portal and the Universities shall download the same through their login id. Speaking
orders (in case of reduction in Intake, No Admission, etc.) shall be uploaded on the Web-Portal not
later than the date as mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
4.12 Increase in Intake/ New Course shall be processed as per Clause 2.6 of Chapter II of the Approval Process
Handbook. The Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee shall verify the additional documents as specified in
Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
Institutions Deemed to be Universities offering Technical Programme(s) approved by the Council, falling under
Category I/II as per UGC (Categorization of Universities (Only) for grant of Graded Autonomy) Regulations,
2018 shall have to submit an application to the Council indicating the increase in Intake in the Courses/New
Course(s)in Emerging /Multidisciplinary areas. The Council shall be granting approval to those Programmes/
Courses. However, such Universities shall have to update the data in AICTE Web-Portal on annual basis and
comply with the norms and standards as specified by AICTE from time to time. The University shall annually
submit Affidavit 2 to AICTE and Affidavit 5 to UGC with this effect.
If any complaints received about violation of the norms, AICTE shall inspect the University and inform UGC to
take appropriate action. In case of Institution Deemed to be University, the action as specified in the Approval
Process Handbook shall be initiated and informed to UGC & MoE (as applicable).
4.13 Extension of Approval shall not be granted after the last date as mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
4.14 Institutional information shall be updated on AICTE Web-Portal by the Institution for downloading the
Extension of Approval letter.
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4.15 Students’ eligibility for admission shall be as per Annexure-8 of the Approval Process Handbook.
4.16 All Universities shall follow the Academic Calendar as notified by the Council from time to time.
4.17 Student enrolment details shall be uploaded on the AICTE Web-Portal before last date (Academic Calendar
for the respective year).
4.18 Board of Governors (BoG)/Board of Management (BoM) shall be constituted for the Institution Deemed to
be University (Private)/ State Private University. BoM of Universities shall be as per the Acts and Statutes of
UGC. The minutes of the meetings shall be uploaded periodically on the website of the Universities.
4.19 As per AICTE and UGC regulations all the approved Universities/Institutions Deemed to be Universities shall
display on their web site the mandatory disclosure including approved intake, students admitted, their Fee
structure, Time schedule for payment of Fee for the entire Programme, Refund Policies. (NOTE: Format for the
Mandatory Disclosure is available in this APH).
4.20 To maintain a high standard in Technical Education, the Universities shall adopt quality measures such as
revision of Curriculam in tune with the changing trends in the industrial development, performing Academic
Audit, conducting innovative academic and sponsored research, publishing papers in refereed journals and
apply for granting Patents.
4.21 Institutions Deemed to be Universities that have been recognized as an Institute of Eminence (IOE) by the
Ministry of Education, Government of India shall be exempted from going through the process of approval
annually for offering Technical Programmes/ Courses. However, such Universities shall have to update the
data on AICTE Web-Portal on annual basis and comply with the norms and standards as specified by AICTE
from time to time. The University shall annually submit Affidavit 2 to AICTE and Affidavit 5 to UGC to this
effect. If any complaint is received about the violation of the norms, AICTE shall inspect the University and
inform the MoE and UGC to take appropriate action. In case of Institution Deemed to be University, the action
as specified in the Approval Process Handbook shall be initiated and informed to the MoE and UGC.
4.22 An Institution (Deemed to be University) found running a technical programme without prior approval of the
council shall be liable for appropriate penal action as per Chapter VII.
NOTE: All the Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny shall be conducted preferably in online mode. Under extraordinary
circumstances (including Court directions) the Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny shall be conducted in Offline
mode also. Proceedings of the Scrutiny / Re-Scrutiny shall be recorded to have Transparency and
Accountability. Signature of experts on documents submitted/uploaded by Institute on portal is not
necessary if verified online.
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CHAPTER-V
Approval for Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online
Learning (OL)
5.1 Introduction
a All India Council for Technical Education (Open and Distance Learning Education and Online
Education) Guidelines, 2021, shall apply to Standalone Institutions, Institutions Deemed to be
Universities and Universities (Central, State Public and State Private) for all the Courses of learning at
the Post Graduate Certificate/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree Level programmes in
Management, Computer Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Block Chain,
Logistics and Travel & Tourism.
b. The Council shall NOT allow Open and Distance Learning at Diploma/Degree/ Post Graduate Degree
in Engineering and Technology, Planning, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Applied Arts
and Crafts, and Design Programmes.
c. As per the UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations 2020,
approval/recommendation of respective regulatory body is necessary for running the programmes of
that domain and accordingly Institutions Deemed to be Universities and Universities shall apply and
secure the same.
d. The NAAC score as per the guidelines notified by UGC from time to time shall be applicable for the
Institution(s) Deemed to be University and Universities (Central, State Public or State Private) and NBA
score as per the guidelines notified by AICTE from time to time shall be applicable for the Standalone
institutions for grant of approval to run programmes /courses under ODL and Online.
e. No Standalone Institution/ Institution Deemed to be University shall offer a Course in Open and
Distance Learning mode and admit students without the approval by the Council.
f. The Standalone Institution/ Institution Deemed to be University shall create a separate Department/
School/ Centre as Headquarters for offering Courses in Open and Distance Learning mode.
5.2 Existing Institutions/Universities shall be eligible for getting 3 years’ Extension of Approval
(EoA) from the AY-2024-25 by remitting 3 years’ TER Charges (Table 5.1) by meeting ANY ONE of the
following criteria:
i. Figured in 8th Edition of NIRF ranked Institutions (announcement made in 5th June 2023).
ii. Figuring in QS World Ranking Asia-2024 (announcement made on 8th Nov 2023).
iii. Institutions/Universities having minimum of 30% eligible courses in regular mode with NBA
accreditation having validity till 30th April 2025. (The institutions should continue to get accreditation
of their programs)
iv. Institutions/Universities with valid NAAC score of 3.01 on scale of 4.0 and above.
vi. Institutions/Universities having more than 80% admissions in all the courses/programmes offered con-
secutively for last 5 Academic Years.
NOTE-1: Although, the institutions can get extended EoA for 3 years, annually they need to submit
informa tion/data during the AICTE Approval Process time of respective years.
2: Universities/Institutions granted NOC by the Council in the preceding years shall apply again for
obtaining formal approval during this AY 2024-25. Otherwise NOC granted/issued earlier
shall be withdrawn.
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5.3.1. Any Institutions / Universities keen on seeking approval for ODL/OL is first encouraged to take approv al
for running the said courses on regular mode. The Standalone Institutions/ Institutions Deemed to be Univer
sities and Universities (Central, State Public or State Private) intending to run Courses in Open and Distance
Learning mode and / or online mode shall submit an application to the Council for the current Academic
year and subsequent years for Approval / Extension of Approval for the Courses approved/ Increase/ re
duction in Approved Intake / Introduction of new Course(s) and Closure of Course(s).
ODL Mode: A Learner residing in any part of the Country can enrol to pursue a programme/course through
ODL mode provided that the Institution shall conduct all activities such as admissions, contact programmes,
examinations etc. for learner strictly within the territorial jurisdiction of the Institution as specified in these
regulations. In case the enrolment is higher than 1000 at a Learner Support Centre, the number of positions
and Infrastructure shall be increased on pro-rata basis.
Online Mode : A Learner residing within or outside India may enrol in any programme by an
Institution offering programme under Online mode.
A Standalone Institution/ Institution Deemed to be University/University (Central, State Public or State private)
shall have a designated Centre of Distance Education at Headquarters for operationalising the Programmes/
Courses in Open and Distance Learning mode / online mode, shall be headed by a regular functionary not
below the rank of a Professor and shall have the following positions on Full Time and dedicated basis, ex
cluding the designated positions in the Open Universities as per their respective Act(s), along with the infra
structural facilities. In addition to the Headquarters, an Institution may have a Learner Support Centre(s).
If the Institution is intending to operate the Headquarters as Learner Support Centre, an intake up
to 5000 Learners shall be permitted. In case, the enrolment is higher than 5000 at Headquar-
ters, the number of positions and Infrastructure shall be increased on a pro-rata basis. In case
the enrolment is higher than 1000 at a Learner Support Centre, the number of positions and
Infrastructure shall be increased on prorata basis.
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1. The Institution shall have necessary infrastructure and support system for offering the Courses in
Open and Distance Learning Mode and / or Online Mode.
2. The Institution shall be permitted to use additional Laboratory facilities of the parent Institution or any
another AICTE approved Institution offering similar Course/ Programme.
3. Each Learner Support Centre shall have a minimum Built-up area of 150 Sq m on the as is that it
shall have at least one Class room for the interaction with the Learners.
Note: Minimum Internet Speed required at Headquarters/ Learner Support Centre is 300 Mbps.
i. The Institution should provide appropriate facilities to take care of the differently abled students and
elderly persons comprising Teaching/ Non-Teaching/ Others including parents of the students visiing
the Institution. Barrier Free Built Environment for differently abled / elderly persons shall be available
in the Buildings including hygienic toilets for ladies and gents.
ii. All teaching-learning facilities for differently abled learners shall be provided in the Ground Floor
itself. Toilets with all facilities shall be provided in each floor or at least in the Ground Floor
at Headquarters as well as Learner Support Centers as specified by the National Building Code.
iii. Safety and security measures at all the Learner Support Centres and Headquarters to safeguard
Students, Staff and other stakeholders from the threat of violence, and to provide appropriate
interventions to support individuals in crisis shall be ensured.
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i. One faculty member in the respective course domain shall be deployed as Program Coordinator. One
Academic support and one administrative support personnel for every program/course shall be provided
to the students.
ii. Learning support material shall be provided to all students and there shall be a provision for live lecture
class facility for students for a batch size upto 60.
iii. Dedicated faculty members shall be assigned to address student academics queries in the form of live
chat during official hours.
iv. The institute needs to ensure a Faculty student ratio of 1:30 for evaluation of project assessment & as-
signments submitted by students. Also, there shall be a provision for online evaluation of assignments /
conduct of weekly tests using online software tools. Facul;ty members from the institution under the same
Management deployed for teaching courses in regular mode can also be deployed for this purpose.
v. The design of programme shall be on outcome based education. Faculty for Content creators, live ses-
sions, delivery of content shall be put in place.
vi. A Standard Learning Management System shall be in place for Online as well as for ODL Programs/
Courses.
The duration and entry level qualifications for the Programmes/ Courses offered under ODL/OL
is given in Annexure-8.
i. A candidate shall register for only ONE Course in Open and Distance Learning mode in any Learner
Support Centre at a time and shall not be permitted to register for another Course until he/ she success-
fully completes the Course requirement/ discontinue the Course officially.
ii. A student who is pursuing any Course in the Conventional mode shall be permitted to register for ONE
Course at the Lower Level in Open and Distance Learning mode in any Learner Support Centre at a time
and shall not be permitted to register for another Course until he/ she successfully completes the Open
and Distance Learning Course requirement/ discontinue the Course officially.
iii. The students shall be admitted twice (July and January) in an Academic Year within the Approved Intake
for each Course.
iv. Students’ enrolment data in all the Learner Support Centres shall be uploaded to AICTE Web- Portal
within one month from the last date for admission every year failing which the Council shall not grant
approval in the next Academic Year.
5.3.7. Admissions and ExaminationsAdmission, Examinations and Learner Support shall be as per the
respective Part IV of AICTE (Open and Distance Learning Education and Online Education) Guidelines, 2021
(As amended from time to time).
Assessment, Accreditation, Audit, Inspection and Monitoring shall be as per the respective Part V of AICTE
(Open and Distance Learning and Online Education) Guidelines, 2021 (As amended from time to time).
The Standalone Institution/ Institution Deemed to be University/State /Central/State Private University shall
apply for the Courses as mentioned in the table below at Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Post Grad-
uate Certificate/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree levels with the proposed Intake in Head-
quarters and/ or each Learner Support Centre. The Council shall grant approval for the Courses along
with their Approved Intake in each Learner Support Centre, subject to the fulfilment of AICTE (ODL/Online)
Guidelines by the Headquarters and the number of Learner Support Centres.
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S.
Programme Course Nomenclature of Degree / Diploma / Certificate
No.
1) Business Under Graduate Course in Business Administration (BBA/
Administration BMS, etc.)/ Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Post
Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) / Post Graduate
Certificate (PGCM)
1. Management
2) Logistics Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)/ Post Graduate Certificate
(PGC)
3) Travel and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)/ Post Graduate Certificate
Tourism (PGC)
1) Computer Under Graduate Course in Computer Applications (BCA)
Applications / Master of Computer Application (MCA) / Post Graduate
Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) / Post Graduate
Certificate (PGC)
2) Artificial Intelli- Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)/ Post Graduate Certificate
gence and (PGC)
Computer Data Science
2.
Applications 3) Artificial Intel- Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)/ Post Graduate Certificate
ligence and Ma- (PGC)
chine Learning
4) Cyber Security Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)/ Post Graduate Certificate
(PGC)
5) Block Chain Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)/ Post Graduate Certificate
(PGC)
i. The Headquarters and each Learner Support Centre of Standalone Institution/ Institution Deemed to be
University shall establish Online Grievance Redressal Mechanism, Anti Ragging Committee, Grievance
Redressal Committee and Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) as specified in the Approval Process
Handbook.
ii. All Standalone Institutions/ Institutions Deemed to be Universities/ Universities (Central, State Public or
State Private) shall upload the Transcripts and Certificates of all students enrolled, Year wise and Course
wise for all Learner Support Centres (if applicable) including Headquarters on National Academic Depos-
itory (NAD).
iii. In the event of a student withdrawing before the start of the Course, the entire Fee collected from the
student, after a deduction of the processing Fee of not more than Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand
only) shall be refunded by the Institution. It would not be permissible for Institutions to retain the School/
Institution Leaving Certificates in original. In case, if a student leaves after joining the Course and if the
vacated seat is consequently filled by another student by the last date of admission, the Institution must
refund the Fee collected after a deduction of the processing Fee of not more than Rs.1000/- (Rupees One
Thousand only) and proportionate deductions of Fee.
iv. The Standalone Institutions/ Institutions Deemed to be Universities/ Universities (Central, State Public or
State Private) shall display in their Website as well as upload on AICTE portal the mandatory disclosure
as specified in the Guidelines including the nomenclature of the Courses and Approved Intake, students
admitted, their Fee structure, Time schedule for payment of Fee for the entire Course, Refund Policy, etc.
in each Learner Support Centre including headquarter.
The Universities (Central, State Public or Private, Institutions Deemed to be Universities) or Standalone
Institutions, may apply for offering programmes through the Open and Distance Learning mode and/
or Online mode, courses in the field of Management and allied areas, Computer Applications, Artificial
Intelligence and Data Science, Logistics and Travel & Tourism who fulfil the following conditions, namely:
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Universities (Central, State Public or Private)/ Institutions Deemed to be University having a rank in Top-
200 in the University category of National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), at least twice in three
preceding cycles (at the time of application).
OR
The Universities (Central, State Public or Private, Institutions Deemed to be Universities), which are in
existence for minimum five years with at least two batches passed out and having NAAC score of 3.01
on a scale of 4.0; subject to the condition that they shall achieve a NAAC score of 3.26 or above in the
forthcoming applicable cycle.
OR
Shall be in the top-200 in the institution category in the National Institutional Ranking Framework at least
once in last 2 preceding cycles as per UGC/AICTE Gazette notification (at the time of application)
Technical Education Regulatory (TER) Charges Rs. in Lakh for Standalone Institutions/ institutions Deemed
to be Universities offering a Courses at Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post
Graduate Degree Level in Open and Distance Education Learning are given below:
ii. The TER Charges shall be paid through AICTE payment gateway on AICTE Web-Portal within the dead-
line failing which, the application shall not be considered. Only those applications submitted within the
cut-off date, including payment shall be considered for processing.
iii. In case of eligible refund/ excess payment, if any, after processing, the amount shall be refunded to the
Applicant.
iv. Applications rejected at the Level of Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny without availing the appeal provision, the
TER Charges after a deduction of Rs. 60000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand only) shall be refunded to the
Applicant/ Institution.
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i. For the detailed procedure with respect to the Scrutiny/Expert Visit Committee and Standing Hear-
ing/appellate Committee, the applicant shall refer to Clause 1.8 & 1.9 of this Approval Process
Handbook.
ii. The Standalone Institution/ Institution Deemed to be University/State /Central/State Private University
shall submit an application to the Council every year for the Extension of Approval of the Courses.
iii. The Institutions may apply for non-zero reduction in Intake by themselves in AICTE Web- Portal and
maintain the norms accordingly (No TER Charges shall be levied).
iv. The Institutions shall apply for increase in Approved Intake in the Courses Introduction of new
Course(s) upto the maximum number of Learners permitted at any Learner Support Centre by them-
selves in AICTE Web-Portal and maintain the norms accordingly (No TER Charges shall be levied).
v. The application for establishment of Headquarters/ Learner Support Centres shall be processed as
per Clause 1.8 (Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny Committee) followed by an Expert Visit Committee as per
Clause 1.9 of the Approval Process Handbook. The date of visit shall be communicated through
e-mail. The Council shall not grant approval to Learner Support Centre(s) without the approval for
Headquarters. The Institutions already approved by Distance Education Council (DEC) and UGC till
2023-24 shall have to comply AICTE requirements and an Affidavit for the same shall have to be
submitted to AICTE.
5.3.11. Others
i. Any Institution/University propose to start a new Course whose nomenclature is not available as
mentioned in Annexure-11 of this Approval Process Handbook, prior concurrence, as the case
may be, by the Council for the same shall be necessary. For such concurrence, the Institution with
due endorsement by the Registrar/ Director of affiliating University/ Technical Institution shall submit
detailed Syllabus and Curriculum and its nomenclature to the Policy and Academic Planning Bureau,
AICTE before 30th November of the Calendar Year, to process the same in the respective Board.
ii. All the Institutions/Universities shall strictly adhere to the Norms and Requirement mentioned in
Chapter-VI.
iii. All the Institutions/Universities shall strictly adhere to the Norms for duration, entry level
qualifications and statutory reservations of Technical Programmes/Courses as applicable for
admission and other Academic purpose.
iv. Penal action against violation/ non-adherence of norms /standards as specified by the council shall
be referred vide Clause 8.3 of this Approval Process Handbook.
काारणााभाावाात्् काार्याा�भाावःः ।
न तुु काार्याा�भाावाात्् काारणााभाावःः ।
There is no effect possible without a cause. But the absence of effect does not mean the absence
of cause.
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CHAPTER-VI
STANDARD NORMS AND REQUIREMENTS
The below mentioned standard norms are mandatorily to be followed by all the AICTE approved Institutions:
6.1 The Documents to be submitted along with the Applications for Starting New Institution as per the
provisions mentioned in Chapter I are given in Annexure-1 of the Approval Process Handbook.
6.2 The Documents to be submitted along with the Applications for obtaining Extension of Approval for
existing Instituition as per the provisions mentioned in Chapter II/ III are given in Annexure-2 of the
Approval Process Handbook.
6.3 The Technical Institutions offering Technical Programs / Courses shall follow “Academic Calendar” as notified
by the Council from time to time.
6.4 The Duration and Entry Level Qualifications for the Technical Programmes such as Diploma/ Post Diploma
Certificate/ Undergraduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree Levels has been provided
in the Annexure- 8 of the Approval Process Handbook.
Note: Any Foreign National who has obtained School Leaving Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in a Foreign
Institution shall produce an Equivalency Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities or other
appropriate recognized agencies for admission to an Institution/ University in India.
6.5 In order to facilitate employed/ working professionals, Council has made a special provision by providing
flexibility in timing to conduct theory and practical classes (even beyond office hours) so as to upgrade their
skills and knowledge. This will be treated as regular mode NOT as an evening program/ part-time. Institutes
shall follow the guidelines notified by AICTE from time to time, Working professionals with ITI (or equivalent)/
Diploma/UG qualifications enrolled in regular Diploma/UG/ PG Programmes respectively shall be allowed to
do the theory and practical in flexible timing to enrich their skills and knowledge.
6.6 The concerned State Government/ UT Admission Authority shall decide modalities for the admission.
6.7 The list of approved courses nomenclature at Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Undergraduate Degree/ Post
Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree Programmes in Engineering and Technology/ Planning/Applied Arts
and Crafts/Design/Hotel Management and Catering Technology/ Computer Application / Management have
been provided in the Annexure- 11 of the Approval Process Handbook.
a. Any Institution proposes to start a new Course whose nomenclature is not available in
Annexure-11 of the Approval Process Handbook, prior concurrence by the Council for the same shall be
necessary. For such concurrence, the Institution with due endorsement by the Registrar/ Director of affil-
iating University/ Board/ Technical Institution shall submit detailed Syllabus and Curriculum and its no-
menclature to the Policy and Academic Planning Bureau, AICTE before 30th November of the Calendar
Year, to process the same in the respective year.
b. All branches of Engineering and Technology shall offer Elective Courses in the Emerging/
Multidisciplinary/ Region Specific Areas as specified in Annexure-11 of the Approval Process Handbook.
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ii. Minor specialization may be allowed in any Undergraduate Degree Courses where a student of
another Department shall take the minimum additional Credits in the range of 18-20 and get a
degree with a minor from another Department.
iii. AICTE approval is not required for offering Minor Degree/Hons. in any such area, however the
criteria is “Minor Degree or Hons. will cumulatively require additional 18 to 20 credits in the speci-
fied area in addition to the credits essential for obtaining the Undergraduate Degree in Major Dis-
cipline (i.e. 160 credits)”.
iv. The Institutions/ Universities shall adopt the following nomenclature while offering the Hons. in
Emerging/ Multidisciplinary/ Region Specific Areas as mentioned in Annexure-11.
6.8 The “Maximum Intake Allowed” in a new Technical Institution offering Technical Programme(s) at Diploma/
Post Diploma Certificate/ Undergraduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree Level
shall be as per the Table 1.3 (Chapter 1) of the Approval Process Handbook.
6.9 The Council shall permit the Introduction/ Continuation of NRI/ OCI /FN/ Children of Indian Workers in
the Gulf Countries seats ONLY in the Courses conducted in regular mode.
6.10 The Courses offered in the timings of Regular Shift and Flexible Timings shall be considered as
Courses conducted on Regular /face to face Mode. The Institutions shall have to fulfill all facilities such as
Infrastructure, Faculty and other requirements to offer the Courses in regular mode as per the norms spec-
ified in the Approval Process Handbook.
6.11 An Institution shall be allowed up to 40% as per the regulation of UGC/AICTE of the total courses
being offered in a particular Programme through SWAYAM/ MOOCs platform as per the AICTE (Credit
Framework for online learning course through SWAYAM) Regulations, 2016 as amended from time to
time.
i. Institutions having Course(s) in which admissions are less than 30% of the “Approved Intake”
continuously for the preceding 5 years , and if in the following year, the admitted student strength
does not exceed 50% of the “Approved Intake” in the course(s) by filling vacant seats through lateral
entry, then the Council shall reduce the intake by 50%, in such Course(s) in the current Academic
Year.
ii. In the Courses approved by the Council, if the Institution fails to admit the students/ not started the
Course(s) due to Non-affiliation by the University/ Board or Non-Fulfilment of State Government/ UT
requirements in the year of establishment, the same shall be informed to the Council, else ALL the
Courses shall be considered for implementing the above Clause.
iii. The Institution falling under this category need not apply for restoration in the next Academic Year
and the Intake shall be automatically reinstated by the Council, if the enrolment becomes more than
30% based on the student enrolment data provided by the Institution. Also, such Institutions shall be
eligible to apply for other categories listed under Chapter II/ III of the Approval Process Handbook.
b. Institutions having poor academic performance: Institutes having poor academic performance in Uni-
versity/Board examinations, a joint decision of respective affiliating University / Board along with AICTE
shall be taken. The Institute with poor academic performance shall be given a warning to improve the
academic performance of the students within 2 years.
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b. Any Foreign National /NRI obtained Diploma in a Foreign Institution (having an equivalency
Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities) or Diploma in an Indian Institution
shall also be eligible for Lateral Entry into the Second Year Undergraduate Degree Course. The
Institutions having approval for the supernumerary seats in such Course(s) as per Clause 2.9
of the Approval Process Handbook are ONLY eligible to admit the Foreign Nationals as per the
norms, else the Institution shall apply for the same on AICTE Web Portal. However, the total Foreign
Nationals admitted under supernumerary seats and the Lateral Entry shall not exceed the 15% of the
“Approved Intake” in an Academic year.
c. The Institution applied for Closure (if the same is under process/ approved for Progressive Closure) are
eligible for admission to the Lateral Entry in the current Academic Year, as Extension of Approval was
issued in the previous Academic Year and students were admitted during that year.
d. The Institutions under “No Admission” category are not eligible for admission to the Lateral Entry in the
current Academic Year,
e. Institutions applied for the Conversion of Degree Level into Diploma Level and vice-versa/
Conversion of Women’s Institution to Co-ed Institution and vice-versa and approved for the
conversion are eligible for admission to the Lateral Entry as per the approval of the previous
Academic Year.
f. Vacant seats arising out of the students withdrawing the admission in the First Year shall also be consid-
ered for Lateral Entry.
6.14 The Technical Institutions shall follow Norms for Faculty requirements and Cadre ratio in Diploma/
Under Graduate/ Post Graduate Level as provided in the Annexure-5 of the Approval
Process Handbook.
a. The Institutions shall ensure the timely and complete payment of the salary of Faculty by
Electronic Clearing Service through Nationalized Banks. Expert Visit Committee shall ensure the Faculty
availability by their annual salary paid statements in addition to their physical presence.
b. The Institution should not demand for the Original Degree Certificates from the Faculty mem-
bers at the time of joining the Institution. The Faculty members shall avoid the practice of leaving an
Institution in the middle of the semester without completing the Courses assigned to them in the Semester.
c. The Institutions shall ensure that necessary addition/deletion of faculty ID (Details in case of new faculty
who have not worked in any other AICTE approved institutions so far) on AICTE web portal within the
same month from the date of Joining/Leaving.
d. Adjunct Faculty/ Industry expert / Professor of Practice shall be appointed as per guidelines given in
Annexure 5 . However, courses requiring more practical exposure are permissible (maximum) to the
extent as mentioned below:
i. For Design Courses, services of Adjunct Faculty / Industry Experts Professor of Practice can be
utilized up to 20%
ii. For Planning Courses, services of Adjunct Faculty / Industry Experts Professor of Practice can be
utilized upto 30%
iii. In all other Programmes, Institutions may avail the services of ‘Adjunct Faculty’ OR ’Professor of
Practice (with rich Industry experience)’ up to 15% of the required faculty strength, however number
of ‘Professor of Practice’ shall not be less than 10%. Guidelines issued by UGC shall be followed
strictly in the appointment of Professor of Practice.
e. In order to offer Quality Technical Education, all the institutions need to have Regular faculty for all the
programs / courses by fulfilling Faculty student’s ratio & Cadre ratio as prescribed by AICTE from time
to time. However, the Institutions may avail the services of contractual faculty under
extraordinary circumstances (Court Cases etc.,) ONLY for a short period.
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f. For every Post Graduate Course, there should be at least one Professor with Ph.D. qualification.
If a Professor is not available, at least one Associate professor with Ph.D. qualification should be
available.
g. Faculty requirement for a Course may comprise of Faculty of Science and Humanities and other interdis-
ciplinary specialization depending on the University Curriculum.
h. Number of Technical and Non-Teaching Staff depends on the Institution/ University/ concerned
Government norms.
i. Aadhaar/ PAN seeding has to be provided for the Faculty wherever applicable as per the Norms.
j. The Technical Institutions shall introduce Biometric attendance for regular Faculty members.
k. Each Institution shall have appropriate Grievance Redressal mechanism/ Internal Committee (IC)/ Equal
Opportunity Facilitation Cell (EOFC) to address the issues of the Faculty/Staff & Students.
6.15 The Technical Institutions shall follow Faculty Cadre and Qualifications as per:
a. All India Council for Technical EducationRegulations on Pay Scales, Service Conditions and Minimum
Qualifications for the Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff such as Library, Physical
Education and Training & Placement Personnel in Technical Institutions and Measures for the
maintenance of Standards in Technical Education - (Degree) / (Diploma) Regulation, 2019 and
subsequent amendments/ new Regulations issued by AICTE from time to time.
b. All India Council for Technical Education notification on Redressal of Grievance of Faculty/ Staff
Member Regulations, 2021 vide F.No. 1-103/AICTE/PGRC/Regulation/2021 dated 25.03.2021
all Pay Scales related issues of the Faculty shall be suitably addressed by the concerned University
or State DTE.
6.16 Regular Faculty with prior permission from the respective employer may pursue any course under
the level (Diploma / UG / PG / PhD etc.) in regular mode outside the Office hours without availing
full time deputation / leave and such acquired qualification will be considered as valid for the
purpose of employment / promotion / higher studies.
NOTE: During recruitment of faculty, the institution shall have freedom to decide on the suitability of
specialization (Emerging Area /Multidisciplinary Area Courses) for the particular course,
Institution may refer to Annexure-13 for guidance.
6.17 The Technical Institutions shall follow Norms for Built-up requirements as provided in Annexure-3
of the Approval Process Handbook.
a. Land required shall be with clear title in the name of the trust / society / company or on a long
term lease for a minimum period of 30 years. The Live Lease has to be at least equal to Maximum
duration of the program / course at the time of submission of application.
b. Documents showing ownership of Land/ Building as per the provisions of Section 8 of The Transfer of
Property Act, 1882 or any other Law for the time being in force relating to transfer of property to or by
Companies, Associations or bodies of individuals, in the name of the Applicant in the form of Registered
Settlement Deed/ Registered Sale Deed/ Irrevocable Gift Deed (Registered)/ Irrevocable Government/
Private Lease Deed (Registered) for a period of minimum 30 years.
c. It shall be open for the Promoter Trust/ Society/ Company of the proposed Institution to mortgage the
Land with the prior intimation to AICTE after the issue of the Letter of Approval (LoA), only for raising the
resources for the purpose of development of the Technical Institution situated on that Land for improving
the employability of students.
d. Plot(s) of Land under consideration shall be contiguous and shall have no obstacles such as riv-
er, canals, rail tracks, highways, high tension lines or any such entity hampering continuity of Land.
In case, if the obstacles come later, connectivity shall be ensured and proper Safety Certificate should be
produced from Competent Authority.
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e. The Land Use/Conversion/Classification Certificate shall be obtained from the Competent Authority as
designated by the concerned State Government/ UT.
f. The Building has to be constructed as per the approved Building plan. In case of any modifications done
in an existing Building, stability of the entire construction needs to be checked and also the Building Plan
needs to be re-validated, in case of major changes.
g. Occupancy Certificate/ Completion Certificate/ Building License/ Form D (as applicable) shall be
obtained from the Competent Authority (as per standard format prescribed by the issuing Authority). For
Government Buildings, the Government Building Act, 1899 is applicable.
h. After the expiry of a period of thirty years from the issue of Completion Certificate, a Structural
Stability Certificate from the registered Structural Engineer for the purpose of certifying that the
Building is safe for human habitation shall be produced. Structural Stability Certificate is valid for a period
of FIVE years from the date of issue.
i. A valid Fire Safety Certificate shall be obtained from the Competent Authority.
j. State wise Competent Authorities for issuing the Certificates pertaining to the Land/ Building
including Occupancy Certificate as given in Annexure-14 of the Approval Process Handbook.
6.18 Total Built-Up area under each sub-category such as Instructional area, Administrative area,
Ame nities area and Circulation area for each Program shall be fulfilled. Built-Up area in excess of
the total Built-up area required to run the Program(s) and Course(s) for the entire duration shall be
utilized for the student developmental activities such as Hostel, Research Park, Student Clubs
and Incubator/ Accelerator.
6.19 The Technical Institutions shall follow Norms for Books, Library facilities, Computer, Software,
Internet, Printers and Laboratory Equipment as provided in the Annexure-4 of the Approval
Process Handbook.
6.20 Induction training for 3 weeks and 2 weeks is mandatory for First Year UG and Diploma
students respectively as per AICTE Student Induction Policy.
6.21 Model Structure of the Curricula/ Syllabus for different Course(s) are proposed by the Council
and available in AICTE Web-Portal shall be used as a guideline and Institutions/ Universities
may adopt the same with suitable changes.
6.22 The Technical Institutions shall initiate MoUs with the Industries for the internships of the students
and report the outcomes of the same on their website. The industry with whom MoU is signed shall
be a registered industry having valid GST Number.**
6.23 The PGDM Institutions shall follow Norms for PGDM Programmes as provided in the Annexure-6
of Approval Process Handbook.
6.24 The Technical Institutions shall follow Subscription of Journals as provided in the Annexure-4 of
Approval Process Handbook.
6.25 Format for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the establishment of a new Technical Institution is provided
in the Annexure- 3 of the Approval Process Handbook.
6.26 Contact details of AICTE are given at AICTE website www.aicte-india.org. The technical / process
related queries or grievances may be sent through CSS portal https://css.aicte-india.org/login.
6.27 Recommended Composition of Board of Governors (BoG)/ Board of Management (BoM) in the
Technical Institutions is given
in the Annexure-17 of the Approval Process Handbook. Institutions
Deemed to be Universities shall fulfill the composition of Board of Governors/ Board of
Management (BoM) as specified by the AICTE and UGC.
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6.28 The Technical Institutions may conduct the Fellow Programme in Management as specified in the
Annexure-15 of the Approval Process Handbook.
6.29 Starting other academic Course(s)/ Institutions (Technical/ Non-Technical) in the excess Built-up
area, arising out of the Courses approved for Closure, not started, etc., is permissible. However,
the Applicant has to make Material/ Non-Material amendment of the Building Plan, Site Plan, etc.
approved by the concerned Competent Authority to suit the requirements of the new Programme.
6.30 The Institutions may also conduct any academic Course(s) of other Regulatory Bodies using
existing facilities, or by creating additional facilities as per the provisions laid down in the norms and
standards of the respective Regulatory Bodies without affecting the quality of education prescribed
by both Regulatory Bodies after taking NOC from the Council. In such cases, a Scrutiny
Re-scrutiny Committee shall be conducted for the issue of NOC on receipt of Rs. 0.60 Lakh through online
TER Charges by the Applicant. The Promoter has to provide an Affidavit-12 that the Institution(s)
approved by AICTE in the Campus has/ have all the facilities such as Infrastructure, hostel
(if applicable), Faculty, etc. for meeting ALL the Courses, in addition to the proposed academic Course(s).
6.31 Ample space shall be made available for a playground in an Institution. Institutions shall provide
owned/ hired facilities for indoor and outdoor sports for the students either in the Campus or
through arrangements with other adjacent Institutions, Corporation grounds, private facilities, etc.
6.32 Mandatory disclosures as given in the Annexure-18 shall be displayed on the website of each
Technical Institution.
6.33 The Institutions shall adopt the minimum standards and qualifications as specified in the Approval
Process Handbook. However, Institutions Deemed to be Universities/ Institutions having
Accreditation/ Autonomy status shall have higher than the minimum standard and qualifications
specified.
6.34 The Institutions shall adopt the Fee fixed by the concerned State Fee Regulatory authority.
Institutions Deemed to be Universities shall comply with the UGC norms for Fee in Professional
Education.
NOTE: The Institutions shall not directly or indirectly, demand or charge or accept, Capitation Fee
or demand any donation, by way of consideration for admission to any seat in any Course.
6.35 Those Institutions applied for the NBA having Extension of Approval with full “Approved Intake”
for consecutive six years and granted a reduction in Intake in that current Academic Year shall
request AICTE, if all the deficiencies are complied with. Such requests shall be processed as per
the norms of the Approval Process Handbook and on fulfillment; the NBA shall be intimated
suitably.
6.36 AICTE does not recognize the Program(s)/Course(s) in Technical Education offered through ODL/ Online
mode except in Management,Computer Applications, Artificial Intelligence,Data Science, Logistics,Cyber
Security,Block chain and Travel & Tourism with the explicit approval of AICTE
6.37 The State Government/ UT/ Directorate of Technical Education/ Directorate of Medical Education
shall ensure that 10% of reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) as per the reservation
policy for admission, operational from the Academic year 2019-20 without affecting the reservation
percentages of SC/ ST/ OBC/ General. However, this would not be applicable in the case of
Minority Institutions referred to the Clause (1) of Article 30 of Constitution of India. Further, the
implementation of 10% EWS reservation in the private unaided-Institutions may be considered
based on the relevant policies of the respective state governments. The intake in these institutions shall
be 1.25 times of the existing intake of respective categories in these institutions.
NOTE: EWS vacant seats shall be considered for the Lateral Entry to Second Year Course(s) with the same
reservation policy for admission.
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a. Supernumerary seats (25 Nos.) are granted by the Council, for the Institutions falling under the
Centrally Supported Scheme of “Upgrading existing Polytechnics to integrate Persons with Disability
(PWD) in the mainstream of Technical and Vocational Education”.
b. Concession for the wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-
Migrants) living in Kashmir valley for admission in Higher Educational Institutions (as per MoE di-
rectives: F.No. 3-4/2017-NER, Dated: 15th October, 2019). This is in addition to PM-USPY
supernumerary seats. They are not eligible for scholarship
6.39 All the AICTE Approved Institutions /Universities shall mandatorily upload Affidavit 2 as specified
in the Approval Process Handbook on the AICTE Web-Portal in an e-stamp paper with digital signature
of the authorized signatories.
6.40 In case of any litigation pertaining to the penal action initiated by the Council for an Institution, for
the contravention of any of the relevant Regulations, such Institution shall have to apply as per
Clause 7.11 (as applicable) on AICTE Web-Portal, in the absence of any specific court order to the
contrary.
6.41 The Clause 1.5.4 of the Approval Process Handbook does not permit Self-financing Institutions to use
‘Indian’, ‘National’, etc. in the Name of the Institution. The Institutions which were already given
approval with those words shall change/ drop the word from the Name of the Institution, as the
Stakeholders may misinterpret them to be Government/ Government Aided Institutions. If any Institution
(other than Government/ Government Aided) continues to use ‘Indian’, ‘National’, etc. in the Name of the
Institution, the Council shall remove such words while issuing EoA.
a. This scheme shall be applicable to all approved Technical Institutions offering Diploma, Post
Diploma, Under Graduate Programme(s) in Engineering and Technology, Computer Applications,
Planning, Applied Arts and Crafts, Design Management Programme(s) and Lateral Entry provisions
of these Programme(s).
b. The scheme shall be mandatory for all Institutions approved by the Council.
i Student’s parents annual income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 8.00 Lakh.
ii The Waiver is limited to the Tuition Fee as approved by the State Level Fee Committee for Self-
Fi nancing Institutions and by the Government for the Government/ Government aided
Institutions. All other Fees except Tuition Fee shall have to be paid by the beneficiary.
d. Admission Procedure
ii The Competent Authority to effect this admission is the State Government/ UT or its
designated authority.
iii In the event of non-availability of students in this category, the same shall not be given to any
other category of candidates.
iv The State Admission Authority shall invite applications under this category; make a separate
merit list for this category and effect admission on the basis of the merit list so generated.
v The Institutions shall publish all the details of this scheme in their Brochure and Web site.
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vi Competent Authority for admission shall submit a separate list of the students admitted under this
category to the Institution to which they are admitted for compliance.
vii A letter in this respect shall be issued by the Competent Authority for admission to each
beneficiary student admitted under this scheme and he/ she shall not be allowed to change the
Institution/ Course under any circumstances.
viii The Institutions shall also display information regarding admitted candidates on their Web site for
information to the students and other stakeholders.
6.43 Supernumerary seats for the Union Territories J&K and Ladakh under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar
Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (PM-USPY)
a. This scheme shall be applicable to selected approved Technical Institutions having NIRF ranking and
offering Bachelor Programme(s). Diploma holders in Engineering are eligible for Lateral Entry under the
provisions of these Programme(s).
b. 2 seats per Course shall be available for these admission with the maximum of 10 seats per
Institution. These seats shall be supernumerary in nature and shall be available to such Course(s) in an
Institution.
c. The scheme shall be mandatory for all Institutions approved by the Council subject to the changes sug-
gested by the Inter-Ministerial Committee of MoE from time to time.
i All students of J&K and Ladakh are eligible for seats under this scheme.
ii The student passed Higher Secondary Examination (12th Std.) from the schools located in J&K and
Ladakh.
iii Student’s parents annual income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 8.00 Lakh.
e. Admission Procedure
i. AICTE shall invite applications under this category, make a separate merit list for this category and
effect admission based on the merit list as generated through Counselling or otherwise as decided
from time to time.
ii. In the event of non-availability of students in this category, the same shall not be given to any other
category of Applicants.
iii. A letter in this respect shall be issued by the Competent Authority for admission to each
beneficiary student admitted under this scheme and he/ she shall not be allowed to change the
Institution/ Course under any circumstances without permission from AICTE.
a. This scheme shall be applicable to AICTE approved Technical Institutions offering Bachelor
Programme(s) in Technical Courses.
b. Two (2) seats per College/Institute shall be available for these admission. These seats shall be
supernumerary in nature.
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Students meeting eligibility criteria as defined in the scheme guideline document available on AICTE
website: https://www.aicte-india.org/ (Gifted Child Scheme under announcement) are eligible for
seats under this schemed.
d. Admission Procedure
Admission Procedure for Gifted Children shall be as per Clause 6.43 (e).
In the event of a student withdrawing before the start of the Course, the entire Fee collected from the student,
after a deduction of the processing Fee of not more than Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) shall be
refunded by the Institution. It would not be permissible for Institutions to retain the School/ Institution Leaving
Certificates in original.
In case, if a student leaves after joining the Course and if the vacated seat is consequently filled
by another student by the last date of admission, the Institution must refund the Fee collected af-
ter a deduction of the processing Fee of not more than Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) and
proportionate deductions of monthly Fee and hostel rent, where applicable.
The last date for withdrawal of PGDM admission for the purpose of refund of fee shall be as per the last date
mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
In case the vacated seat is not filled, the Institution should refund the Security Deposit and return the original
documents.
The Institution should not demand Fee for the subsequent years from the students cancelling their admission
at any point of time. Fee refund along with the return of Certificates should be completed within 7 days.
a. Procedure
The Trust/ Society/ Company shall upload/ submit the following documents on AICTE
Web- Portal for the release of the FDR/ RTGS.
ii. Affidavit 6 with details of the Institution and Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company, FDR/ RTGS details
(as per the standard format)
iii. Copy of FDR to be released, in a corpus fund made by RPGF, copy(s) of the Demand Draft (if any) sub-
mitted to AICTE for creation of RPGF/ Online payment proof for Security Deposit.
v. Clearance from Public Grievance Redressal Cell (PGRC), Vigilance Cell and Other Cells/Bureaus (Grants
released to the Institutions) of AICTE are required for the release of the FDR.
vi. In case of FDR/ RPGF, upon clearance from all the above, NOC shall be issued to the Institution by the
Approval Bureau at AICTE.
vii. In case of RTGS, the sanction order shall be issued by the Council.
b. If an Institution has any financial embezzlement with Government Bodies/ Banks, then Security
Deposit shall not be released till the NOC from such body is received.
c. In case an Institution/ Trust/ Society/ Company violates the Security Deposit related norms, the
Council shall initiate appropriate penal action.
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d. For the Institutions approved by AICTE and later converted into a Private University/Institution Deemed
to be University by appropriate State/ Central Act, the release of Security Deposit shall be subject to no
pending Complaints or Disciplinary Proceedings against such Institutions in addition to the submission of
the above documents.
e. For the Institutions approved for Progressive Closure (Institutional/Program specific), Security Deposit
(as applicable) shall be released upon the request from the Trust/ Society/ Company, subject to the
submission of a Certificate from the affiliating University/Board stating that no students are studying in
the Institution. Such a Certificate is not needed, if the Security Deposit is already matured.
f. In case of grant of approval to the merger of Institutions, Security Deposit of the Child Institution(s) shall
be released upon the request from the Trust/ Society/ Company, subject to the submission of a Certificate
from the affiliating University/Board stating that no students are studying in the Institution.
The Technical Institutions shall follow the below mentioned Essential and Desirable requirements:
6.47 Establishment of Anti Ragging Committee (As per All India Council for Technical Education notified
Regulation for prevention and prohibition of ragging in AICTE approved Technical Institutions vide
No. 37-3/ Legal/ AICTE/ 2009 dated 01.07.2009) and UGC Regulation issued in this regard.*
a. Structure of Anti Ragging Committee: Every Institution/ University including Institution Deemed to
be University imparting Technical Education shall constitute a Committee to be known as the An
ti-Ragging Committee to be nominated and headed by the Head of the Institution, and consisting
of representatives of Civil and Police Administration, Local Media, Non-Government Organizations
involved in youth activities, representatives of Faculty members, representatives of parents, represen
tatives of students belonging to the freshers’ category as well as senior students, non-teaching staff
and shall have a diverse mix of membership in term of Level as well as gender.
In view of the directions of the Honorable Supreme Court in SLP No. 24295 of 2006 dated
16-05-2007 and in Civil Appeal number 887 of 2009, dated 08-05-2009, to prohibit,
prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section
23 read with Section 10 (b), (g), (p) and (g) of AICTE Act, 1987, the All India Council for Technical
Education has notified Regulations for prevention and prohibition of ragging in AICTE approved Technical
Institutions vide No. 37-3/ Legal/ AICTE/ 2009 dated 01.07.2009 available on AICTE
Web-Portal http:/ www.aicte-india.org/ anti.htm>download. All AICTE approved Tech-
nical Institutions have to comply with the provisions made in the above Regulations.
Any violation of above AICTE Regulations for the prevention and prohibition of ragging, shall call for
punitive action against erring Institutions as per the provisions made in the above said Regulations.
The Institutions shall have to step up Anti-Ragging mechanism by way of adequate publicity
through various mediums:
• Anti-Ragging Workshops;
• Updating all Web sites with Nodal Officers complete details, alarm bells etc.;
• Identification of trouble-triggers;
• Surprise inspection of hostels, student accommodation, canteens, rest cum recreational rooms,
toilets, bus-stands and any other measures which would augur well in preventing/ quelling ragging
and any uncalled-for behavior / incident shall be undertaken.
c. Students in distress due to ragging related incidents can call the National Anti-Ragging Helpline No.
1800-180- 5522 (24x7 Toll Free) or e-mail: [email protected].
d. The Institution approved by AICTE may be requested to hold Workshops and Seminars on eradication of
ragging in higher Educational Institutions. They may be requested to display Anti Ragging posters at all
prominent places such as Admission Centre, Departments, Library, Canteen, Hostel, Common facilities
etc. The size of posters should be 8’x6’.
e. The Institution may be requested to submit an online compliance of Anti-Ragging Regulations on curbing
the menace of ragging in the Technical Institutions, 2009 at www.antiragging.in.
f. Institutions may be requested to make it compulsory for each student and every parent to submit an
online undertaking every academic year at www.antiragging.in and www.amanmovement.org.
g. Further, the attention of all the Institutions may also beinvited to the Third amendment to UGC
Regulations dated 29th June, 2016 expanding the definition of ragging by including the following:
“3 (i) Any act of physical or mental abuse (including bullying and exclusion) targeted at another stu-
dent (fresher or otherwise) on the ground of color, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, gender (including
transgender), sexual orientation, appearance, nationality, regional origins, linguistic, identity, place of
birth, place of residence or economic background”.
6.48 Establishment of Internal Committee (IC) (As per Section 4 All India Council for Technical Education
(Gender Sensitization, Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and
Students and Redressal of Grievances in Technical Institutions) Regulations, 2016 vide No.
F.AICTE/ WH/2016/01dated 10th June, 2016 *
a. Every Technical Institution shall Publicly notify the provisions against sexual harassment and ensure
their wide- dissemination.
b. Mention about the penalty and consequences of sexual harassment on Institution’s Website,
prospectus and display prominently and make all sections of the institutional community aware of the
information on the mechanism put in place for Redressal of complaints pertaining to sexual
harassment, contact details of members of Internal Complaints Committee, complaints procedure and
so on.
c. Organise Training Programmes or as the case may be, workshops for the officers, functionaries,
faculty and students, to sensitize them and ensure knowledge and awareness of the rights,
entitlements and responsibilities enshrined in the Act and under these regulations.
d. Organise regular orientation or training Programs for the members of the IC to deal with complaints,
steer the process of settlement or conciliation, etc., with sensitivity.
e. Act decisively against all gender based violence perpetrated against employees and students of all
sexes recognising that primarily women employees and students and some male students and students
of the third gender are vulnerable to many forms of sexual harassment and humiliation and exploitation.
f. Every Technical Institution shall constitute an Internal Committee (IC) with an inbuilt mechanism for
gender sensitization against sexual harassment. The IC shall have the following composition:
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i. A Presiding Officer who shall be a woman Faculty member employed at a senior Level (not below
a Professor in case of a University, and not below an Associate Professor in case of an Institution)
at the Educational Institution, nominated by the Executive Authority.
ii. Two Faculty members and two non-teaching employees, preferably committed to the cause of
women or who have had experience in social work or have legal knowledge, nominated by the
Executive Authority.
iii. Three students (comprising of at least one girl student) of Pre-Final/Final year at Undergraduate/
Diploma Level Institution, as the case may be One member from amongst Non-government
Organisation or Associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the
issues relating to sexual harassment, nominated by the Executive Authority
v. Persons in senior positions such as Chairperson/ Secretary of the Society, Principal/ Director of the
Institution, etc. shall not be the members of the ICs in order to ensure autonomy of their function-
ing.
vi. The term of office of the members of the IC shall be for a period of three years. Institutions may
also employ a system whereby one-third of the members of the IC may change every year
g. All Technical Institutions approved by AICTE shall upload the Annual Report containing the
following details by 30th June of the Calendar Year:
ii. Number of orientation or training Programmes carried out for the members of the IC to deal with
complaints
v. Number of workshops or awareness Programme carried out for the officers, functionaries, faculty
and students to sensitize them against sexual harassment
vi. Nature of action taken by the Technical Institution against the perpetrator.
6.49 Establishment of Committee for SC/ ST (As per the Scheduled Castes and the
Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, No. 33 of 1989, dated 11.09.1989)*
a. Committee shall consist of five members, out of which at least 2 members shall be SC/ST and one
member shall be a woman.
6.50 Establishment of Online Grievance Redressal Mechanism as specified in the Approval Process Handbook*
as well as the Grievance Redressal Committee in the Institution. Appointment of Om budsman by the
University. (As per All India Council for Technical Education (Redressal of Grievance of Students)
Regulation, 2019 vide F. No.1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019 dated 07.11.2019) *All India Council
for Technical Education (Redressal of Grievance of Faculty/ Staff Member) Regulations, 2021 vide
F.No.1- 103/ AICTE/PGRC/Regulation/2021dated 25.03.2021.
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b. Redressal Cell (GRC) for Faculty/Staff: Implementation of the above shall be in line with norms
prescribed in All India Council for Technical Education (Redressal of Grievance of Students)
Regulations, 2019 vide F. No. 1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019 dated 07.11.2019 available on
AICTE website.
i. A complaint from an aggrieved student relating to the institution shall be addressed to the Chairper-
son, Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC).
ii. Every AICTE approved institution shall constitute Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) with
the following composition, namely:
iv. Three senior members of the teaching faculty to be nominated by the Principal as Members and out
of three one member shall be female and other from SC/ST/OBC category;
v. A representative from among students of the College to be nominated by the Principal based on ac-
ademic merit/excellence in sports/performance in co-curricular activities- Special Invitee.
vi. The term of the members and the special invitee shall be of two years.
vii. The quorum for the meeting including the Chairperson, but excluding the special invitee, shall be
three.
viii. In considering the grievances before it, the SGRC shall follow principles of natural justice.
ix. The SGRC shall send its report with recommendations, if any, to the concerned institution and a copy
thereof to the aggrieved student, within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of the complaint.
x. Any student aggrieved by the decision of the SGRC may prefer an appeal to the Ombudsperson,
within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of such decision.
i. Each affiliating University, Technical University, Private University, Deemed to be University shall
appoint Ombudsperson for redressal of grievances of students under the UGC (Redress of
Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2019.
ii. There shall be one or more part-time functionaries designated as Ombudsperson to hear, and
decide on, appeals preferred against the decisions of the SGRCs.
iii. For institutions which are offering diploma level course(s) and are affiliated to the Board of
Technical Education (BTE), the concerned Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) shall appoint an
Ombudsperson for redressal of grievances of students.
iv. For institutions which are not affiliated to any University and offering Diploma, Post Diploma, Post
Graduate Certificate, Post Graduate Diploma Course(s) in Management, Computer Applications
& Travel and Tourism, the Council shall appoint an Ombudsperson for redressal of grievances of
students.
v. The Ombudsperson shall be a Retired District Judge or a retired Vice Chancellor or Professor
(who has worked as Dean/HOD and 10 years’ experience as Professor at State/Central Universities/
Institution of eminence).
vi. The Ombudsperson shall not, at the time of appointment, during one year before appointment,
or in the course of his tenure as Ombudsperson, be in a conflict of interest with the Institution
where his/her personal relationship, professional affiliation or financial interest may compromise or
reasonably appear to compromise, the independence of judgement toward the Institution.
vii. The Ombudsperson shall be appointed for a period of three years or until he or she attains the
age of 70 years, whichever is earlier, from the date of assuming office, and shall be eligible for
reappointment for another one term for the same State or region, as the case may be.
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viii. For conducting the hearings, the Ombudsperson shall be paid a sitting fee, per diem, in accordance
with the norms fixed by the Council, and shall, in addition, be eligible for reimbursement of the
expenditure incurred on conveyance.
ix. The State Government, in the case of an Ombudsperson of a State, and the Council (for Council
appointed Ombudsperson), may remove the Ombudsperson from office, on charges of proven
misconduct or misbehaviour as defined under these Regulations.
x. No order of removal of Ombudsperson shall be made except after an inquiry made in this regard by
a person not below the rank of judge of the High Court in which a reasonable opportunity of being
heard is given to the Ombudsperson.
xi. An institution shall furnish, prominently, on its website and in its prospectus, all relevant
information in respect of the Students Grievance Redressal Committee(s) coming in its purview, and the
Ombudsperson for the purpose of appeals.
f. Functions of Ombudsperson:
i. The Ombudsperson shall hear appeals from an aggrieved student(s), only after the student has
availed all other remedies provided under these Regulations.
ii. While issues of malpractices in the conduct of examination or in the process of evaluation may be
referred to the Ombudsperson, no appeal or application for revaluation or re-totalling of answer
sheets from an examination, shall be entertained by the Ombudsperson unless specific irregularity
materially affecting the outcome of specific instance of discrimination is indicated.
iii. The Ombudsperson may avail assistance of any person, as amicus curiae, for hearing complaints of
alleged discrimination.
iv. The Ombudsperson shall make all efforts to resolve the grievances within a period of 30 days of
receiving the appeal from the aggrieved student(s).
g. Procedure for Redressal of Grievances by Ombudspersons and Student Grievance Redressal Com-
mittees:
i. Each institution shall, within a period of three months from the date of issue of this notification,
have an online portal where any aggrieved student may submit an application seeking redressal of
grievance.
ii. On receipt of an online complaint, the institution shall refer the complaint to the appropriate Student
Grievance Redressal Committee, along with its comments within 15 days of receipt of complaint on
the online portal.
iii. The Student Grievance Redressal Committee, as the case may be, shall fix a date for hearing the
complaint which shall be communicated to the institution and the aggrieved student.
iv. An aggrieved person may appear either in person or authorize a representative to present his/her
case.
v. Grievances not resolved by the Student Grievance Redressal Committee shall be referred to the
Ombudsperson, within the time period provided in these Regulations.
vi. Institutions shall extend co-operation to the Ombudsperson or the Student Grievance Redres-
sal Committee, in early redressal of grievances; and failure to do so may be reported by the
Ombudsperson to the Council, which shall take action in accordance with the provisions of these
Regulations.
vii. The Ombudsperson shall, after giving reasonable opportunities of being heard to both parties, on
the conclusion of proceedings, pass such order, with reasons therefore as may be deemed fit to
redress the grievance and provide such relief as may be appropriate to the aggrieved student.
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viii. The Institution, as well as the aggrieved student, shall be provided with copies of the order under
the signature of the Ombudsperson, and the institution shall place it for general information on its
website.
ix. The Institution shall comply with the recommendations of the Ombudsperson; and the
Ombudsperson shall report to the Council any failure on the part of the institution to comply with the
recommendations.
x. The Ombusperson may recommend appropriate action against the complainant, where a complaint
is found to be false or frivolous.
h. Consequences of Non-Compliance:
The Council shall in respect of any Technical institution, which wilfully contravenes or repeatedly fails to
comply with the recommendation of the Ombudsperson or the Student Grievance Redressal Committee,
as the case may be, proceed to take one or more of the following actions, namely:
ii. Withdrawal of declaration of fitness or entitlement to receive grants or financial assistance from the
Council;
iv. Declaring the institution ineligible for consideration for any assistance under any of the general or
special assistance programs of the Council;
v. Informing the general public, including potential candidates for admission, through a notice
displayed prominently in suitable media and posted on the website of Council, declaring that the
institution does not possess the minimum standards for redressal of grievances;
vi. Recommend to the affiliating University for withdrawal of affiliation, in case of a University affiliated
institution or DTE affiliated institution;
vii. Such other action may be deemed necessary and appropriate against an institution for
non- compliance.
viii. Provided that no action shall be taken by the Council under these Regulations, unless the institution
has been given an opportunity to explain its position and an opportunity of being heard has been
provided to it.
a. To create an enabling ecosystem for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in educational institutions, MoE’s
Innovation Cell and AICTE are encouraging all higher technical institutions to establish Institution’s
Innovation Council (IIC) in their campuses. The 1st step towards establishing an IIC is to register in the
IIC portal https://iic.mic.gov.in/signup followed by formation and function of the council. In the AICTE’s
annual approval process, establishment of IIC in HEI is an essential item, for which all participating in-
stitutes are required to upload the copy of the IIC establishment certificate and IIC registration number.
b. Institutions with a functional IICs in campus can download the establishment certificate available at
<About My Institute>, <My Profile>, <Certificates> in the Institute’s IIC login page for the above pur-
pose. If an institution has not yet established an IIC, the head of the institute can register for an IIC at
https://iic.mic.gov.in/signup and complete the ‘My Council’ formation along with nomination for the
president to lead the IIC activities. Institute can go through the manual of IIC formation and operation at
https://iic.mic.gov.in/assets/html/index.html. For more details about the IIC, visit https:// iic.mic.gov.in/.
6.52 The Institution should provide appropriate facilities to take care of the physically challenged students
and elderly persons comprising of Teaching/ Non-Teaching/ Others as per the guidelines and space
standards for Barrier Free Built Environment for disabled and elderly persons by CPWD, Ministry of
Urban Development, Government of India (Refer Handbook on Barrier free and Accessibility http://
cpwd.gov.in) and National Building Code.
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a. Compliance of the National Academic Depository (NAD)/ Academic Bank of Credit (ABC)
as per MoE directives, (Applicable for Standalone Institutions, PGDM/PGCM and Universities).
b. Safety and Security measures in the Campus as prescribed by the concerned Authority.
e Display of information submitted to AICTE (including the accreditation status and Board of
Governors) along with the Copies of AICTE approvals (LoA and EoA of subsequent years) obtained since
inception of the Institution till date shall be placed on the Web site of the Institution.
f. Establishment of platform or hiring counsellors for seeking help and guidance w.r.t psychological coun-
selling related to Mental Health for Students, faculty and non-teaching faculty.
g. Establishment of 24x7 women helpline number and a security system in the campus for providing safety
to students and female faculty and non-teaching faculty.
i. Potable Water Supply and outlets for drinking water at strategic locations.
j. Sewage Disposal System - Waste Management and environment improvement measures to ensure a
sustainable Green Campus
k. Students Safety Insurance and Group Accident Policy for the Employee.
l. As per NEP, every Institution shall have inbuilt mechanism for Social and Emotional Learning -
A crucial component of Education.
m. Internship shall be made compulsory for all final year students of AICTE approved Institutes/
Universities.
n. All the institutions shall encourage the students to study some of the electives mandatorily through
SWAYAM (MOOCS Platform.
o. The AICTE approved institutions shall evolve a mechanism for earning credits through ‘Skilling’ based
courses offered by Skill India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship OR any other leading
skilling platforms in order to improve their skill sets and employability.
p. Institution-Industry Cell.
** An Affidavit to be uploaded on the Portal for the compliance of Implementation of Internship Policy
of AICTE.
NOTE: The above mentioned documents need to be uploaded before downloading the
EoA. The Council shall verify their implementation at any point of time.
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i. Course(s) taken through duly recognized MOOCs shall be used as Supplementary Course(s)
j. General Insurance provided for assets against fire, burglary and other calamities
k. Green and eco-friendly campus which focuses on energy efficiency by preserving natural resources for
healthy living and a good learning environment.
l. Availability of quality sanitary napkins through sanitary napkin vending machines and ensuring safe and
environmentally friendly disposal of used sanitary napkins through sanitary napkin incinerator.
m. Rainwater Harvesting.
*** An Undertaking to be uploaded on the Portal that the Institution shall possess an UHV
Induction Programme trained Faculty for every 20 newly joined students before AY 2024-25.
NOTE-1: An Undertaking to be uploaded on the Portal that the Internal Assessment & Laboratory
Work shall be carried out following AICTE Exam Reforms and all the existing Faculty shall be
trained for the same.
2: Any changes in the Schedule for any of the approval (including academic) related activities as
notified by the Council from time to time is binding on all the AICTE Approved Institutions /
Universities.
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CHAPTER-VII
Penal Actions on Violation of Norms
7.1 Introduction
b. In case of Withdrawal of Approval of the Institution, the Technical Institution/ Trust/ Society/ Company
shall apply afresh for approval ONLY after completion of two Academic Years with a different name
as per the procedure defined in the Approval Process Handbook.
c. Institution whose approval has been withdrawn for the current Academic Year admitted students of the
same shall be redistributed to other AICTE approved Institutions in the jurisdiction of the affiliating
University/ Board by the Competent Authority of the respective State Government/ UT. However,
AICTE approval given to the Course(s) in the previous Academic Year(s), if any, to such Institution shall
continue and students admitted against the courses shall be treated as AICTE approved Course(s)
only.
NOTE: If any of the information mentioned in the Affidavit is proved as false, penal action shall be initiated
against the Deponent.
If any Institution is found offering Technical Programmes/ Course(s) without the approval of the Council,
it shall be declared as unapproved Institution and the Council shall inform respective State Government/
UT to initiate appropriate penal, civil/ criminal action against such defaulting Institutions/ Trust/ Society/
Company/ Associated Individuals as the case maybe.
7.3 Penal Action against the Institution in case of Violation of the AICTE Norms and Regulations
The Institution /University shall be liable for any one or more of the following punitive/penal actions by
the Council in case of Violation of ANY of the AICTE Norms and Regulations.
a. Suspension of approval for NRI and supernumerary seats, if any, for one Academic Year
g. Five times the total Fee collected for complete duration of the course per student shall be levied
against each excess admission as fine (Applicable to Clause 7.4 (g) & 7.4 (h))
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7.4 Institutions violating the following shall invite appropriate penal action as per Clause 7.3 :
An Institution, NOT having qualified Principal/ Director for a period more than 12 months shall
be liable for penal action (s) by the Council till the regular Principal/ Director is appointed.
c. Non-Fulfilment of Faculty:Student ratio, not adhering to the Pay Scales and/or qualifications
prescribed for Faculty
i. As per All India Council for Technical Education notification (Redressal of Grievance of
Faculty/ Staff Member) Regulations, 2021 vide F.No. 1-103/AICTE/PGRC/Regulation/2021
dated 25.03.2021, all Pay Scales related Issues of the Faculty shall be suitably addressed by
the concerned University or State DTE.
ii. In case of standalone PGDM /PGCM Institutions, AICTE shall Initiate Action through
Committee constituted by AICTE.
NOTE: Undertaking should be from Chairman/Secretary of Trust / Society /Company in all Faculty
Related Grievances.
Institutions not maintaining essential requirements as prescribed in Approval Process Handbook shall
be liable for penal action(s).
f. Non-Fulfilment of Location/ Built-up Area/ as specified in the Approval Process Handbook at the time
of year of establishment or the current Academic Year
Institutions working in a temporary location or at location not approved by the Council and Institutions
not fulfilling prescribed Built-up area requirements shall be liable for penal action(s).
g. Excess Admission
Excess admission over the “Approved Intake” shall not be allowed under any circumstances. In case
any excess admission is reported to/ noted by the Council, appropriate penal action shall be initiated
against the Institution. The Institution shall be liable for penal action(s).
Violation of admission eligibility norms (including transferring of non-eligible students laterally to the
approved programme) shall not be allowed under any circumstances. In case it is reported to/ noted
by the Council, appropriate penal action shall be initiated against the Institution / University. The
shall be liable for penal action(s).
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i. Charging Excess Fee than the Fee Prescribed by the Concerned State/ Fee Regulatory Committee
The Institutions shall have to announce all Fees such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, etc. on their
Web Site transparently and adhere to the same strictly. No Technical Institution shall collect any other
Fee (Payment/ Amount) from the students, in addition to the Fee fixed by the State/ Fee Regulatory
Committee. If any Institution does not follow the said guidelines, the Institution shall be liable for
penal action(s). Also, the excess Fee collected shall be refunded to the student.
j. Institutions not allowing Expert Visit Committee for physical/online verification of Infrastructural
facilities/ Institutions not having Occupancy Certificate/ Completion Certificate/ Building License/
Form D/ Barrier free environment.
Institutions not allowing Expert Visit Committee for physical verification of Infrastructural facilities/
Institutions not having Occupancy Certificate/ Completion Certificate/ Building License/ Form D/
Barrier free environment, shall be liable for penal action (s).
k. Institutions demanding for the Original Degree Certificates from the Faculty members at the time of
joining the Institution.
In the event, a Faculty member intends to leave the Institution in the middle of the Semester without
sufficient notice to the Institution to make a suitable alternate arrangement, faculty may complete the
syllabus of the Course(s) allotted to him/ her keeping in view of the academic interests of students. In
any case, the Original Degree Certificates from the Faculty members shall not be retained by the
Institution.
l. Institutions Deemed to be Universities not having registration of NAD shall be liable for
penal action(s).
Norms for conducting PGDM/ PGCM Courses shall be as per Annexure-6 of the Approval Process
Handbook. If any Institution/ Institution Deemed to be University fails to comply with any of the
conditions specified therein/any violation in the admission procedure specified in the Approval
Process Handbook for the PGDM/ PGCM Courses/ PGDM Institutions not having registration of NAD
or Institutions offering PGDM Course(s) not uploading student enrollment data in the AICTE
Web-Portal, shall be liable for penal action (s).
a. If a University/ Institution fails to comply with any of the conditions as contained in the Approval
Process Handbook, the Council shall withdraw the approval of the Twinning Programme granted to
such University/ Institution to offer their Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate/ Under Graduate Degree/
Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree in India and forbid such Foreign University/ Institution
to either open Centers or enter into any Collaborative arrangement with any University/ Institution in
India.
b. The Council shall also inform the concerned agencies including Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry
of Home Affairs, RBI of such decisions and advise these agencies to take any or all of the following
measures:
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i. Refusal/ withdrawal of grant of visa to employees/ teachers of the said Foreign University/
Institution.
iii. Informing the Public about the withdrawal of approval of the Twinning Programme with
Foreign University/ Institution and the consequence there of.
c. Once the approval of the Twinning Programme is withdrawn, the Council shall make an attempt in
co-ordination with concerned State Government/ UT to re-allocate the students enrolled in such
Programme to other approved Institutions of the Council. The Institution shall have to return the entire
Fee collected from such students to the Institutions in which the students are accommodated.
d. Institution whose approval of Twinning programme is withdrawn, shall not be allowed to collaborate
with any other Centre/ Institution or enter into a Collaborative arrangement in India for at least next
3 years.
e. UGC norms and amendments from time to time on the subject shall be applicable.
Institutions not following guidelines issued by the Council regarding refund of Fee for cancellation of
admission or delaying refunds shall be liable to any one or more of the penal actions as mentioned in
Clause 7.3 by the Council.
NOTE: Any changes in the Schedule for any of the academic related activities as notified by the
Council from time to time are binding on all the AICTE Approved Universities/Institutions.
In case of Institutions where FDRs are encashed before the date of maturity or not depositing the required
Security Deposit at the time of LoA, a penalty of 10% of the value of the FDR shall be imposed. However,
Institutions NOT created FDR / created FDR for lesser duration / lesser amount than prescribed at the time
of LoA have to create the same as per the Rules / Policy as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
7.8 Complaints regarding the use of fake certificates of SC/ST/OBC to be investigated in time bound manner and
if found guilty, such admission should be cancelled. Further, appropriate action shall be initiated accordingly
with due intimation to AICTE.
7.9 Penalty amount shall be paid online to the Council as per the instructions.
a. All Institutions shall have Grievance Redressal mechanism as notified by the Council.
b. In case of receipt of any Complaint(s) about an Institution, the same shall be processed by Public
Grievance Redressal Cell (PGRC) of AICTE.
c. The verified Complaint shall be placed before a Standing Complaint Scrutiny Committee (SCSC) for
further necessary action. If necessary, the complainant as well as the Institute may be called to appear
before SCSC at his/ her own cost. Based on the recommendation of SCSC, a Warning or Show-Cause
Notice may be issued to the Institution or Expert Visit Committee may be conducted through
Regulation Bureau.
d.
The report of the Expert Visit Committee/ Show Cause notice, if issued shall be placed before the
Standing Hearing Committee.
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e. Two representatives of the Institution (Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust/ Society/ Company or
Principal/ Director/ Faculty of the Institution/ Trustee duly authorized by them) along with Photo ID
proof shall present their case along with the compliance and supporting documents before the
Standing Hearing Committee. If necessary, the complainant may be called to appear before Standing
Hearing Committee at his/ her own cost.
f. The recommendations of the Standing Hearing Committee shall be placed before the Executive
Committee for approval.
g. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be uploaded on the Web-Portal by a detailed Speaking
Order. If the Institution is aggrieved by the decision of the Executive Committee, the Institution shall
have the right to appeal as per Clause 1.11/ Clause 2.23 of the Approval Process Handbook.
a. The Applicant shall make an application for restoration on AICTE Web-Portal along with the
application for Extension of Approval of the next Academic Year.
b. The restoration is subject to Scrutiny Committee /Expert Visit Committee (as applicable) verifying all
the requirements as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
c). The Expert Visit Committee Report shall be placed before the Standing Hearing Committee.
d. Recommendations of the Standing Hearing Committee shall be placed before the Executive
Committee for necessary Approval.
e. If the Institution is aggrieved by the decision of the Executive Committee, the Institution shall have the
right to appeal as per Clause 1.11/ Clause 2.23 of the Approval Process Handbook. The Council
shall give an opportunity for presenting its case before Standing Appellate Committee. The
recommendations of the Standing Appellate Committee shall be considered by the Council.
f. In case of restoration, Extension of Approval with restored Intake shall be uploaded on AICTE
Web-Portal, or otherwise Speaking Order shall also be uploaded on the Web-Portal.
7.12. Under extraordinary circumstances, if restoration/ Punitive action (except monetary penalty) is
approved by the Council beyond 30th April of the Calendar Year and the same shall be implemented for
the next Academic Year only in compliance with the order passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
in CA No.9048/ 2012 dated 13.12.2012.
7.13 Each Institution shall upload the number of Complaints and Grievances received and action taken in their
Web site and update AICTE through the monthly online status report. Otherwise action shall be taken against
such institutions as mentioned in the clause 7.3 above by the Council.
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CHAPTER-VIII
Do’s and Don’ts
All information related to Approval Process will be available in AICTE website; www.aicte-india.org
1. No need to submit the hard copy of the application to the Regulation Bureau (except New Institute).
2. University Departments shall apply under the same PID of the University.
3. If the Applicant/ Institution is invited to appear before the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny to verify the documents/ to
present their case before the Standing Hearing Committee/ Standing Appellate Committee for compliance of
the deficiencies, the representative(s) shall also bring the documents presented to the Scrutiny/ Expert Visit
Committee to make use of the opportunity given effectively.
4. If an Institution intends to utilise a Building constructed earlier, the Building approvals obtained from the then
authorities shall be produced, else the approval for the same shall be obtained from the current approving
authorities.
5. To include new nomenclatures in the Diploma/ Under Graduate/ Post Graduate Degree Courses, approval
from the University/ Board, as applicable along with the Curriculum and Syllabus shall be sent to the Policy
and Academic Planning Bureau, AICTE.
6. AICTE does NOT insist on separate boundary walls for Institutions existing in the same Campus by the same
Trust/ Society/ Company, provided the Land and Built-up norms shall be fulfilled for the Programmes/ Courses
approved.
7. EVC shall check the facilities only for “Approved Intake”, not based on admitted students.
9. TER charges are accepted only through digital payment through the Portal, Demand Draft is not accepted
under any circumstance.
10. Once the application is processed as per the stipulated procedure, TER charges are not refundable (other than
those mentioned in the Approval Process Handbook), even if the application is rejected.
11. For the release of Security Deposits through FDR/RTGS, only online applications are accepted. The status of
processing shall be viewed through the portal.
12. Any Queries/Clarifications related to policy / technical queries (portal related) shall be sent ONLY through
CSS portal.
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ANNEXURE-1
Documents to be uploaded/submitted / shown for Setting up a
New Technical Institution
1.1 Documents to be uploaded/submitted/shown at the time of the Scrutiny /Re-Scrutiny
The Applicant shall present following supporting documents in original along with one copy, duly self- attested and
other necessary information to the Scrutiny Committee. As per Affidavit 2 supporting documents other than Affidavits
shall be made and duly authenticated by the authorized signatory of Applicant or by the Head of the Institution.
i. Building Plan of the Institution (Certificate-2) should have been prepared by an Architect registered
with Council of Architecture/ Licensed Surveyor (Certificate-1) and approved by the Competent
Authority as designated by concerned State Government/ UT (Annexure-14). The Institution should
upload/submit two copies of Building Plan.
ii. An Affidavit 2, on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ e-stamp paper of Rs. 100/-, duly sworn before a
First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
iv. Certificate of Occupancy Certificate/ Completion Certificate/ Building License/ Form D (as
applicable) from the Competent Authority (as per standard format prescribed by the issuing
Authority). For the rest, an Affidavit on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ e-stamp paper of
Rs. 100/-, duly sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner,
that the same shall be produced on completion of the Building.
vi. Certificate 3 issued by the Bank Manager regarding financial status of the Applicant.
viii. A registration document of the Trust/ Society/ Company/ PPP/ BOT indicating its members, objectives
and Memorandum of Association and Rules, duly attested/ certified by the concerned Competent
Authority.
ix. For Standalone PGDM Institutions, details of the recommended composition of the Board of
Governors of the Institution constituted as per Annexure-17 of the Approval Process Handbook.
x. In the case of a Company established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, the MoA and
Rules must contain a provision that the objective of the Company is not profit making and any surplus
earning shall be used exclusively for the purpose of development of Technical Institution.
xii. Resolution of the Applicant Organization, pertaining to start a Technical Institution and allocation of
Land/ Building/ funds to proposed activities in the Format 3.
xiii. Documents showing ownership of Land/ Building as per the provisions of Section 8 of the Transfer of
Property Act, 1882 or any other Law for the time being in force relating to transfer of property to or
by Companies, Associations or bodies of individuals, in the name of the Applicant in the form of
Registered Settlement Deed/ Registered Sale Deed/ Irrevocable Gift Deed (Registered)/ Irrevocable
Government/ Private Lease Deed (Registered) (for a period of minimum 30 years) (including
Commitment for continued lease) with at least live Lease of 5 years duration of programs at the time
of submission of application.
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That Joint Affidavit 7 by the parties that the lease of Land is irrevocable for 30 years shall have to be given on a
Non-Judicial stamp/ e-stamp paper of Rs. 100/- duly sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate/Notary/Oath
Commissioner.
In case, the Land documents are in vernacular Language, notarized English translation of the documents shall be
produced.
i. Original document of Private Lease registered between the Lessor and Lessee with Competent
Authority under the Registration Act (It should have a validity of 30 years as on date of the notification
issued by the Council)
iii. Title documents of the Lessor referring to its acquisition of leasehold rights through a lawful
transaction
iv. Encumbrance Certificate relating to the property on a date not later than the date of issue of
notification issued by the Council
vi. In case of Sub Lease, the Lessor (then Lessee) should have the right to assign the leasehold right in the
form of a registered document.
i. Complete Building Plan approved by the Competent Authority. In case of Multi-storied where certain
floors only are leased, then the complete floor plan shall be prepared by an Architect clearly
indicating the details along with the Complete Building Plan approved by the Competent Authority.
ii. Occupancy/ Completion Certificate relating to the property/ floors issued by the Competent Authority.
iii. Title documents of the Land referring to the acquisition/leasehold right over the said property
iv. Lease deed registered by the Competent Authority under Registration Act
vi. Land Use Certificate permitting the Land to be used for Educational purpose, from the Competent
Authority along with Topo sketch/ Village Map indicating Land Survey Numbers and a copy of road
map showing location of the proposed site of the Institution.
vii. Floor Plans, sections and elevations of all proposed/ existing Buildings exclusively intended for use for
the proposed Institution at the permanent site with a table clearly mentioning all rooms, with carpet
area of each in m2, as specified in Instructional, Administrative and Amenities requirements certified
by the Architect registered with the Council of Architecture. Safety and hygiene precautions ensured
during partial occupation, if any, certified by the Architect registered with the Council of Architecture.
viii. Proof of working capital (funds) as stated in Clause 1.5.3 of the Approval Process Handbook, in the
form of either Fixed Deposits in the Bank or latest Bank Statement of Accounts maintained by the
Applicant Organization in a Nationalized Bank or Scheduled Commercial Bank recognized by
Reserve Bank of India, along with a Certificate issued by the Branch Manager of the Bank.
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ix. Audited statement of accounts of the Applicant Organization for last three years, as may be
applicable.
xii. Undertaking from the Applicant to the effect that no high tension line is passing through the Campus
including hostel. In case high tension line passes through the Campus/ hostel, a Certificate from the
Competent Authority (Electricity Board) that it shall not affect the safety of the Building/ students/
Faculty/ Staff etc. is required.
xiii. In case of Buildings constructed by Government Departments before 50 years, for Government/
Government aided Institutions/ State or Central University/ Defence Institutions where the documents
could not be submitted, a letter from the Competent Authority that the Building norms of AICTE are
fulfilled shall be produced to this effect.
The Applicant shall present following supporting documents in original along with one copy, duly attested by a First
Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner and other necessary information to the Expert Visit
Committee.
i. Copy of the advertisement in at least one National Daily, for recruitment of Principal/ Director and
Faculty members.
iii. List giving titles of Books and Volumes of each purchased for the Library.
iv. Copy of Invoice/ Cash Memo for Equipment and Library Books.
vii. A Certificate by an Architect, giving details of sewage disposal system, barrier free environment and
toilets created for physically challenged and all weather motorable approach roads.
viii. Details of all other Educational Institutions run by the same Trust/ Society/ Company.
ix. Video recording with brief outline of the Institute and its facilities (Front and Back side of the entire
Institution Building(s) Internal portion of the Class Rooms, Tutorial Rooms, Laboratories, Workshop,
Drawing Hall, Computer Centre, Library, Reading Room, Seminar Hall and all other rooms, as
mentioned in Programme wise Instructional area requirements, Internal portion of the principal’s
room, Board room, main Office, Departmental Offices, Faculty cabins/ seating arrangement and
all other rooms as mentioned in Administrative area requirements, Internal portion of toilet facilities,
boys and girls common rooms, Cafeteria and all other rooms as mentioned in Amenities area
requirements, circulation area details highlighting entrance lobby, passages, escalators, staircases
and other common areas) as required by the EVC shall be prepared in advance by Director/Principal
and Video Recording of about 30 minutes shall be uploaded on YouTube and URL link shall be
provided in the AICTE portal for advance viewing by the committee members before the EVC.
1.3.1 New Technical Institutions and Existing Institutions shall comply with appointment of Faculty members
and Principal/ Director as the case may be, as per Policy regarding minimum qualifications pay
scales, norms etc., as specified in the Approval Process Handbook.
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1.3.2 For existing Institutions, applying for new programs/ courses and increase in intake/ division need
to show availability of Infrastructure facilities and faculties as per the norms to EVC
1.3.3 Institutions shall appoint Principal/ Director/ Teaching Staff strictly in accordance with the norms
prescribed by the Council and other Technical Supporting Staff and Administrative Staff strictly in
accordance with the methods and procedures of the concerned State Government/ UT, particularly in
case of selection procedures and selection Committees.
1.3.4 The information about these appointments of Staff in the prescribed Format shall be uploaded in
AICTE Web-Portal.
1.3.5 In no circumstance, unless the appointment of all Faculty members and other Staff is in place, the
Institutions shall start the approved Technical Course(s).
1.3.6 Faculty and non-teaching Staff data shall be entered as per the prescribed Format.
1.4 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for Closure of Institution and starting of a
New Technical Institution in the same premises in the same year
1.4.2 Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for Closure of the Institution for
starting of a new Technical Institution in the same premises in the same year/ Change of Site/
Location/ Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution and vice- versa/ Conversion of
Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice-versa/ To start new Programme/ Level in the existing
Institutions, as applicable, duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
1.4.3 Latest salary sheet giving details, such as, scale of pay, gross pay, PF deduction, TDS for all Faculty
members and non-teaching Staff and Faculty: Student ratio.
1.4.6 Status of existing Faculty and Staff in the Institution and liabilities thereon.
1.5 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of the establishment of
Institution set up by Section 8 of Companies Act-2013
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Documents to be uploaded/submitted by Existing Institutions
2.1 Documents to be uploaded for the issuance of EoA based on Self-Disclosure/after a break in the
preceding Academic Years/ Restoration of Intake
Supporting documents including the Affidavits shall be duly authenticated by the Chairman/ Secretary of
the Trust/ Society/ Company in case of Self-Financing Institutions or by the Authorized person in case of the
Government/ Government aided Institution.
In case of Buildings constructed by Government Departments are older than 50 years as on last date
of application and the departments are unable to submit the original documents, a letter from the
Competent Authority stating that the Building norms of AICTE are full filled, shall be produced to this effect.
i. An Affidavit 2 with digital signature of the Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust/ Society/ Company on an
e-stamp paper of Rs. 100/- duly sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath
Commissioner.
ii. Copy of pay receipt print made on AICTE Web-Portal if any, in respect of Extension of Approval for the
respective Academic Year.
iii. As per Clause 7.17 of the Approval Process Handbook, valid Occupancy/ Completion Certificate/
Building License/ Form D issued by the Competent Authority.
iv. Valid Structural Stability Certificate from the registered Structural Engineer, if the Building is more than thirty
years from the issue of Completion Certificate that the Building is fit for human habitation.
vi. Satellite map, using suitable Web site, showing geographical location of the Land with latitude and
longitude at the entrance of the main Building mentioned on it.
vii. Audited statement of accounts of the Trust/ Society/ Company of the previous year.
2.2 Documents to be uploaded for approval of Introduction of seats for Non Resident Indian(s)
Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for Introduction of seats for children of
Non Resident Indian(s) duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.3 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of an existing Institution
applied for Change of Site/ Location/ Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution/
Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level and vice-versa/ To start new Programme / Level
in the existing Institutions
i. All Documents as specified in Annexure-1 of the Approval Process Handbook (only for Change of Site/
Location).
iii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for Closure of the Institution for
starting of a new Technical Institution in the same premises in the same year/ Change of Site/Location/
Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution and vice- versa/ Conversion of Diploma
Level into Degree Level and vice-versa/ To start new Programme/ Level in the existing Institutions, as
applicable, duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
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Note 1: No refund of additional FDR/ Security Deposit allowed in case of Conversion of Co-ed Institution
to Women’s Institution.
2: It is the sole responsibility of the Institution / Promoters to obtain NoC from State Government (if
applicable) before starting of the academic session.
2.4 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of an existing Institution
applied for Merger of Institutions under the same Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same campus
i. All Documents as specified in Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook (except the Institutions
fulfilling Clause 2.10.2 (b) of the Approval Process Handbook).
iii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for Merger of Institutions under
the same Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same Campus, as applicable, duly signed by the
Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.5 Documents to be submitted at the time of Expert Visit Committee for approval of the Introduction of
supernumerary seats for OCI/ Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries in
existing Institutions
ii. Office of the Internationals Affairs (OIA) to assist in all the matters related to OCI/ Foreign Nationals/
Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries.
iii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for Introduction of supernumerary seats
for OCI Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries duly signed by the Chairman/
Secretary in Format 3.
2.6 Documents to be submitted at the time of online Scrutiny Committee for approval of Increase in Intake/
Additional Course(s)/ Courses in Indian Language / Introduction of Integrated/ Dual Degree Course /
Introduction of Fellow Program in Management, as applicable
i. An Affidavit 8 on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/e-stamp paper of Rs. 100/- duly sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner (Not applicable for Extended EoA).
ii. Proof for the existence of Faculty with Ph.D./Fellow qualification as per the number of seats, in case of
Introduction of Fellow Program in Management.
iii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for starting additional Course(s)/
Division(s) in existing Program and allocation of Land/ Building/ Funds for the proposed activities duly
signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.7 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Progressive Closure/
Complete Closure of the Institution
i. No Objection Certificate from affiliating University/ Board in Format 2 with clear mention about the
provisions/ alternative arrangements made to take care of Education of existing students studying in the
Institution.
ii. Latest salary sheet giving details, such as, scale of pay, gross pay, PF deduction, TDS for all Faculty
members and non-teaching Staff and Faculty: Student ratio.
iii. Details of the RPGF/ Joint FDR made with AICTE.
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v. Status of existing Faculty and Staff in the Institution and liabilities thereon.
vi. Affidavit 4 to be submitted by the Applicant on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/e-stamp paper of Rs. 100/-
duly sworn before a First-Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner stating that the
Applicant has no liability with respect to Faculty members, Staff, students etc.
vii. Pending Court cases and serious charges, violation of norms, pending Ragging cases against the
Institution.
viii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Closure of the Institution, duly signed by the
Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.8 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Change of Type
of Institution (Institution(s) converted into a University)
i. An Affidavit 2 on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/e-stamp paper of Rs.100/- , duly sworn before a First
Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner (not applicable to Change of type of
Institution).
iii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for the Change of Type of Institution
(Institution(s) converted into a University)/ Conversion of Courses into allied Vocational Courses, duly
signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.9 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Change in the Name of
Course(s)/ Merger of the Courses/ Reduction in Intake/ Closure of Programme(s)/Course(s).
i. No Objection Certificate from affiliating University/ Board with clear mention about provisions/
alternative arrangements made to take care of Education of existing students studying in the Institution in
Format 2 as prescribed on the Web-Portal (Applicable for Closure of Programme(s)/Course(s)).
ii. Resolution of the Trust/Society/Company approving the Institution for Change in the Name of the Course(s)/
Merger of the Courses/ Reduction in Intake/ Closure of Programme(s)/ Course(s)/ duly signed by the
Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
Note: It is the sole responsibility of the Institution / Promoters to obtain NoC from State Government (if
applicable) before starting of the academic session.
2.10 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Change in the Name of the
Institution
i. No Objection Certificate from affiliating University/ Board in Format 2 or A receipt with the Official Seal
from the authorized signatory of the affiliating University/ Board as proof of submission of these
documents
ii. Resolution of the Trust/Society/Company approving the Institution for Change in the Name of the
Institution/ duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.11 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Change in the Name
of the affiliating University/Board
i. No Objection Certificate from affiliating University/ Board in Format 2 or A receipt with the Official
Seal from the authorized signatory of the affiliating University/ Board as proof of submission of these
documents
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ii. Resolution of the Trust/Society/Company approving the Institution for Change in the Name of the
affiliating University/ Board duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
2.12 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Change in the Bank Details
i. A notarized Affidavit 9 of the Chairperson/Secretary of the Trust/ Society/ Company stating the
reasons for the Change in the Bank Details.
ii. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Institution for Change in the Bank Details
duly signed by the Chairperson/ Secretary in Format 3.
iii. In case of merger of banks, NOC/Certificate from the bank to the effect that two or more banks are
merged subject to Government notification.
2.13 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for approval of Change in the
Name/Address of the Trust/ Society/ Company (subject to the existing Law )
i. Approval from Charity Commissioner / Registrar of Societies / Registrar of Companies for Change in
the Name/Address of the Trust/ Society/Company or merger of Trusts/Societies/Companies.
ii. A notarized Affidavit 10 of the Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust/ Society/ Company stating that there
is no commercial or business angle for such change.
iii. A registration document of the Trust/ Society/ Company indicating its members, objectives and
Memorandum of Association and Rules, duly attested/ certified by the concerned Authority.
iv. Details of the recommended BoG of the Institution constituted as per Annexure-17 of the APH.
v. In case of a Company established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, the MoA and Rules
must contain a provision that the objective of the Company is not profit making and any surplus
earning shall be used exclusively for the purpose of development of Technical Institution.
vi. Land Documents/ Lease Deeds showing ownership in the Name of the new Trust/ Society/Company.
vii. In case of merger of Trust/ Society/ Company, the transferor of Trust/ Society/ Company should
transfer its Land, assets and Infrastructure by a registered transfer/conveyance deed in the Name of the
transferee Trust/ Society/Company.
viii. Proof of working capital (funds) as stated in Clause1.5.3 of Chapter I of the Approval Process
Handbook, in the form of either Fixed Deposits in the Bank or latest Bank Statement of Accounts
maintained in the Name of the new Trust/ Society/ Company in a Nationalized Bank or Scheduled
Commercial Bank recognized by Reserve Bank of India, along with a Certificate issued by the Branch
Manager of the Bank.
ix. Approval from the Charity Commissioner/ Registrar of Societies/ Registrar of Companies regarding any
change in the Name(s) of the Trustee(s)/Member(s).
x. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving Change in the Name of the Trust/ Society/
Company, mentioning the reasons for such Change in the Name duly signed by the Chairman/
Secretary in Format 3.
2.14 Documents to be submitted at the time of Scrutiny Committee for Approval of Collaboration and
Twinning Programme(s)
i. The Foreign University/ Institution shall furnish an authorized signatory letter declaring therein that the
Diploma/Degree/ Post Diploma Certificate awarded to the students in India shall be recognized in the
Parent Country and shall be treated equivalent to the corresponding Diploma/ Degree/ Post Diploma
Certificate awarded by the University/ Institution at Parent Country.
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ii. Letter of the Trustee on the Fee to be charged and the Intake in each Course to be offered by a
Foreign University/ Institution or the Technical Institution approved by the Council having
Collaboration with Foreign University/ Institution, leading to a Diploma/ Degree/ Post Diploma
Certificate.
iii. A letter of the Trustee and the Foreign University/ Institution declaring the detailed guidelines for
admission, entry Level qualifications, Fee of all kinds, the examination and evaluation and that there
shall not be major deviations with the prescribed procedures in their Parent Country, vis-à-vis India.
iv. A Letter of the Trustee wherein details of the Semesters that are conducted in India and Foreign
Country as per Clause 3.2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
v. Bipartite agreement/ MoU between the Foreign University/ Institution and the Indian Partner Institution
for this purpose.
vi. Bipartite agreement/ MoU between the Indian Institution and the concerned affiliating University/ Board
for this purpose.
vii. Affidavit 11 clearly mentioning among other provisions that the students failing to get Visa shall be
accommodated in a similar Programme and that the University/Board shall register them for the
purpose.
viii. Attested Proof from Foreign University/ Institution that a similar Degree/ Diploma is offered in the Parent
Country.
ix. A letter from the participating Foreign University that the Degree would be awarded by the Foreign
University/ Institution only in its Parent Country.
x. Valid Certificate of NBA / NIRF ranking within Top 200 by Universities /Institutes in respect of the
Course(s) to be offered under Collaboration and Twinning Programme.
xi. Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company approving the Introduction of Collaboration and Twinning
Programme in the Institution duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary in Format 3.
Documents/Information to be submitted for MBA/PGDM (IEV) course as per the format are available in
AICTE Website at www.aicte-india.org.
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ANNEXURE-3
Norms for Land and Built-up Area Requirements of the Technical
Institutions
3.1 Land Requirements for the Technical Institutions
For establishing an Institution offering Diploma/UG/PG Level courses in technical Programmes, the built-up area
requirement will be calculated based on the approved intake and duration of the course per programme. The land
required for the same will be based on prevailing FSI/FAR norms applicable for that location as declared by the
respective competent authority to house the required built-up area as per norms. The same shall be applicable for the
Institutions to be established/ already established in Mega/Metro/Urban/Rural areas.
For the Land area requirements, the following conditions need to be adhered:
a. Institute shall have sufficient built up area to cover all the requirements of ALL the programs/ levels
conducted as per the provisions of Approval Process Handbook.
b. The Built-up area requirements as specified in the Approval Process Handbook (which is in- force) are
adhered to.
c. The Built-up area, achieved has to be approved by the concerned Development Authority as per the
latest Building Bye-Laws (Development Controls) in that City/Town. Copy of the approved Plan along
with the Completion Certificate/ Occupancy certificate issued by the concerned State Government
authority needs to be provided. In case of partial/ provisional Occupancy Certificate issued by the
State Government authority, the same shall be considered only for 2 consecutive Academic Years.
d. Fire and life Safety Certificate from Fire Department of the concerned State Government authority is
to be taken before submitting the application at AICTE.
f. The total Built-up area is to be calculated for the entire duration of the Course with mandatory prior
sanctions and approvals from Competent Authority for the entire proposal.
g. The Land area required shall be in a maximum of THREE plots. The Academic, Instructional, Adminis
trative and Amenities area shall be in one plot. The distance between the plots shall not exceed 2 km.
The remaining Land shall only be utilized for sporting Infrastructure/ Hostel/ Staff accommodation
and related educational activities of the Institution. In such cases, adequate commutation facility
between the plots shall be provided for the students and staff members.
h. Considering the hilly nature of Land in North Eastern States and the hilly regions of States such as
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh’s UT or any area in any State
declared as hilly by the concerned Government, Land shall be made available in 3 pieces which are
not away from each other by more than 2 km. In such cases, adequate commutation facility between
the plots shall be provided for the students and staff members.
i. The institute shall provide ample space for play-ground (owned or hired) facilities for indoor and
outdoor sports for the students either in the Campus or through arrangements with other adjacent
Institutions, Corporation grounds, private facilities, etc.
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NOTE:
i. Starting other educational Course(s)/ Institutions (Technical/Non-Technical) in the surplus Land/
Built-up area arising out of the prevailing/ reduced norms of Land requirement is permissible.
Further such surplus Land shall be used as per the Land Use Certificate given to the Trust/ Society/
Company by the concerned authority, subject to such Course(s)/ Institution sharing their own
facilities to conduct such Programmes without sharing the essential facilities, such as Class Room,
Laboratory etc. with the already approved Technical Institution. However, Common Amenities such
as Administrative infrastructure, Canteen, Auditorium, Playground, Parking, etc. may be shared,
provided it caters to all the students of all the Programmes.
ii. For Change of Site/ Location or to start new Programme/ Level in the existing Institutions, mortgage
of land is acceptable.
iii. There is no separate Land required for existing Non-Technical Institutions offering Under Graduate/
Post Graduate Programme/Courses in Computer Application/Management.
a. The Institution area is divided into, Instructional area (INA, carpet area in m2), Administrative area
(ADA, carpet area in m2), Amenities area (AMA, carpet area in m2).
d. In case of allied branches in Engineering and Technology, a maximum of 50% of Laboratories may
be shared.
e. For Post Graduate Programmes, Administrative area of Under Graduate Programmes may be shared.
f. Institutions shall have the Barrier free environment and Sports facilities as specified in the
Chapter VII of
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h “X” Category Courses such as Mechanical, Production, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Textile, Marine,
Aeronautical and Allied/Relevant Courses shall require an Additional Laboratory/ Workshop.
h Infrastructure Requirement shall be calculated on prorata basis for institutions having “Approved Intake”
greater than 1200.
B. Planning (Under Graduate/ Post Graduate Degree/ Integrated Degree) Institution
(Up to an intake of 120)
Total Number of Divisions per year
60 (For UG)
Class Rooms x Total Duration of course in years x
30 (For PG)
0.5
Resource Centre 1 80
Computer Laboratory (for First
1 60
Year)
Studio (other than First Year) 1 per Course per Year 120
Post Graduate Studio 2 60
Model making and Carpentry
1 120
Workshop
Art Court 1 100
Multi-Purpose Hall 1 150
Research Laboratory* 1 60
Computer Centre 1 75
1 per Under Graduate Institution 132
Seminar Hall
1 per Diploma Institution 132
Library++ 1 150
Language Laboratory# 1 30
C. Applied Arts and Crafts (Diploma/ Under Graduate/ Post Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree) Institution
(Up to an intake of 90)
66 (For Diploma & UG)
Class Rooms 1 Room per Division per Year
33 (For PG)
Tutorial Rooms+ 25% of total Class Room 33
Workshop/Studio 1 per Course per Year 66
Common Workshop/Studio 1 90
Workshop/Studio(Post
1 per specialization 66
Graduate Courses)
Studio/Display Room 1 132
Craft Centre 1 66
Computer Centre 1 75
Theatre/Seminar Hall 1 100
Library++ 1 150
Language Laboratory+ 1 33
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Note:
1. It is desirable that an institution shall possess carpet area of 1.1 Sq. m per student to be utilized for
teaching and learning purpose (class rooms and tutorial rooms). (Ref: NBCC)
2. Additional Laboratories to be created (if required) as per Curriculum of the concerned affiliating
University.
8. Diploma Laboratories, if shared with the Under Graduate Degree Courses shall be upgraded to meet
requirements of the Under Graduate Curriculum.
9. Under Graduate Laboratories, if shared with Post Graduate Courses shall be upgraded to meet
requirements of Post Graduate Curriculum.
10. The Institution shall have minimum one Smart Class Room/ Course with LCD projector, Smart Board,
Internet Connection, etc.
11. Seminar Hall shall have proper furnishing and equipment such as LCD projector, Smart Board, PA
system etc.
12. Institutions shall have MOOCs Facility Centre and Innovation/ Fab Laboratory/ Idea Implementation
Centre/ Tinkering Laboratory/ Innovation Centre.
13. There are many nomenclatures common to Engineering Diploma and Applied Arts/ Crafts Diploma.
Hence in all such multidisciplinary type of programs, actual requirements shall be evaluated by
respective Boards.
An institution should possess a total administrative area of minimum 750 sq. m. for an approved intake up to 300.
The particulars under administrative area includes Principal/Director Room, Board room (30 seater), Office all
inclusive, Cabin for head of department and department office, Faculty cabins, Meeting room (15 seater), Central
store, Maintenance room, Security cabin, Housekeeping room, Pantry for staff, Placement office etc. It is desirable
that for an Institution having more than one program, the area for office all-inclusive shall be doubled.
An institution should possess a total amenities area of minimum 500 sq. m. for an approved intake up to 300. The
particulars under amenities area includes Toilets (adequate number for ladies and gents), boys common room, girls
common room, cafeteria, stationary store and reprography, first aid cum sick room. In addition to the same, it is
also desired that Institutions shall possess additional amenities area such as guest house, sports club, auditorium,
hostels (boys and girls), faculty and staff quarter’s etc.
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NOTE:
1. Institutions shall satisfy the total of Amenities & Administrative area as mentioned above.
However, the individual areas for each particular mentioned above shall be decided by
the Institution as per the standard norms followed (refer NBCC).
2. Adequate Number of Toilets shall be provided for Ladies and Gents based on the total students and
staff members available in the campus and the same shall be maintained hygienically.
3. Access and Circulation area (ACA) of 25% of sum of Instructional, Administrative and Amenities
area is desired for covering common walkways, staircases and entrance lobby.
Land Requirement in Mega & Metro, Urban and Rural areas shall be decided based on FSI / FAR norms applicable
to the respective areas under the concerned Municipal Corporation or the Local Authority that approves the Building
Plans or the State Government / UT. However, the Institutions may refer the previous Approval Process Hand Book
for more details.
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ANNEXURE-4
Norms for Books, Library facilities, Computer, Software, Internet
and Laboratory Equipment of the Technical Institutions
Note:
1. Institution shall possess adequate number of Systems Software and Application software including
plagiarism checking software with a valid license.
3. The institutions shall possess printers up to a minimum 5% of the total number of PCs/Laptops.
4. At least one printer to be A1 Size Color Printer/ Plotter s required for the programme- Planning.
5. The Institution shall possess an Internet bandwidth based on the approved intake. For Intake up to
300: 100Mbps, 301-600: 300Mbps, 601-900: 500Mbps, > 900: 1Gbpa.
8. Library, Administrative Offices and Faculty members shall be provided with exclusive computing
facilities along with LAN and Internet. This shall be considered as over and above the requirement
meant for PCs to students’ ratio.
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11. Effective utilization of ICT/ Research/ Other academic related facilities extended by agencies/
organizations through MoU with AICTE is highly recommended (https://www.aicte-india.org/
education/collaborations).
The Laboratories shall have appropriate and adequate number of equipment as prescribed by the affiliating Univer-
sity/ Board’s Curriculum for the effective conduct of laboratories.
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NOTE:
1 Total number of Titles and Volumes shall be increased in continuation till 10 years from the starting
of the course(s), which shall be the minimum stock of Books. After 10 years as per the Affiliating Body
Curriculum and Syllabus, the Older Edition Books shall be replaced with latest edition by 5% of the
total minimum Books required for that Programme.
2 Books shall also include subjects of Sciences, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences as per
the requirements of the Curriculum and Syllabus.
3 The reading room shall possess Multimedia PC’s for Digital Library/Internet surfing to cater up to
10% of total students ( Maximum limited to 30 PC’s)
4 It is desired that the Library shall be kept functional for the students and faculty members for a
minimum of 16 hrs. per day on working days and 12 hrs. on non-working days
5 Reprographic center including scanning facility in the Library is essential.
6 Facilities to access the Online Courses is essential.
7 Library automation software including Bar coding is desirable.
8 Up to 66% of the total number of Titles and Volumes may be in the form of e-books with intranet
access mandatory in case of Post Graduate Level Programme(s) and shall be desirable in case of UG/
Diploma Programme(s). Member in NDL/ Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences
and Technology (INDEST) or any other National Consortium is permissible for e-books.
9 The Institution shall be a member of National Digital Library(NDL) and shall encourage faculty
members and students to secure membership. Aggregators may also be used.
NOTE:
1. All the Journals in the Library are to be “subscribed” and are to be indexed
2. Subscription may NOT necessarily mean Individual Procurements, but can be part of University /
State / Group of Institutes in a “Consortium”.
3. The e-Shodh Sindhu is providing support in negotiating the prices of e-resources to AICTE approved
Technical Institutions. The same shall be explored by the Institutions.
4. Journals shall also include subjects of Science, Humanities, Management and Social Science
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ANNEXURE-5
Norms for Faculty Requirements and Cadre Ratio of the
Technical Institutions
5.1 Diploma/ Post Diploma Certificate Programme
Faculty:Student
based on Principal/ Head of the
Programme Faculty Total
Approve Director Department
Intake
A B C D = A+B+C
Engineering and
Technology/
Applied Arts and
1 per
Crafts Design/ 1:25 1 (S/ 25) – 1 S/25
Department
Hotel Manage-
ment and Cater-
ing Technology
S - Sum of the number of students as per “Approved Intake” for all years
S x1 S S S
Applied Arts and x2 x6
1:15 1 15xR 15xR 15xR 15
Crafts
S x1 S x2 S x6 S
Design 1:15 1 15xR 15xR 15xR 15
Hotel
Management
S S x2 S S
and 1:20 1 x1 x6
20xR 20xR 20xR 20
Catering
Technology
Computer S S S S
1:25 1 x1 x2 x6
Applications 25xR 25xR 25xR 25
S S S S
Management 1:25 1 x1 x2 x6
25xR 25xR 25xR 25
S - Sum of the number of students as per “Approved Intake” for all years, R = (1+2+6)=9
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Engineering
and 1:15 - S S S S
Technology* 15xR 15xR 15xR 15
Planning 1:10 - S S S S
10xR 10xR 10xR 10
Applied Arts S S S S
1:15 -
and Crafts 15xR 15xR 15xR 15
Design 1:15 - S S S S
15xR 15xR 15xR 15
Hotel
Management S S S S
1:12 -
and Catering 12xR 12xR 12xR 12
Technology*
Computer
Application 1:20 1 S S S S
x1 x2 x6
(MCA)# 20xR 20xR 20xR 20
Management S x1 S x2 S x6 S
1:20 1 20xR 20xR 20xR 20
MBA/ PGDM#
S - Sum of the number of students as per “Approved Intake” for all years In case of non-availability of
qualified Professor, an Associate Professor may be considered.
*R = (1+1+1); #R = (1+2+6)
In case of the average admission during last 3 years is less than or equal to 50% of the average sanction intake, the
requirement of faculty members shall be reduced by 25% on account of the number of batches of students going to
laboratory/ project work/ seminars/workshops etc. The same is illustrated below.
Average
Sanctioned Intake Duration of Faculty Faculty required as
admissions during
during last 3 course in required as per
last three
academic years. years per norms recommendations
academic years
175
300 4 60 60
(Above50 %)
130 45
300 4 60
(Below 50 %) (60 X 0.75)
Incase of non-availability of qualified Professor, an Associate Professor may be considered.
In Integrated Planning Course, Faculty requirement is 1:16 for the first three years and 1:10 for the next two years.
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Norms for PGDM/PGCM Courses
6.1 The duration of the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Course shall be 2 years.
6.2 Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) Course shall be of 1year duration.
6.3 PGDM Programme shall be of duration of 18 Months for working professionals having a minimum of 3 years
relevant managerial/supervisory experience.
6.4 The Academic calendar for admission of students shall be followed as prescribed by AICTE. The admission
shall be started from 1st March (subject to the grant of EoA for the current Academic Year by the Council) and
end by 30th June every year.
6.5 Admission to PGDM Courses shall be made only from the candidates qualified from any one of the six All
India tests, i.e.; CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT or the common entrance examinations (if any) conducted
by the respective State Governments / Central Government (CUET) for all Institutions other than
Minority Institutions.
The candidates shall be short listed on the basis of the overall rank computed taking into account of the
following components and their weights:
ii. Score for academic performance in X Std., XII Std., Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree
- 5 to 25%
iv. Weight age for participation in Sports, Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity and Gender
diversity - 5 to 20%
6.6 PGDM Institutions shall publish the information regarding the name of the Common Admission test, from
which the candidates are selected for admission, the percentage of scores of the above components on its
website and admission Brochure well before the admission process initiated and inform the Applicants through
specific communications.
6.7 The Institution shall clearly display and inform AICTE (through URL under attachment tab in web portal) and
clearly display on the Institution Web site the eligibility criteria, selection procedure and the merit list of the
candidates who have applied for the Programme. The selection of the students shall be strictly on the basis of
merit only.
6.8 Institutions shall upload PGCM/ PGDM students’ enrolment data in the prescribed format on AICTE
Web-Portal within one month from the last date as prescribed by AICTE for admission every year. If it is not
uploaded, the Council shall not permit such institutions to apply for approval for the next Academic Year.
6.9 The Institutions shall mandatorily mention the enrolment number allotted to each student by AICTE in their
Diploma Certificate and mark sheets as per the format available in AICTE Portal.
6.10 Institutions may devise their own Curriculum for PGCM/ PGDM Courses, however it shall be in conformity with
the Model Curriculum developed by AICTE and incorporate significant part of academic components in their
Curriculum. To introduce any new Course, the nomenclature and Syllabus of the same shall be submitted to
the Policy and Academic Planning Bureau, AICTE for approval of the concerned Board.
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6.11 Board of Governors (BoG)/Board of Management (BoM) is to be constituted as per Annexure-17 of the
Approval Process Handbook for Standalone PGDM Institutions. The minutes of the meetings of the Board of
Governors (BoG)/ Board of Management (BoM) shall be uploaded periodically in the website of the
Institutions.
6.12 PGDM Institutions shall refund the Fee collected, after deducting an amount of Rs. 1000/-(One Thousand
only) as processing Fee and return the Certificates to the students withdrawing the admission before the last
date of admission, irrespective of the reasons for withdrawal of admission. The last date for withdrawal of
admission for the purpose of refund of Fee shall be 30th June of every year.
6.13 PGDM Institutions shall publish the Fee being charged in its web site and admission Brochure well before the
admission process is initiated and inform the Applicants through specific communications.
6.14 PGDM Institutions shall follow norms and standards and conditions prescribed by the Council from time to
time.
6.15 PGDM Institutions should upload both the Transcripts and Certificates of all the students passed out on
National Academic Depositary (NAD) and provide NAD registration details on AICTE portal.
6.16 The rules with respect to matters relating to examinations and arbitration shall be decided by the All India
Board of Management, AICTE.
6.17 OMBUDSPERSON shall be appointed as per All India Council for Technical Education (Redressal of Grievance
of Students) Regulation, 2019 vide F. No. 1-101/PGRC/AICTE/ Regulation/2019 dated 07.11.2019.
6.18 The academic session shall normally be from 1st July of the Current Calendar Year to 30th June of the next
Calendar Year.
6.19 The Standalone Institutions (PGDM) are falling under THREE categories, as Category I, II and III based on the
All India Council for Technical Education (Categorisation of Standalone Institutions (SIs) for Grant of Graded
Autonomy) Regulations, 2019.
Category I/ II Institutions shall have to update the data in AICTE Web-Portal on annual basis and comply the
norms and standards as specified by AICTE from time to time. An Affidavit 2 to this effect shall be submitted
annually to AICTE. Student enrolment details shall be uploaded in the Web-Portal within one month from the
last date for admission every year. Also, Institutions should upload both the Transcripts and Certificates of all
the students passed out on National Academic Depositary (NAD) and provide NAD registration details on
AICTE portal.
6.20 Standalone institutions offering PGDM/PGCM courses under the same Trust/Society but located at different
cities/states shall be permitted for consolidation. The students could be admitted through a centralised
admission process and also the semester / yearly examinations could be conducted centrally. However, all the
institutions which are subject for consolidations shall mandatorily adher to the norms and conditions w.r.t
infrastructure, land and faculty individually. Faculty sharing shall be permitted among the consolidated
campuses for delivery of expert lectures. However, each campus shall maintain its faculty student ratio as
prescribed by the council. The main campus of such institutions which are intending for consolidation shall fall
under the Category 1 or 2 of the graded autonomy granted by AICTE. If not, the institution shall submit an
undertaking that they shall secure Graded autonomy within 2 years from the date of consolidation.
6.21 If any complaints are received regarding violation of prescribed norms, AICTE shall inspect the Institution and
punitive action as specified in Chapter VII of the Approval Process Handbook shall be initiated.
6.22 The existing standalone PGDM institutions may run Fellow Program in Management (FPM) based on their
eligibility as specified in Clause 2.12 of Chapter II.
6.23 The Conduct and Admission procedure for such approved FPM program shall be in line with the norms as
specified in Annexure-15.
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ANNEXURE-7
Process Flow Chart for the Establishment of a New Technical
Institution Issue of LoA/ LoR
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ANNEXURE-8
Norms for Duration, Entry Level Qualifications and Statutory
Reservations for the Technical Programmes
To make the students employable after every exit, the skill component with progressive enhancement in skills in
respective disciplines may be introduced in the curriculum right from the 1st year of the program by the concerned
regulatory body/ University/ Technical Board, as the case may be.
While allowing exit at the end of first year, institutes may prescribe mandatory skill course module on Technical
Communication and Computer Proficiency (Data Entry etc.), Civil / Mechanical Draftsmanship, Electrical maintenance etc.
Sr. No Academic Level Entry Level Qualifications Qualifications at Exit NCrF Level
National Credit Framework(NCrF) for UG & PG Courses in Engineering Students who exit after 2nd year of B.Tech.
course must undergo skill modules on IT/Hardware Networking / METLAB or Branch specific skill module.
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Course structure at 3rd year and 4th year of B.Tech. is already Engineering specific, students who exit after 3-years
may be awarded UG Degree/ B. Voc/ B.Sc(Engg.).
For Diploma students who exit after 1st year, Certificate of Vocation (C.Voc.) and who exit after 2nd year Industrial
Training Certificate(ITC)/ Diploma of Vocation may be awarded.
At each entry level, Institution/ University has to identify the educational gaps/ skill gaps and suitable bridge courses
may be offered.
Engineering and
I 3 -years Passed 10th Std./ SSC examination 3.0
Technology
Applied Arts and
II 3 Years Passed 10th Std./ SSC examination 3.0
Crafts
III Design 3 years Passed 10th Std./ SSC examination 3.0
Hotel Management 3 years Passed 10+2 examination 4.0
IV and Catering
Technology 5 years Passed 10th Std./ SSC examination 3.0
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics
/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/Infor-
mation Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/
Biotechnology/ TechnicalVocational subject/ Agricul-
ture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/
Entrepreneurship as per table 1.3(a).
Or
Post Diploma
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OR
Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.
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NOTE: Admission of B.Tech/B E graduates, in other branches of Engineering as an additional degree through
Lateral Entry will be facilitated by the respective Technical Universities by allowing them to take admission at
appropriate level of B.Tech/B.E. discipline/branch of Engineering. [Refer AICTE circular No. F.No. AICTE/P&AP/
Misc/2020 dated 09.08.2021]
8.3 Post Graduate Diploma / Post Graduate Degree / Post Graduate Certificate
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Computer
Application
[MCA Second
B Tech/B.E. ( CSE/IT) subject to availability of seats
VII (b) Year 1 year 6.0
and BCA (4 Years)
(Lateral
Entry)]
Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years
Management duration.
(MBA/MMS)
VIII (a) 2 years 5.5
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case
1 Year
st
of candidates belonging to reserved category) in
the qualifying examination.
Management
(MBA/MMS)
VIII (b) 1 Year BE/B Tech or BBA / BMS (4 Years) 6.0
2nd Year
(Lateral Entry)
Passed Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years
duration.
Management
IX 1 year 5.5
(PGCM) Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case
of Candidates belonging to reserved category) in
the qualifying examination.
Passed any Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years
duration.
2 years* 5.5
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case
of candidates belonging to reserved category) in
the qualifying examination.
Management
X Passed any Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years
(PGDM)
duration and a minimum of 3 years relevant
managerial/ supervisory experience.
18 months 5.5
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case
of candidates belonging to reserved category) in
the qualifying examination.
* With exit option of PGCM after completion of 1st year subject to fulfilling the required credits
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Pharmaceutica-
25 Phy, Chem Select any one from Bio/Biotechnology/Maths
lEngineering**
Printing For remaining single course select any courses
26 Phy, Chem
Engineering** out of 14#
Textile
27 Phy, Chem, Maths NA
Engineering
Fashion
28 Nil Select any courses out of 14#
Technology
For remaining two courses select any courses
29 Textile Chemistry Chem
out of 14#
** First one or two Semesters may be so designed that students with Biology/Biotechnology background have
adequate courses on Maths and Vice Versa and then the class is at level studying field for the rest of the semesters.
Sl.
Programme Duration Eligibility
No.
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics / Chemistry/
Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/
Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/
Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship
as per table1.3(a)
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8.7 Reservation Policy of the Central Government (Including EWS) / Respective State Government/ UT as
the case shall be applicable to all the above Programmes (1.1 to 1.6)
The concerned State Government/ UT Admission authority shall decide Modalities of Admission
a. The admission for Integrated/Dual Degree Course in Management shall be effected on the basis
of separate merit lists of students passed in various streams at 12th Std.as,
In case of non – availability of students from one stream, remaining seats in that stream shall be allotted
to students from other two streams on an equal basis. In case of non-availability of students from two
streams, remaining seats in those streams shall be allotted to students from third-stream.
b. In case of Integrated Hotel Management and Catering Technology, selection of the students for this
Course shall be done at the start of the Second year of Bachelor’s Degree. Students selected for this
Course shall take additional Course in Management along with the Third Semester of the Regular
Course.
c. For integrating vocational and conventional education, the Skill Assessment Matrix for Vocational
Advancement of Youth (SAMVAY) had been launched by MoE) in November, 2014. The credit
framework (as per the following) is now in operation which allows lateral and vertical mobility
within the vocational educational system and between current education systems. It defines the
rules for credit allotment and follows the National Skills Qualification Framework.
The Duration and Entry Level Qualifications for the ODL/OL Courses shall be the same as specified by UGC on
the subject from time-to-time.
Preference shall be given to candidates qualified from any one of the six All India tests, i.e.; CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA,
MAT, GMAT or the common entrance examinations (if any) conducted by the respective State Governments / Central
Government for all Institutions for Admission to MBA/PGDM courses offered through ODL/OL mode.
Preference shall be given to candidates qualified from any of the common Entrance examinations conducted by
the respective State Governments/Central Government organization for Admission to MCA course offered through
ODL/OL mode.
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V MCA 2 years
Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at
10+2 Level or at Graduation
Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the
norms of the concerned University).
Under Graduate
Courses in Passed 10+2 examination with eligibility as per
VI 3/4 years
Management(BBA/ the affiliating University admission policy.
BMS/BBM etc.)
Post Graduate More than 1 year
Passed Bachelor’s
VII Certificate in and not exceeding
Degree of minimum 3 years duration.
Management (PGCM) 2 years
Post Graduate
Not less than 21 Passed Bachelor’s
VIII Diploma in
Months Degree of minimum 3 years duration.
Management
Passed any Bachelors
Post Graduate
Degree of minimum 3 years duration and a
Diploma in
IX 15/ 18 Months minimum of 5 years
Management
relevant managerial/
(Executive PGDM)
supervisory experience.
Passed Bachelor’s
X MBA 2 years
Degree of minimum 3 years duration.
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MBA/PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture
Development (IEV)
About the Course
MBA/PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (IEV) is a two years PG level management
programme can be offered by higher educational institutions. This is an action oriented and outcome based
programme will admit students with innovative ideas and problem solving mind set with access to pre-incubation and
incubation support at the institute to convert ideas to business model, traverse a path of entrepreneurship and practice
venture as part of academic curriculum to obtain the master degree.
The existing and new institutions shall apply for PG level management course MBA/PGDM in Innovation,
Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (IEV), provided they satisfy following conditions along with the eligibility
requirements as mentioned in Clause 2.6
a. Institute with a functional incubation unit and pre-incubation facilities, co-working space, innovation
lab facilities. The incubation unit should be established as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) preferable a
registered entity and minimum three years of operation.
b. Existence and empanelment of competent, trained personals (in-house and external) at the incubation
unit and institute with teaching and learning resources to train, mentor the student innovators/
entrepreneurs.
c. Existence of funding schemes at the incubation unit and institute to support student innovators and
entrepreneurs for the idea development, prototype development, business model and startup
development.
d. Institute/incubation unit’s competency and capability to manage and support a batch of 30 student
innovators and potential entrepreneurs per year starting from idea generation to venture
Development and startup growth stage.
Procedure
In additions to the procedures mentioned in the Clause 2.6, additional submission and scrutiny process for approving
the MBA/PGDM in IEV course are as follows.
a. The Institution shall apply on AICTE Web-Portal along with the additional documents as per
Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook.
b. Scrutiny Committee constituted at AICTE office shall verify the additional documents as per
Annexure-2 of the Approval Process Handbook submitted for MBA/PGDM in IEV course.
c. A special scrutiny committee constituted at the AICTE HQ level shall verify Annexure-9 and if required,
AICTE will invite institutions to present their case in front of the committee to demonstrate their
competency and capability to run the MBA/PGDM in IEV course.
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Undertaking to be submitted by the Applicant Institute /
University on Letter head for Student Induction Program,
Examination reforms & Internship Policy
I, <Name>, Director / Principal / Registrar of the Institution / University, State and declare as under:
1. That the information given by<Name(s)>in the application made to AICTE is true and complete.
2. That the Institution / University has adopted AICTE Induction Program for Faculty / Student.
3. That the Institution / University has trained some of the Faculty members in Examination reforms.
4. That the Institution / University has implemented AICTE Internship Policy for the benefit of Students.
5. That the Institution / University has established Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) for students.
6. The Institution / University has uploaded all the faculty details and other information prescribed by
AICTE
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Approved Nomenclature of Courses
11.1 Diploma in Engineering and Technology
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Electrical and Electronics Electronics and Video Engineering Food Processing Technology
Engineering Electronics and Telecommunication Food Technology
Electrical and instrumentation Engineering Footwear Technology
Engineering Electronics Communication and Foundry Technology
Electrical and Mechanical instrumentation Engineering Gaming and Animation
Engineering Electronics Engineering Garment and Fashion Technology
Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Garment Fabrication
Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering (Digital Garment Manufacturing
(Electronics and Power) Electronics) Technology
Electrical Engineering (Industrial Electronics Engineering (Industry Garment Technology
Control) integrated)
Geographic information System
Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering (Micro (G.I.S.) and Global Positioning
(Instrumentation and Control) Electronics) System
Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering Geo informatics
Electric Vehicle Technology (Specialization in Consumer
Electronics) Glass and Ceramics Engineering
Electrical Engineering industrial
Control Electronics Engineering Modern Handloom and Textile Technology
Electrical Power System Consumer Electronics Heat Power Engineering
Electrical Power Systems Electronics Engineering with Home Science
Microprocessor
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The Institutions/ Universities shall adopt the following nomenclature while offering the Hons. in Emerging/
Multidisciplinary/ Region Specific Areas:
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Course Name
CementTechnology
Chemical Engineering (SugarTechnology)
Computer Applications
Computer Engineering and Application
Computer Hardware and Networking
Food, Drug and Cosmetics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Production)
Networking
Plastics Processing and Testing
Sugar Technology
Web Designing
Course Name
Acoustic Survey
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
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Computer Aided Process Design Computer Science and Design for Manufacturing
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#Only as a Collaborative Course in association with DRDO. More details about this Course and similar courses
which can be offered in collaborative mode is [email protected].
NOTE: All PG programs being specialized and Emerging in the respective engineering branches, are permitted as
Emerging/ Multidisciplinary areas. Institutions/Universities are expected to revise the curricula regularly for being
industry relevant in line with NEP 2020.
Course Name
Planning
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Textile Designing
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Course Name
Food Technology
Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Hotel Management
Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Travel and Tourism
Course Name
Culinary Arts
Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Hotel Management
Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Course Name
Food and Beverage Management
Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Hotel Management
Course Name
Computer Applications
11.19 Post Graduate Certificate/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree/ Fellow Programme in
Management
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PGDM / MBA without any specialization in bracket refers general management ONLY. Hence, the GENERAL
nomenclature will not be available for PGDM / MBA. However, MBA institutions can opt if their
affiliating University has already granted this nomenclature. Institutions should use/name the course as PGDM/
MBA and put specialized nomenclature as approved in brackets for all practical purposes/communication.
*Approval shall be based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria specified by the MoE’s Innovation Cell
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A. Closest available Nomenclature of Under Graduate Degrees for the Diploma in Engineering and Technology
(Conversion of Levels)
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17. Civil Engineering (Public Health Engineering) 27. Virtual and Augmented Reality
18. Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering) 28. Information and Communication Technology
19. Civil Engineering (Water Resource and 29. Information Engineering
Management) 30. Information Science
20. Civil Environmental Engineering 31. Information Science and Engineering
21. Civil Technology 32. Information Science and Technology
22. Civil Engineering (Construction) 33. Information Security Management
23. Civil (SFS Mode) 34. Information Technology
24. Construction Engineering 35. Information Technology and Engineering
25. Construction Technology 36. Information Technology Enabled Services and
26. Construction Technology and Management Management
27. Geoinformatics and Surveying Technology 37. Multimedia Technology
28. Quantity Surveying and Construction 38. Network Engineering
Management 39. Web Designing
29. Survey Engineering 40. Web Technologies
30. Water Resource Management 41. Advanced Communication and Information
31. Geographic Information System and Global System
Positioning System 42. Electronics and Computer Engineering
32. Transportation Engineering Dairy Engineering
33. Water Technology and Health Science 1. Dairy Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning 1. Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
2. Commercial and Computer Practice 2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3. Campus Wide Network Design and 3. Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
Maintenance
4. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
4. Computer Hardware and Networking
5. Electrical and Power Engineering
5. Computer and Information Science
6. Electrical Energy Systems
6. Computer Applications
7. Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and
7. Computer Engineering Control)
8. Computer Engineering and Application 8. Electrical and instrumentation Engineering
9. Computer Engineering and IoT 9. Electrical Engineering
10. Computer Hardware and Maintenance 10. Navy Entry Artificer/ Diploma in Mechanical
11. Computer Hardware and Networking and Electrical
12. Computer Networking 11. Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power)
13. Computer Science and Engineering 12. Electrical Engineering and Electric Vehicle
14. Computer Science Technology
15. Computer Science and Technology 13. Electrical Engineering industrial Control
16. Computer Science and Information Technology 14. Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control)
17. Computer Science and Systems Engineering 15. Electrical Machines
18. Computer Software Technology 16. Electrical Power System
19. Computer Technology 17. Electrical Power Systems
20. Computer Technology and Applications 18. Power Electronics
21. Cloud Computing and Big Data 19. Power Systems Engineering
22. Electronics and Computer Engineering 20. Electronics and Electrical Engineering
23. Cyber Forensics and Information Security Advanced Communication and Information
21.
System
24. Gaming and Animation
Advanced Electronics and Communication
25. Office Management and Computer Application 22. Engineering
26. I.T. (Courseware Engineering)
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Electronics and Communication Engineering 40. Integrated Circuit (IC) and Design Fabrication*
1. Applied Videography 41. IC Manufacturing
2. Applied Electronics 42. Electronics Engineering (Industry Integrated)
3. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation 43. Electronics Engineering (Micro Electronics)
Engineering 44. Micro Electronics
4. Audiography and Sound Engineering 45. Electronics Engineering (Specialization in
5. Bio Electronics Consumer Electronics)
6. Communication and Computer Networking 46. Electronics Engineering (Modern Consumer
7. Combat Radio and Communication Technology Electronics)
8. Digital Communications 47. Electronics Engineering With Microprocessor
9. Digital Electronics 48. Electronics Instrumentation and Control
Engineering
10. Telecommunication Engineering
49. Electronics Production and Maintenance
11. Telecommunication Technology
50. Electronics Robotics
12. Digital Electronics and Microprocessor
51. Electronics Technology
13. Digital Electronics and Communication
Engineering 52. Electronics Tele Communication
14. Digital Systems 53. Embedded Systems
15. Electronic Engineering 54. Industrial Electronics
16. Electronic Instrumentation and Control 55. Micro Electronics
Engineering 56. Opto-Electronics Engineering
17. Electronic Science and Engineering 57. Power Electronics
18. Electronics 58. Telecommunication Engineering
19. Electronics and Avionics 59. Telecommunication Technology
20. Electronics and Communication Engineering 60. TV and Sound Engineering
21. Electronics and Communication Engineering 61. Information and Communication Technology
(Industry Integrated) 62. Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
22. Electronics and Communication Technology 63. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
23. Electronics Communication and 64. Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power)
Instrumentation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
24. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
1. Environmental Engineering
25. Electronics and Production
2. Water Technology and Health Science
26. Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
3. Civil Engineering (Environment and Pollution
27. Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Control)
(Technology electronic Radio)
4. Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
28. Electronics and Video Engineering
5. Civil Environmental Engineering
29. Sound Recording and Engineering
Energy Engineering
30. Electronics (Fiber Optics)
1. Renewable Energy
31. Electronics (Robotics)
2. Alternate Energy Technologies *
32. Electronics and Communication Engineering
(Microwaves) Fashion Technology
33. Electronics and Computer Engineering 1. Jewellery Design and Manufacture Technology
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Technology (For conversion of Levels)
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Major Disciplines, their corresponding Courses and Relevant/
Appropriate Branch of Under Graduate Degree/Diploma in
Engineering and Technology and Vice-Versa
Section A: Major Disciplines, their corresponding Courses and Relevant/ Appropriate Branch of Diploma in
Engineering and Technology.
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2.3. Civil Engineering (Environment and 2.10. Information Technology Enabled Services
Pollution Control) and Management
2.5. Civil Engineering (Public Health Engineering) 2.12. I.T. (Courseware Engineering)
3.2. Civil Engineering (Water Resource and 1. Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
Management) 2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3.3. Water Technology and Health Science 3. Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering 4. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
1. Computer Science Engineering 5. Electrical and Power Engineering
1.1. Advanced Computer Application 6. Electrical Energy Systems
1.2. Campus Wide Network Design and 7. Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and
Maintenance Control)
1.3. Computer Hardware and Networking 8. Electrical Engineering
1.4. Computer Applications 9. Electrical Engineering (Electronics and
1.5. Computer Engineering Power)
1.6. Computer Engineering and Application 10. Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control)
1.10. Computer Science and Engineering 14. Electronics and Electrical Engineering
1.17. Cyber Forensics and Information Security 1.5. Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
2. Electronics and Communication
1.18. Network Engineering Engineering
1.19. Web Designing 2.1. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1.20. Web Technologies
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Recording and Sound Engineering) ogy
10. Film Technology (Animation and Visual 1. Jewellery Design and Manufacture Technol-
Effects) ogy
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1.10. Computer Science and Biosciences 2.6. Information Technology and Engineering
1.13. Computer Science and Engineering 1.1. Chemical and Electro Chemical
Engineering
1.14. Computer Science and Social Sciences
1.2. Biochemical Engineering
1.15. Cyber Physical Systems
1.3. Chemical Engineering
1.16. Computer Science
1.4. Chemical Engineering (Plastic and
1.17. Computer Science and Business Systems Polymer)
1.18. Computer Science and Engineering 1.5. Chemical Engineering (Desalination and
(Internet of Things and Cyber Security Water Treatment)
Including Block Chain Technology)
1.6. Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
1.19. Computer Science and Medical
Engineering 1.7. Chemical Technology
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3.15. Electronics Instrumentation and Control 2.6. Manufacturing Process and Automation
Engineering 2.7. Engineering
3.16. Instrument Technology 2.8. Industrial Production Engineering
3.17. Instrumentation 2.9. Manufacturing Science and Engineering
3.18. Instrumentation and Control Engineering 2.10. Manufacturing Technology
3.19. Instrumentation and Electronics 2.11. Mechanical Engineering (Production)
3.20. Instrumentation Engineering 2.12. Precision Manufacturing
3.21. Instrumentation Technology 2.13. Production and Industrial Engineering
3.22. Power Electronics and Instrumentation 2.14. Production Engineering
Engineering 2.15. Tool Engineering
3.23. Robotics and Automation 3. Automobile Engineering
4. Mechatronics Engineering 3.1. Automobile Engineering
4.1. Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial 3.2. Automobile Maintenance Engineering
4.2. Automation 3.3. Automotive Technology
4.3. Mechatronics 3.4. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)
4.4. Mechatronics Engineering 3.5. Mechanical Engineering Automobile
5. Medical Electronics 3.6. Industrial Engineering
5.1. Medical Electronics Engineering 3.7. Industrial and Production Engineering
5.2. Medical Electronics 3.8. Industrial Production Engineering
5.3. Medical Lab Technology 3.9. Industrial Engineering
5.4. Electronics and Biomedical Engineering 3.10. Industrial IoT
Mechanical Engineering 3.11. Industrial Engineering and Management
1. Mechanical Engineering 4. Industrial Engineering
1.1. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 4.1. Industrial and Production Engineering
1.2. Mechanical Engineering (Industr 4.2. Industrial Production Engineering
Integrated)
4.3. Industrial Engineering
1.3. Additive Manufacturing
4.4. Industrial IoT
1.4. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)
4.5. Industrial Engineering and Management
1.5. Mechanical Engineering (Welding
5. Mechatronics Engineering
Technology)
5.1. Mechanical and Automation Engineering
1.6. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
5.2. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
1.7. (Additive Manufacturing)
(Additive Manufacturing)
1.8. Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing
Engineering) 5.3. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
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State Wise Competent Authorities to issue Certificates with
Respect to the Land/ Building
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Rural - Panchayat/
Rural - Panchayat/
circle Officer; Urban
circle Officer;
- Local bodies i.e
Urban - Local bodies
Nagar Panchayat,
i.e Nagar Panchayat, Urban: Municipal
Nagar Parisad,
Urban and Rural – Nagar Parisad, Nagar Corporation under
Nagar Palika, Nagar
Officer authorized Palika, Nagar Nigam/ whose
Jharkhand Nigam/ Regional
by Deputy Commis- Regional Development jurisdiction the
Development
sioner Authorities (as per Building is situated
Authorities (as per
their jurisdiction and Rural: Panchayat
their jurisdiction and
government notifi-
government
cation issued time to
notification issued
time)
time to time)
District Settlement
Officer,
Department of Department of
Engineering Rural- Block
Settlement and Land Settlement
Manipur Department, Govt. of Development Officer
Records, Govt. Of and Land Records
Manipur Urban- Municipality
Manipur Government of
Manipur,
Lamphelpat,
Meghalaya Urban
Local Revenue/ PWD Building
Meghalaya PWD Building Division Development
Education Authority Division
Authority
Aizawal Urban: Aizawal Urban:
Aizawal Urban: Aizwal
Secretary, Land Aizwal Municipal
Municipal Corporation
Revenue & Settlement Corporation Outside Aizawl Municipal
Mizoram Outside Aizwal: Head
Outside Aizwal: Aizwal: Head of the Council
of the Concerned
Secretary, Land Concerned
Department
Revenue & Settlement Department
Urban
Local Revenue Executive Engineer, Architect, PWD/ Development
Nagaland
Authority PWD Housing (EDN) Housing (EDN) Department
Nagaland, Kohima
Rural- Block
Rural-Block
Development Officer
Development Officer
Revenue and Disaster Urban Housing and
Urban - Housing and Rural – Panchayat
Management De- Urban Development
Orissa Urban Development Samiti Urban-
partment, Govt. of Department / Town
Department/ Town Municipality
Odisha Planning /
Planning/
Development
Development Authority
Authority
Divisional Engineer Urban
Land Revenue Divisional Engineer
Building and Housing/ Development and
Sikkim Department of the of the HRDD of re-
Urban Development Housing
District spective District
Department Department, Sikkim
Local Revenue Executive Engineer, Agartala Municipal
Tripura Architect, PWD/ THCB
Authority PWD Council
Rural - Pradhan
of the concerned
Gram Panchayat
Rural - Gram Panchayet/ Panchayat Samiti/ with Registered
Rural-B Land LRO
Zilla Parishad/ DM and Executive Officer, Zilla Architect Ur-
Urban – ADM(Land
West Bengal Parishad Urban - Corporation/ Municipality/ ban,Mega/Met-
&LR)Metro/ Mega–
Development Authority Metro/ Mega - Corpo- ro Corporation/
ADM (Land&LR)
ration/Municipality/ Development Authority Municipality/
Development
Authority/
Registered Architect
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Building of all Government owned
Institutions are compulsorily designed and
constructed by the Building Construction
For construction of state Government owned
Department, Government of Bihar. The
Institutions on Government Land, the State
Senior Architect (Chief Architect I/C),
Government allocates Land through his cab-
Building Construction Department is
inet decision, so Certificates, regarding Land
Competent Authority to issue Certificates in
use/conversion/ encumbrance and advocate
Bihar all matters related to Buildings of
Certificates are not required.
Government owned Institutions.
In case of private Institutions, where Land is
In the matter of private Institutions, the
registered in the Name of the society/trust/
approval of Building design and its
company those Certificates are issued by the
permission is given by the local bodies such
respective Circle Officer of the block.
as Gram Panchayat/ Nagar panchayat/
Municipal Corporation/ Regional
Development Authority
For Self Finance/
Rural – Village Private Institution
Panchayat Officer/ Urban-
Village Development Development
Officer Urban - EP Authority Rural
of Local Bodies i.e. Concerned Construc- – Sub Divisional
Uttarakhand Concerned SDM
Nagar Panchayat/ tion Agency Magistrate/
Nagar Parishad/ Tehsildar For
Nagar Palika/ Nagar Government
Nigam as per their Institution Principal/
Jurisdiction Director of
Institution
Chief Executive
Officer/ Executive
Officer or
Nominated Officer
by District
Town and Country
Development
Planning
Authority Chief
Department/ Development Development
Executive Officer/
Development Authority/ Municipal Authority/ Municipal
Uttar Pradesh Executive Officer or
Authority/Municipal Authority/ Zila Authority/ Zila
Nominated Officer
Authority / Housing Panchayat Panchayat
by District
and Urban Planning
Municipal
Department
Corporation,
Nagar Palika
Parishad/ Jila
Panchayat
Nagar Panchayat
North Western Region
Town and Country
Development Development Chief Administrator,
Planning
Authority/ Revenue Authority/ Revenue Commissioner,
Department/
Chandigarh Authority/ Municipal Authority/ Municipal Department of
Development
Authority/Zila Authority/ Zila Town & Country
Authority/ Municipal
Panchayat Panchayat Planning
Authority
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Conver- Occupa-
Type of Land Use Building Land
State Site Plan sion to tion Certif-
Area Certificate Plan Unit
sq.m icate
Collector/ Nagar
SDO/ Nagar Nigam/ Nagar Nigam/
1 acre – 4046 sq.m = 0.4
In case of State Govt. Parishad/ Nagar Palika/ Municipal
hectare
Urban Area (Depend- UIT/ Local Development Corpora-
1 bigha = 1618 sq.m
ing in land Authority tion/
area) Municipality
Rajasthan
Collector/ Nagar
SDO/ Nagar Nigam/ Nagar Nigam/
1 acre – 4046 sq.m = 0.4
In case of State Govt. Parishad/ Nagar Palika/ Municipal
hectare
Rural Area (Depend- UIT/ Local Development Corpora-
1 bigha = 1618 sq.m
ing in land Authority tion/
area) Municipality
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Town and Country Plan-
ning
Department of Town Department of Town
Revenue Divisional Department–
Pondicherry and Country and Country
Officer/ Tahilsdar Pondicherry,
Planning Planning
Karaikal, Yanam and
Mahe
Member Secretary,
CMDA for Chennai and
Department of Town Department of Town
Revenue Divisional Directorate of Town and
Tamil Nadu and Country and Country
Officer/ Tahilsdar Country Planning for
Planning Planning
areas other than
Chennai
South Western Region
Urban–Urban
Development Urban-Urban
Authority/Planning Development
Urban-Urban Local Urban-Urban Local
Authority/Municipal Authority/ Planning
Body/Rural Local Body/ Rural Local Body
Planning Authority Authority/ Municipal
Body Rural: Urban Local-Gram Panchayat
Rural – Urban Planning
Karnataka Local Body/Gram (Building Completion
Development Authority Rural-
Panchayat. Certificate)
Authority/ Planning Planning Authority/
Concerned Local Concerned Local body/
Authority/ Municipal Municipal Planning
body Local Gram Panchayat
Planning Authority. Authority. Concerned
Govt. Land to be Local body
exempted.
Head, Local Body/ Secretary of the
Kerala Tahsildar Head, Local Body
Town Planning Concerned Local Body
Western Region
Daman and Deputy Collector, Associate Town Associate Town
Diu Daman Planner, Daman Planner, Daman
Town &Country Town & Country
Municipality/ Village
Town & Country Planning Department Planning Department
Goa Panchayat of
Planning Department Office of concerned Office of concerned
concerned area
area area
Collector/Municipal Municipal Municipal
Corporation/ Corporation/ Corporation/
Municipal Corporation/
Maharash- Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan
Metropolitan Regional
tra- Metro Regional Regional Regional
Development Authority
Development Development Development
Authority Authority Authority
Maharash-
Collector/Municipal Municipal Corpora-
tra Municipal Corpora- Municipal Corporation/
Corporation/Nagar tion/ Nagar Palika/
– Urban tion/ Nagar Palika/ Nagar Palika/Nagar
Palika/ Nagar Pan- Nagar Panchayat/
and Rural Nagar Panchayat Panchayat
chayat Gram Panchayat
Area
DTCP Directorate of Town and Country Planning Officer; RDO Revenue Divisional Officer; MRO Mandal Rev-
enue Officer
HMDA Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority; UDA Urban Development Authority; GHMC Greater
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
NOTE: In case of Zila Panchayat, copy of the Govt. Order (GO) must be produced by the Applicant before the
Committee
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Fellow Programme in Management: Conduct and Admission
Procedure
15.1 Eligibility for Admission
or
b. Two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (AICTE approved) with 55% marks (obtained after
completing a bachelor’s degree)
or
c. Professional qualification – CA, CS, CMA (with a minimum of 50% marks) in addition to a bachelor’s
degree
or
* Those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply. Such students
if selected shall be provisionally admitted provided they complete all requirements in obtaining their
Master’s Degree before 30th September of the year of admission. The admission of these candidates
shall remain provisional until they produce the mark sheet proving that they satisfy the eligibility
criteria. The deadline for submitting the final year mark sheet is 31st December.
a. Admission to the Fellow Programme shall normally be made once a year, coinciding with that of
AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent Degree/ Diploma.
Accordingly, the advertisement shall be made along with such Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma.
b. Application Procedure
The application shall be made in the prescribed form available with the Institution. Attested copies of
all the necessary Certificates and testimonials are to be attached with the applications. The candidate
must submit an abstract of about 5000 words on the area of research interest (tentative research
proposal) along with his/ her application.
c. Selection Criteria
Selection for the Fellow Programme in the Institutions approved by AICTE for the Fellow Programme
shall be on the basis of the following criteria:
ii. Tentative research proposal and its presentation before the Selection Committee
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d. The decision of the Institution Selection Committee regarding admission shall be final.
Communication shall be sent only to the selected candidates. The Institution shall not entertain any
queries or correspondence in respect of those not selected.
e. Approved Institution to conduct Fellow Programme in Management can admit only maximum of 20
candidates in each Academic Year after ensuring availability of the Guide as per AICTE Norms/
Standards.
a. Selection of Guide(s)
Each candidate shall have one/ two Guide(s) under whose supervision the research work in relation
to the Programme shall be carried out. The Guide(s) shall be nominated by the Director of the
Institution. All Guides shall be internal. In exceptional cases, where external guidance shall be
required, recognized Guides from reputed Institutions shall be allowed as co-guides with the
permission of AICTE. Research Guides shall be allotted to the selected candidates after completion of
the necessary course work and related formalities. The research Programme and areas of research
shall be finalized by respective Guides after discussion with the candidates and should be forwarded
to the Director for concurrence.
b. Faculty with Ph.D and with at least 2 publications in recent times (within 3 years) in high quality
journals of repute are eligible to Guide the Fellow Programme candidates. Each such Faculty shall be
assigned a maximum of 2 candidates in each admission year.
a. In Case of temporary absence of a Guide for a period of more than one year a new Guide shall be
nominated for the Fellow Candidates. In case of a Guide who has guided for more than a year, he/
she shall be allowed to resume the guidance after his/ her return from temporary absence.
b. If the period of absence is less than 2 years, the previous Guide shall act as Co-Guide on his/ her
return. If the period of absence is more than 2 years he/she shall cease to be a Guide for the Fellow
candidate.
c. Change of Guide
At any given time, the number of Research Fellows working with a Guide shall not exceed five.
The Director shall nominate a Research Advisory Committee for each Fellow based on the
recommendation of the Guide(s).
In partial fulfilment of the requirement of the Fellow Programme, a minimum number of Course credits are required
to be earned as prescribed below
a. Credit Requirement
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The stream specific Courses and Seminars shall be decided as approved by the Director on the
recommendation by the candidate’s Guide(s) and the Research Advisory Committee.
All the credits specified above shall be earned within a maximum of three years from the date of
admission to the Programme. Extension after the three years shall be approved by the Director for
a period of one year with a review of progress every six months. Final approval shall be given by the
Director of the Institution.
A research scholar shall undergo 4 Courses of the total 12 credits in the first module and during the
second module he/ she shall undergo three streams-specific Courses of 9 credits and give three credit
Seminar on general management topic in the third module, the candidate shall give three credits
Seminar and write a review paper on the literature related to his/ her research topic for publication
purpose of 3 credits. Thus a candidate shall earn 12 credits in the first and second module and 6
credits in the third module together adding up to 30 credits in all.
The minimum of CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale or 60% is required for passing Course/ Seminar.
A candidate getting less than 60% shall be given one more opportunity to repeat the Course/
Seminar. If he/ she still does not pass in the Course/ Seminar, he/ she shall be terminated from the
Fellow Programme.
Each research scholar needs to register his/ her research proposal. The registration procedure is given below.
a. Pre-registration Seminar
Each research scholar shall give a pre-registration Seminar before a Committee constituted by the
Director. The Committee shall include the Guide(s), experts drawn from Institution’s Faculty members
and Director. The Seminar shall be given after completion of the three modules. The Research Scholar
shall submit 5 copies of the pre-registration Report (in about 15-20 pages) 15 days before the date
of the Seminar. The Report shall include the proposed title of the Thesis, are and frame work of the
proposed research objectives, scope of the study, hypothesis if any, and methodology to be followed.
This stage is considered to be very important for screening the candidate for further progress in the
Programme. In case the research scholar fails to defend his/her Thesis proposal successfully, he/she
shall be allowed to resubmit the modified research proposal as suggested by the above mentioned
Committee. He/ she needs to give a fresh Seminar based on the modified research proposal and in
case he or she fails to defend it in the second time, the research scholar shall be terminated from the
Programme.
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A candidate must apply for formal registration within one month after successful completion of the
pre-registration Seminar. The application for registration to be made in a prescribed form and shall
be accompanied by the following:
The registration shall be effective from the date of application for the registration.
a. Time Limit
A Candidate shall submit his/ her Thesis only after a minimum period of two years after registration.
However, the maximum period allowed for the submission of the Thesis is five years from the date of
admission to the Programme.
If a candidate fails to submit the Thesis within the prescribed upper time limit due to reasons beyond
his/her control, he/she shall apply to the Director for an extension .If the Institution is satisfied with
the candidate’s justification, the Director shall permit him/her to re-register to the Programme subject
to the payment of re-registration Fee. This re-registration shall, however, be effective only for a period
of two years beyond which no extension shall be permitted.
Any break or unauthorized absence from the Programme before registration shall lead to the
cancellation of admission. Any authorized break or leave of absence shall not be counted for the
minimum period of 2 years stipulated for submission of Thesis but shall be counted in the maximum
period of 5 years permissible for submission of the Thesis.
a. Pre-Synopsis Seminar
Every research scholar before submission of his/ her Thesis must give pre-Synopsis Seminar at the Institution.
The procedure for the pre-Synopsis Seminar is as follows:
b. Submission of 5 copies of the pre-Synopsis Report (not more than 40pages). The Report shall include
the focus and the summary of the Thesis. Highlighting his/ her own contribution, details of the
methodology, results, analysis, conclusions, limitations and scope for future research. It is to be
submitted through the Guide(s).
c. For seeking the approval, the candidate shall present pre-Synopsis Seminar before the Committee
consisting of Director, Guide(s) and two Faculty experts in the relevant area of research. An outside
expert, having expertise in the area of research shall be included in the Committee
d. The Committee shall judge the work with regard to its accept ability and suggest modification or
elaboration of the work, if necessary, after incorporating the suggested changes/ modifications to the
satisfaction of the Committee, an abridged version of the same in about 15-70 pages shall be
submitted as Synopsis for the purpose of sending it to prospective examiners.
e. Submission of the Synopsis
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Five copies of the Synopsis with necessary modification incorporated shall be submitted within a pe
riod of one month from the date of the pre-Synopsis Seminar to the Institution with a Certificate by
candidate and the Guide(s) stating:
ii. That the work does not include any work which has at any time previously been submitted for
an award of Fellow in Management or other equivalent Degree.
f. Selection of Examiners
On receipt of Synopsis, the Director shall draw up a list of 6 possible examiners of the Thesis in con
sultation with the Research Advisory Committee and Guide(s). The examiners shall be from outside
Institution, one from India and one from abroad, having good academic and research standing in the
field. Two examiners shall be selected by the Director from the list.
g. Submission of Thesis
The Thesis shall be submitted in six type written/ printed copies and a soft copy with necessary
Certificates and clearance with in a period of 6 months from the date of submission of the Synopsis.
An examination Fee of Rs. 25000/- which includes an honorarium of US$250/- for foreign examiner
and Rs. 5000/- Indian Examiner must be paid along with the Thesis submission.
i. A critical review and evaluation of the quality and extent of the work of the candidate as
embodied in the Thesis.
ii. A definite recommendation as to whether the Thesis is of a sufficient standard and suitable
for the award of Fellow in Management : and
iii. If the examiner is not in a position to make definite recommendation for the award of the
“Fellow in Management”, He/ She shall indicate the required modification/ revision involving
rewriting of Chapters but not involving further research work OR Complete rewriting of the
Thesis with an additional research work reinterpretation of Data.
The Thesis shall be accepted if all the examiners make positive recommendations. If
recommendations for rejection or inconclusive recommendations are made by anyone of the
examiner, Director shall refer the Thesis to another examiner or examiners(s) from the panel. If such
a panel of examiner(s) rejects the Thesis, it shall stand rejected.
A Thesis which needs modification/ revision shall be resubmitted after revision within a period of one
year. Rejection of the Thesis after re-submission shall normally disqualify the candidate of further
consideration for the award of the Fellow in Management.
k. Viva-Voce
On acceptance of the Thesis, the Director shall appoint a panel of examiners to conduct a viva- voce
examination and open defense at which the candidate shall be required to defend his/ her Thesis. The
panel of examiners shall consist of:
i. The Chairman, Dean (Academic or Research) or his/ her nominee not below the rank of
Professor of the Institution nominated by the Director
iii. Indian External Examiner who examined the Thesis and accepted it.
The panel of Examiners shall submit their Report to the Director of the Institution.
If a Thesis has been accepted, but the candidate fails to defend it successfully at the Vice-voce examination, he/ she
shall reappear for the viva-voce examination within six months.
On successful completion of the viva-voce and on the recommendations of the Institution’s Governing Board, the
Institution shall award “Fellow in Management” to the Research scholar. The title of the Thesis shall be mentioned in
the Certificate of award.
i. Candidate must furnish a periodical Report of progress of the Course work and research work for
consideration of Institution, Research Advisory Committee and the Guide(s). Unsatisfactory progress
in research shall render the candidate terminated from the Programme.
ii. The candidate shall pay all the prescribed Fee as and when they fall due.
iii. The Courses prescribed, but not successfully completed by the candidate shall be reconsidered by
the Director. Research Advisory Committee shall suggest alternative Course(s) depending upon the
relevance of the Course(s) to the research work of candidate.
iv. The research scholar shall face automatic disqualification and termination from the Programme, if
he/ she is found to be admitted to any other equivalent Degree Level Programme.
The Council reserves the right to amend, modify or change Regulations as may be necessary, from time to time. All
such changes shall be binding on the research scholar in the Institution.
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Structure of Various Committees
16.1 The Council
Composition Quorum
S.O.1165 (E)-in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (4) of Section3 of the
All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987 (52of1987), the Council comprises of
51 members of which following 33 members have been nominated by MoE.
The Chairman, AICTE
The Vice Chairman, AICTE
Secretary, Department of Higher Education, MoE
Additional Secretary, Technical Education, Department of Higher Education, MoE
Chairman, Central Regional Committee, AICTE
Chairman, North Western Regional Committee, AICTE Chairman, South Central Regional
Committee, AICTE Chairman, South Western Regional Committee, AICTE
Chairman, All India Board of Hospitality and Tourism Management, AICTE Chairman, All
India Board of Architecture, AICTE
Chairman, All India Board of Information and Technology, AICTE Chairman, All India
Board of Pharmacy, AICTE
Chairman, All India Board of Town and Country Planning, AICTE Joint Secretary &
Financial Advisor (MoE)
Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Secretary, Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Secretary, Technical Education/ Higher Education, Telangana Secretary, Technical
Education/ Higher Education, Tripura Secretary, Technical Education/ Higher Education, 1/ 3 members
Uttar Pradesh Secretary, Technical Education/ Higher Education, Uttarakhand
Secretary, Technical Education/ Higher Education, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Secretary, Technical Education/ Higher Education, Arunanchal Pradesh Secretary, Techni-
cal Education/ Higher Education, West Bengal
Secretary, Technical Education/ Higher Education, Andhra Pradesh
Four members to be appointed by the Central Government to represent the organiza-
tions-in the field of Industry and Commerce.
Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi President, Association of Indian
Universities
Executive Secretary, Indian Society for Technical Education President, Pharmacy Council of
India
Vice President, Council of Architecture Director General, National Productivity Council
President, Indian Institute of Metals
President, The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers President,
Institute of Chemical Engineers
Former Vice Chancellor of Technological University
Director, Institution of Applied Manpower Research, New Delhi Director General, Indian
Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi
Member Secretary, AICTE - Member Secretary
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Composition Quorum
The Chairman, AICTE
The Vice-Chairman, AICTE
Secretary to the GoI in Ministry of the Central Government dealing with Education
(Ex- Officio) Two Chiarmen of the Regional Committee
Three Chairman of the Board of Studies
A member of the Council representing the Ministry of Finance of the Central Government.
(Ex-Officio)
1/ 3 members
(Four out of eight members of the Council representing the States and Union Territories
on rotation)
Four Members with expertise and distinction in areas relevant to Technical Education to
be nominated by the Chairman of the Council
The Chairman, UGC (Ex-Officio) The Director, IAMR (Ex-Officio) The Director, ICAR
(Ex-Officio)
Member Secretary, AICTE - Member Secretary
Composition
Two Professors/ Associate Professors of IIT/ IIM/ NIT/ Government/ Government aided Institutions
Composition
• An academician not below the Level of Professor in a field of Technical Education to be selected from the
panel of Experts approved by the Executive Committee, AICTE
• One Expert member, not below the Level of Associate Professor or an Industry expert (with minimum 5 years
of experience) to be selected from the panel of Experts.
• Architect registered with Council of Architecture or CPWD, National Buildings Construction Corporation
(NBCC),DRDO, CSIR or Professor /Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Structural)/Assistant Professor of
Architecture or Professor/ Associate Professor of Planning
Composition
• Retired High Court Judge or an Educationist/ academician of eminence not below the Level of
Vice- Chancellor of a University (Retired or in position) or Director (Retired or in position) of IIT/ NIT/ IIM or
Government Institution of National importance as Chairman.
• One expert member not below the Level of Associate Professor in the field of Technical Education from IITs
or IIMs or Government or Government aided Institution or Government Universities or Institutions of National
Importance.
• An Officer not below the rank of Deputy Director of the revenue Department or an Architect registered with
Council of Architecture or Professor of Civil Engineering or Professor of Planning or expert who is well versed
with Land and revenue matters to be nominated by the Chairman, AICTE
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NOTE:
Depending on the requirement, concerned State Government/ UT/ affiliating University/ Board representative not
below the Level of Associate Professor may be co-opted in the Scrutiny/ Re-Scrutiny/ Expert Visit Committee/ SHC/
SAC.
Expert Visit Committee may comprise of one Academician specialised in the Programme offered at the Institution to be
visited and the other Academician having the specialisation in Engineering and Technology Programme.
In case of Institutions Deemed to be Universities, a Vice Chancellor/ Former Vice Chancellor/ Director of IIT/ NIT
nominated by AICTE shall be the Chairman of the Expert Visit Committee
Composition Quorum
• Retired Judge of a High Court.
• Two expert members not below the Level of Associate Professor in the
fields of Technical Education.
Chairman
• An Architect, Registered with Council of Architecture or Professor of Civil Any TWO Members
Engineering.
• Director of Technical Education/ Registrar (Serving or Retired of Technical
Institution/ University)
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ANNEXURE-17
Recommended Composition of Board of Governors (BoG)/
Board of Management (BoM) of the Technical Institutions
a. The Governing Body shall have at least eleven members including the Chairman and the Member Secretary.
The Registered Trust/ Society/ Company shall nominate six members including the Chairman and the Member
Secretary, and the remaining five members shall be nominated as indicated below.
b. Chairman to be nominated by the Government/ Registered Trust/ Society/ Company. The Chairman of the
Governing Body shall preferably be a technical person either Entrepreneur or an Industrialist or an
Educationist of repute who is interested in the development of Technical Education and has demonstrated an
interest in promotion of quality Education.
c. Two to five Members (Industrialist/ Technologist/ Educationist) to be nominated by the Registered Trust/
Society/Company.
e. Nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education (Ex-officio) (Applicable to PGDM Institutions Only).
g. An Industrialist / Technologist / Educationist from the Region nominated by the State Government / UT.
h. Principal/Director of the concerned Technical Institution (as nominee of the Trust/Society/ Company) –
Member Secretary.
i. Two Faculty members to be nominated from amongst the Regular Staff, one at the Level of Professor and one
at the Level of Associate Professor/Assistant Professor.
j. The number of members can be increased equally by adding nominees of the registered Society and by
adding an equal number of Education is from the Region keeping in view the interest of the Technical
Institution. The total number of members of a Governing Body, however, shall not exceed 21.
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Mandatory Disclosures
The following information shall be given in the information Brochure besides being hosted on the Institution’s official
Website.
The onus of the authenticity of the information lies with the Institution ONLY and not on AICTE.
18.5 Governance
i. Organizational chart
v. Details of Grievance Redressal Committee in the Institution and OMBUDSMAN by the University
18.6 Programmes
v. For each Programme the following details are to be given (Preferably in Tabular form):
a. Name
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b. Number of seats
c. Duration
vii. Name and duration of Programme(s) having Twinning and Collaboration with Foreign University(s)
and being run in the same Campus along with status of their AICTE approval. If there is Foreign
Collaboration, give the following details, if any:
c. Address
d. Website
g. Whether the degree offered is equivalent to an Indian Degree? If yes, the name of the
agency which has approved equivalence. If no, implications for students in terms of pursuit
of higher studies in India and abroad and job both with in and outside the country
ix. Complete details of payment a student has to make to get the full benefit of Collaboration
xv. Whether the Collaboration Programme is approved by AICTE? If not whether the Domestic/ Foreign
University has applied to AICTE for approval
18.7 Faculty
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i. Name
iii. Unique ID
v. Work Experience
viii. Courses taught at Diploma/ Post Diploma/ Under Graduate/ Post Graduate/ Post Graduate Diploma
Level
xvii. No. of Books published with details (Name of the book, Publisher with ISBN, year of publication, etc.)
18.9 Fee
18.20 Admission
ii. Number of Students admitted under various categories each year in the last three years
iii. Number of applications received during last year for admission under Management Quota and
number admitted
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i. Mention the admission test being followed, name and address of theTest Agency/State Admission
Authorities and its URL (website)
ii. Number of seats allotted to different Test Qualified candidate separately (AIEEE//JEE/ CET (State
conducted test/ University tests/ CMAT)/ Association conducted test etc.)
vii. Release of admission list (main list and waiting list shall be announced on the same day)
viii. Date for acceptance by the candidate (time given shall innocase be less than 15 days)
ix. Last date for closing of admission & Starting of the Academic session
x. The waiting list shall be activated only on the expiry of date of main list
xi. The policy of refund of the Fee, in case of withdrawal, shall be clearly notified
i. Describe each criterion with its respective weightages i.e. Admission Test, marks in qualifying
examination etc.
iii. Mention the cut-off Levels of percentage and percentile score of the candidates in the admission
test for the last three years
iv. Display marks scored in Testetc. and in aggregate for all candidates who were admitted
List of candidate whose applications have been received along with percentile/percentages core for each of the qual-
ifying examination in separate categories for open seats. List of candidate who have applied along with percentage
and percentile score for Management quota seats (merit wise)
iii. Waiting list of the candidate in order of merit to be operative from the last date of joining of the first
list candidate
ii.
Number of Tutorial rooms and size of each
vi. Online examination facility (Number of Nodes, Internet band width, etc.)
vii. Barrier Free Built Environment for disabled and elderly persons
xvii. Compliance of the National Academic Depository (NAD), applicable to PGCM/ PGDM Institutions
and University Departments
xviii. To upload the respective short video (1 - 2 min) of Infrastructure and facilities available w.r.t the
NOTE: Suppression and/or misrepresentation of information shall invite appropriate penal action. The Website shall
be dynamically updated with regard to Mandatory Disclosures
Important Instructions:
LoA/EoA letters (since inception) should form part of the mandatory disclosure and complete mandatory
disclosure document should be converted into a single PDF file and the URL (web- link) to be entered in
the AICTE portal (under attachments tab).
The mandatory disclosure should be available freely to view/download to the public without any
restrictions.
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AFFIDAVIT-1
(For creation of New Password/Forgotten Password)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for creation of new password for our institution <name and address of institution> vide
application dated ………….
2. That I/we shall abide by all the terms and conditions as laid down in the Approval Process Handbook 2024-27;
3. That I/we have forgotten/ misplaced the password for our <user ID>;
4. That I/we am/are authorized to submit the present request and there is no misrepresentation;
5. That I/we have made an online payment of Rs. 6000/- vide Transaction ID….. date…..;
6. That the new login credentials are to be sent to <Name of the Person>, <Address>, <Landline No>, <Mobile
No>, <email id>; and
7. That the facts stated in this affidavit are true to my/our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material
facts have been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/we, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material facts have been concealed therefrom.
Verified at <Name of the place> on this the <date>.
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this- day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on Non-
Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class Judicial
Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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AFFIDAVIT-2
(For the applications submitted under Chapter I/II/IV except
Closure of the Institution)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
2. That I/ we will abide by all terms and conditions as laid down in the Approval Process Handbook 2024-27.
3. That the information given by <Name(s)>in the application made to AICTE is true and complete. Nothing is
false and no information/ material has been concealed;
5. That I/we have uploaded the Occupancy/Completion Certificate/Building License/Form D issued by the
Competent Authority and the Structural Stability Certificate by the Competent Authority;
6. That the Trust/ Society/ Company runs the following other Institutions in the same Campus; Total Built-Up Area
available
Programmes/ Courses
Name of the Institution Built-Up Area Approved by AICTE or Not
offered
7. That I/we have uploaded valid Fire Safety Certificate issued by the Competent Authority;
8. That Principal of the Institution is regular and qualified as per AICTE norms;
9. That the Faculty norms as well as Faculty : Student ratio is maintained as per Approval Process Handbook and
the Faculty data uploaded is true and complete;
10. That the Institution has fulfilled the norms for Faculty and Infrastructural facilities for Reinstatement of “Reduction
in Intake”;
11. That the I/we not demanded/ retained the Original Degree Certificates from the Faculty members;
12. That the declaration, information and documents submitted/uploaded as per Appendix 16/17 of the Approval
Process Handbook with regard to Land, Built-up area (Instructional area, Administrative area and Amenities
area) and other Infrastructure therein where the letter of approval/ Extension of Approval is sought for < Name
of the Institution>is true, complete and nothing is false;
13. That the Land is contiguous, there is no dispute pertaining to the said Land;
14. That if any of the information is found to be false, incomplete, misleading and/ or that the<Name(s)>fail(s)
to disclose all the information and/ or suppress any information and/ or misrepresent the information, the
Council shall also be free to take any action, including Withdrawal of Approval and/or any other action as
deemed fit against the <Name(s)> and others as the case may be and/ or the individuals associated with the
Trust/ Society/ Company and/ or the Institution;
15. That the Land/Built-up area details given below in the Table are true and complete;
<Reproduce only appropriate section(s) related to application in the table below>
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Sl. No. Name of the Document Date of Plot No. Address (Village) Area in Acre
Deed Holder No. Registration District
Room No. Room type Carpet area (in Completion of Completion Completion of
(mention Class m2) Flooring of Walls and Electrification
Room/ painting and lighting
Laboratory/
Toilet, etc.)
16. That I/we have submitted/uploaded all the additional documents/information regarding resolution/ NOC’s/
Certificates/ details of Building completion (partial/full) in AICTE Web-Portal in respect of our application (as
applicable) and the same is true and complete;
17. That I/we have uploaded the details of faculties, Administrative and supporting Staff over portal. And Institute
is adhering with pay scale, gross pay, PF deduction and TDS as per the Central / State / local authority norms
as applicable;
18. That I/we have uploaded all the student data of the previous years and the same is true and complete;
19. That no students have been admitted without the approval of concerned regulatory bodies
20. That the financial transactions have been done only by digital payment;
21. That the declaration, information and documents pertaining to the availability of Faculty is true and complete.
Nothing is false and no information/ material has been concealed;
22. That liabilities, if any, arise out of the Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution and vice- versa/
Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level Institution shall solely be that of <Name of the Trust/ Society/
Company/ Technical Institution>;
23. That liabilities, if any, arise out of Change of Site/ Location shall solely be that of <Name of Trust/ Society/
Company/ Technical Institution>;
24. That liabilities if any, arise out of Change in the Name of the Course(s)/ Merger of the Courses/ Reduction in
Intake/ Closure of Programme(s)/ Course(s)/ Change of affiliating University/ Board shall solely be that of
< Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company/ Technical Institution>;
25. That admission to NRI/Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries/ Collaboration and
Fellow Programme shall be strictly within the limit and shall be done on Merit basis and liability, if any, arise out
of the same shall solely be that of<Name of the Trust/Society/ Company/ Technical Institution>;
26. That Audited statement of accounts of the Trust/Society/Company for the previous year has been uploaded;
27. That all Faculty and all non-teaching Staff data and all student data of all years and all Course(s), as entered
by the Head of the Institution as per the prescribed Format on the Web-Portal are correct;
28. That the hostel facilities of International Standards for NRI/Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian workers in
Gulf Countries/Collaboration and established an Office and Student Counsellor to take care of the issues of
such students admitted are provided. Further, their entry and exit shall be adhered to the norms specified under
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India;
30. That the Internal Quality Assurance Cell as per Appendix 6 of the Approval Process Handbook before
commencement of the Academic Session ……… in respect of <application number><Name and address of
Institution> is constituted (in case of existing Institutions)/ will be constituted (in case of new Technical
Institutions);
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31. That the following Committees as per Appendix 6 of the Approval Process Handbook before commencement of
the Academic Session ……… in respect of<application number><Name and address of Institution> are
constituted (in case of existing Institutions)/will be constituted (in case of new Technical Institutions);
• Anti-Ragging Committee (As per All India Council for Technical Education notified Regulation for
prevention and prohibition of ragging in AICTE approved Technical Institutions vide No. 37-3/ Legal/
AICTE/ 2009 dated 01.07.2009)
• Grievance Redressal Committee in the Institution and Appointment of OMBUDSMAN by the University.
(As per All India Council for Technical Education (Redressal of Grievance of Students) Regulation, 2019
vide F.No.1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019 dated 07.11.2019)
• Internal Committee (IC) (As per Section 4 All India Council for Technical Education (Gender
Sensitization, Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students and
Redressal of Grievances in Technical Institutions) Regulations, 2016
• Committee for SC/ ST (As per the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)
Act, 1989, No. 33 OF 1989, dated11.09.1989)
32. That, the Institutions uploaded the Annual Report of IC in the AICTE Web-Portal.
33. That, the Institution undertakes to submit that all the employments in the Institution shall be as per the norms of
the existing Labour Law and the payments shall be as per the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act of State/
UTs/ Central Government.
(Name of the authorized person executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above Affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed there from.
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent on this- day of – month, year ... at my office. (Judicial First Class
Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For submitting the Security Deposit Upon establishment of New
Technical Institution /New Programme / New Level)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for the establishment of Institution<Name and address of proposed Institution>
vide application <application number> dated ……….
2. That in accordance with the norms, procedures and conditions prescribed by AICTE, an amount of Rs.
……………… was deposited by the <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company> in AICTE’s account, for a
Rsperiod of 10 years;
3. That the interest accrued on the deposit shall be retained by AICTE and used for improving the quality of
Technical Education;
4. That AICTE in its discretion shall extend the term of the deposit for a further period and/ or forfeit the amount
for violation of norms, conditions and requirements prescribed by AICTE and/ or non- performance by the
Institution and/ or Closure of the Institution due to withdrawal of AICTE approval or for any other reason. In
an event of forfeiture, the proceeds of the fixed deposit shall be utilized for meeting the expenditure towards
refunds to the students and others;
5. That all remaining requirements as mentioned under the Regulations and the Approval Process
Handbook 2024- 27, as applicable, by <Name and address of proposed Institution>shall be complied
within one month from the date of issuance of the approval letter;
6. That the Land measuring …… Acre, on which <Name of the proposed Institution>is located was not
mortgaged for any purpose to any Institution on the date of filing the application and that status is continuing
till date and shall continue till the date of issuance of the letter of approval (Not applicable for New
Programme / New Level);
7. In the event of Non-Compliance by the <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>and/ or<Name of the
proposed Institution>with regard to guidelines, norms and conditions prescribed, as also in the event of
violation of any of the undertaking mentioned herein, AICTE shall be free to take appropriate action,
including withdrawal of its approval without consideration of any related issues and that all liabilities arise
out of such withdrawal shall solely be that of the (Society/ Institution); and
8. That the facts stated in this Affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no
material has been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL) DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our knowl-
edge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponents on this – day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE: (SEAL)DEPONENT(s)
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For the Progressive/Complete Closure of the Institution)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for the Progressive/ Complete Closure of our Institution <Name and address of
Institution> vide application <application number> dated ……….
2. That our Trust <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company> vide resolution…..Resolved for closing the Institution
and has applied for Closure of <Name and address of Institution> in the Web-Portal and had paid the requi
site Fee ………. as per AICTE norms;
3. That liabilities, if any, arise out of Closure of above said Institution shall be solely of Trust/ Society/ Company;
4. That the Trust/ Society/ Company undertakes that no further admission of students shall be made in the current
and forthcoming years;
5. That Trust/ Society/ Company undertakes to provide all the facilities to the existing students till they pass out;
6. That Trust/ Society/ Company has submitted/ uploaded all the additional documents/ information regarding
resolution/ NOCs/ Certificates in AICTE Web-Portal in respect of our application (as applicable) and the same
is true and complete;
8. That the facts stated in this Affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no
material has been concealed therefrom.
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above Affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
Verified at <Name of the place> on this the <date>.
(Name, Designation and Address of the Executants)
(SEAL) DEPONENT(s)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this- day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
NOTE: (SEAL) DEPONENT(s)
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on Non-Ju-
dicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class Judicial
Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For the compliance of AICTE norms For Universities applying
as per Chapter IV notified by the UGC)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for ……………………………vide application <application number> dated ……….
2. That the <Name> University is fulfilling AICTE norms as specified in the Approval Process Handbook 2024-27.
If any complaint arises, AICTE has the right to inspect the premises and if the complaint is found to be true, the
Council shall take any action, including Withdrawal of Approval.
3. That the information given by the above named University in the application made to AICTE is true and
complete. Nothing is false and no information/ material has been concealed.
4. That if any of the information is found to be false, incomplete, misleading and/ or that the above named
University fails to disclose all the information and/ or suppress any information and/ or misrepresent the infor
mation, the Council shall take any action, including Withdrawal of Approval.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our knowl-
edge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponents on this – day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs.100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For the Release of Security Deposit)
I/ We, <Name, Chairperson/ Secretary <Name of Trust/ Society/ Company>, Son / daughter of ….. aged …..
Resident of ….. do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That our Institution viz., ….. had created a security deposit (in the form of ………..) for Rs. ….. for the maturi
ty period of 8 years /10 years from ……… to…… in the joint name of the Secretary, <Name of the Trust and
the AICTE, ….. Maturity of said deposited towards ….. Programme was due on <date >
3. That all the conditions of LoA have been fulfilled by the Institution;
6. That the Institution has not been put under No Admission Category;
10. No Complaint is pending under investigation relating to misappropriation/ defalcation/ embezzlement of mon
ey by the Institution/ Trust/ Society/ Company; and
11. The said FDR was not mortgaged/ renewed (not applicable to RTGS). Further, in case any violation is found, the
Security Deposit will be refunded to AICTE by the Trust.
(Name of the authorized person executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above name deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this- day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on Non-Ju-
dicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class Judicial
Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For transfer of private Property / Building)
I/ We, <name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <name of the Society/ Trust/Company>, son / daughter of ……… aged
……………., resident of , (Lessor) do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:-
1. That I/we hand over the possession of my/ our Property/ Building No… (detailed address of the Property/ Build
ing ) to (Lessee), <name>, Chairperson/ Secretary,<name of the Trust/Society/Company>, to run a Technical
Institution (name and address).
2. I/We will abide by all the provisions contained in the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 or any other Law for the
time being in forcwe relating to transfer of Property/ Building to or by Companies, Associations or bodies of indi
viduals while transferring the aforesaid Property/ Building to the Lessee.
3. That there are no legal issues pending with regard to this property before any court of Law hampering the
transfer of this Property/ Building to the Lessee;
4. That the lease of Property/ Building is irrevocable for 30 years of which 25 years are still alive;
5. That there are no financial liabilities against this Property/ Building before transfer of the same to the Lessee;
6. That both the Lessor and Lessee shall abide by the Local Municipal Laws and other Laws of the Land relating
to this Property/ Building;
7. That the Lessee shall not have any right to sub-lease this Property/ Building to any other entity/person.
8. That henceforth, the Lessee shall be liable to pay all the taxes of this Property/ Building under the different
Local Municipal Laws and other Laws of the Land; and
9. That the facts stated in this Affidavit are true to my/our knowledge. No part of the same is false and
no material has been concealed therefrom.
Names of both the parties (Lessor and Lessee) or their authorized persons executing the undertaking.
LESSOSOR LESSEE
DEPONENT(S)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
Verified at < name of the place> on this the <date>.
LESSOSOR LESSEE
DEPONENT(S)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponents on this – day of – month, year ... at my office. (Judicial First
Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs.100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For Additional Course/ Increase in Intake)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for additional Course/ increase in intake of our Institution <Name and address of
Institution> vide application <application number> dated ………
2. That above named Trust/Society/Company vide a resolution resolved to apply for additional Course/ increase
in intake in above named Institution in the Web-Portal and had paid the requisite TER Charges as per AICTE
norms;
3. That we have created all the additional facilities such as Infrastructure, hostel (wherever applicable), Faculty, etc.
for meeting the requirements of additional Course/increase in the Intake.
4. That liabilities, if any, arise out of additional Course/ increase in the Intake in the above named institutions hall
be solely of the above named Trust/ Society/ Company>; and
5. That the facts stated in this Affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no
material has been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
SEAL
DEPONENT(S)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
SEAL
DEPONENT(S)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponents on this – day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs.100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For change in the Bank details)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for change in the Name of the Bank of our Institution <Name and address of
Institution> vide application <application number> dated ………
2. I/ We will abide by all terms and conditions as laid down in the Approval Process Handbook 2024-27;
3. That there is no commercial or business angle for change of <Name of the old Bank> to < Name of the new
Bank>;
4. That the Change in the Name of the Bank / Address of the Bank of Institute / Trust / Society / Company is by
virtue of Merger of the Banks / Closure of the Bank / Closure of account of old Bank / etc.
5. That in the event of Non-Compliance by the above named Trust/ Society/ Company and or above named
Institution with regard to guidelines, norms and conditions prescribed, as also in the event of violation of any
of the terms of undertaking mentioned herein, AICTE shall be free to take appropriate action including with
drawal of its approval without consideration of any related issues and that all liabilities arise out of such with
drawal shall solely be that of the Trust/ Society/ Company/ Institution;
6. That there are no legal issues pending with both old and new Banks;
7. That there are no financial liabilities with the <Name of the old Bank>;
8. That liabilities, if any, arise out of change of Name of the Bank shall be solely that of the above named Trust/
Society/ Company; and
9. That the facts stated in this affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no materi
al has been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our knowl-
edge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
Verified at <Name of the place> on this the <date>.
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this- day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on Non-Ju-
dicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class Judicial
Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For Change in the Name / Address of the Trust / Society/
Company)
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for change in the Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company of our Institution <Name and
address of Institution> vide application <application number> dated ………
2. That I/ We will abide by all terms and conditions as laid down in the Approval Process Handbook 2024-27;
3. That there is no commercial or business angle for change of <Name of the old Trust/ Society/ Company> to <
Name of the new Trust/ Society/ Company>;
4. That in the event of Non-Compliance by the <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company> and/ or <Name of the
proposed Institution> with regard to guidelines, norms and conditions prescribed, as also in the event of viola
tion of any of the undertaking mentioned herein, AICTE shall be free to take appropriate action including with
drawal of its approval without consideration of any related issues and that all liabilities arise out of such with
drawal shall solely be that of the Trust/ Society/ Company/ Institution;
5. That there are no legal issues pending with both old and new Trust/ Society/ Company;
6. That there are no financial liabilities in the old Trust/ Society/ Company Name;
7. That the Land and Building are in the Name of the new Trust/ Society/ Company;
8. That liabilities, if any, arise out of change of Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company shall be solely that of new
<Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>; and
9. That the facts stated in this affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no
material has been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true to my/ our knowl-
edge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed there from.
Verified at <Name of the place> on this the <date>.
(Name, Designation and Address of the Executants)
(SEAL)
DEPONENT(s)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this- day of – month, year ... at my office.
(Judicial First Class Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on Non-Ju-
dicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class Judicial
Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For Collaboration and Twinning Programme Between
Foreign University / Institution OR Institute of National Importance /
Eminence of India and AICTE Approved Institution
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for Collaboration and Twinning Programme between Foreign University/ Institution
<Name and address of Institution> and AICTE Approved Institution in India <Name and address of
Institution> vide application <application number> dated ………
2. That the Degree/Diploma and post Diploma awarded to the students in India shall be recognized in the
Parent Country and shall be treated equivalent to the corresponding Degrees/Diploma/Graduate, post
Diploma awarded by the University /Institution in<Country of origin of University/Foreign Institution>;
3. That the Institution for which application for approval is being made shall offer Programme(s) and
Course(s) approved by the Council;
4. That the Institution for which application for approval is being made shall admit students as per Intake
approved by the Council;
5. That University/ Institution shall declare the detailed guidelines for admission, entry Level qualifications,
Fee of all kinds, the examination and evaluation and award of degree that there shall not be major
deviations with the prescribed procedures in their Parent Country, vis-vis India;
6. That the students admitted under the Twinning Programme will spend at least one Semester for the two
years Programme and two Semesters for four years Programme in the Foreign University/ Institution in its
Parent Country;
7. That admission to Collaboration and Twinning Programme shall be strictly within the limit and shall be done
on Merit basis and liability, if any, arise out of the same shall solely be that of<Name of the Trust/ Society/
Company/ Technical institution>;
8. That MoU is executed to accommodate those students, who fail to get VISA, in the local affiliating University/
Institution to continue his/ her Education; and
9. That the facts stated in this Affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no
material has been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
(SEAL) DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
The above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above Affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on Non-Ju-
dicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class Judicial
Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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(For Conducting Academic Course(s) of other Regulatory Bodies)
I/ We, <name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <name of the Society/ Trust/Company>, son / daughter of ……… aged
……………., resident of , (Lessor) do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:-
1. That I/we have applied for conducting academic Course(s) of other Regulatory Body <Name of the Regulatory
Body> vide application <application number> dated ………
2. That our above named Trust/ Society/ Company vide resolution Resolved to conduct academic Course(s) of
other Regulatory Body and had paid the requisite TER Charges as per AICTE norms;
3. The Institution(s) approved by AICTE in the Campus has/ have all the facilities such as Infrastructure, hostel (if
applicable), Faculty, etc. for meeting the demands of all the Courses, in addition to the proposed academic
Course(s).
4. That we are using the excess facilities available / have created all the additional facilities such as ……… for
meeting the requirements of academic Course(s).
5. That liabilities, if any, arise out of academic Course(s) shall be solely that of the Trust/ Society/ Company named
above; and
6. That the facts stated in this Affidavit are true to my/ our knowledge. No part of the same is false and no
material has been concealed therefrom.
(Name of the authorized person(s) executing the undertaking along with his/ her Official Position)
SEAL
LESSOSOR DEPONENT(S)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above Affidavit are true to my/ our
knowledge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
SEAL
DEPONENT(S)
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this - day of – month, year ... at my office.
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs.100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First Class
Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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[For Conducting Open and Distance Learning (ODL) / Online
Learning Mode]
I/we, <Name>, Chairperson/ Secretary, <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>, son/ daughter of ….., aged…..,
resident of ….., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/we have applied for conducting Open and Distance Learning Courses / Online Learning Mode
Courses vide application <application number> dated ………
2. That the information given in the application made to AICTE is true and complete. Nothing is false and no
information/ material has been concealed;
3. That the Institution Headquarter is functioning in the location as approved by the Council;
4. That the Trust/ Society/ Company runs the following other Institutions in the same Campus; Total Built-Up
Area available Name of the Institution Programmes/Courses offered Built-Up Area Approved by AICTE or Not
5. That the institution has appointed faculty members as per AICTE guidelines.
6. That the information provided regarding the Learner Support Centres are true and complete.
7. That the information provided regarding the Examination Centres are true and complete.
8. That the following Committees as per Appendix 6 of Approval Process Handbook 2024-27 before commence
ment of the Academic Session…… in respect of <application number><Name and address of Institution>
are constituted (in case of existing Institutions)/ will be constituted (in case of new Technical Institutions); and
• Anti Ragging Committee (As per All India Council for Technical Education notified Regulation for preven
tion and prohibition of ragging in AICTE approved Technical Institutions vide No. 37-3/ Legal/ AICTE/ 2009
dated 01.07.2009).
• Grievance Redressal Committee in the Institution and Appointment of OMBUDSMAN by the University.
(As per All India Council for Technical Education (Redressal of Grievance of Students) Regulation ,2019
vide F.No.1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019 dated 07.11.2019)
• Internal Committee (IC) As per Section 4 All India Council for Technical Education (Gender Sensitization,
Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students and Redressal of
Grievances in Technical Institutions) Regulations, 2016.
• Committee for SC/ ST As per the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act,
1989, No. 33 OF 1989, dated 11.09.1989).
9. That, the Institution undertakes to submit that all the employments in the Institution shall be as per the norms
of the existing Labour Law and the payments shall be as per the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act of
State/ UT/ Central Government.
10. In the event of Non-Compliance of guidelines/norms prescribed by AICTE or violation of any of the
undertakings, AICTE shall be free to take appropriate action, including withdrawal of approval and the
liabilities, arising out, if any shall be solely of the Trust/ Society/ Company/Institution.
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(SEAL) DEPONENT(s)
VERIFICATION
I/ We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify that the facts stated in the above Affidavit are true to my/ our knowl-
edge. No part of the same is false and no material has been concealed therefrom.
Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent(s) on this - day of – month, year ... at my office.
(SEAL) DEPONENT(s)
NOTE:
Institute shall download portal generated common affidavit as per application. The same should be printed on
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of Rs.100/- and upload over portal after duly Sworn before a First
Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner.
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FORMAT-1
No Objection Certificate from the State Government/ UT
The<Name of the Trust/Society/Company>vide its Executive meeting held on at vide item no.
i. Institution applied for Closure of the Institution for starting of a new Technical Institution in the same
premises in the same year
ii. Change of Site/ Location of the Institution from <Name of the Institution>at<address>, (Old)
to<Name of the Institution>at<address>,(new)
iv. Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level/ Degree Level into Diploma Level
vii. Change the Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company from <Name of the present Trust/ Society/
Company
> at <address> to <Name of the new Trust/ Society/ Company > at<address>
<Name of the Institution>at<address>, Vide application ref. No Date: made by the Trust/Society/
This is to confirm that the <State Government/UT> has no objection for the Institution applied for
i. Institution for starting of a new Technical Institution in the same premises in the same year
ii. Change of Site/ Location of the Institution from <Name of the Institution>at<address>, (Old)
to<Name of the Institution>at<address>,(new)
iv. Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level/Degree Level into Diploma Level
vii. Change the Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company from <Name of the present Trust/ Society/
Company> at <address> to <Name of the new Trust/ Society/ Company > at<address>
Liabilities, if any, on this count shall be the sole responsibility of the Applicant of the Trust/ Society/ Com-
pany and shall be settled as per the rules and Regulations as applicable.
Authorized Signatory
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FORMAT-2
No Objection Certificate from the Affiliating University/ Board
The <Name of the Trust/ Society / Company> vide its Executive meeting held on …..at …..vide item no.
have passed a resolution for the
i. Institution applied for Closure of the Institution for starting of a new Technical Institution in the same
premises in the same year
ii. Change of Site/ Location of the Institution from <Name of the Institution>at<address>, (Old)
to<Name of the Institution>at<address>, (New)
iii. Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution / Co-ed Institution to Women’s Institution
iv. Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level/ Degree Level into Diploma Level
vi. Merger of Institutions <Name of the Institution>at<address>, <Name of the Institution(s)> at <ad-
dress>, under the same Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same Campus
xi. Change of Type of Institution (Institution(s) converted into a University) from <Name of the Institu-
tion>at<address>to<Name of the University>at<address>
xii. Change in the Name of the Course(s)/ Merger of the Courses/ Reduction in Intake/ Closure of Pro-
gramme(s)/Course(s)
xii. Change in the Name of the Institution from <Name of the Institution>at<address> to <Name of
the Institution> at <address>
xiv. Change in the Name of the affiliating University/ Board from <Name of the present University/
Board> at <address> to <Name of the new University/ Board> at<address>
xv. Change the Name of the Trust from <Name of the present Trust> at <address> to <Name of the
new Trust> at<address>
<Name of the Institution >at<address>, Vide application ref. No .…..Date:……made by the Trust/ Soci-
ety/ Company Name ….. Address as at …..
This is to confirm that the<affiliating University/Board> ……… has no objection for the
i. Institution applied for Closure of the Institution for starting of a new Technical Institution in the same
premises in the same year
ii. Change of Site/ Location of the Institution from <Name of the Institution>at<address>, (Old)
to<Name of the Institution>at<address>, (new)
iii. Conversion of Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution/ Co-ed Institution to Women’s Institution
iv. Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level/ Degree Level into Diploma Level
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vii. Introduction of Integrated Degree Course <Name of the Course>. Also it is confirmed that the said Inte-
grated Degree Course is available in the approved nomenclature of the University
Mention Programme(s) and Course(s) where Closure of the Institution/ Programme is applied for:
x. Closing of MCA Course and Introduction of MBA/ PGDM Course/ Closing of MBA/ PGDM Course and
Introduction of MCA Course
xi. Change of Type of Institution (Institution(s) converted into a University) from <Name of the Institu-
tion>at<address>to<Name of the University>at<address>
xiii. Change in the Name of the Course(s)/ Merger of the Courses/ Reduction in Intake/ Closure of Program-
me(s)/Course(s)
Re-arrangement of current students/ students who were admitted in these Courses in the previous years and who
are trailing due to failures, etc. are mentioned in the following table:
Current Staff strength, re-arrangements and dues, if any, shall be settled as per existing norms and Regulations
on that behalf.
Course requested for Closure Number of current students Number of students admitted in these
Course(s) in the previous years and who are trailing due to failures Details about re- arrangements of
students
xiv. Change in the Name of the Institution from<Name of the Institution>at<address>to<Name of the Insti-
tution>at<address>
xv. Change in the Name of the affiliating University/ Board from <Name of the present University/ Board>
at <address> to <Name of the new University/ Board> at<address>
xvi. Change in the Name of the Trust from <Name of the present Trust> at <address> to <Name of the new
Trust> at<address>
Liabilities if any, on this count shall be the sole responsibility of the Applicant of the Trust/Society/ Company and
shall be settled as per the rules and Regulations as applicable.
Registrar/ Director
Note: Formats given by the Institutions reflecting the content of the concerned Format shall be accepted
xvi. Trust from <Name of the present Trust> at <address> to <Name of the new
Change in the Name of the
Trust> at<address>
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Liabilities if any, on this count shall be the sole responsibility of the Applicant of the Trust/Society/ Company and
shall be settled as per the rules and Regulations as applicable.
Registrar/ Director
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Resolution of the Trust/ Society/ Company
That the Trust/ Society/ Company vide its Executive meeting held on ……… at vide item no. have resolved, for
the
i. Establishment of new Technical Institution and apply to AICTE for approval to start<Name of the Institu-
tion>to offer Technical Education in<Programme>and shall allocate, Land at <complete address with
survey numbers, plot numbers> measuring Acre, earmarked for the proposed <Name of
the Technical Institution> at <full address> required funds for creation of carpet and Built-up area
ii. Institution applied for Closure of the Institution for starting of a new Technical Institution in the same
premises in the same year
iv. Change of Site/ Location of the Institution from <Name of the Institution>at<address>, (Old) to<Name
of the Institution>at<address>(new)v. Conversion of existing Women’s Institution into Co-ed Institution/
Co-ed Institution to Women’s Institution in the Name of<proposed <Name of the Institution
vi. Conversion of Diploma Level into Degree Level/ Degree Level into Diploma Level
<Name of the Institution>at<address>, under the same Trust/ Society/ Company operating in the same
Campus
ix. Introduction of OCI/Foreign Nationals/Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries in the following
Programme(s)/Course(s)
xii. Change of Type of Institution (Institution(s) converted into a University) from <Name of the Institu-
tion>at<address>to<Name of the University>at<address>
xiii. Change in the Name of the Course(s)/Merger of the Courses/ Reduction in Intake/ Closure of Program-
me(s)/Course(s)
xiv. Change the Name of the Institution from<Name of the Institution>(Old)at<address>to<Name of the
Institution>(new)
xv. Change in the Minority Status of the Institution from <Type of the Institution> to <Type of the Institu-
tion>
xvi. Change in the Name of the affiliating University/Board from<present University/Board>to the new Uni-
versity/ Board. Also it is resolved that, < Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company > shall apply for NOC to
both the Universities
xvii. Change in the Name of the Bank
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xviii. Change in the Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company from<Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>
(Old) at<address>to<Name of the Trust/ Society/Company>(new)
xix. Introduction of Collaboration and Twinning Programme with <Name of the University/ Institution>/
Necessary facilities shall be provided to the students of <Name of the University/ Institution>
xx. Application wrongly submitted for ……....... and to be changed from <Application for …..>to <Appli-
cation for…..>/Not interested in applying for……/revoke the application submitted for <……...>.Paid
the necessary TER Charges along with the Penalty for Late Submission, as applicable.
<Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company>shall also allocate required funds for the creation of the requisite fa-
cilities such as procurement of……Acre of Land ,additional carpet and Built-up area, appointment of re-
quired Faculty, procurement of Equipment, furniture, for creation of suitable hostel/residential accommo-
dation for the students of Foreign Nationals/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Children of Indian Workers
in Gulf Countries and other required entities as applicable for the smooth functioning of the same.
2. ReductioninIntakein<Course1>,from<currentIntake>to<reducedIntake>,<Course2>,from
(Signature and Name of the Chairman/ Secretary of the Trust / Society/ Company), (Designation), (Name of
the Organization)
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FORMAT-4
MoU to be Signed between the Institution and Skill Knowledge
Providers/ Trainers
Agreement
Under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) of the All India Council for Technical Education This
Agreement is entered into and executed on this ….. day of ….., 2021.. at New Delhi.
By and Between <Name of the Trust/ Society/ Company> offering <Name of the Institution> represented by its
Chairman. which expression shall, where the context so admits, be deemed to include its successors,
<Name of the SKP> (hereinafter referred to as the “ ”) a Company registered under the Company Act, 1956,
through its <Name and Designation of the Signing Authority> having it’s registered/approved Office at (which ex-
pression, unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, shall be deemed to mean and include their execu-
tors, administrators and assigns), party of the SECOND PART.
WHEREAS, the All India Council for Technical Education has initiated a scheme to provide competency based skills
under the National Skill Qualification Framework (Here in after to be referred as NSQF)
WHEREAS, in terms of the said scheme launched by All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE has extended
invitation to various Institutions/ Organisations to join as Vocational Educational Institutions to provide education com-
ponent and Skill Knowledge Providers to provide Competency Based Skills.
WHEREAS under the scheme a Skill Knowledge Provider is required to perform the role and function of providing
hands on skill training in a specific sector i.e. in the Automobiles Sector, Skill Knowledge Provider shall be the service
centre of authorized automobile manufacturers located preferably all over the Country or in the IT Sector, the Skill
Knowledge Provider shall be the training sector of authorized IT Company located preferably all over the Country. The
Skill Knowledge Provider could also be one who is established for imparting hands on skills or training in a respective
sector;
WHEREAS the First Party is to participate as an Institution to register students under the National Skill Qualification
Framework (NSQF);
WHEREAS the Second Party has expressed its keen interest and desire to be a key Partner in the execution of the Nation-
al Vocational Educational Qualification Framework in terms of the objectives of the scheme and policy as highlighted
and specified in the said framework and particularly in view of the desire and interest of <NAMEOFSKP> to join and
Partner with <Name of the Institution>in providing competency based skills through its centres which shall act as Skill
Knowledge Provider for the purposes of the scheme;
WHEREAS Both parties have held discussions and agreed for collaboration for conducting Vocational Education Pro-
gramme(s) under the education scheme of the NSQF, where by <Name of the Institution> will impart and a ward
credits for the “Academic’ content” of the Curriculum and <Name of the SKP> will provide skill training through its
training centres called <Name of the SKP> - SKP’s and will impart and award credits for such ‘Skill oriented training’
content of the Curriculum to the registered students.
WHEREAS The Second Party has registered it self with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)/ Concerned
Authority and obtained approval there of to participate as <Name of the SKP> under the National Skill Qualification
Framework (NSQF);
THEREFORE, both the parties hereby agree to conduct Vocational Educational Programme initiated by AICTE
conditions:
under NSQF, on the following terms and
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1. The <Name of the SKP> agrees that centres approved and recognized by <Name of SKP> (herein
after to be referred as “<Name of SKP> -SKP”), shall act and perform the role of Skill Knowl-
edge Provider to provide hands on skill training in specific sectors such as <Name of Sector Specific
Skill>.
2. The <Name of the SKP> agrees and undertakes that its <Name of the SKP> shall register with
AICTE for
conduct of training modules under the Vocational Stream and shall perform following functions:
• Conduct examination/evaluate the student, award the grade indicating the Level of skill acquired.
• The <Name of the SKP> - SKP shall Register students for evaluation the Skill Modules, who have
acquired skills on their own.
3. The Second Party agrees that the following responsibilities shall be undertaken by the <Name of the Insti-
tution> Academic Training centres:
a. The <Name of the Institution> Academic centres shall plan the Vocational Education Programme(s) to be
offered in the Academic Year concerned and inform the <Name of the SKP>- SKP’s about the same at
least two months prior to the date of commencement of theProgramme (s).
b. The<Name of the Institution> Academic Centre shall announce and inform through its prospectus and
information on its Web site, the Vocational Education Programme(s) it plans to offer in the Academic Year
concerned for the information of the prospective students and invite applications for admission from inter-
ested candidates at least two months prior to the date of commencement of the Programme(s).
c. The <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre shall follow the admission norms of AICTE and the State
Govt. concerned. The admission shall be made strictly on the merits. The <Name of the Institution> - Ac-
ademic Centre will then upload the names and details of the selected students on AICTE Web-Portal.
d. The<Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will have their right to collect Fee from the students to-
wards:
• Registration
• Evaluation of the Academic/ Skill portion of each Level of the Programme. A portion of the Fee as
agreed upon by the <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre and the <Name of the SKP>
e. The <Name of Institution> Academic Centre will send to the <Name of the SKP> - SKP the Level- wise
and Sector-wise lists of students registered for Vocational Education Programme(s) in the Sectors.
f. The<Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will conduct appropriate Classes for the Academic con-
tent of the Curriculum of the Vocational Education Programme(s) so as to complete the Academic portion
within prescribed time.
g. The <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will conduct final examinations and evaluate the students
for the Academic portion of the Programme(s) as per the rules and regulations of the Technical Board or
University as the case may be.
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h. After receiving a ‘Statement of Credits for the Vocational/Skill portion of the students from the<Name of
SKP> - SKP, the <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will send the combined Academic and Voca-
tional/Skill portion credits of the students to the Technical Board or University as the case may be.
i. Wherever such provisions are made by the Technical Board or the University, as the case may be, the
<Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will awarda‘ Level Certificate’ to the student who has success-
fully completed both the Academic and the Vocational/Skill portions of the particular Level.
j. The <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre shall maintaina record of the registered students and
Certificates issued and upload the same on AICTE Web-Portal.
k. The <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre shall submit details of students registered, evaluation
conducted and results to the Technical Board or the University, as the case may be, and also upload the
same on AICTE Web-Portal.
4. General:
a. The Level wise Fee to be charged by the <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will be in-
formed to the student by the <Name of Institution> Academic Centre as well as the <Name of the
SKP> - SKP before his/her registration for theProgramme;
b. The <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will collect from the student and retain with it self
the ‘Academic Portion Fee’ and the <Name of the SKP> - SKP will be given the ‘Vocational/Skill
Portion Fee’ by the <Name of the SKP> – Academic Centre;
c. The <Name of the Institution> Academic Centre will collect the total Fee for the Programme from
the students and will transfer the ‘Vocational/Skill Portion Fee’ against the number of students to be
sent for training at least one month before the onset of training. Any delay in transferring the Fee
will entail interest @ <to be mutually decided by the Institution and SKP> calculated on the basis
of delay a number of days. After receiving the Fee <Name of the SKP> - SKP will issue Registration
cards to the students at least 7 days before the onset of training.
5. No Confidentiality:
There shall not be any confidentiality of any information disclosed by both parties to each other, either in
operationalizing this agreement or for the purposes of implement tingthis agreement. The information
sought under the Right to Information Act or otherwise by any student, shall be promptly made available.
6. Effective Date:
This agreement is effective from the date signed by both the parties shall be valid for a period of three years until
determined, suspended or terminated earlier.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, each acting under due and proper authority have executed this mu-
tually binding Memorandum of Understanding as of the date first written above..
Signed: Signed:
Name: Name:
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CERTIFICATE-1
Certificate of an Advocate
(To be produced in the Letterhead of Advocate)
1. Certificate of an Advocate
(To be produced in the Letterhead of Advocate)
The copies of <Trust/ Society/ Company> registration documents, Land documents, Land use Certificate,
Land Conversion Certificate in respect of application submitted by <Name and address of the Applicant>
who is an Applicant for establishment of new Technical Institution offering Technical Education Programme(s)
were provided to me by<Name and address of the Applicant> for verification regarding their authenticity and
appropriateness.
1. I have verified the above-mentioned Trust/ Society/ Company registration documents from the Office
of <Competent Authority>.
2. The above-mentioned Trust/ Society/ Company registration documents are/ are not registered at the
Office of <Competent Authority>.
3. The above-mentioned Trust/ Society/ Company registration Documents are/ are not authentic.
B. Land Documents:
1. I have verified the above-mentioned Land documents from the Sub Registrar Office<place>.
2. The above-mentioned Land documents are registered at the Sub Registrar Office<place>
5. The title of the Land pertaining to the above-mentioned Land documents are clear.
6. The Applicant is in Lawful possession of the Land pertaining to the above-mentioned Land documents.
Letter No.
Letter dated
Issued by
Extent of Land (in acre)
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1. The Competent Authority has issued the Land Use Certificate in respect of Land under reference for
the proposed Institution mentioned above is…..
3. I verified the above-mentioned Land use Certificate from the Office of<Competent Authority>.
Letter No.
Letter dated
Issued by
Extent of Land (in acre)
1. The Competent Authority has issued the Land Conversion Certificate respect of Land under reference
for the proposed Institution mentioned above is…..
3. I verified the above-mentioned Land Conversion Certificate from the Office of <Competent
Authority>.
Letter No.
Letter dated
Issued by
Land Classification
1. The Competent Authority has issued the Land Classification Certificate respect of Land under
reference for the proposed Institution mentioned above is…..
3. I verified the above-mentioned Land Classification Certificate from the Office of <Competent
Authority>.
CERTIFICATE-2
Certificate of an Architect Registered with Council of Architecture
(To be produced in the Letterhead of Architect)
The copies of the approved Site Plan and Building Plans in respect of application submitted by <Name and address
of the Applicant> who is an Applicant for establishment of new Technical Institution<Name of the Institutions> at
<address> were provided to me by <Name and address of the Applicant>for verification regarding their authenticity
and appropriateness.
Room type
Completion
(mention Completion
Carpet area Completion of Electrifi-
Sl. No. Room No Class Room/ of Walls and
(in m2) of Flooring cation and
Laboratory/ painting
lighting
Toilet, etc.)
CERTIFICATE-3
Certificate of the Bank Manager where the Applicant has a
Bank Account
(To be produced in the Letterhead of Bank duly signed by the
Bank Manager)
The copies of documents pertaining to the funds position (operational) i.e. the bank statement and/ or Fixed Deposit
Receipts in respect of application submitted by<Name and address of the Applicant>who is an Applicant for estab-
lishment of new Technical Institution<Name of the Institution>at<address>) were provided to me by <Name and
address of the Applicant>for verification regarding their authenticity and appropriateness.
A. Bank Statement
It is certified that,
i. I verified the above-mentioned bank account from the records of <Name and address of bank>.
ii. The above-mentioned bank account is in the Name of…..
iii. The above-mentioned bank account is/ is not authentic.
iv. The balance in the above-mentioned bank account as on today, i.e. <dd/ mm/ yyyy>is Rs…
B. Fixed Deposits
Name and
Sl. No. FDR Number Date of Deposit Date of Maturity Amount
Address of Bank
Total Amount
It is certified that,
1. I have verified the above-mentioned operational fund FDRs from our Branch/Bank.
2. The above-mentioned FDRs are/ are not in the name of the Applicant under reference mentioned
above.
3. The above-mentioned FDRs are/ are not authentic.
4. There are no loans or mortgage of FDRs
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