In India, technical education was first made available somewhere in the middle of the 1800s. Therefore, the government of India needed to set up an organization that guaranteed the caliber of technical education provided by various universities or institutions. Before beginning to offer technical education courses to the students, the colleges had to adhere to a set of rules and regulations established by the body. As a result, the AICTE was established in 1945.

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

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is one of the regulatory accrediting bodies in India that was established in November 1945 to survey the university or educational institutes’ technical education facilities and provisions. The motive behind the foundation of the council is to coordinate and integrate the development of technical education in India. The All India Council for Education (AICTE) comes under the jurisdiction of the Department of Higher Education and was granted statutory status in 1987 by an Act of Parliament, the Government of India. The planning and advancement of technical education in national colleges is entirely under the purview of AICTE.

Objectives of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Below we have mentioned the objectives of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE):

• To serve as a statutory authority to establish, carry out, and uphold the norms and standards.
• The council is responsible for offering quality assurance with recognition in universities or institutes.
• To recognize the needs and finance the sectors that are deemed priority.
• To keep certification and reward levels among institutions equal
• To establish and advance India's technical education system.

Bureaus Under the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) encompasses several bureaus ensuring the quality education of global standards:

• Research
• Institutional and Faculty Development Bureau
• Planning and Coordination Bureau
• Academic Bureau, University Bureau
• Administration Bureau
• Approval Bureau
• Finance Bureau
• E-Governance Bureau

However, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) covers several numbers of Board of Studies including Technician, Applied Arts and Crafts, Management, Undergraduate Engineering, Postgraduate Engineering and research, Vocational, Town and Country Planning, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Catering Technology Education.

Key Roles and Responsibilities of AICTE in Technical Education

• AICTE is responsible for signifying or assuring the quality of online degree programs of global standards including qualified faculty, adequate infrastructure, comprehensive curriculum, and advanced student support services.
• Technical degree programs from the universities hold recognition and approvals from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and are recognized globally. Recognition from the council is vital for learners seeking employment or higher education.
• AICTE allows the establishment of new technical universities or academic institutions nationwide that would offer several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various specializations.
• The council grants approvals to universities or educational institutions that are changing their locations.
• Additionally, the council also approved the closure of institutions all around the country.
• AICTE also helps universities or educational institutions with financial aid.

AICTE Courses

Through an online learning platform, AICTE provides approximately 49 courses to modern-day learners including fresh graduates, working professionals, or international students who express interest in learning courses of their interests. Learners across specializations are welcome to enroll in the free classes. The council has taken steps to ensure that there is no longer a linguistic barrier among students and has also introduced Hindi-language classes. Any student in the nation who is eager to learn about and acquire technological abilities can enroll in the courses. All they need from the student is an internet connection and a laptop or smartphone. The council provides courses covering a range of topics from data science and other technology topics to programming languages.

What are the Main Functions of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

The main functions of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) include-

• Promote Qualitative Enhancements
• Maintain Standard Norms
• Allocate Funds
• Grant Approval to Institutions
• Ensuring Integrated Development
• Evaluate Courses and Programs

Procedure to Get Accreditation from AICTE

Universities or colleges seeking accreditations from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) should fall under its ten statutory bodies. Before applying for accreditation, the university or educational institute must hold the required infrastructure including esteemed faculty members, labs, interactive online sessions, etc. Later, the seasoned team of AICTE will assess all such aspects of the university or educational institution. After they confirm everything, AICTE will grant their recognition and approvals to universities or educational institutions.

List of Top AICTE- Recognized Universities

Top UGC-recognized universities 

1. University of Delhi

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

3. Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

4. University of Mumbai

5. University of Calcutta

6. University of Madras

7. Anna University

8. Osmania University

9. University of Pune

10. Jadavpur University

11. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

12. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

13. University of Hyderabad

14. University of Allahabad

15. University of Mysore

16. Andhra University

17. Bharathiar University

18. Savitribai Phule Pune University

19. University of Rajasthan

20. Visva-Bharati University

21. University of Kerala

22. Punjab University 

23. Goa University

24. Symbiosis International University

25. Amity University

26. Shiv Nadar University

27. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

28. Om Sterling Global University

29. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

30. Gujarat University

31. Kurukshetra University

32. University of Kashmir

33. Rajiv Gandhi University

34. University of Jammu

35. University of Lucknow

36. Pondicherry University

37. Jamia Millia Islamia

38. University of Jharkhand

39. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

40. Christ University

41. Osmania University

42. Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

43. Tezpur University

44. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

45. University of Calicut

46. University of Burdwan

47. Kakatiya University

48. North-Eastern Hill University

49. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

50. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

51. Chandigarh University

52. Jain University

53. Swami Vivekananda Subharti University

54. JS Online

55. Lovely Professional University

56. DY Patil University

57. Maharishi Markendshwar University

58. Manav Rachna University

59. Manipal University

60 Suresh Gyan Vihar University

61. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

62. Guru Kashi University

63. Lingayas Vidyapeeth

64. Mangalayatan University

65. Shri Venkateshwara University

66. GLA University

67. Sikkim Alpine University

68. IGNOU

69. DU-SOL

70. Nalanda Open University

71. Uttarakhand Open University

72. IIM Nagpur

73. Birla Institute of Technology and Science

74. GLA University

75. Madras Open University

76. Jamia Hamdard University

77. KL University

78. Sharda University.