All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Ministry of Education, Government of India
About AICTE
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the national-level statutory body responsible for the planning, coordination, regulation and maintenance of standards in technical education throughout India. Established in November 1945, AICTE became a statutory organization through the AICTE Act, 1987. It works under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to promote quality technical education and support innovation, research and skill development.
VisionTo promote quality technical education and build a globally competitive education system that contributes to the nation’s economic and social development. |
Mission
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Key Functions
| Area | Role |
|---|---|
| Approval Process | Approval of technical institutions, new courses and additional intake. |
| Quality Assurance | Maintains standards in technical education through regulations and guidelines. |
| Faculty Development | Conducts faculty training and professional development programmes. |
| Student Development | Supports internships, scholarships, innovation and entrepreneurship. |
| Research & Innovation | Promotes research projects, startups, incubation centres and IDEA Labs. |
Major Student Initiatives
- AICTE Internship Portal
- Pragati Scholarship Scheme
- Saksham Scholarship Scheme
- AICTE IDEA Labs
- National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT)
- ATAL Faculty Development Programmes
- Smart India Hackathon (SIH)
- Innovation & Startup Support
Important Links
| Official AICTE Website |
https://www.aicte-india.org |
| AICTE Internship Portal |
https://internship.aicte-india.org |
| AICTE Approved Institutes |
View Approved Institutes |
| Approval Process Handbook |
AICTE Approval Process |
Head Office
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi – 110070, India