In a recent notification, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced the inclusion of Management and Computer Programmes under the regulatory ambit of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The move extended AICTE’s oversight from postgraduate to undergraduate courses in Computer Applications and Management from the next academic year.
With its current focus on engineering, technology, and postgraduate Management (MBA) and Computer Applications (MCA) courses, AICTE’s authority will now extend to include undergraduate programmes.
The UGC, in its official notification, highlighted the regulatory shift. The move aligns with the All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987, emphasising that Technical Education encompasses a broader spectrum, including Management and Computer Applications.
AICTE’S BENEFITS FOR APPROVED INSTITUTES
In response to the regulatory expansion, AICTE outlined the benefits available to approved institutes.
These include faculty development programmes, scholarship schemes for students, access to model curriculum, free e-books in Indian languages through the e-Kumbh Portal, participation in the Margdarshan Scheme for Institutions, and PARAKH – Performance Analysis and Review for Holistic Development.
UNIFORM STANDARDS ACROSS PROGRAMMES+
The decision to regulate undergraduate courses (BBA, BMS, and BCA) is rooted in AICTE’s commitment to maintaining uniform quality and academic standards, mirroring those applied to postgraduate courses.
This move is expected to streamline the education landscape and enhance the overall educational experience for students in management and computer applications.
The UGC has urged affiliated institutions to disseminate the information to all concerned entities offering or intending to offer BBA, BMS, and BCA programmes.
Courtesy : IndianToday