AICTE during past two years have taken many new initiatives under the dynamic leadership of Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman AICTE. The major initiatives are implementation of Sh M K Kaw Committee report. The committee suggested that AICTE should prove its functioning as facilitator. The curriculum should be changed as per the needs of the society as a whole. Use of blended learning (SWAYAM), teachers training, skill and vocational education, improving the level of weak institutes, more funding to AICTE by government of India, third party ranking system of technical institutes, single entry test for admission etc, rigorous accreditation system etc.

1. AICTE INITIATIVES FOR
TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION
By
Dr. (Prof.) M. P. Poonia
Vice Chairman,
All India Council For Technical Education,
Ministry of HRD, Government Of India

2. AICTE ACT 1987
Mandate
Planned and coordinated development of
Technical Education
Regulate proper maintenance of norms &
standards
Expansion of Technical Education with Quality

3. SANCTIONED INTAKE (LACS)
Year UG/PG Polytechnics Total
2009-10 14.08 8.50 22.58
2010-11 17.90 10.83 28.73
2011-12 20.42 11.18 31.60
2012-13 22.40 12.10 34.50
2013-14 24.40 11.80 36.20
2014-15 25.37 13.07 38.44
2015-16 24.55 13.10 37.65
2016-17 25.50 13.03 38.53

4. Growth of Technical Institutes in India
10301
10334 10328
10363
10398
10240
10260
10280
10300
10320
10340
10360
10380
10400
10420
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Academic Year
NumberofInstitutes

5. Institutes Opened & Closed
157
244
176
293
323
111
77
125
149
270
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
New Institutes Opened
Institutes Closed

6. Approved Intake, Students Admitted, Students Passed
&
Students Campus Placement
34.6
37.2
39.6 38.4 37.1
21.6 21.9 21.4 20.8 19.3
13.8
14.9 15.8 16.2 13.7
5.6 6.1 6.7 7.0 6.4
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Approved Intake
Students Admitted
Students Passed
Students Campus Placement
Academic Year
Studentsnumber
(inlakhs)

7.  For ensuring the quality & adherence to mandate of
AICTE, Government of India in 2014 felt the need for
restructuring and strengthening the All India Council for
Technical Education to address imperatives and
challenges in the Technical Education Sector.
 A committee under the chairmanship of Shri. M. K. Kaw
(Ex-Secretary, MHRD) was constituted for this purpose.
 The Committee submitted its Report in the year 2015
‘Technical Education-A Futuristic Scenario’.

8. • AICTE - A Constitutional autonomous apex authority-GOI
• To concentrate on mentoring and development : Facilitator
• The third party rating to be fulcrum of regulation: NIRF
• To improve sub-standard institutions: Margdarshan
• Robust accreditation: Made mandatory for increase in intake
• Permanent Staff : Process initiated
• Autonomy to all colleges in phased manner : Support provided
• Quantum Jump in Allocation of Funds : Rs 5000 crores

9. • Distance and Life Long Education : SWAYAM
• Vocational Education :Community Polytechnics & PMKVY
scheme
• To focus on Research and Innovation: Signed MoU with
Clarivate Analytics`(Web of Science)
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS OF KAW
COMMITTEE(CONTD)

10. 1. Mandatory internships: Mandatory three internships of 4 to 8 weeks during under-graduation.
2. Training of teachers: Mandatory an annual refresher course through SWAYAM or in contact mode and 15
days industrial training
3. Induction training: Mandatory induction training to reinforce the life language and problem solving skills
4. Revision of Curriculum: Every Affiliating University shall constitute subject-wise Industry Consultation
Committee (ICC) with the mandate of examining the existing curriculum and for making suitable changes in
the curriculum every year on the lines of outcome based education. Model curriculum is being provided
from AICTE.
5. Industry readiness: Imparting technical and soft skills required for working in the industry. Every institute
shall create a separate cell for industry institute interaction.
Contd…

11. Quality Initiatives contd…..
6. Promoting innovation/start-ups: Serious efforts for promoting innovation and
creativity in the students. While applying for extension of approval, institute shall
submit proof of having incubated start-ups.
7. Exam reforms: The final exams being conducted by the institutions shall test the
understanding of the concepts and ability to perform.
8. Mandatory accreditation: At least half of all the programmes in the technical
institutions shall be accredited through the NBA before 2022.
9. Planning: Perspective Plans will be prepared for each State in consultation with the
concerned State Government for assessing the demand-supply situation projected for
the next 10 years.
10. Selection of students [NEETI]: Single National Entrance Examination for Technical
Institutions (NEETI) for admissions starting from the academic session 2018-19.

12. ICT Academy :
Employability
Enhancement Training
Programs for Students of
North-Eastern Region
22nd February, 2017

13. Clarivate Analytics:
Drive Research
Excellence in AICTE
approved Academic
Institutions
25th April, 2017

14. Internshala:
Internshala is lndia's largest
internship platform used by
40,000+ organizations
offering 4 lac+
internships every year
27th April, 2017

15. NETiit:
International Exposure to
students
4th May, 2017

16. ISTE:
To conduct 300 Faculty
Development programmes
4th May, 2017

17. Engineering Council of India(ECI)
To make necessary arrangements to
facilitate Hands-on training and/ or
arrange for “internships” to technical
graduate for their Continuing
Professional Development (CPD).
2nd June, 2017

18. Ministry of Skill Development
& Entrepreneurship:
For collaboration on
Entrepreneurship Promotion
Initiatives
13th June, 2017

19. MSME [for placement and internship in MSMEs] 13th June,
2017
National Institute of Electronics and Information
Technology (NIELIT), Students internship in IT and
electronics Field
22nd June,
2017
Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) 22nd June,
2017

20. National Productivity Council :
Low cost internationally
recognized Asian Productivity
Organization (APO) Certified Basic
and Advanced productivity
Practitioners courses for students
of technical colleges
28th June 2017

21. NITI Aayog
To facilitate institutional linkage
for nurturing innovation and
creativity among students and
encourage startups
6th July, 2017

22.  Subject-wise Heads of Committees identified for quick review of curriculum of UG courses in
Engineering.
 Credits defined as
1 Hour Lecture/week = 1 Credit
1Hour Tutorial/week = 1 Credit
2 Hours Practical(Lab)/week = 1 credit
 Range of credits from 150 to 160 for a student to be eligible to get Under Graduate degree in Engineering.
 A student will be eligible to get Under Graduate degree with Honours or additional Minor Engineering, if
he/she completes an additional 20 credits. These could be acquired through MOOCs.

23. *Minor variation is allowed as per need of the respective disciplines.
S.No Course Suggested
Breakup of
Credits
(Total 160)
1 Humanities and Social Sciences including Management 12*
2 Basic Sciences 25*
3 Engineering Sciences including workshop, drawing,
basics of electrical/mechanical/computer etc
24*
4 Professional core subjects 48*
5 Professional Subjects- Electives relevant to chosen
specialization/branch
18*
6 Open subjects – Electives from other technical and /or
emerging subjects
18*
7 Project work, seminar and internship in industry or
elsewhere
15*
8 Mandatory Courses
[Environmental Sciences, Induction training, Indian
Constitution, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge]
(non-credit)
Total 160*
Quick review of curriculum of UG courses in Engineering(Contd…)
Structure of UG curriculum

24. Lecture Tutorial Laboratory/Practical Total credits
Chemistry 3 1 3 5.5
Physics 3 1 3 5.5
Maths-1 3 1 0 4
Maths -2 3 1 0 4
Programming for Problem
solving
3 0 4 5
English 2 0 2 3
Engineering Graphics 1 0 4 3
Workshop/ Practicals 1 0 4 3
Basic Electrical Engg. 3 1 2 5
*Biology 2 1 0 3
*Engg. Mechanics 3 1 0 4
*Maths-3 3 1 0 4
*These courses may be offered preferably in the 3rd semester onwards.
Quick review of curriculum of UG courses in Engineering
Structure of UG curriculum(1st year)

25. Self-disclosure [only 3% of institutions are inspected]
 Unnat Bharat Abhiyan[ Funding to Institutes for Rural Development]
Adjunct Faculty Scheme [20% of the total faculty from industry]
Approval for multiple years for autonomous and accredited institutes
National Employability Enhancement Mission [NEEM]
PMSSS for J & K students [ Around 3600 Students Getting Free
Education]
Blended Learning [20% Credits through MOOCs]
UKIERI [Leadership Development Program]
National Tests [GPAT & CMAT]
Progressive use of Hindi

26. AICTE START UP POLICY
• Policy launched by Hon’ble President.
• The Policy aims to streamline and strengthen the
Innovation & Startup ecosystem
• Policy aims to create 1,00,000 Technology based
Startups and a million employment opportunities
by 2025.
• To identify the innovation and entrepreneurial
potential of students, nurture innovations and
transform them into startup entrepreneurs.

27. Smart India Hackathon 2016-17: A unique initiative to identify new and disruptive digital solutions for
solving the challenges faced by our country under the program of Smart India Hackathon 2017.
This 36 hrs non-stop competition event was held on 1st – 2nd April 2017
9544 technology students
598 problems statements
29 different central govt. ministries
26 different Nodal centres
Rs. 3 Cr Sanctioned.
Smart India Hackathon 2017-18 : 50 Ministries/ Govt. Departments and 20 states have already committed
participation.
 Total no. of centers : 50
 Hardware Hackathon Centers : 5
 Budget : Rs. 5 crore

28. • The 7th Pay Review Committee (PRC) was constituted by AICTE and it has
submitted its Report. The report was considered by the Executive Committee
and the Council in meetings held on 3rd August, 2017 at AICTE. The highlights
of the this report are :
 Pay structure for Non-Teaching staff in technical institutions;
 Emphasis on Teachers’Training ;
 Encouragement and rewards for quality research and industry
collaboration.

29. Major Disciplines
of Engineering /
Technology
Corresponding
Course(s) of
Engineering /
Technology
Relevant /
Appropriate
nomenclature of
UG degree in
Engineering /
Technology
Relevant /
Appropriate
nomenclature of
PG degree in
Engineering /
Technology
Aeronautical
Engineering
Aeronautical
Engineering
AERO SPACE
ENGINEERING
AERO DYNAMIC
ENGINEERING
AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING
AERO SPACE
ENGINEERING
AIRCRAFT
MAINTENANCE
ENGINEERING
AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING
AVIONICS

30. • Research Promotion Scheme: This scheme Promotes Research in identified thrust areas
of in Technical Education. The limit of funding is Rs 25 lakhs for project duration of 3
years.
• Entrepreneur Development Cell: This scheme motivates the students to opt for
entrepreneurship and self-employment as attractive and viable career option. The limit of
funding is Rs. 10 lakh.
• e-Shodh Sindhu: This scheme aims to provide e- resources in technical education to 94
AICTE supported technical Institutes. Rs. 6.5 crore are the subscription rates paid by
AICTE in 2017.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

31. • Faculty Development Programme: The scheme is intended to fund Institutions for
training teachers employed in AICTE approved Technical Institutions and facilitate up-
gradation of knowledge and skill. Rs 5-7 Lakh are granted for 1-2 weeks FDP.
• Quality Improvement Programme: The main objective of the programme is to upgrade the
qualification of the faculty members of the degree level institutions in the country.
Scholarship @Rs. 15000/-PM and Rs. 5000/ PM are given to Ph.D/ M.Tech. Scholars. Total of
94 QIP centers are supported.
• Adjunct Faculty: Scheme encourages quality involvement of academicians, scholars,
practitioners, policymakers in teaching, research, and related services. The limit of funding
is Rs 6 Lakh/Faculty.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

32. • Seminar Grant: The scheme provides an opportunity to faculty, academicians and
working professionals for sharing of ideas, innovations and inventions by means of
funding a seminar. Total funding up to Rs 1 Lakh for national and Rs 3 Lakh for
International seminars is given under the scheme
• AICTE Travel Grant: To facilitate faculty to attend conferences outside the country. Limit
of funding is Rs. 1.5 lakh/ faculty.
• Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence: The scheme equips technical
institutions with infrastructural facilities, laboratories, workshops, and computing
facilities to enhance teaching, training and research capabilities. The limit of funding is Rs
20 Lakhs and project duration is 2 years
STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (CONTD...)

33. • Margdarshan: This scheme provides an opportunity for an
Institute of repute to act as a Mentor and serve as a hub to guide
and mentor around ten technical institutions as spokes. The limit
of funding is Rs. 50 lakhs and the duration of the project is for 3
years.
• Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: Scheme is inspired by the vision
of transformational change in rural development processes
by leveraging knowledge institutions. The limit of funding is Rs 5
lakh/ Institute and duration of the project is 2 years

34. • Hostels for SC/ST Students: The scheme aims to support Government /
Government-aided engineering colleges for construction of girls/boys hostels for
students /researchers belonging to SC/ST category. Total funding up to Rs 2 crores is
provided to complete project within 2 years time.
• Skill and Personality Development Programme Centre for SC/ST Students :
Scheme provides opportunity to SC/ST students in the Institutes to reorient
themselves in the light of emerging employment opportunities in Engineering and
to empower the SC and ST students of UG/Diploma. Maximum funding for the
scheme is Rs 25 lakhs and the project duration is 3 years

35. • PG Scholarship : is awarded to full time GATE/GPAT qualified students
admitted to M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Arch and M.Pharma courses in AICTE
approved Institutions/Colleges @Rs. 12,400/- PM/ student.
• Pragati Scholarship : is awarded to meritorious girls taking admission in
AICTE approved Technical institution at Degree/ Diploma. Total 4000
scholarship are given @ Rs. 30000/- as tuition fee reimbursement and Rs.
20000/- as incidentals each year.
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme : is awarded to differently abled students
taking admission in AICTE approved Technical institution at Degree/
Diploma. Total 1000 scholarship are given @ Rs. 30000/- as tuition fee
reimbursement and Rs. 20000/- as incidentals each year. This scheme has
also been revamped to make it more popular and effective.

36. 413.35
593.75
653.3
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Academic Year
Amount(inCrores)

37. M.Tech Projects as Internship with MSMEs:
 AICTE and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has Launched an Internship Scheme for involving
P.G. Students of Technical Institutes with industries and to provide them hands on engagement and practical experience.
 408 Small and Medium Enterprises have given requirement of 738 Technology students.
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY)
 Mapping of Villages adopted by Members of Parliament is being done by AICTE with the help of nearby AICTE approved
Colleges. So far 6 workshops in Delhi, Noida, Kanpur, Faizabad, Lucknow & Mathura have been conducted. One more
workshop in Odisha will be held on 29th August 2017.
Special Scheme for North Eastern States
 AICTE has launched a scheme for providing logistics and support to the technical institutes of NER by extending financial
assistance for construction of
Rain water harvesting system ; alternative power support ; availability/connection of internet facility
Budget- 10% of the total budget allocated

38. Best Student/Early Stage, Startups from Academic
Institutions/Incubators
To recognize institutions that are doing a good job and to spur
others into actions that lead to measurable outcomes regarding
Waste management of various kinds
AICTE & ECI are jointly holding a competition “AICTE-ECI
Chhatra Vishwakarma Awards” for the students of AICTE
approved Degree & Diploma level technical institutions.

39.  To make students industry-ready.
 To increase placements from 40% to 60%.
 To increase accredited programmes from 15% to 50%
 75% of the students to participate in summer internships.
 Institutes with less than 30% seats for 5 years to be closed.
 To build capacities of the technical institutions.

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