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Is an online degree valid for corporate jobs? UGC guidelines and DY Patil online credibility

Are online degrees accepted by employers? A look at the validity of online degrees for corporate jobs, UGC guidelines, and the credibility of DY Patil Online, alongside UGC-DEB entitlement, NAAC A++ accreditation, and industry-recognised programmes.

The Economic Times

Higher education bill may not improve autonomy of HEIs, treats courses inconsistently: Think tank

A legislative think tank analysis suggests the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, may not significantly improve higher education autonomy. The bill proposes a unified regulatory commission, dissolving existing bodies like UGC and AICTE. It inconsistently applies to various professional courses, exempting legal and medical programs. Grounds for removing part-time…

The Economic Times

58 engineering, technical colleges closed across India in 2025-26: AICTE

Over 55 engineering colleges nationwide ceased operations in the 2025-26 academic year, with existing students permitted to finish their degrees. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra led closures with 12 institutions each. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) cited reasons like low student intake and non-compliance with norms. Additionally, nearly…

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The making of Galgotias: An expansion powered by land deals and media blitz

A Chinese robodog dressed up as indigenous innovation. Students going viral outside the Congress headquarters in 2024, unable to explain the protest they were part of. For Galgotias University, spectacle has a way of recurring.

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Online Learning: AICTE launches NEAT 4.0, a milestone in revolutionizing

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), officially launched Phase 4 of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0) on January 2. Read further on Dynamite News:

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South Asian University organises Curtain Raiser of Global Library Summit in Delhi

The curtain raiser of Global Library Summit 2025 event was organiged by South Asian University in collaboration with LIS Academy, Bangalore, at Ambedkar International Center in Delhi on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AICTE approval no longer needed for universities to run technical programmes: UGC

UGC announces universities no longer need AICTE approval for certain programs in ODL or online mode.

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AICTE-Inter-Institutional Biomedical Innovations Programme launched to strengthen collaboration between engineering, medical domains

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has launched the AICTE-Inter-Institutional Biomedical Innovations Programme (IBIP) to promote interdisciplinary education, research and innovations between medical and engineering institutions.

The Hindu

As college withholds teacher’s certificates, faculty appeals to DoTE, AICTE

Assistant professor struggles to retrieve educational certificates from college, resorting to police intervention due to withheld documents.

The Hindu

Indian engineers play a role in research and innovation, fostering a culture of design thinking, says AICTE chairman

Indian engineers contribute to research, innovation, and startups, transforming technical education and fostering design thinking in institutions.

The Hindu

Engineering students must equip themselves to face challenges posed by AI, says AICTE chief

Engineering students must prepare for AI challenges in emerging technologies, as emphasized by AICTE chairman at VIT event.

The Hindu

Achieving sustainable development goals is the need of the hour: IIT-Madras director

Without adhering to the sustainable development goals as directed by the U.N., India cannot become a superpower, said V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT-Madras

The Hindu

NIE hosts workshop on cyber security, ethical hacking

NIE Mysuru hosts Cyber Security workshop with NCIIPC, AICTE, and MIC, emphasizing importance of cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

The Hindu

New scholarship scheme for girl students of BBA, BCA, BMS announced by AICTE

Financial assistance of Rs 7.5 crore will be provided to 3000 girl students annually, according to the AICTE release. Read full story on Dynamite News.

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The Hindu

NIE to host workshop on cybersecurity today in Mysuru

NIE Mysuru hosts Regional Workshop on Cybersecurity in collaboration with NCIIPC, AICTE, and MIC for Pentathon 2024 hackathon.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to nurture research and innovation in higher education sector lauded

Chairman of AICTE emphasizes collaboration in academia for vibrant research and innovation ecosystem in universities at HEPB session.

The Hindu

AICTE chairman to attend A.P. Higher Education Planning Board meeting

AICTE Chairman to attend 6th AP-HEPB meeting at VIT-AP on March 3-4 to discuss research and innovation in universities.

The Hindu

Engineering graduates asked to revamp mindset from job seekers to job givers

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Chairman T.G. Sitharam called upon the engineering graduates to revamp their mindset from a “job seeker” to a “job giver”.

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UoM academic council meet: Concern over norms requiring AICTE approval for UG courses

The University of Mysore expresses concern over new AICTE approval norms for BBA and BCA courses, fearing derecognition and financial implications for government colleges.

The Hindu

AICTE chairman urges colleges to get affiliated with it to benefit from its expertise

Colleges urged to join All India Council for Technical Education for technical expertise, scholarships, and standardized curriculum.

The Hindu

AICTE to regulate technical institutions offering BBA, BMS and BCA courses

Intending to maintain uniform quality and academic standards across Management and Computer Application programmes, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has decided to regulate technical institutions offering BBA, BMS, and BCA courses from 2024-25. Till now, AICTE was regulating only postgraduate courses like MBA and MCA.

The Hindu

Two-day Smart India Hackathon-2023 in Vijayawada ends on a grand note

The two-day Smart India Hackathon (SIH)- 2023 held at PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology witnessed a nail-biting finish on December 20 (Wednesday).

The Hindu

Arts and science colleges flag AICTE’s new norms for BBA, BCA courses

Self-financing arts & science colleges in Chennai oppose AICTE's new norms permitting engineering colleges to offer BBA & BCA courses. Colleges must ensure separate head, faculty & infrastructure, but no exclusive building or director/principal. Norms require students to have maths in class 12 & syllabus approval from UGC/AICTE. Colleges plan…

The Hindu

AICTE to regulate BBA, BCA; curriculum being vetted

AICTE to regulate UG courses like BBA, BCA from 2024-25; easing career advancement for working professionals, introducing textbooks in regional languages, granting autonomy to polytechnic colleges and permitting industry collaborations for issuing degrees.

The Hindu

Engineers from colleges in tier 2 and 3 cities driving start-up ecosystem in India, AICTE chairman

Engineers from Tier 2 and 3 cities driving India's start-up ecosystem, observed AICTE chairman T.G. Sitharam. Most of ISRO's Chandrayaan 3 engineers were from Tier 2/3 cities. AICTE has embarked on a programme to provide engineering books in mother tongues. Need to change teaching methods to experiential and hands-on learning.…

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