UGC Releases Notice Regarding Adding UG Courses in Computer Applications Under AICTE Regulations

UGC has released a notice about bringing together UG courses in Management and Computer Programmes under the purview of the AICTE. Till date, the AICTE was regulating only the postgraduate programmes in Management and Computer Applications. Get details here

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification announcing the integration of undergraduate (UG) courses in Management and Computer Programs under AICTE regulation. The technical body currently regulates courses in engineering and technology. The notice also added, till date, the AICTE was regulating only the postgraduate programmes in Management (MBA) and Computer Applications (MCA). 

However, from next academic year, AICTE has decided to regulate institutions offering BBA, BMS and BCA courses in view of maintaining uniform quality and academic standards across Management and Computer Applications Programmes on the similar lines of postgraduate courses/programmes (MCA/MBA).

UGC has put forth a request to disseminate the above information to all educational institutions affiliated with it. This communication applies specifically to those institutions currently providing or intending to offer programs or courses in BBA, BMS and BCA. The purpose of this request is to ensure compliance with the newly integrated regulations under the purview of the AICTE.

UGC Notification: UG Courses Under AICTE

The notification pdf states, "As you are aware, 'Technical Education' and its related aspects are controlled and governed by the All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987. Section 2(g) of the AICTE Act defines Technical Education: 'Technical Education' means Programmes of education, Research and Training in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Town Planning, Management, Pharmacy and Applied Arts and Crafts and such other Programme (or) areas as the Central Government may, in consultation with the Council."

It further adds, "The State Public Universities are requested to communicate the above information to all its affiliated institutions which are offering or intend to offer programmes/courses in BBA, BMS & BCA, for compliance." 

Benfits of Institutes under AICTE Regulation

According to the AICTE, institutes with approval have advantages, including Faculty Development Programs, Scholarship Schemes for students, Model Curriculum, Free access to E-Books in Indian Languages via the e-Kumbh Portal, Margdarshan Scheme for Institutions, PARAKH - Performance Analysis and Review for Holistic Development, and more.

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