AICTE is a national-level statutory body in India that regulates and promotes technical education.

* Established:

1987 (under the AICTE Act, 1987)

* Headquarters:

New Delhi, India

* Main Functions of AICTE

1. Approval of Colleges

   • Approves engineering, MBA, MCA, pharmacy, architecture and other technical institutes.

2. Regulation & Quality Control

   • Ensures proper infrastructure, faculty, labs, and facilities.

3. Curriculum Development

   • Provides model syllabus and guidelines.

4. Scholarships & Schemes

   • Offers scholarships like Pragati (for girls), Saksham (for differently-abled students).

5. Monitoring & Inspection

   • Conducts inspections before granting approval.

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