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The document outlines guidelines for AICTE approved institutions to offer diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs for working professionals beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Key points include: 1) Eligible institutions must have over 80% average enrollment over the past 3 years or be in aspirational districts/NER states. 2) Programs are limited to 3 courses per level with intake capped at 15-30 for PG and 30-60 for diploma/UG. 3) Admissions are only for professionals working within 50km with 1+ years of experience in registered organizations. 4) Program durations must fulfill required contact hours as prescribed by the affiliating university. Exams and

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Guidelines For Working Professional - Engineering & Technology.

The document outlines guidelines for AICTE approved institutions to offer diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs for working professionals beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Key points include: 1) Eligible institutions must have over 80% average enrollment over the past 3 years or be in aspirational districts/NER states. 2) Programs are limited to 3 courses per level with intake capped at 15-30 for PG and 30-60 for diploma/UG. 3) Admissions are only for professionals working within 50km with 1+ years of experience in registered organizations. 4) Program durations must fulfill required contact hours as prescribed by the affiliating university. Exams and

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Approval Process 2024-25

Guidelines for Working Professionals


(Engineering & Technology)

Guidelines for Working Professionals in AICTE Approved Institutions


for Diploma, UG and PG Courses in Engineering & Technology
(w.e.f. A/Y 2024-25)
AICTE Approved Institutes fulfilling the criteria mentioned below are eligible to run Diploma, UG
(B.E/B.Tech) and PG (M.E /M. Tech) Courses from the A/Y 2024-25 for working Professionals
ONLY in the approved disciplines/Courses. As per the Provisions of the Approval Process Handbook
2024-25 to 2026-27 following guidelines are applicable to run the courses w.e.f. A/Y 2024-25 ONLY
with the Approval of AICTE.

1. Eligibility Criteria for the Institutes for Obtaining AICTE Approval

Institutions having more than 80% average enrollment in last 3 years (Enrollment of First Year
Only shall be considered (Lateral Entry Admission shall not be considered) for calculating
Average Enrolment.
(OR)
Institutions operating in Aspirational Districts (as per the latest list notified by NITI Aayog).
(OR)
Institutions belonging to Jammu, Kashmir and Leh/ Ladakh and NER States.

2. Courses & Intake

i Number of Permitted Courses Maximum Three Courses per Institute/Level

15/30 (PG-Level Course)


Permitted Intake per Course 30/60 (Diploma/UG Level Course)
ii
(Supernumerary in nature)

Minimum Admission Required to Run the


ii 1/3 of the Approved Intake in each course
Course

3. Eligibility for Admission

Professionals working in Registered Industry / Organization (Central / State) / Private/


i
Public Limited Company/ MSMEs located within 50 KM radial distance from the Institute.

ii Minimum of ONE Year Full time / Regular working Experience

Qualification Same as candidates eligible for Lateral Entry to Second Year (As Specified in
iii
Approval Process Handbook published by AICTE from time to time)

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4. Duration of the Course


Diploma Level:
Same as Lateral Entry to Second Year with a total course duration NOT less than TWO
years and shall fulfill the total contact hours as prescribed by the Affiliating Body/Board/
University for completion of duration of the course.
i (or)
Same as Lateral Entry to Second Year with at least minimum of one semester extra to
fulfill the total contact hours as prescribed by the Affiliating Body/Board/University for
completion of duration of the course.

Under Graduate Level:


Same as Lateral Entry to Second Year with a total course duration NOT less than THREE
years and shall fulfill the total contact hours as prescribed by the Affiliating University for
completion of duration of the course.
ii
(or)
Same as Lateral Entry to Second Year with at least minimum of one semester extra to
fulfill the total contact hours as prescribed by the Affiliating University for completion of
duration of the course.

Post Graduate Level:


iii Total course duration NOT less than TWO years and shall fulfill the total contact hours as
prescribed by the Affiliating University for completion of duration of the course.

Timings for conduct of classes normally shall be in the evening hours/any flexible
iv
convenient timings in alignment with timings of Industry / Organization.

Mode of Conduct of Classes shall be as applicable for Regular Programs as defined in the
v AICTE Public Notice Vide. No. AICTE/AB/Academic/2020-21, dated 13th August, 2020(In
Regular Face to Face Mode).

05 Academic Requirements
Total Credits as specified in the AICTE Model Curriculum (or) Affiliating University are
i
required to be earned for getting the Degree

ii Syllabus shall be same as applicable to regular students.

As per the AICTE Regulation up to 40% of credit transfer is permitted through MOOCs
iii / SWAYAM. However for Diploma level institutes, other MOOCs plateform similar to
NPTEL/SWAYAM recognised by State/Central Government may also be considered.

iv Examination shall be same as the regular students.

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06 Faculty & Staff Requirement

As per the prevailing AICTE Norms. Existing Faculty in the Institute / Industry
Experts with requisite qualification as per AICTE Norms are permitted with additional
i
remuneration / honorarium as per the Affiliating University / State Government / Institute
Norms.

Existing staff (Technical / Supporting) are permitted with additional remuneration /


ii
honorarium as per the Affiliating University / State Government Norms.

07 Infrastructure Requirements
Existing Infrastructure can be used. No additional Infrastructure is Required.
08 Mode of Admission or Admission Policy
As per the University /State Admission Policy. In absence of any such Admission Policy,
i Institute can devise transparent mechanism for short listing the eligible candidates in a
highly transparent manner based on Merit of the Qualifying Examination.
Reservation Policy of the respective State/UT is applicable. However, One Seat in Every
Institute Shall be Reserved for Candidates working in Central Government Organizations /
Industries /Companies / Autonomous Organizations purely on MERIT Basis. In absence of
any such Candidates the vacant seat may be transferred to General Category.
ii
Note: If any seats are vacant after the last round, candidates from other States/UTs may
also be considered for admission, if they reside within a 50 KM radial distance from the
institute.
09 State Government, Board & University Requirements
State Government, DTE (Board) & University (as applicable) should devise a mechanism
to affiliate the Working Professionals admitted in AICTE Approved Institutes for Courses
under this Policy of AICTE.
10 Other Requirements
AICTE Approved Institutes shall fulfill any other requirements as specified / required
which are notified from time to time.
NOTE-1: Above Guidelines are also applicable to State Public Universities/State Private
Universities, provided, ONLY if they are having Approval of AICTE.
NOTE-2: UGC Norms /Guidelines /Rules (If any) are also applicable.

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