michael
06-20-2005, 02:47 PM
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India's apex
body for technical education, has drawn up a fresh set of regulations
to monitor foreign varsities and prevent the entry of non-accredited
institutes into the country. The new rules will replace the earlier
mandate issued by the AICTE in April 2003.
Under the new system, foreign varsities and institutions will be
treated at par with Indian technical institutions and will be governed
by AICTE guidelines. They will not be allowed to appoint franchisees.
''Educational innovations, including experimentation with different
modes of delivery by a foreign university, shall be allowed, provided
such a system is well established either in their parent country or in
India,'' the regulations state on the AICTE website. AICTE will
stipulate the fee and the intake for each course to be offered by
foreign education providers.
AICTE has sought an undertaking from foreign institutions keen on
establishing campuses in India declaring that the courses offered to
students in India "shall be recognised in the parent country and
shall be treated equivalent to the corresponding degrees/ diplomas
awarded by the university or institution at home." This move will
safeguard students' interests by making sure there is no
discrimination against Indian students in the curriculum, mode of
delivery and examination process.
The degrees and diplomas are to have the same nomenclature as in the
parent country and any course which will jeopardise national interest
will not be allowed. Admissions to foreign institutions, eligibility
for admission and conduct of courses will all be governed by the
AICTE. Foreign universities interested in setting up shop in India,
either directly or through an Indian partner are required to submit a no-objection certificate from the relevant embassy certifying that the
institution is accredited by relevant agencies in the home country.
Foreign varsities and institutions already operating in India will
have to seek fresh approval from AICTE within six months of this
directive.
Source: All India Council for Technical Education
www.aicte.ernet.in (http://forums.degreeboard.com/www.aicte.ernet.in)
body for technical education, has drawn up a fresh set of regulations
to monitor foreign varsities and prevent the entry of non-accredited
institutes into the country. The new rules will replace the earlier
mandate issued by the AICTE in April 2003.
Under the new system, foreign varsities and institutions will be
treated at par with Indian technical institutions and will be governed
by AICTE guidelines. They will not be allowed to appoint franchisees.
''Educational innovations, including experimentation with different
modes of delivery by a foreign university, shall be allowed, provided
such a system is well established either in their parent country or in
India,'' the regulations state on the AICTE website. AICTE will
stipulate the fee and the intake for each course to be offered by
foreign education providers.
AICTE has sought an undertaking from foreign institutions keen on
establishing campuses in India declaring that the courses offered to
students in India "shall be recognised in the parent country and
shall be treated equivalent to the corresponding degrees/ diplomas
awarded by the university or institution at home." This move will
safeguard students' interests by making sure there is no
discrimination against Indian students in the curriculum, mode of
delivery and examination process.
The degrees and diplomas are to have the same nomenclature as in the
parent country and any course which will jeopardise national interest
will not be allowed. Admissions to foreign institutions, eligibility
for admission and conduct of courses will all be governed by the
AICTE. Foreign universities interested in setting up shop in India,
either directly or through an Indian partner are required to submit a no-objection certificate from the relevant embassy certifying that the
institution is accredited by relevant agencies in the home country.
Foreign varsities and institutions already operating in India will
have to seek fresh approval from AICTE within six months of this
directive.
Source: All India Council for Technical Education
www.aicte.ernet.in (http://forums.degreeboard.com/www.aicte.ernet.in)