AICTE grants three-year approval to Technology HEIs

Hyderabad: The Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) under the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will now have a three-year approval. This new approval process, which will be in effect from 2024-2027, requires HEIs to file annual complaint reports. The extension of approval for three years applies to all six categories of institutions. HEIs must also comply with local, state, and central laws. The AICTE has the authority to conduct surprise inspections and file criminal cases against directors and principals if fraudulent documents are found.