Delhi HC fake Universities PIL: AICTE says it has robust mechanism to identify, penalise unapproved technical institutions

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67% : AICTE further submitted that it has established a comprehensive regulatory framework under the AICTE Act, the Approval Process Handbook and other applicable regulations, and takes action whenever institutions are found conducting technical programmes without obtaining the Council's approval.
58% : According to AICTE, it has framed detailed Approval Process Regulations and an Approval Process Handbook prescribing the procedure and minimum requirements for establishing new technical institutions, introducing new courses and increasing intake in existing institutions.
57% : It stated that the AICTE Act empowers the Council to regulate technical education and frame regulations governing the approval of institutions and technical programmes.
52% : It added that these regulations form the basis of its oversight over technical education institutions.
45% : Any institution offering programmes falling within AICTE's jurisdiction must obtain approval for all such programmes, failing which it is liable to face strict penal action under the applicable regulations.
36% : New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has informed the Delhi High Court that it has put in place a comprehensive statutory and regulatory framework to prevent the mushrooming of fake and unauthorised technical institutions across the country.

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