FAQS about AICTE web portal

1. Did New Aicte web portal is required by following details- proof of verification of fund ?

Yes, Aicte is asking for proof of verification fund

2. How long does it take to get verification for a mortgage??

This can take a long time epending on what the problem is? If this is just a standard verification then it shouldn`t take more then 4-5 business days. If there was a conflict in name or number this could take up to 2 weeks to resolve. chase2913 132457

3. What is a bank Verification letter?

Bank vertification letter is a letter written by the bank to prove that account has the ability or resources to contribute the money or verification of deposit letter

4. There are problems in accessing the AICTE Web Portal?

The accessing of AICTE web portal has some system requirements which are available under HELP menu. Kindly ensure that the configuration of your system with respect to hardware, software and bandwidth meet the system requirements.

5. The proformas for different types of applications like Increase in Intake, Supernumerary seats under PIO category, Tuition fee waiver scheme and additional seats etc. are not available on the portal?.

Only two application formats i.e. one for the New Institutions and another for the Existing Institution are available on the web portal.
Form for new Institutions can be used for,
* Applying for new Institution / integrated campus
* Applying for conversion from existing Institution to integrated campus.

Application from for Extension of approval shall be used by existing Institutions for,
* Extension of approval for existing courses.
* Applying for new programme /increase of intake / closure
Applying for schemes, such as, PIO / NRI / TFW

6. The application was submitted during the previous years and has already been processed to a certain stage like Letter of Intent, Expert Committee visit conducted etc. How will such pending applications be processed?

All such applications pertaining to previous years and pending at various stages of processing will have to be uploaded afresh as New Institution”. However, the processing fee already paid during previous years may be adjusted while uploading the online application and only the differential processing fee needs to be paid.

7. Regarding infrastructure, which guidelines i.e. those in old approval process handbook or in new approval process handbook will be applicable?

Since all such pending applications are to be uploaded afresh, these will be governed by the new norms.

8. What intake will be allowed to the pending applications? As per the new approval process handbook or old approval process handbook.

Since all such applications are to be uploaded afresh and will be processed as per the new approval process handbook. These will be eligible for intake as per the new approval process handbook i.e. 300 for Engineering; 120 for Management, Pharmacy & HMCT and 80 for B. Arch.

9. Whether Government or Government-Aided institutions are exempted from paying the processing fees?

Only government institutions are exempted from paying the processing fee. However, the Government-aided institutions will have to pay the processing fees.

10. Uploading of the required documents in a scanned form takes too much of time?

While scanning documents, adopt following,
Scan all your documents to A4 size, 72 DPI, Grey scale and create PDF. This will make file very small and thus easy to upload.
It is suggested first to create a folder to store all scanned files of all the documents required to be uploaded offline and then upload individual files to web portal.
Note : For uploading video (ensure media player compability), showing Institute infrastructure, ensure that total duration of video is less than 5 minutes.

11. How much time it takes to get the User_Id and Password after submission of request?

It takes a maximum of 48 hours to get the User_Id and password.

12. Whether Professors of Applied Sciences viz. Science and Humanities stream are eligible for the post of Principal/ Director?

No.

13. What is the maximum age limit permissible to be eligible for the post of Principal/ Director?

70 years.

14. Keeping in view that the norms regarding infrastructure have been changed in the new approval process handbook, certain alterations in the approved building plan submitted in case of pending application may be required. Is it permissible?

Such alterations are acceptable only if some internal partitioning are involved in such alterations without affecting the layout plan and outer boundaries.

15. Whether collaborations and partnerships between Indian and Foreign University are allowed in second shift?

Yes.

16. To which University a copy of the application should be submitted in case of applications for new PGDM programmes?

Since PGDM programes are autonomous programmes, a hard copy of the application is not required to be submitted to any University.

17. Who will approve the syllabus for PGDM programmes?

It will be scrutinized for approval by the Scrutiny Committee constituted by the Regional Committee.

18. Whether it is possible for the existing institutions to seek integration of few institutions and a newly proposed institution?

Yes. But only if such institutions are offering two or more programmes in technical education.

19. How the existing faculty, which may not fulfill the qualifications as per the new Approval process is to be adjusted?

Faculty cadre and qualifications provided in the new approval process handbook are applicable only for the faculty recruited henceforth. However, the existing faculty will continue to be governed by the qualifications as per the old approval process till the time they continue in the existing institute. However, if they seek a fresh appointment in another institute, new qualifications will be applicable.

20.I am interested in increase in intake. Do I need to fill information of all existing courses in Ext of Approval form.

Yes

21. How do I upload biometric information regarding faculty information?

Use biometric scanner and upload scanned image. Name of the file may be like FirstnameLastnameBIOM.jpg.

22. How do I name scanned files regarding faculty UG/PG/PHD/Other certificates.

Name of the file may be as under so that one can relate files with faculty name.
FirstnameLastnameUG.pdf
FirstnameLastnamePG.pdf
FirstnameLastnamePHD.pdf
FirstnameLastnameOTHR.pdf