Executive Summary:
This notification from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) outlines regulations regarding the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for degree and diploma faculty. It specifies that AICTE-approved refresher programs and TEQIP-sponsored programs are required for advancements to higher grade pay. It also recognizes NPTEL MOOCs certifications for faculty promotions under CAS. The regulations are effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (August 16, 2018).
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Regulation Name:** All India Council for Technical Education Regulations, 2018 Career Advancement Scheme Degree/Diploma.
* **Applicability:** Applies to all AICTE-approved technical institutions, Universities (including deemed Universities) imparting technical education, and other courses/programs/areas as notified by AICTE.
* **Effective Date:** August 16, 2018 (date of publication in the Official Gazette).
* **Advancements to Higher Grade Pay:** Subject to completion of two AICTE approved refresher programs (minimum two weeks each) and two TEQIP sponsored programs (one week each).
* **Alternative to TEQIP Programs:** Two programs (one week each) sponsored by AICTE/UGC/MHRD/DST/State Govt.
* **NPTEL MOOCs Recognition:** Faculty members completing advanced NPTEL courses through MOOCs and obtaining certification will be considered for faculty promotions under CAS.
* **NPTEL Course Equivalence to FDPs:**
* 4 weeks of lectures = FDP of one week.
* 8 weeks of lectures = Full FDP of one week.
* 12 weeks of lectures = 1 FDP.
* **NPTEL Course Participation:**
* Faculty from AICTE-approved institutions to register on the NPTEL portal and participate in courses.
* NPTEL is responsible for offering advanced-level courses every semester.
* NPTEL MOOCs include regular assignments and in-person examinations.
* Joint AICTE and NPTEL certificates are issued to participants who attend the program and qualify in tests.
* Successful course completion allows faculty to present certificates for CAS promotions.
Impact Analysis:
**AICTE Approved Technical Institutions and Universities:**
* *Impact:* Must adhere to the new regulations regarding refresher programs, TEQIP programs, and NPTEL certifications for faculty career advancements.
* *Action Required:* Ensure faculty members are informed of the requirements for career advancement and facilitate their participation in relevant programs and courses.
**Faculty Members:**
* *Impact:* Career advancement opportunities are now linked to completing AICTE-approved refresher programs, TEQIP-sponsored programs, and NPTEL MOOCs.
* *Action Required:* Participate in AICTE approved refresher programs, TEQIP programs, or NPTEL MOOCs to meet the requirements for career advancement under CAS. Register on the NPTEL portal if interested in pursuing NPTEL courses.
Key Entities Referenced
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE): A statutory body and a national-level council for technical education under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987: The act of the Indian Parliament that established the AICTE.
All India Council for Technical Education Regulations, 2018 Career Advancement Scheme DegreeDiploma: Regulations concerning career advancement for faculty in technical institutions.
Official Gazette: The official government publication where notifications, rules, and regulations are published.
All India Council for Technical Education Pay Scales, Service Conditions and Qualifications for the Teachers and other Academic Staff in Technical Institutions Degree Regulations, 2010: Regulations pertaining to pay scales, service conditions, and qualifications for teachers and academic staff in technical institutions.
TEQIP: Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme, an initiative by the Government of India to improve the quality of technical education.
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL): An initiative to offer online courses and certification in various engineering, science, and humanities disciplines.
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses): Online courses open to a large number of participants, often offered by educational institutions or other organizations.
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ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd August, 2018
F. No. 34-36/RIFD/FDP through MOOCs/2017-18.—In exercise of powers conferred under
sub-section (i) of Section 23 read with Section 10.(1).(i) and (v) of the All India Council for Technical
Education Act, 1987 (52 of 1987), the All India Council for Technical Education makes the following
Regulations: -
Short Title Application and Commencement:
1 These Regulations may be called the “All India Council for Technical Education Regulations, 2018
(Career Advancement Scheme) (Degree/Diploma).”
2 They shall apply to all technical institutions approved by the AICTE and Universities including institutions
deemed to be University imparting technical education and such other courses/programmes and areas as
notified by the AICTE from time to time.
3 They shall come into force with effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
As per provisions vide clause (xviii) under head ‘General’ laid down in ‘All India Council for Technical Education
(Pay Scales, Service Conditions and Qualifications for the Teachers and other Academic Staff in Technical
Institutions (Degree) Regulations, 2010’, all advancements to higher grade pay in various cadres, will be effected
subject to completion of two AICTE approved refresher programs of not less than two weeks’ duration each and two one
week each TEQIP sponsored programs.
Further, as per clarification No.59 under the caption ‘Miscellaneous issues’ laid down vide notification dated
4th January, 2016, two programs of one week each AICTE/UGC/MHRD/DST/State Govt. sponsored programs may also
be considered as an alternative to TEQIP programs.
Now, it is further notified that those faculty members who successfully complete advanced courses offered by NPTEL
(through MOOCs mode) and obtain the certificate, shall also be considered for faculty promotions under CAS.
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) offers online basic and advanced level courses of
different durations. Faculty members undertaking and completing such advanced courses successfully are only issued
joint certification by NPTEL and AICTE.¹Hkkx IIIµ[k.M 4º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
Since MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) of NPTEL are not full time training programs like regular FDPs, their
equivalence to regular FDPs, shall be considered as under:
No. of weeks of Lectures per Total No. of Hrs. of Equivalence of NPTEL courses
Sl. No.
NPTEL Courses week engagement with regular FDP
1. 4 3 12 ½ FDP of one week
2. 8 3 24 Full FDP of one week
3. 12 3 36 1 ½ FDP
(i) Faculty from AICTE approved Degree/Diploma institutions who wish to participate in the NPTEL courses, will
register themselves on NPTEL portal and undergo the courses.
(ii) NPTEL is responsible for offering advanced level courses for every semester.
(iii) NPTEL MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) will have regular assignments and in-person examination at
the end. A test will be conducted by NPTEL and jointly (NPTEL and AICTE) signed certificates will be issued
to only those participants who attend the programme and qualify tests.
(iv) Faculty members who successfully complete the course, would be able to produce such certificates for
promotions under CAS.
Prof. A. P. MITTAL, Member Secy., AICTE
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./185/18]
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