Six More Engineering Colleges to Teach BTech in Regional Languages, Takes Total to 20
3 years, 4 months ago

Six More Engineering Colleges to Teach BTech in Regional Languages, Takes Total to 20

News 18  

The All India Council for Technical Education has approved six more engineering colleges to teach in regional languages, thus taking the total number of institutes to 20 across 10 states. Back in July, the AICTE granted permission to 14 colleges across the country to offer select engineering courses in regional languages. Now 20 colleges in the country will offer engineering courses in six regional languages.” He, however, added that there are still doubts among students when it comes to teaching engineering courses in regional languages. Read| Engineering Courses Now Offered in Five Regional Languages; English Still a Must Anna University too had earlier allowed two of its affiliated colleges Erode Sengunthar College and Rathinam Technical campus to begin engineering courses in Tamil.

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AICTE to give ₹4 crore to colleges for conferences in regional languages
6 days, 6 hours ago

AICTE to give ₹4 crore to colleges for conferences in regional languages

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education on Wednesday launched the second edition of its flagship scheme AICTE-VAANI, aimed at promoting Indian languages in technical education. Under the scheme, the technical education regulator will provide ₹4 crore for 200 conferences, seminars, and workshops in emerging technical fields in 22 regional languages this year. AICTE chairperson Prof TG Sitharam …

Why colleges and universities should teach in regional languages
1 year, 5 months ago

Why colleges and universities should teach in regional languages

The Hindu  

For some time now, almost all higher education institutions have been working to internationalise their educational system through the use of English-medium instruction, the establishment of policies for the appropriate training of academic staff, and other strategies. However, the National Education Policy 2020 triggered the idea of teaching in regional languages to develop a better connection between teachers and students, …

There are no takers for Kannada medium engineering courses in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

There are no takers for Kannada medium engineering courses in Karnataka

The Hindu  

September 10, 2023 05:31 pm | Updated 09:31 pm IST - Bengaluru The response to engineering courses in the Kannada medium has been poor this year, too. The four year B.Sc Honours course in engineering colleges launched by the Visvesvaraya Technological University two years ago has also elicited poor response. In 2021-22, 17 students opted for the Kannada engineering courses …

AICTE approves new engineering colleges, launches semi-conductors UG courses
1 year, 8 months ago

AICTE approves new engineering colleges, launches semi-conductors UG courses

Live Mint  

All India Council for Technical Education has approved proposals of 89 engineering colleges across India, News18 has reported. This comes after in March, AICTE lifted moratorium on opening of new engineering and technical colleges from the 2023-24 academic session. Earlier, the technical education regulator had imposed a two-year ban from the academic year 2020-21 on opening of new engineering institutes …

Allow exams in regional languages: UGC
1 year, 11 months ago

Allow exams in regional languages: UGC

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has asked universities to allow students to write exams in local or regional languages even if the course is offered in English medium, commission chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Wednesday. The commission chairperson has written to the vice-chancellors of all universities asking them to promote translation of original writing in local languages and use local …

Proposals for 43 engineering colleges approved
2 years, 7 months ago

Proposals for 43 engineering colleges approved

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education has approved at least 43 proposals for setting up new engineering colleges across the country, including one by a Central university in Puducherry, this year, officials said on Tuesday. Last year, the BVR Reddy committee — set up by the technical education regulator to explore ways to overhaul engineering education — …

Language as barrier: On making mother tongue the medium for higher studies
2 years, 7 months ago

Language as barrier: On making mother tongue the medium for higher studies

The Hindu  

The call by Home Minister Amit Shah last week for engineering, law and medicine to be taught in Indian languages is a well-intentioned one. His stand is in sync with one of the focal points of the National Education Policy 2020, i.e., the promotion of Indian languages in higher education. The NEP provides for more higher educational institutions and programmes …

‘Ban on new engineering colleges to continue for 2 more yrs barring exceptions’
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Ban on new engineering colleges to continue for 2 more yrs barring exceptions’

Hindustan Times  

The All India Council for Technical Education has extended the moratorium on setting up new engineering institutes for two more years with certain exceptions, according to its chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe. "The AICTE has extended its moratorium on establishing new engineering institutes up to two years with certain exceptions," Sahasrabudhe said. The exceptions include state government proposal to start new polytechnic …

Despite NEP push, fewer takers for BTech in regional languages
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite NEP push, fewer takers for BTech in regional languages

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: One of the highlights of the National Education Policy was the push for mother-tongue/vernacular languages in education but the same has failed to drive the demand for BTech courses in regional languages. According to experts, one of the biggest problems in the implementation of engineering courses in regional languages is the lack of appropriate study material As per information …

Ten engineering colleges chosen for foreign language courses
3 years, 2 months ago

Ten engineering colleges chosen for foreign language courses

The Hindu  

In line with the Minister for Higher Education’s announcement last year that foreign languages like German, French and Japanese would be taught in engineering colleges, a total of 10 government engineering colleges have been shortlisted for the implementation of the scheme on pilot-basis. The shortlisted colleges are– Government College of Technology, Coimbatore; Government College of Engineering, Salem; Government College of …

Despite Govt Push, Students Prefer English-Medium, Claim Lack of Career Options, Content in Regional Languages
3 years, 4 months ago

Despite Govt Push, Students Prefer English-Medium, Claim Lack of Career Options, Content in Regional Languages

News 18  

Despite the government’s push for regional languages in both school and higher education, most of the students prefer studying in an English-medium institute. “To ensure students study in local languages we first have to give these languages prominence.” Competitive Exams Based on Central & not State Board Not just jobs, to ensure a seat in a decent college, students claim …

AICTE Translates 218 Engineering Books into 11 Regional Languages
3 years, 5 months ago

AICTE Translates 218 Engineering Books into 11 Regional Languages

News 18  

The All India Council for Technical Education announced that 218 engineering books for first-year students of undergraduate and diploma programmes have been translated and reviewed by 226 authors. Taking to Twitter, AICTE wrote, “Now language won’t be a barrier for students who aspire to be an engineer.” Earlier this year in July, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said that …

14 Engineering Colleges to Impart Technical Education in 5 Regional Languages: Pradhan
3 years, 6 months ago

14 Engineering Colleges to Impart Technical Education in 5 Regional Languages: Pradhan

News 18  

Significant progress is being made in implementing the National Education Policy 2020, and in tune with one of its major recommendations, 14 engineering colleges across 8 states shall impart technical education in 5 regional languages, Union Minister for education, skill development and entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday. The move, the minister said, will promote the country’s regional languages and …

AP Govt Asks All Colleges to go English-Medium, in Contrast to Centre's Push for Regional Language
3 years, 6 months ago

AP Govt Asks All Colleges to go English-Medium, in Contrast to Centre's Push for Regional Language

News 18  

The Andhra Pradesh government will be introducing the English medium in all the degree colleges from the academic year 2021-22. As many as 2.62 lakh students have taken admission in degree colleges across AP this year out of which only 65,989 students took admission into Telugu medium meaning 75 per cent of the students have already opted for English medium …

Anna University to Offer Engineering in Tamil, BHU in Hindi: Regional Courses to Begin Soon
3 years, 6 months ago

Anna University to Offer Engineering in Tamil, BHU in Hindi: Regional Courses to Begin Soon

News 18  

Anna University has allowed two of its affiliated colleges, Erode Sengunthar College and Rathinam Technical campus to begin engineering courses in Tamil. While Erode Sengunthar College will offer mechanical engineering in Tamil, Rathinam Technical College will teach computer science engineering in the regional language. IITs had earlier shown hesitation towards offering education in regional languages claiming that they have only …

Now, Engineering courses in regional languages: Check list of colleges
3 years, 7 months ago

Now, Engineering courses in regional languages: Check list of colleges

India TV News  

The All India Council of Technical Education has allowed 14 engineering colleges in eight states to teach in regional languages in the academic year 2021-22. On July 30th, while addressing teachers, parents, and students on the Occasion of NEP's one-year anniversary, PM Modi announced that 14 engineering colleges will start courses in five regional languages. "I am glad that 14 …

Naidu lauds engineering colleges offering courses in regional languages
3 years, 8 months ago

Naidu lauds engineering colleges offering courses in regional languages

India TV News  

Lauding the move of 14 engineering colleges across eight states to offer courses in regional languages, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday urged more educational institutions, particularly those imparting technical and professional studies, to follow suit. "It is my desire to see the day when all vocational and professional courses like engineering, medicine, and law are taught in mother …

AICTE permits 14 engineering colleges to teach in regional languages; Venkiah Naidu welcomes move
3 years, 8 months ago

AICTE permits 14 engineering colleges to teach in regional languages; Venkiah Naidu welcomes move

India TV News  

The All India Council of Technical Education has permitted fourteen engineering colleges across eight states to collectively admit over 1,000 students in undergraduate programmes, who will be taught in regional languages starting the new academic year. "The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has welcomed the decision of 14 engineering colleges across 8 states to offer courses in regional languages …

Engineering Courses Now Offered in Five Regional Languages; English Still a Must
3 years, 8 months ago

Engineering Courses Now Offered in Five Regional Languages; English Still a Must

News 18  

All India Council for Technology Education has allowed colleges to offer engineering degrees in regional languages. AICTE had earlier this year conducted a survey of undergraduate engineering students in which nearly half of students said they want to study in regional languages. Headed by Prof. Prem Vrat, the committee recommended that options should be made available to students to study …

IITs, NITs to begin offering engineering courses in mother tongue from next yr: Edu Ministry
4 years, 3 months ago

IITs, NITs to begin offering engineering courses in mother tongue from next yr: Edu Ministry

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Institutes of Technology and the National Institutes of Technology will start offering engineering courses in mother tongue from next academic year, according to Education Ministry officials. Union Education Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday. “A seminal decision was made to start …

From Next Academic Year, Technical Courses to Be Offered in Regional Languages: Education Ministry Officials
4 years, 3 months ago

From Next Academic Year, Technical Courses to Be Offered in Regional Languages: Education Ministry Officials

News 18  

From the next academic year, technical courses, including engineering programmes, will be offered in regional languages, according to Education Ministry officials. "A seminal decision was made to start technical education, especially engineering courses, imparting education in mother tongue will be opened from next academic year. In the meeting, it was also decided that the National Testing Agency will come out …

Engineering in ’mother tongue’ in select national institutes from 2021, says education ministry
4 years, 3 months ago

Engineering in ’mother tongue’ in select national institutes from 2021, says education ministry

Live Mint  

The union education ministry Thursday announced that it will push for technical education especially engineering in mother tongue from next academic year and some of the top engineering schools in the country will offer them from 2021-21 academic year. “A seminal decision was made to start technical education, especially engineering courses imparting education in mother tongue will be opened from …

AICTE changes curriculum for engineering, technical courses: Here's what students should expect
7 years, 2 months ago

AICTE changes curriculum for engineering, technical courses: Here's what students should expect

Firstpost  

Curriculum for engineering and technical courses across the country has been revamped by the All India Council for Technical Education to meet the demands of the industry. New Delhi: Curriculum for engineering and technical courses across the country has been revamped by the All India Council for Technical Education to meet the demands of the industry. Under the new curriculum, …

‘Demand for engineering colleges has come down’
11 years, 10 months ago

‘Demand for engineering colleges has come down’

The Hindu  

The demand to set up engineering colleges has come down in the country, Nagaraj, head of the department of civil engineering, Shridevi College of Engineering and Technology, Tumkur, has said. “The All-India Council for Technical Education received 2,176 applications to set up engineering colleges in 2011-12. Inaugurating the programme, Basavarajaiah, Dean, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, said students should opt …

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