Archive · 23 May 2025
JNTU-H Considers Scrapping Integrated Courses Without AICTE Approval
JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad, might stop offering nine integrated degree programs.
These programs, which combine undergraduate and postgraduate studies, were started in 2009.
However, they were launched without the required approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
This has caused problems for students trying to get jobs and scholarships.
One student found out the course wasn't approved when he had trouble getting a confirmation letter.
The college is trying to get the necessary approvals, but if they fail, the courses may be discontinued.
Around 7,000 students have enrolled in these programs since 2009.
This is because of the rule that only one integrated program is allowed to be approved per college.
Now, the university officials are trying to solve this.
JNTU-H may discontinue nine integrated dual degree programs due to lack of AICTE approval.
Around 7,000 students have enrolled in these programs since 2009.
Students have faced issues with job opportunities and scholarship eligibility.
The college is attempting to secure AICTE approval for the programs.
Only one integrated course per college is permitted according to regulations.
- Who
- JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad, and its students.
- What
- JNTU-H may discontinue nine integrated courses.
- When
- Since 2009.
- Where
- JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
- Why
- JNTU-H may discontinue nine integrated programs due to the lack of AICTE approval.
- Lack of Approval
- Nine out of ten IDP courses lacked AICTE approval.
- Student Enrollment
- Approximately 7,000 students enrolled since 2009.
- Program Duration
- Courses are 5-year UG+PG programs.
- Regulation
- One IDP course per college is permitted.
- Current Action
- College officials are seeking AICTE approval.