Section 3(3) in All India Council for Technical Education (Grant of Approvals for the Technical Institutions) Regulations, 2020
3.2a. In view of the large number of vacant seats in various Programmes during the last few years and the likely future demand, the Council shall not grant approval to the New Technical Institutions at the Diploma/ Under Graduate/ Post Graduate Level in Engineering and Technology in line with the recommendations of the Committee set up by AICTE to provide the National Perspective Plan for Technical Programmes. However, establishment of New Technical Institutions in Engineering and Technology shall be permitted only in cases as specified in the Approval Process Handbook from time to time.b. Under Graduate Degree Courses with Minor Degree / Hons. in Emerging Areas shall be allowed as specified in the Approval Process Handbook from time to time..c. Establishment of New Pharmacy Institutions for offering Diploma/ Degree Courses in Pharmacy shall not be permitted for a period of Two years beginning from the Academic Year 2020-21. However, establishment of New Technical Institutions in Pharmacy shall be permitted only in cases as specified in the Approval Process Handbook from time to time.
