ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Council of Architecture (COA)
The Council of Architecture (COA) has been constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, enacted by the Parliament of India, which came into force on 1st September, 1972. The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards of education, recognized qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the practicing architects.
Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI)
The Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) is a premier professional body in India dedicated to the field of Town and Country Planning. Established on January 4, 1951, the ITPI plays a pivotal role in shaping the planning profession in the country. It aims to promote the study of town planning, stimulate public interest in planning, and safeguard the professional interests of town planners.
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Viswavidyalaya (RGPV)
Established in 1998 by the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Act 13, 1998, the university has since evolved into a hub for technical education and research in central India. RGPV is renowned for its strong emphasis on engineering, technology, and applied sciences. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of engineering, technology, pharmacy, and applied sciences.
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body and a national-level council for technical education in India. Established in November 1945, it was given statutory status by an Act of Parliament in 1987. AICTE operates under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), and its primary function is to accord recognition to institutions and programs, ensure quality through accreditation, and maintain standards in technical education.
Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the National body of Architects in the country. Established in 1917, the institute today has more than 27,000 members and plays a major role in promoting the profession of architecture by organising and uniting the Architects of India to promote aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession both in Practice and in Education.
Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA)
The Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) is a professional body of landscape architects in India. Established with the aim to foster and promote the profession of landscape architecture in the country, ISOLA serves as a platform for professionals engaged in this field to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and advance the practice of landscape architecture.
Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID)
The Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) is the premier organization in India dedicated to the field of Interior Design. Founded in 1972, IIID serves as a professional body representing interior designers across the country. Its primary goal is to establish good professional and trade practices and ethics among its members, elevate the status of the profession, and foster a conducive environment for the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Directorate Technical Education (Madhya Pradesh) DTE
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Madhya Pradesh, is a government agency operating under the Department of Technical Education and Skill Development in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It plays a central role in managing and regulating technical education and training at various levels within the state. The DTE is responsible for a wide range of functions related to technical education, including policy formulation, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education (formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India, established to rank higher educational institutions in the country. Launched in 2015, NIRF outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country based on objective criteria, promoting competitive excellence in the higher educational institutions.