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In a pioneering move, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is set to introduce a model curriculum for BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) and BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) programs, mirroring the structure of undergraduate engineering programs. Experts from various institutions and industries will design the curriculum, with institutions required to adhere to 80 percent of the model while retaining flexibility to customize the remaining portion to address local needs.
This marks the first instance of AICTE developing a model curriculum for BBA and BCA programs, slated to be effective from the academic year 2024-25. Previously, universities were responsible for designing and developing the curriculum for these programs.
AICTE Chairman Prof. TG Sitharam, speaking during an online interaction, disclosed that the new curriculum would be accompanied by outcome-based textbooks, examination reforms, and simplified assessments. The Parakh evaluation tool will be introduced for evaluations.
Commencing from the next academic year, higher educational institutions offering BCA, BBA, and BMS programs will require mandatory approval from AICTE. Prof. Sitharam clarified that while AICTE is incorporating these programs, UGC guidelines will still be applicable to the institutions. The move is intended to enhance program quality, positioning students on a global scale.
The inclusion of these programs under AICTE opens avenues for institutions to introduce integrated MCA (Master of Computer Applications) and MBA (Master of Business Administration) programs. Additionally, engineering colleges offering MBA and MCA programs can incorporate BBA and BCA programs, adhering to UGC rules.
AICTE officials emphasized that the existing processes for admission, affiliation, governance, and administration in institutions offering BCA, BBA, and BMS programs will remain unchanged. Addressing concerns about intake, officials assured that approval would be granted for the current intake, with nominal charges applicable for obtaining AICTE approval. The approval process is set to commence in December and conclude in April of the following year.