3. AICTE Internships

Internships offer students hands-on experience, improving their employability.

a) AICTE Internship Portal

• Details: A platform connecting students with companies offering internships.

• Industries Covered: IT, core engineering, management, and more.

• Duration: Varies from 1 month to 6 months.

• Objective: To bridge the gap between academia and industry.

b) AICTE TULIP (Urban Learning Internship Program)

• Eligibility: Students in final year or recent graduates.

• Objective: To provide exposure to urban planning and smart city projects.

c) AICTE NEAT Internship Program

• Eligibility: Students from AICTE-approved institutions.

• Objective: To provide training in emerging technologies like AI, ML, and IoT.

4. AICTE Educational Schemes

Apart from scholarships and internships, AICTE has launched various initiatives to enhance the quality of technical education.

a) AICTE NEAT (National Educational Alliance for Technology)

• Objective: To integrate AI-based learning platforms with regular coursework.

• Benefits: Free and subsidized courses in AI, coding, and emerging technologies.

b) AICTE Startup Policy

• Objective: To promote entrepreneurship among students.

• Support: Funding, mentorship, and incubation facilities.

c) AICTE Virtual Labs

• Objective: To provide students with hands-on experience in a virtual environment.

• Benefit: Enhances practical knowledge without physical lab access.

d) Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

• Objective: Encouraging students to work on rural development projects.

• Outcome: Community service, real-world problem-solving experience.

e) Smart India Hackathon

• Objective: To promote innovation and problem-solving.

• Participants: College students across India.

• Benefits: Recognition, cash prizes, and internship opportunities.