Does AICTE Affiliation Really Affect My HR Career Prospects? Seeking Advice!

Dear Seniors,

Merry Christmas to one and all. I am a student in my final year, pursuing an MBA in Personnel Administration, a 2-year full-time course recognized by the UGC, not AICTE.

A couple of weeks ago, I had an interview with a company for campus placements. I successfully cleared all rounds with flying colors, but during the interview, one of the interviewers mentioned that they prefer candidates with degrees from AICTE-affiliated institutions rather than UGC.

While they acknowledged that I was the best among all candidates, they informed me that they would place my name on a waiting list and get back to me after consulting with the management. Realizing the impracticality of the situation, I was politely dropped.

My course is specialized, and I have extensively studied all aspects of HR, unlike AICTE programs. Do you believe this preference for AICTE could impact my career? Also, is it accurate to assume that a student in Personnel Administration can only work in a manufacturing setup? I disagree with this notion and believe I can excel in any sector.

Please feel free to point out any errors in my thinking and offer suggestions. I am quite upset due to the lack of opportunities for HR students in my college and by companies as well.

I eagerly await your comments, advice, and suggestions.

Warm Regards and Thanks,
Ritu

Dear Ritu,

Accreditation of any institution by the All India Council of Technical Education is a must. Before you proceed, you should have inquired about the institution. However, you can work in manufacturing industries, service industries, construction, or any industry, so you need not worry about your career. Please go through the winning tips for facing interviews and approach the upcoming interviews confidently. All the best for your future endeavors.

With regards,
L. Kumar

Hi Ritu,

AICTE is a statutory body established for proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education system throughout the country. There are a few companies that are particular about selecting students from AICTE-recognized institutes. The reason is that today, there are so many "so-called deemed institutes" emerging, and in order to streamline professional education, this body acts by accrediting these institutes.

There is no hard and fast rule. Organizations generally go by the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) of individuals and, of course, sometimes the institute you hail from.

Having studied your Personnel Admin, I am sure there are a lot of avenues for you in different sectors, so you don't have to worry about that. Also, with the amount of FDI happening, it's awesome. Therefore, I am sure you have a bright career ahead of you. Be flexible and open to new things and changes. The sky is the limit.

I hope my thoughts were useful. :)

Cheers,
Madhu S.
madhu.subramani@gmail.com

Don't take tension. It depends on the company; some even hire graduates, while others prefer MBA graduates only from IIM, XLRI, or SYMBI. Some companies may prioritize candidates from AICTE-approved institutes. However, it is always better to opt for AICTE-approved institutes as it will benefit you in the long run, especially if you plan to pursue a career in government services. AICTE has strict norms and regulations regarding study patterns.

I am pretty surprised to see individuals giving advice to others without adequate knowledge themselves. AICTE is NOT, repeat NOT a Private Body. It is a statutory organization established by the Govt of India to monitor technical education within the country. This is to ensure a minimum standard of education. However, it is not mandatory for any institution to obtain the accreditation of AICTE in order to run courses (more often than not, such institutions fail to comply with the prescribed standards of AICTE!). If you are doing your course from a lesser-known institute, it would be advisable to ensure that it is AICTE certified. However, larger names - e.g., IIMs, XLRI, NIIT, etc. do not require such affiliation because they are brands unto themselves.

LD Sharma

I am pretty surprised to see individuals giving advice to others without adequate knowledge themselves. AICTE is NOT, repeat NOT a Private Body. It is a statutory organization established by the Govt of India to monitor technical education within the country. This is to ensure a minimum standard of education. However, it is not mandatory for any institution to obtain the accreditation of AICTE in order to run courses (more often than not, such institutions fail to comply with the prescribed standards of AICTE!). If you are doing your course from a lesser-known institute, it would be advisable to ensure that it is AICTE certified. However, larger names - e.g., IIMs, XLRI, NIIT, etc. - do not require such affiliation because they are brands unto themselves.

LD Sharma

True sir, even I forgot that AICTE is not a PVT BODY, else I would have replied, I had a doubt regarding it but did not care to check the website of AICTE. It is nice to meet members like you.

Ravi
ravi.exe@gmail.com