AICTE Technical Institutes Closure: 342 Shut Down
AICTE approved 342 technical institutions closed in 3 years. Check state wise closure data and enrollment trends. Read to know more about technical education.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has reported that a total of 342 technical institutions have shut down across India in the last three approval years. This information was shared by the Ministry of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
AICTE Technical Institutions Closure: Overview
| Authority / Board | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
|---|---|
| Vacancy/Post Name | Technical Institutions |
| Advt No. / Cycle | 2024 to 2026 |
| Selection Process | Approval Process Handbook |
| Official Website | aicte-india.org |
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Closure of Institutions | 2024 to 2026 |
| Enrolment Data | 2023-24 to 2025-26 |
State Wise Closures and Enrolment Trend
The closure numbers rose each year during the period under review. A total of 83 institutions were closed in the 2024 to approval cycle. This number increased to 124 in 2025 to 26 and then to 135 in 2026 to 27. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of closures at 57.
Steps Taken to Improve the Future of Technical Institutes
The government said AICTE has taken several steps to improve the quality and viability of technical institutions. Colleges are now allowed to reduce seats or stop weak courses that are not performing well. They can also start new and emerging courses in areas where industry demand is growing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the total number of AICTE approved technical institutions closed in the last three approval years?
A: The total number of AICTE approved technical institutions closed in the last three approval years is 342. This information was shared by the Ministry of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Q: Which state recorded the highest number of closures?
A: Maharashtra recorded the highest number of closures at 57. Other states that also saw closure include Telangana, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
Q: What is the current enrolment trend in technical institutions?
A: Despite the closure of institutions, student enrolment has moved up steadily. Enrolment stood at 22,11,504 in 2023-24, then rose to 27,25,980 in 2024-25, and further reached 29,58,870 in 2025-26.
Q: What steps has AICTE taken to improve the quality and viability of technical institutions?
A: AICTE has taken several steps to improve the quality and viability of technical institutions. Colleges are now allowed to reduce seats or stop weak courses that are not performing well. They can also start new and emerging courses in areas where industry demand is growing. AICTE has also been updating its Approval Process Handbook from time to time to make rules simpler.
Q: What is the purpose of the steps taken by AICTE?
A: The steps taken by AICTE are meant to help institutions stay relevant, improve quality, and build long-term sustainability in technical education. The approval system is also being made more transparent through online processes.
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