The government does not oppose Ed-Tech companies but they cannot be allowed to study areas that are not their domain such as offering Diploma and Degree programs, according to the Chairperson of the Indian Natural Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Anil Sahasrabudhe.
Comments by Chairman Aicte came after the Technical Education Regulator and the University Grant Commission (UGC) warned universities and universities to offer courses in distance learning and online mode in relation to ed-tech companies, by saying there was no “franchise” agreement which was allowed to be appropriate with per “franchise” agreement.
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“We are not against ED technology companies, but they cannot be allowed to study areas that are not their domain.
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Safe! You have managed to throw your voteogin to see results “We have given approval to universities and colleges to offer degree and diploma programs but they should offer themselves and not piggyback to private companies or outsource their work to any third party,” Sahasrabudhe gave Know PTI in an interview.
He said after observing the company, it was found that they immediately released advertisements and offered programs such as MBA and MCA.
“This is a postgraduate program in management and computer applications that can only be offered by universities and colleges approved.
The top institutions in countries such as the Indian Management Institute (IIMS) are also not permitted to offer management degrees, they offer diplomas in management.
How can we allow ED-Tech company did it? “He said.
UGC and Aicte also advise students and parents to check whatever program recognition status on their website before registering in any course.
“I do not damage the importance of technology companies that have emerged, especially start-up of our colleges and universities agreed.
All have their own significance in terms of skills and training and they can also issue certificates for the same but also not degrees and diplomas.
“As far as the university concerns, it’s fine if they use ED technology company platforms to do classes or online examinations but cannot go beyond it and cannot be a franchise agreement,” he explained.
The Ministry of Education has earlier this month also issued a complicated advisor for parents and students dealing with ED technology companies asking them, among others, to be careful when making payments.
The ministry said that parents, students and all stakeholders in education must be careful while deciding to choose online content and training offered by a number of ED technology companies.
In the midst of increasing concerns, which echoed in parliament also, that many such companies spoiled various forms of business malpractice to attract consumers, a group of companies this month formed the Edtech India consortium – under the aegis from the internet of the internet and the Indian cellular association (IAmai).
Companies and start-ups such as BYJU’s, Carers 360, Great Learning, Harappa, Times Edutech & Events Ltd, Scalar, Simplilearn, Topr, Unacademy, Upgrad, Vedantu and Whitehat JR have joined IEC and have decided to adhere to the “Code of Ethics” same.
Responding to the Government Stand, Nair Sumesh, Co-Founder and CEO of Infinity Boards said, “Direction by UGC against ‘franchise settings’ is a big blow on all ed-tech companies engaged in space, offering courses in distance learning and online mode in Relations with university and recognized institutions “.
However, Harsh Bharwani, CEO and Jetking Infotrain executive director, are called steps as “welcome interventions”.
“The skilled institute must focus on their strength that bridges the gap between industry and academics.
Academics must carry out their roles to prepare students at the academic level.
“For optimal function, the education ecosystem requires both of them to coexist and complement each other, does not coincide.
Combining both will cause losses for Ed-Tech and academic technology,” he said.