• By Arya Admin
• In Student Blog,
• Posted October 03, 2026

How to check an AICTE-approved college

To verify the authenticity of an institution, whether it is an AICTE-approved institute or not, please visit the "Approved Institutes" section of the AICTE website and apply filters like "Year of approval," "State," and "Programme" and below is a 4-point checklist for considering engineering and management colleges, including a sample analysis of Arya College of Engineering & IT, Jaipur.

The four checks at a glance

AICTE approval: Legal authorization to run technical programs (B.Tech, MBA, MCA, etc.) for a particular year; AICTE "Approved Institutes" portal; mandatory disclosure page of the college: academic year, EOA number, sanctioned intake per course, also University affiliation (such as RTU): Degree-awarding body and assures the validity of the curriculum, examinations, and degree University website (list of affiliated colleges); college affiliation certificate Exact university name, campus address, program mapping and NBA accreditation: Program-level quality accreditation based on outcomes NBA website; accreditation page of the college Accredited programs, validity period, level (UG/PG), as well as NAAC grade (with future changes for 2025): Institutional quality grade NAAC website; NAAC certificate of the college: grade, CGPA, validity; note any policy/assessment cycle change for 2025

Check 1: AICTE approval

Visit the AICTE official website and go to the tab "Approved Institutes" or "Institutions" (PowerBI dashboard-like page) and Choose the current academic year (for instance, 2026-27) and select filters: State → Programmes (Engineering & Technology / Management) → Level (UG/PG), also use search to find the college name and address and see the number of sanctioned seats per course and look for "Mandatory Disclosure" on the college website and download the EOA letter; if a QR code is available, cross-check; the EOA should refer to the current academic year.

Red flags: if the college is shown to have approval only for previous years, discrepancy between campus address, or a higher sanctioned intake than on the AICTE side.

Check 2: University affiliation (RTU)

In the case of engineering colleges in Rajasthan, almost all the privately owned ones are affiliated to Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota and Browse the RTU website to verify the name, address, and approved courses offered at the institution and ensure that the degree is issued by RTU (and not some other similar organization) and that the selected specialization is among the approved courses.

You Can Also Read:- RTU CGPA to Percentage: Formula, Calculator, and Which Rule Applies to You

Check 3: NBA Accreditation

NBA accreditation is done for certain programmes, not the whole college.

• Check the NBA portal and/or the college's “Accreditation” section for NBA accreditation status of the specific programme (CSE, IT, ECE).
• The accreditation period should be considered, along with validity; a programme accredited with a validity status above the current year suggests a higher degree of outcome-based educational practices in that programme.

Tip: While checking NBA accreditation, make sure you check which programmes have been accredited.

Check 4: NAAC and changes since 2025

NAAC ranks colleges on the basis of many factors, such as A, A+, and A++.

• Look out for NAAC grades and CGPA of the college at the NAAC website or NAAC certification of the college website.
• For a few NAAC cycles, especially those around 2024–25, NAAC has been emphasizing evidence and outcome measures, among others, in assessment procedures.

Regarding Arya College of Engineering & IT, it can be confirmed from different sources that it has been NAAC-accredited “A”/“A+”.

Same name, but different campus: Verify the campus first

• There are many institutes with the same names that operate different campuses (like “Arya College” at various places).
• Make sure that the legal name, postal address, AICTE Permanent Institute ID (if available), and EOA number all match.
• Use the AICTE dashboard and university-affiliated colleges list for cross-verification with the help of the address and not just the name of the brand.

Red Flags while Comparing Colleges

• AICTE approval visible in past years but no recent current session.
• Sanctioned intake is less on the AICTE portal compared to offered seats.
• Vague information such as “AICTE Recognized,” but the EOA letter and year are not available.
• Not mentioned affiliation to any university is not mentioned, or the affiliation is to wrong/unfamiliar universities, with the degree name not matching RTU or the mentioned university.
• Accredited status without programme names, cycles, validity, etc.

How to Verify Arya College of Engineering & IT

From publicly available data till 2026:

AICTE Approval: Arya College of Engineering & IT (Jaipur) can be found as an AICTE-approved college with EOA numbers for recent years and approved courses include CSE, IT, ECE, and so on and Affiliation, also arya College of Engineering & IT is affiliated with Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota; degree issued by RTU.

You Can Also Read:- RTU Back Paper and Re-evaluation: Rules, Exam Form Process and Common Mistakes

How to do that for Arya College?

1. Go to the AICTE Approved Institutes dashboard for 2026-27 and get the EOA number and sanctioned intake with some search and go to the Mandatory Disclosure page of Arya College of Engineering & IT; download the EOA letter and validate the QR code and academic year.
2. On the RTU website, validate the affiliation of ACEIT and approved branches, and visit the website of NBA/NAAC or the accreditation section of the college and find out the NBA status program-wise and NAAC grade/validity of the institution.

Conclusion

Arya College of Engineering & IT (Jaipur) can be seen as an AICTE-approved college with EOA numbers for recent years and approved courses include CSE, IT, ECE, etc., and Affiliation: Arya College of Engineering & IT is RTU affiliated (Kota); degree issued by RTU.

FAQ

Q1. How can I check whether an institution is AICTE approved or not?

Go to the AICTE approved institutions dashboard and select the academic year, state and city and search for your institute and check whether the course intake is there or not, apart from the name of the college and you can ask for the letter of approval for the present academic year from the college.

Q2. What is the difference between NBA and NAAC?

NAAC evaluates the entire institution, whereas NBA accredits particular programs such as CSE or Mechanical and an institution can be NAAC-accredited but have some of the programs NBA-accredited. Explain how to check for both on their respective websites.

Q3. Is NAAC A+ still relevant after 2025 changes?

NAAC introduced Binary Accreditation with Option for Maturity Based Graded Level in February 2025. Institutions that have the NAAC rating generally retain it till the end of its validity period. Readers should check the validity period of the accreditation certificate. Cite NAAC, and not any consultancy blogs, since they have conflicting opinions on this.

Q4. Is NAAC accreditation mandatory for an Engineering College?

Please do not make a claim unless there is an AICTE or UGC circular about it. Readers must know that AICTE approval and affiliation with a recognized University is a basic requirement of running a degree program. There are NAAC and NBA, which are quality parameters.

Q5. Would a degree from an AICTE-approved college be considered for government jobs?

The degree from a recognized college with an AICTE-approved program would usually be eligible.

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