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AICTE revises calendar of technical institutions for academic year 2026–27, check new dates
The classes for students enrolled in the first year of technical courses have started from Monday, August 17
The classes for first year students has commenced from August 17 (Photo: AI Generated)
The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has revised its academic calendar for the ongoing 2026-27 session for all technical institutions and educational institutes offering executive courses such as the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and the Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM).
In accordance with the circular released by AICTE on August 13, the classes for students enrolled in the first year of technical courses have started from Monday, August 17. Students who have been admitted to AICTE-approved higher education institutions for the academic session 2026-27 can check the revised calendar to stay informed about upcoming important events.
AICTE Admission 2026-27: Know the revised dates
The new dates announced by the council are as follows:
| Classes start for first-year students enrolled in technical courses | August 17, 2026 |
| Last date up for students to be admitted against announced vacancies | September 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for newly admitted students to take lateral entry admission to second year courses | September 14, 2026 |
The revised calendar applies equally to students who have taken admission into management courses such as PGDM and PGCM.
The AICTE acts as the national statutory body entrusted with the responsibility to implement structured planning, all-round development, and to regulate all approved technical education and management institutes in India.
At present, over thousands of institutes have been approved by AICTE for students to pursue technical or management education. The admission process for these colleges and universities are conducted through the national or state-level entrance examinations.
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