Extract of the Recognition Granted to Graduateship Examination (AMIETE) by Government of India

Ministry of Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs
(now Ministry of HRD) O.M.
No.F.18. 62.57.T.5 dated 24th June 1959

Subject: Recognition of Technical and Professional Qualifications

The undersigned is directed to say that the Government of India, on the recommendations of the Board of Assessment for Technical and Professional Qualifications, have decided that a pass in the Graduate Membership Examination of the "Institution of Telecommunication Engineers (India) be recognised for purposes of recruitment to superior posts and services under the Central Government.

Sd/-
D V Narshimhan
Deputy Education Advisor (Tech.)

* Now known as The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)

Extract of the Recognition Granted to Graduateship Examination (AMIETE) by UPSC

 (Extract of the press note regarding the recognition of Technical and Professional Qualification for the purpose of admission to the IAS etc and other examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to non-technical service and posts under the Central Government).

Vide letter No F.17/2/76 (B) dated 21 st December, 1977 the Union Public Service Commission have decided that professional and technical qualifications such as a pass in Section A and B of the AMIETE Graduateship Examination of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers etc which are recognised by the Government as equivalent to degree in engineering for purpose of recruitment to superior Services/Posts under the Central Government should also be recognised for purpose of admission to competitive examinations conducted by them for recruitment to non-technical services/posts (viz, the IAS etc, Assistant's Grade and Combined Defence Service Examination) for admission to which a degree of recognised University or equivalent has been prescribed as the basic educational qualification.

Extract of the Recognition Granted to Graduateship Examination (AMIETE) by Association of Indian Universities

(No EV/II (515)/93/42311, dated June 10, 1993)

We thankfully acknowledge your letter No IETE/38/93 dated April 19, 1993 addressed to our Secretary General.

We are happy to know that IETE, the country's premier professional body devoted to progress in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers have conducted three examinations of 'C Level (MTech Level) in Computer Science which carries the accreditation of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. We are also aware that AMIETE conducted by the Institution is already recognised by Government of India, and is accepted by national level GATE. As IETE examinations are recognised by Government of India, we do not foresee any difficulty in acceptance of the Institution qualifications at Indian Universities, on merits for purpose of admission to higher courses.

We should be glad to write to any university in case of any difficulty to IETE Graduates.

Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,
Sd/-
K C Kalra
Deputy Secretary

Extract of the Recognition Granted to Graduateship Examination (AMIETE) by GATE

 (Graduated Aptitude Test in Engineering) which is the qualifying examination for admission to Master's degree course in Engineering and Technology conducted by the lIT's and the Indian Institute of Science is given below:

"Those who have completed AMIETE or any other equivalent examinations recognized by the Union Public Service Commission for the purpose of employment are eligible to appear for this stream".

In 1994 GATE authorities have declared that AMIETE students who complete Section-A can also appear for the GATE Exam from 1995.

Extract of the Recognition Granted to Graduateship Examination (AMIETE) by Ministry of Railways
No. E(NG)/I1//901RR-1/15 New Delhi , dated 05.12.1990

Subject: Recognition of the Grade IETE Examination (now AMIETE)

The sub matter has been carefully considered by the Railways Board & it has been decided that professional and technical qualifications such as a pass in Section 'A' and 'B' of the AMlETE, Graduateship Examination of The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers etc. which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to degree in Engineering and for purposes of recruitment of Superior Services / Posts under the Central Government, should also be recognized for purposes of admission to competitive examinations conducted for recruitment to various posts on the Railways for admission to which an Engineering Degree of a Recognized University or equivalent has been prescribed as the basic educational qualification.

( P L N SARMA )
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ESTABLISHMENT (N)
RAILWAY BOARD, New Delhi
dated : 05.12.1990

Extract of recognisation granted to Associate Membership examinations (Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)

No.F.24-7/2002-TS.III

Government of India

Ministry of Human Resource Development

Department of Secondary & Higher Education

……………………

New Delhi , the 10^th January, 2006

To

The Secretary General

Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers,

Delton House Lodhi Road ,

New Delhi-

Subject:- Permanent recognition to the Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (DIPIETE-ETE) run by the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, New Delhi.

Sir,

I am directed to inform that the issue of permanent recognition was discussed by the High Level Committee in its 9^th meeting held on 16.11.2005. While giving the approval to the permanent recognition to the course namely, Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering rub by IETE, the Committee took the policy decision as under:-

“Henceforth, the recognition to the courses granted by the High Level Committee shall be permanent till it is withdrawn either due to deficiencies identified by AICTE or the genuine complaints received against the Institutions.”

The Institutions is required to put all the details about their educational activities on the website of the All India Council for Technical Education in the format prescribed for the purpose. AICTE can conduct a random review of the courses run by the Institutes to ascertain the standard and level.

Your faithfully,

(Dr. G.L. Jambhulkar)

Deputy Educational Advisor (NIT)

Tel: 2338 4276

Fax No. 233 84 345

E-mail : technicalsection03@yahoo.co.in

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers(IETE)
INTRODUCTION   The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), formerly the Institution of Telecommunication Engineers (ITE) was founded in 1953 by a small group of professionals for the advancement of Telecommunication and Electronics in India . Today the Institution has grown in its status to international levels with its manifold activities for furthering the cause of development in the key sectors of national economy namely Electronics,Telecommunications, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology and allied disciplines. The emphasis of the current activities is on creation of a concrete base of trained manpower in these fields at various levels of competence and also to contribute gainfully towards the continued professional development needs of existing technical personnel. The IETE also provides a platform for meaningful interaction among professionals from the Industry, R&D Organisations, Educational Institutions and Government Departments.     The IETE is a professional society devoted to the advancement of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computers and Information Technology. The Institution is headed by a Council, elected from its large base of corporate members in India and abroad. It confers professional status by way of admitting such persons, as may be qualified to various classes of membership such as Honorary Fellow, Distinguished Fellow, Fellow, Member, Associate Member, Diploma Member, Associate and Student Member. Organizational Membership is also open to Public/Private Sector Companies, Institutions, R&D Laboratories and Government Organisations.       OBJECTIVES The IETE focuses on advancing the science and technology of electronics, telecommunications, computers, information technology and related areas. The objectives of the Institution, inter-alias include; • Organise conferences, symposia, workshops and brainstorming sessions involving    all concerned professionals, students and industry associations for the    advancement of the Disciplines. • Provide a forum for discussion on national policies and to provide suitable inputs to    policy makers. • Promote and conduct basic engineering and continuing technical education    programmes for human resource development. • Stimulate research and development in the Discipline. • Bring out quality publications for all levels of readership. • Honour outstanding professionals.       EXAMINATIONS   The IETE conducts the AMIETE (Graduateship) Examination, in order that a student qualifies and becomes an Associate Member. The AMIETE examination is recognized by Government of India for the purposes of recruitment to superior posts and services under the Central Government. A similar recognition has been given by UPSC & several State Governments. A large number of Universities and Institution have recognized AMIETE for admission to postgraduate courses. Extract/Detail of recognition from Govt of India /State Governments/Universities/Institutions are appended at Annexure I and Annexure II. This qualification further enables a candidate to appear for GATE for postgraduate studies in India . AMIETE (ET) standard in a particular case has been evaluated by the World Education Service, a New York based Educational Credential Evaluators, who have declared that it is equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. The IETE also conducts ALCCS course (Advanced Level Course in Computer Science) which is also recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, for the purpose of appointment to superior posts and services under the Central Government, where M. Tech in Computer Science is a prescribed qualification for recruitment.           RECOGNITION   The IETE is recognised by the Government of India as an EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF NATIONAL EMINENCE. The IETE has also been recognised by the Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research as a SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION (SIRO).       TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE AMIETE- Degree Level (ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)   A student is required to complete AMIETE Examination within two enrolment periods of 10 consecutive examinations each from the date of initial enrolment. The student will, therefore, be permitted to seek only one renewal of membership. Renewal is to be applied for before or immediately after the expiry of initial enrolment with continuity of enrolment maintained by the student. Any delayed re-enrolment entailing missed chances will be counted towards total number of examinations and no relaxation in this regard will be permissible. If the request for renewal is made after the stipulated period of two enrolments, admission will be treated as a fresh enrolment and no benefit in terms of exemptions in respect of subject(s) passed or exempted during the earlier enrolment will be granted. Students must renew their membership in time. Otherwise they will not be allowed to appear in the AMIETE examination. No notice will be sent to the students for renewal of membership. TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE DIPIETE - Diploma Level (ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING) A student is required to complete DIPIETE Examination within two enrolment periods of 10 consecutive examinations each from the date of initial enrolment. The student will, therefore, be permitted to seek only one renewal of membership. Renewal is to be applied for before or immediately after the expiry of initial enrolment with continuity of enrolment maintained by the student. Any delayed re-enrolment entailing missed chances will be counted towards total number of examinations and no relaxation in this regard will be permissible. If the request for renewal is made after the stipulated period of two enrolments, admission will be treated as a fresh enrolment and no benefit in terms of exemptions in respect of subject(s) passed or exempted during the earlier enrolment will be granted. Students must renew their membership in time. Otherwise they will not be allowed to appear in the DIPIETE examination. No notice will be sent to the students for renewal of membership.