The Jadavpur University has determined to proceed with the five-year night Bachelors in Technology programme after the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) talked about that universities can observe a versatile schedule.

Earlier, in its approval handbook for 2019-2020, solely day-time engineering programmes could be recognised as common programs however as per its newest approval handbook for 2023-24, they’ve talked about that the programme will be supplied as per the ‘stakeholders’ comfort.

In a gathering held on Friday, it was determined by the authorities to proceed with it. The assembly was attended by college of engineering and expertise (FET) in addition to interim V-C Amitava Dutta and professional V-C Chiranjib Bhattacharjee.

They have been working a five-year programme within the three disciplines — civil, electrical and mechanical engineering for working professionals. According to an official, the method for admissions will start quickly.

The admission assessments for these programs are carried out by JU. The night programs will proceed however based on the official, the course won’t be termed as night programs contemplating AICTE has determined to take away these terminologies.

It will be talked about that on July 24, a discover by the college administration acknowledged that no resolution was taken within the University relating to the closure of five-years UG (night) engineering programmes carried out by civil, electrical and mechanical engineering departments of Jadavpur University.

According to the discover, the continued programmes have AICTE approval. Independent approval for the programmes had been obtained until 2020-2021 as per AICTE norms. It appeared that in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, a mixed approval of day and night programs, with whole consumption, has been given by AICTE following their revised coverage, the discover talked about.