Prof. Yogesh Singh , the current Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University , has been given an important new responsibility. He will now also serve as the temporary Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) . This appointment means he will lead AICTE until a permanent Chairman is chosen or until the government issues new orders.
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, announced this decision. Prof. Singh takes over this extra role because the term of the previous AICTE Chairman, Prof. T.G. Sitharam , ended on December 20, 2025 . This temporary arrangement ensures that the work of AICTE continues smoothly without any interruption.
What is AICTE?
For students, it is useful to understand what AICTE does. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a key government body in India. Its main job is to plan, develop, and maintain high standards for technical education across the country. This includes courses like engineering, technology, management, pharmacy, and architecture.
- AICTE approves new technical colleges and universities.
- It sets the rules and guidelines for how these colleges should operate.
- It works to improve the quality of education in technical fields.
- It helps students by making sure their degrees are recognized and valuable.
Simply put, AICTE makes sure that technical colleges in India offer good education and follow government rules. This helps students get a quality education that prepares them well for their careers.
Who is Prof. Yogesh Singh?
Prof. Yogesh Singh is an experienced educator and leader. He has been the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi since October 2021 . Before this, he held many other important positions in the education sector. These roles show his strong leadership skills and deep understanding of how educational institutions work.
Some of his past key roles include:
- He was the Chairperson of the National Council for Teacher Education , which oversees teacher education programs in India.
- In August 2023 , he was also given the temporary charge as Director of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) .
- From 2015 to 2021 , he served as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Technological University (DTU) .
- He was the Director of Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi , from 2014 to 2017 .
- Before that, from 2011 to 2014 , he was the Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (Gujarat).
Academically, Prof. Yogesh Singh is accomplished. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra . He is known for his work in teaching, innovation, and research in the field of software engineering . His wide experience in educational management makes him suitable for this additional role at AICTE.
His appointment as the interim AICTE Chairman is expected to help the organization continue its important work in guiding technical education across India until a permanent leader is selected. Students pursuing or planning technical courses should know that AICTE plays a direct role in setting the standards for their education.
