The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the regulatory authority for technical education in the country, has issued a stern warning to students about the proliferation of counterfeit 10-day MBA crash courses. This cautionary notice comes in response to advertisements by a motivational speaker promoting a brief MBA program.
Highlighting the significance of AICTE recognition for running MBA programs in the country, the Union Education Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to these standards. Abhay Jere, the Vice-Chairman of AICTE, disclosed that an advisory has been released to caution against these 'fake MBA' initiatives, specifically targeting the youth demographic.
Jere expressed concern over the emergence of 10-day MBA crash courses offered by motivational speakers and influencers. He emphasized that such endeavors are an attempt to misguide the country's young minds and violate the guidelines set by the Supreme Court. According to the court's ruling, no institution or university can conduct technical courses, including MBA and management programs leading to postgraduate degrees, without obtaining approval from AICTE.
AICTE clarified that an authentic MBA program is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate degree course designed to impart advanced skills and knowledge in various facets of business and management. The regulatory body unequivocally stated that completing an MBA program, which leads to a legitimate degree, within a mere 10 days is implausible. Consequently, stakeholders and students are strongly advised to exercise caution and avoid falling victim to misleading and inappropriate offers of MBA crash courses from individuals or organizations.
(With Agency Inputs)
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