The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body and a national-level council for technical education,under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development. It was established in November, 1945,as an advisory body. Later in 1987,it was given the statutory status by an Act of Parliament. AICTE is responsible for proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education and management education system in India. The AICTE accredits postgraduate and graduate programmes under specific categories in Indian institutions as per its charter.