AICTE launches placement portal for rural, tribal students; serves over 6 lakh villages

NEW DELHI: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman TG Sitharam launched the AICTE placement portal for students residing in rural and tribal areas to ensure equal job opportunities.

More than 600 AICTE-approved universities, AICTE member secretary Rajive Kumar and coordinating officer Buddha Chandrasekhar and representatives from companies like Salesforce, Service Now, Phytec, Medini and IDS were present during the portal launch.

The AICTE portal, placement.aicte-india.org, now serves over 6 lakh villages and tribal regions. The user-friendly portal also is designed to overcome language barriers as it is made accessible in multiple regional languages, Buddha Chandrasekhar said.

The key features of the portal include accessibility to students who may not have high speed internet, job listing, career guidance and networking tools. It also provides resources for employers who are interested in hiring rural students.

More than 2,000 companies operating in different domains have been enlisted in the portal so far. “By connecting rural students with job opportunities and providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the job market, the portal can help to create a more equitable and inclusive economy that benefits all members of society,” the council added.

Speaking at the AICTE placement portal launch event, AICTE chairman said: "I'm happy to introduce this placement portal for rural and tribal regions, a powerful tool designed to link job seekers with potential employment opportunities. This initiative was born out of a genuine necessity since the majority of employers typically don't extend their reach to these remote areas.”

Further, he said that villages and educational institutes “are brimming with untapped talent”. “This portal will serve as the vital link connecting this talent pool with multinational companies. The portal's user-friendly design ensures easy access for students, and AICTE's helpline will be readily available to assist students if they require support," TG Sitharam said.

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