Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers
AbbreviationIETE
Formation1953 (1953)
PurposeProfessional engineering education
HeadquartersIETE, 2, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003, India
MembersHF (Honorary Fellow), DF (Distinguished Fellow), F (Fellow), M (Member), AMIETE (Associate, by examination)
Websitewww.iete.org
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Location of the IETE centers (in green) and sub centers (in red)

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is a professional society in India focused on electronics, telecommunication, and information technology. Established on 2 November 1953, it has around 120,000 members across 63 different centres, including 3 located abroad.

The Government of India has recognized IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and as an Institute of National Eminence. The IETE conducts and sponsors technical meetings, conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions all over India, publishes technical and research journals and provides continuing education as well as career advancement opportunities to its members. IETE is a member of ECI.

History

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) was established on 2 November 1953 to promote the study and practice of electronics and telecommunication in India. It was inaugurated by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the then Vice President of India. The institution was later incorporated under the Societies Registration Act (1860).

Academic programs

Since 1953, IETE has expanded its educational activities in areas of electronics, telecommunications, computer science, and information technology. The institution conducts programs by examination, leading to professional qualification and certifications recognized for higher education and government recruitment.

Courses offered

DipIETE

DipIETE is a three-year, six-semester course equivalent to Diploma in Engineering.

AMIETE

AMIETE is a four-year, eight-semester course recognized by the AICTE and MHRD, Government of India, as equivalent to B.E. or B.Tech degree. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) have recognized AMIETE.

ALCCS (Advanced Level Course in Computer Science)

A postgraduate-level course equivalent to an M.Tech degree. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) have recognized ALCCS.

Examination and recognition

The examinations are conducted twice a year, once in June and in December. Courses are divided into two sections, Section A and Section B. IETE graduates are eligible to take national-level tests like GATE, CAT, JEST, etc., for Master's as well as for PhD admissions in various leading technical institutions across the country. [citation needed]

Courses of IETE are recognized by various leading technical and scientific institutions and universities including IISc, IIT, NIT, IIIT, IIM, CMI, TIFR, ISI, and various Central and State Universities. The Institution provides leadership in scientific and technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy.

Recognition history

The IETE has faced significant legal challenges regarding the equivalence of its courses certifications to university degrees.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) de-recognition (2012)

In December of 2012, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) withdrew the recognition of degrees awarded by professional societies. This impacted thousands of students who enrolled in IETE and similar bodies based on their long-standing recognition.

Student agitations

Following the notification, the IETE student community organized several protests across India. Hundreds of students participated in hunger strikes and demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and the HRD Minister's residence in New Delhi.

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognition (2017)

In 2017, following an emergency meeting, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) issued a new statement regarding the status of technical degrees and diplomas awarded by professional bodies, including IETE.

Restoration of equivalence

The AICTEE officialese that degrees and diplomas awarded by IETE and similar bodies to students enrolled on or before May 41 2013 would stand valid "for all purposes", covering both eligibility for higher education and employment in the government sector.

Impact on higher education admissions

During GATE 2020 when the organizing committee, IIT Delhi, issues a notice stating:

"Candidate who registered after May 31, 2013 for certification equivalent to B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch from any of the professional societies (IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, IIChemE, IIM, IIE, etc) but meets other eligibility criteria, are also eligible to apply for GATE 2020. However, as the matter is subjudice, the eligibility of such candidates is subjected to further orders of the court."

Notable members

References

  1. ↑ Malhotra, Abhinav (2 November 2012). "The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers Centre (IETE) celebrated its foundation day under the aegis of IIT-Kanpur, here on Friday. The Institution was founded on November 2 in the year 1953 and this is the 60th year of its establishment. As a result, the Institution is celebrating this year as Diamond Jubilee Year". Times of India.
  2. ↑ "IETE Journal of Technical Reviews". Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  3. ↑ "IETE Journal of Education". Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  4. ↑ "IETE Journal of Research". Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "ECI-def". www.ecindia.org. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "IETE Governing Council Elects Mr. Sunil, Ex Additional DG, Prasar Bharati, as President for 2024-25". Hindustan Metro. 17 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Articles of Association Byelaws" (PDF). iete.org.
  8. 1 2 3 "Courses, Academics & Exams". iete.org.
  9. ↑ AICTE Recognition
  10. ↑ Academics
  11. ↑ Indian Institute of Science
  12. ↑ Chennai Mathematical Institute
  13. ↑ Indian Statistical Institute
  14. ↑ Eligibility
  15. 1 2 3 "IETE students appeal to Irani for B. Tech recognition". The Hindu. IANS. 5 August 2014.
  16. 1 2 Akash (21 November 2017). "Engineering degrees by professional bodies till May 2013 valid: AICTE". eletsonline.com.
  17. ↑ "GATE 2020: IITD allows B.Tech equivalent to apply; IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, IIChemE, IIM, IIE candidates now eligible". aglasem.com. 25 September 2019.
  18. ↑ "Minister Audimulapu Suresh elected Fellow of IETE". The Hans India. 9 October 2022.