AICTE Launches NEAT 4.0 with ‘One Student One Mentor’ and Special Placement-Ready Program with Intercell
January 6, 2024, New Delhi:
The new year begins on a hopeful note for Indian students. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched phase 4 of the ‘National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0) at an event held at AICTE headquarters in Vasant Kunj,New Delhi.
NEAT 4.0 is mentoring program that is designed to provide holistic education through industry mentors and AI-powered tools, enabling the students to become placement-ready.
At the launch event, on January 2, was also the MoU signing ceremony. Distinguished personalities such as Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE; Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF; and Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer of NEAT AICTE.
AICTE is launching NEAT 4.0 with an AI-based career mentoring platform ‘Intercell’. Some of the key features that Intercell program includes are:
- Mentor Match
- InstaResume
- Talent Finder
- Internship/Jobs Support
- Skill Assessment
- English Coach
At the launch, Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, said, “The launch of NEAT 4.0 brings renewed hope to the Indian education sector. The use of AI tools on the portal enables personalized learning, ensuring better outcomes for students.” Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF, added, “NEAT 4.0 is poised to revolutionize online learning in India by providing learners with industry-oriented skills, enhancing their employability.”
For Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, CCO of AICTE, it was the access of a right platform for the weaker section that brought a relief. “Through the Public-Private Partnership model, NEAT 4.0 makes cutting-edge EdTech solutions accessible to students from weaker sections. The inclusion of emerging domains such as Biomedical Engineering, Health & Wellness, and Space Technology highlights the portal’s versatility.”
Arunabh Varma, founder of Intercell, shared his joy stating that he was pleased to participate and support the Ministry of Education’s vision to deliver innovative, world class EDtech solutions for Indian student’s career advancement.
