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@article{179368,
        author = {Gauri Chugh and Dhruv Gajwani and Amit Kumar Singh Sanger},
        title = {Enhancing stakeholder engagement and information access through the AICTE mobile application},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6272-6277},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179368},
        abstract = {The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the cornerstone of technical education regulation in India, overseeing a vast repository of critical data related to approved institutions, enrolment statistics, academic programs, government schemes, and regulatory frameworks. However, effectively accessing, interpreting, and utilizing this dispersed information presents a significant challenge for its diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, institutional administrators, and policymakers. This paper presents the design, development, and functionalities of "AICTE app," a dedicated mobile application engineered to address these challenges by providing a centralized, intuitive, and user-friendly platform. The primary objective of this initiative is to empower users with seamless access to curated statistical insights, primarily derived from AICTE’s Power BI dashboard extracts, and to facilitate straightforward navigation to essential official resources.
Developed natively for the Android platform using Kotlin, the AICTE app employs Google Firebase for robust user authentication and as a structured backend for managing the visualized statistical data and curated links to external AICTE assets. Core features include an interactive dashboard that transforms complex datasets into easily understandable charts and graphs, showcasing trends in institutional approvals, program-wise intake, and state-level enrolment figures. Furthermore, the application features dedicated modules allowing users to explore various AICTE initiatives apply for the schemes and initiatives directly. A comprehensive resource section also provides direct download capabilities for important documents such as AICTE handbooks and guidelines. This study elaborates on the agile development methodology, details the implementation of these key features, and discusses the significant potential of the AICTE app to enhance transparency, improve the accessibility of vital information, support better-informed decision-making, and foster greater engagement.},
        keywords = {AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Data Visualization, Mobile Application Development, Stakeholder Engagement},
        month = {May},
        }