Recognitions & Approvals
Establishment, Recognition, Approvals & Accreditations
AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, is established under the legislative framework of the Government of Madhya Pradesh and has obtained recognition, approvals and regulatory permissions from various statutory and regulatory bodies for its academic programmes.
This page provides information and reference documents relating to the establishment of the University and its recognition, approvals and accreditations from relevant authorities.
Recognition & Approval at a Glance
Establishment of AKS University, Satna

AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, was established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh through Act No. 44 of 2011 of Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.
Government Gazette Notification
Official copy of the Government Gazette Notification relating to the establishment of the University.
M.P. Private University Regulatory Commission
Letter issued by the M.P. Private University Regulatory Commission.
UGC Recognition

AKS University, Satna is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
AICTE Status

According to law, universities do not need AICTE approval. Only institutions affiliated with Universities require approval. As AKS University is a bona fide University established by a State Act and duly recognized by UGC, it does not require AICTE approval. This standing of law was established by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Bharathidasan University vs. AICTE.
The following documents provide references relating to the University's AICTE status and applicable regulatory matters.
Accreditation of ICAR

Relevant documentation regarding accreditation and recognition by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is provided below.
ICAR Accreditation Notification
Accredited & Eligible Agriculture Universities
AKS University is referenced on Page Number 50 of the linked document.
Approval of NCTE

AKS University is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to offer B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. courses.
Approval of PCI

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy, a department of AKS University, Satna, is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, for the following programmes:
- D. Pharmacy
- B. Pharmacy
- M. Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- M. Pharmacy – Pharmaceutics
Approval of Paramedical Council of Madhya Pradesh

AKS University, Satna, is approved by the Paramedical Council of Madhya Pradesh.
Approval is applicable in accordance with the requirements of the Madhya Pradesh Paramedical Council.
Approval / Recognition of DGMS

As per the Mines Act 1952, persons holding a Degree in Mining Engineering from any recognized University have been exempted from passing the Second Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency examination. Similarly, persons holding a Diploma or Merit Certificate in Mining have been exempted from passing the Overman's Certificate of Competency examination.

