UGC seems to already approve of Council of Architecture's proposed amendments to the act
2.8 “Architect” means an Architect registered with the University of Architecture (sic) established under the Architect Act 1972.
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“Technical Education” means Programmes of education, research and training in the areas namely engineering & technology, architecture, town planning, management, pharmacy, applied arts & crafts, hotel management and catering technology, computer applications, and such other programmes or areas as the Central Government may, in
3consultation with the Commission, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare).