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Of course. AICTE approval is most needed for a technical course. However, there are theories (from various judgments of court cases regarding AICTE approval) that Universities don't need AICTE approval while colleges do require. But these inferences do not hold good and are not true in all instances. Let's make this clear, State Universities/ Central Universities do not require AICTE approval. (Even this is not clear), the reason is a constituent college of a State University (like UVCE for Bangalore University) is treated as its own University Department and still has AICTE approval. While Private Universities rely on the fact that they need no AICTE approval, which does not hold true? If they want they can call AICTE and get approval but they won't do it as it involves work, money and a lot of other things. Deemed to be Universities have been strictly instructed that AICTE approval is required and henceforth, they are on the verge on getting an AICTE approval. So, it is safer for you to pursue a B.Tech programme in an AICTE approved institution.

Yes, you can apply and pursue a physician assistant course after B.Sc Nursing. Physician assistants typically need a Master's degree from an accredited educational programme. Earning that degree usually takes at least 2 years of full-time postgraduate study. Most applicants to physician assistant education programs already have a Bachelor's degree and some patient care work experience. Although admissions requirements vary from programme to programme, most programs require 2 to 4 years of undergraduate coursework with a focus on science stream. You will definitely earn preference for a PG course in Physician Assistance course as you have done B.Sc Nursing.