AICTE has relaxed the Eligibility for Polytechnic Admissions
The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has
allowed students scoring 35% and above in Class X to apply for polytechnic courses,
beginning this year, lowering it from 50%. But even as polytechnic admissions
commenced on Wednesday 22nd June, the state government is yet to give its approval
for the same to students in the state. Students with only above 50% in SSC are now
eligible for the course, and the government has to announce a new policy before
June 27 to change that.
Dayanand Meshram, joint director in-charge for polytechnic admissions, said, the
admissions have already begun, but the government is yet to take a decision on the
AICTE relaxation. If the decision is in favour of students, they will be given time
to apply.
A principal of a polytechnic institute said, the move will definitely benefit students
who have scored very less in SSC exams. Last year, close to 30,000 students were
disappointed after the CAP rounds. Such an opportunity for low scorers would definitely
help students and prevent dropouts. However, the state should implement it soon.
S. S. Mantha, in-charge director of AICTE said, The AICTE has relaxed the eligibility
for polytechnic admissions and all affiliated institutes will have to follow the
norm.
Admission Schedule:
The sale of information brochure and application kit at designated ARCs: June 22nd
to July 3rd Submission of online application form on www.dte.org.in/poly2011:
June 22nd to July 3rd Confirmation of application form and document verification
in person at ARC: June 27th to July 4th display of provisional merit list on website:
July 6th Submission of grievances at ARC where form is confirmed: July 7 Display
of final merit list on website: July 11.
Courtesy: Times of India
