AICTE lowers bar for polytechnic students

Updated on: Friday, June 24, 2011

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 per cent. But even as polytechnic admissions commenced on Wednesday, 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.” SS 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:

- Sale of information brochure and application kit at designated ARCs: June 22 to July 3

- Submission of online application form on www.dte.org.in/poly2011: June 22 to July 3

- Confirmation of application form and document verification in person at ARC: June 27 to July 4

- Display of provisional merit list on website: July 6

- Submission of grievances at ARC where form is confirmed: July 7

- Display of final merit list on website: July 11

AICTE lowers bar for polytechnic students

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