Mathematics and Physics not compulsory for engineering courses, says AICTE - This opens up BE, BTech degree courses for students from medicine, commerce and vocational backgrounds as well.
Maths, physics not a must for engineering: AICTE
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As of now, Class XII-level maths and physics subjects are compulsory for admissions to undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology.
The approval process handbook for 2021-22 released by the AICTE has changed the eligibility criteria for UG admissions.
(This story originally appeared in on Mar 12, 2021)CHENNAI: In a controversial move that would impact the quality of engineers produced in the country, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has made mathematics and physics at Class XII-level optional to get admissions to BE and BTech courses from 2021-22.
As of now, Class XII-level maths and physics subjects are compulsory for admissions to undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology.
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Earlier, Class 12 level maths and physics subjects were mandatory for students seeking admissions in engineering and technology colleges.
The candidates must obtain at least 45 per cent marks (40 per cent marks in case of candidates from reserved category) in these subjects to be eligible for admission, the rule book said.
New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has made mathematics and physics optional subjects at Class 12 for students aspiring to take admission in undergraduate engineering and technology colleges.
For the academic year 2021-22, students aiming for admissions to BE and BTech courses need not have studied the aforementioned subjects in Class 12. Earlier, Class 12 level maths and physics subjects were mandatory for students seeking admissions in engineering and technology colleges.
Math, physics not compulsory for engineering, says AICTE
In its handbook AICTE said that candidates will have to score 45 per cent marks, and 40 per cent if in reserved category, in thesubjects taken together
BusinessToday.In | March 12, 2021 | Updated 15:42 IST
AICTE releases new handbook for 2021-22
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recently released its approval process handbook for 2021-22. In an unprecedented move, the AICTE has made mathematics and physics optional at Class 12 level to get admission to BE and BTech courses. So far, math and physics were compulsory to take admission into undergraduate programme in engineering and technology.
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