Maths, physics not a must for engineering: AICTE SECTIONS Share Synopsis 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.