Maths, Physics not mandatory for engineering test: Key takeaways from AICTE’s new guidelines

Students aspiring to pursue BTech may no longer have to study Physics and Mathematics in high school as AICTE has introduced changes in eligibility criteria for specific engineering branches. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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AICTE chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe said that the eligibility criteria has been changed "on the lines of the NEP" incase there are states or universities that want to open up. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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"Universities and the state governments may continue to have the same three subjects of Maths, Physics and Chemistry, as mandatory. This is purely a window of opportunity which is open, but not restricting, or forcing or making it mandatory that any three subjects can and should be allowed," said Sahasrabudhe. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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Meanwhile, the physics, chemistry, maths remains mandatory for most engineering subjects- mechanical, electrical, computer science. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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AICTE has given a list of 14 subjects through which candidates can take admissions in engineering courses. The subjects are physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, electronics, information technology, biology, informatics practices, biotechnology, technical vocational subject, engineering graphics, business studies, entrepreneurship. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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Also, AICTE has also proposed offering courses in mother tongue. Chairman Sahasrabudhe cited its survey recently held, where 42 per cent of the current second, third and fourth year engineering students said that they would prefer to pursue their course in mother tongue had there been an opportunity Representational image/ gettyimages.in.

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Students need to pass in any three subjects from the list with a minimum of 45 per cent marks in class 12 board examination to be able to apply for admission in undergraduate courses in engineering, according to the revised rules of AICTE. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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The AICTE has also asked colleges to offer suitable bridge courses to engineering aspirants. “The universities will offer suitable bridge courses such as mathematics, physics, engineering drawing for students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve learning outcomes of the programme,” AICTE notification mentioned. Representational image/ gettyimages.in

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