BackMathematics, Physics not mandatory for engineering aspirants, says AICTE
This rule will be implemented from the upcoming academic year 2021-22
PremiumThe All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has released its approval process handbook for the academic year 2021-22. As per the AICTE handbook, mathematics and physics will not be compulsory subjects for students aspiring to pursue engineering.
The eligibility criteria for UG admissions have been changed, the revised rules said. Students who are seeking admissions into undergraduate engineering courses need not have mathematics and physics as their core subjects in Class 12.
This rule will be implemented from the upcoming academic year 2021-22.
Now, those students who are seeking admission to engineering colleges will have to pass 10+2 with any of the three following subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Computer science
- Electronics and IT
- Information practices
- Technical vocational subject
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture
- Business studies
- Engineering
AICTE has also informed that the unreserved category students must score 45% marks, and reserved category students must score 40% marks in order to pass class 12.
Since physics and maths will not be compulsory for students of class 12, AICTE has proposed the introduction of bridge courses in maths and physics by the engineering colleges to strengthen the base of these subjects for students in initial semesters.
“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 said in its handbook.
Many have argued that Class 12 physics and mathematics are absolutely essential for engineering students and thus, the new amendments proposed by AICTE have received some criticism from teachers and universities from across the country.
Currently, the study of physics, chemistry and mathematics is mandatory for the students of Class 12 of the science stream to be able to apply for admission in undergraduate engineering courses.
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