Achieving a record pass percentage in SSLC since 1966 does not seem to be good news for students seeking the PU science stream. Several colleges have decided to raise the cut-off for I PU science admissions by up to one per cent , making it that much more difficult for students with a dream of pursuing science in a college reputed for PU science courses. The introduction of Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) marks too has boosted the results which will also add to the competition.
Mysore Education Society (MES) main college, which has the highest cut-off every year, says the cut-off may touch 97.75 per cent. Speaking to Mirror, MES main college principal Dr L Ramu said, "As of now, it looks like the cut-off for the first list would be 97.25 per cent for PCME (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Electronics). However, we are surprised by the applications received as each applicant has scored higher percentage. This would mean that by the time the first list is drawn, the cut off may well go up to 97.75 and above. However, it would be officially announced during the announcement of the first merit list."
MES Kishore Kendra principal Sunitha R said the first list may be above %90 per cent. "We are seeing a surge in applications especially with students scoring 90+ per cent."
The higher cut-off for PU science stream is not limited to Bengaluru. It is being noticed in Udupi - which stormed back to retake its pole position among the districts in SSLC pass percentage with 93.37 per cent - and Mangaluru with 89.35 per cent passing, too.
"We have already started receiving applications and it is amazing to see that many of the applicants are in the 95-96 per cent bracket. We have received very few applications below 75 per cent. The cut-off marks in our college was 80 per cent last year.
With good performance this academic year, the cut-off is expected to be raised by at least two per cent," said Dr Shripathi Rao, Principal, Sharada PU College, Mangaluru.
However, some colleges have decided not to raise the cut-off limit. Kusuma Kamath Principal of MGM College in Udupi said although the students' performance this year has been remarkable I do not think it will have an impact on the cut off marks at the time of admission. There are plenty of colleges and hence the students will get distributed, she felt.
Bengaluru-based KLE's S Nijalingappa PU college principal Vinay Kumar said, "We will also have a separate section for the students who have secured 600+ out of 625. The reason is that we need to have a healthy atmosphere among these students to continue the good percentage even for the II PU."
IT'S BENGALURU NORTH VERSUS SOUTH
It seems to be Bengaluru north versus Bengaluru south in the PU admissions this year as the north colleges are likely to have a higher cut-off compared to those in the south colleges. Academicians say with Bengaluru north getting a good pass percentage this year compared to South, the cut-off in the northern areas are to be higher.
General secretary of Seshadripuram Educational Trust, Wooday P Krishna said, "The colleges in the north are getting a very good response this year because of the high SSLC results. The cut-off percentage will also be a notch higher this year compared to the previous years."
INCREASE IN MEDICAL SEATS
It's good news for those aspiring for medical seats with the Medical Council of India (MCI) approving three medical colleges - Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, and Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences.
The MCI board which met on Tuesday had agreed to approve 150 seats in each institute. This makes way for addition of 450 seats to the medical seat tally this year (provided there is no cut in seats of other medical colleges for the year). Last year, the MCI had denied permission for these colleges to start. Sources in the medical education department said they were working hard to get the MCI nod for the other three colleges in Karwar, Kodagu and Chamarajnagar.
Mysore Education Society (MES) main college, which has the highest cut-off every year, says the cut-off may touch 97.75 per cent. Speaking to Mirror, MES main college principal Dr L Ramu said, "As of now, it looks like the cut-off for the first list would be 97.25 per cent for PCME (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Electronics). However, we are surprised by the applications received as each applicant has scored higher percentage. This would mean that by the time the first list is drawn, the cut off may well go up to 97.75 and above. However, it would be officially announced during the announcement of the first merit list."
MES Kishore Kendra principal Sunitha R said the first list may be above %90 per cent. "We are seeing a surge in applications especially with students scoring 90+ per cent."
The higher cut-off for PU science stream is not limited to Bengaluru. It is being noticed in Udupi - which stormed back to retake its pole position among the districts in SSLC pass percentage with 93.37 per cent - and Mangaluru with 89.35 per cent passing, too.
"We have already started receiving applications and it is amazing to see that many of the applicants are in the 95-96 per cent bracket. We have received very few applications below 75 per cent. The cut-off marks in our college was 80 per cent last year.
With good performance this academic year, the cut-off is expected to be raised by at least two per cent," said Dr Shripathi Rao, Principal, Sharada PU College, Mangaluru.
However, some colleges have decided not to raise the cut-off limit. Kusuma Kamath Principal of MGM College in Udupi said although the students' performance this year has been remarkable I do not think it will have an impact on the cut off marks at the time of admission. There are plenty of colleges and hence the students will get distributed, she felt.
Bengaluru-based KLE's S Nijalingappa PU college principal Vinay Kumar said, "We will also have a separate section for the students who have secured 600+ out of 625. The reason is that we need to have a healthy atmosphere among these students to continue the good percentage even for the II PU."
IT'S BENGALURU NORTH VERSUS SOUTH
It seems to be Bengaluru north versus Bengaluru south in the PU admissions this year as the north colleges are likely to have a higher cut-off compared to those in the south colleges. Academicians say with Bengaluru north getting a good pass percentage this year compared to South, the cut-off in the northern areas are to be higher.
General secretary of Seshadripuram Educational Trust, Wooday P Krishna said, "The colleges in the north are getting a very good response this year because of the high SSLC results. The cut-off percentage will also be a notch higher this year compared to the previous years."
INCREASE IN MEDICAL SEATS
It's good news for those aspiring for medical seats with the Medical Council of India (MCI) approving three medical colleges - Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, and Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences.
The MCI board which met on Tuesday had agreed to approve 150 seats in each institute. This makes way for addition of 450 seats to the medical seat tally this year (provided there is no cut in seats of other medical colleges for the year). Last year, the MCI had denied permission for these colleges to start. Sources in the medical education department said they were working hard to get the MCI nod for the other three colleges in Karwar, Kodagu and Chamarajnagar.
