After SSC results, slight decrease in 11th grade cutoff expected
D. D. Kumbhar, Vice Principal of Fergusson Junior College told The Indian Express, 'As the marks for Class 11 have decreased by around 1.7 per cent, the cutoff for Class 11 will also decrease in the same proportion. Last year, the first round cutoff at Fergusson arts stream was 97 per cent and 96.40 per cent for general merit. So we can assume that the cutoff will go down by the same 1.7 percent.' said
Dr. Sunil Gaikwad, Principal of S. P. College, said, 'Due to the decrease in results, the qualifying marks may decrease by one to two per cent. However, there will still be competition for admission in reputed colleges. Students from other parts of the state get admission in colleges in Pune city every year.' According to data provided by Gaikwad, the first round cutoff at S.P. college in 2024 for Science-aided (english) was 93 per cent and for Arts-aided (English) was 93.4 per cent.
Kumbhar also said that top-ranking students getting attracted to 'integrated courses' or 'dummy colleges' was an issue that the government should focus on. 'Coaching classes mislead the students and some high merit students take admissions in these integrated courses or dummy classes. This is unfortunate for the system. These private classes should not be conducted during college hours. If such a rule is bought, then both can work well together. We are not saying that classes should not be run, but both should not be held at the same time,' he added.
This year, the central online admission process for Class 11 admissions has been implemented across the state. Previously this was limited to five divisions of Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Amravati, and Nagpur. Schools and junior colleges have been given a deadline of May 15 for registration, after which student registration process will start from May 19. Four rounds of admission will be implemented. Junior colleges will start on August 11.
Soham is a Correspondent with the Indian Express in Pune.
A journalism graduate, he was a fact-checker before joining the Express. Soham currently covers education and is also interested in civic issues, health, human rights, and politics. ... Read More
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