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Kerala allows ITI, diploma holders into degree courses without Plus Two
Kerala allows ITI, diploma holders into degree courses without Plus Two
Kerala will allow candidates with ITI certificates or three-year polytechnic diplomas to enter undergraduate programmes without passing Plus Two, Minister Roji M. John said on Thursday. The decision follows a recommendation from…
The Story in Brief
Kerala will allow candidates with ITI certificates or three-year polytechnic diplomas to enter undergraduate programmes without passing Plus Two, Minister Roji M. John said on Thursday. The decision follows a recommendation from the Kerala State Higher Education Council and uses the University Grants Commission’s National Credit Framework.
ITI holders can join the first year of a four-year degree course after Class 10, but must complete the prescribed language course. Polytechnic diploma holders can enter the second year through lateral entry. The Higher Education department issued the order following the minister’s directive.
The Indian Opinion
The change should not be sold as an easy shortcut to a degree, nor dismissed as a dilution of standards. ITI and polytechnic students already complete vocational training after Class 10, so recognising that route can widen access while matching education with skills. The real test is whether universities publish clear eligibility rules, bridge courses and seat numbers. How many students will actually secure admission in the first year?
Source: thehindu.com
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