The Hindu : Move to lower qualifying marks opposed

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Monday, Apr 28, 2003

Southern States

Southern States - Karnataka

Move to lower qualifying marks opposed

By Our Special Correspondent

Bangalore April 27. The Federation of University and College Teachers' Associations in Karnataka have opposed the move of the Karnataka Government to lower the minimum qualifying marks in II PUC examination to 35 per cent for admission to engineering courses.

Urging the Government not to implement the guideline of the AICTE in this regard, the federation said the move would further erode the intake in undergraduate courses, especially those of basic sciences.

The federation, which discussed several issues at its general council meeting, asked the Government and the managements of unaided and minority professional colleges to settle the CET imbroglio amicably in the interest of students.

After discussing the various aspects of the abolition of examination remuneration, the council appealed to the Government to restore the remuneration for all types of examination-related work.

On attempts made by some universities to introduce semester system in degree colleges from next year, the federation said it was welcome provided the defining principles such as novelty and innovation, mobility, choice of new courses, and gainful employment were served.

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