The state government has welcomed the Union human resources development ministry’s suggestion for a NEET model common entrance examination for engineering admission.After the Union ministry put forth its suggestion in this regard, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) sought the response of all state governments on the proposal for a common entrance examination for admission to engineering colleges across the country.
“We are of the opinion that there should be an entrance test for screening students seeking admission to engineering colleges. The state is not averse to a NEET model common entrance examination if the same is organized flawlessly,” said principal secretary (higher education) Usha Titus.
AICTE vice-chairman MP Poonia had said last week in Ahmedabad that the council if it gets the final clearance from the Union government, would introduce NEET model entrance examination for engineering admissions in 2019.However, state government believes that the plan for a common entrance examination from 2019 would not be practical. “The 2019 target doesn’t seem practical. It may take at least a couple of years to fructify the idea,” added officials.
Kerala Self-financing Engineering College Managements’ Association to has welcomed the common entrance proposal. “The NEET model common entrance would bring out a sort of branding for engineering colleges. It would improve the quality of education and also clear many grey areas with regard to the total number of seats in deemed universities and admissions,” said association secretary KG Madhu.The association has been battling for the freedom to choose candidates to management seats in engineering colleges in Kerala.
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