MAHARASHTRA EXAMINATION CUT OFF LIST OF XI, 2009 IS GOING ON

MAHARASHTRA EXAMINATION CUT OFF LIST OF XI, 2009

Following the bifocal trend, the cut-offs for even general science and commerce streams soared to an unprecedented high for junior

college admissions. The state education department on Thursday released a list of 23,726 candidates of which 12,254 took admission to science courses while 11,472 opted for commerce.

The students were asked to complete formalities before July 29 and new academic sessions (2009-10) officially begins from August 1. The education department has advised students to report their grievances from Friday to Monday at the designated centres in the official hours. No grievances will be entertained after the last date of July 27.

Shivaji Science College lead the chart in science category with last student in general category coming in at all time high of 94.31%. It was closely followed by Dr Ambedkar College at 94.15%. Surprisingly, the New English Junior College in Mahal at number four was a new entrant in the list of top colleges. Somalwar Ramdaspeth and Dharampeth Science were on third and fifth positions respectively. In bifocal admissions, Dr Ambedkar College had toppled Shivaji Science from the first spot in terms of cut-offs. However, in general category, the latter maintained its hold with a majority of SSC toppers preferring it for pursuing standard XI and XII.

The commerce stream also witnessed high percentages compared to last year. Dr Ambedkar College led the charts with highest cut-offs at 83.69% followed by GS College at 74.77%. CB Adarsh College at Gandhibagh and Kamla Nehru Colleges followed them at 76.77% and 71.85% respectively. LAD College occupied the fifth spot with admission closing at 65.23%.

Nevertheless, the students, parents and also college managements, are in utter confusion as far as new bifocal seats are concerned. The state government had sanctioned additional 2,000 bifocal seats on permanent no-grant basis in various colleges. But the deputy director in Nagpur issued a letter to all colleges asking them not to set up new sections and increase total intake but adjust these seats in existing capacity. They have been asked to strictly abide by government resolution of June 26, 1997, which directs the junior colleges to reserve 50% seats for backward class candidates. These colleges can fill up only five percent seats under management category.

As many as 99 colleges of science stream participated in the centralised admissions process with a combined capacity of 14,960 students. Similarly, 93 commerce colleges were part of CAP with intake of 13,080 seats.