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Kerala Colleges Seek End to Entrance Exams
16 Jul
Summary
- Kerala govt considers ending engineering entrance exams.
- Colleges cite neighboring states' admission practices.
- Thousands of engineering seats remain vacant annually.
The Kerala government is actively considering a significant overhaul of its engineering admission process, responding to long-standing demands from self-financing institutions. These colleges are advocating for the abolition of the mandatory entrance test, proposing instead that admissions be based on Plus Two marks, similar to practices in neighboring states.
This proposed change comes amidst a concerning trend of vacant engineering seats, with available statistics indicating at least 20,000 such positions remain unfilled annually in Kerala. Consequently, nearly 20 engineering colleges have ceased operations over the past decade.
A state higher education council vice-chairperson has been tasked with reviewing the current admission procedure. The review will explore whether the entrance exam remains relevant or if alternative mechanisms should be implemented.
Concerns have also been raised about the high academic standards set by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, which critics suggest contribute to student attrition and failure rates, particularly in self-financing colleges. Discussions are ongoing regarding potential easing of these academic standards.
