Following HSC results, city colleges begin online admissions on first-come, first-served basis for undergraduate courses
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Pune: Many colleges in the city will be offering admission on a first-come, first-served basis to undergraduate degree courses for applicants who passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Std XII board exams, as per the results declared on Monday this week.Colleges have started an online admission process, wherein candidates can fill out forms for courses of their choice, especially in traditional streams such as arts, science, and commerce. Besides these, applications are also being invited for courses like business management, business administration, biotechnology, computer applications, and more.The principal of Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Ganeshkhind, Sanjay Kharat, told TOI, "Our college has decided on an admission procedure on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who arrive and meet the requirements earliest are given priority for admission by following the norms of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and govt reservation policy. This year, we have not decided on any cut-off policy due to the introduction of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in higher education."He added that the most in-demand courses are BSc data science, BSc blended, BCA science, BA psychology, BVoc (food and technology), and skill and professional courses related to the field of engineering and medical sciences.Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) principal RP Kuchekar said some courses would have entrance tests for students, while traditional undergraduate commerce degree admissions will be conducted based on applications received. "We have some specialised programmes like BCom Honours and a fintech course that will have an entrance test. However, admissions for the undergraduate commerce degree course will be conducted as per applications received," he said, adding that students will have to fill out online applications for admissions through the BMCC website.At the Progressive Education Society's (PES) Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Shivajinagar, the admission system is completely online. College vice principal Shamkant Deshmukh said, "At our college, there is a greater demand for courses like computer science, BBA-BCA, animation, biotechnology and microbiology, psychology, economics, and commerce. This year, in view of the demand of the present competitive world and industry, we also started BSc (data science), MSc (animation), BSc (medical laboratory technology), BSc (imaging technology) and MSc (organic chemistry) courses."Meanwhile, principal of St Mira's College for Girls, Neeru Bhagat, told TOI, "A slight dip in the HSC pass percentage is seen this year with 91.88% passing compared to 92.77% last year. This may result in lower cut-off percentages across colleges and streams. We have introduced improvements to our processes that will reduce time required and make the entire admission experience much more convenient."The application process at the St Mira's College for Girls in Koregaon Park is quite straightforward — the student needs to contact the official WhatsApp number or may visit the admissions page on the official college website.Some other new courses to look forward to that have been introduced by colleges this year include MSc (bioinformatics), MSc (industrial mathematics), MSc (food science and technology), MCom (advanced accounting and taxation), AI/ML and data analytics.Pune: Many colleges in the city will be offering admission on a first-come, first-served basis to undergraduate degree courses for applicants who passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Std XII board exams, as per the results declared on Monday this week.Colleges have started an online admission process, wherein candidates can fill out forms for courses of their choice, especially in traditional streams such as arts, science, and commerce. Besides these, applications are also being invited for courses like business management, business administration, biotechnology, computer applications, and more.The principal of Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Ganeshkhind, Sanjay Kharat, told TOI, "Our college has decided on an admission procedure on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who arrive and meet the requirements earliest are given priority for admission by following the norms of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and govt reservation policy. This year, we have not decided on any cut-off policy due to the introduction of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in higher education."He added that the most in-demand courses are BSc data science, BSc blended, BCA science, BA psychology, BVoc (food and technology), and skill and professional courses related to the field of engineering and medical sciences.Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) principal RP Kuchekar said some courses would have entrance tests for students, while traditional undergraduate commerce degree admissions will be conducted based on applications received. "We have some specialised programmes like BCom Honours and a fintech course that will have an entrance test. However, admissions for the undergraduate commerce degree course will be conducted as per applications received," he said, adding that students will have to fill out online applications for admissions through the BMCC website.At the Progressive Education Society's (PES) Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Shivajinagar, the admission system is completely online. College vice principal Shamkant Deshmukh said, "At our college, there is a greater demand for courses like computer science, BBA-BCA, animation, biotechnology and microbiology, psychology, economics, and commerce. This year, in view of the demand of the present competitive world and industry, we also started BSc (data science), MSc (animation), BSc (medical laboratory technology), BSc (imaging technology) and MSc (organic chemistry) courses."Meanwhile, principal of St Mira's College for Girls, Neeru Bhagat, told TOI, "A slight dip in the HSC pass percentage is seen this year with 91.88% passing compared to 92.77% last year. This may result in lower cut-off percentages across colleges and streams. We have introduced improvements to our processes that will reduce time required and make the entire admission experience much more convenient."The application process at the St Mira's College for Girls in Koregaon Park is quite straightforward — the student needs to contact the official WhatsApp number or may visit the admissions page on the official college website.Some other new courses to look forward to that have been introduced by colleges this year include MSc (bioinformatics), MSc (industrial mathematics), MSc (food science and technology), MCom (advanced accounting and taxation), AI/ML and data analytics.
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