Jadavpur University (JU) has set a cut-off rank of 12,000 in the state Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for general-category candidates to fill 182 vacant BTech seats through its own counselling. This decision aims to address the issue of unfilled seats after several rounds of counselling by the JEE board.
- JU is conducting its own counselling from October 27 to October 30 to fill vacant BTech seats.
- 182 seats remain vacant, including 33 in civil engineering and 11 in electrical engineering.
- The university has invited candidates with JEE ranks up to 12,000 to apply.
- Delayed admissions have caused JU to lose students to other institutes.
- JU's BTech classes started later than IITs and NITs, affecting students' academic progress.
Why is Jadavpur University conducting its own counselling for BTech admissions?
After multiple rounds of counselling by the JEE board, 182 BTech seats at JU remained vacant. To fill these seats, the university received permission from the state government to conduct its own counselling. This process began on October 27 and will continue until October 30. The goal is to ensure that the vacant seats are filled with eligible candidates, maintaining the quality of education and avoiding further delays.
What is the significance of the 12,000 JEE rank cut-off?
JU has set a cut-off rank of 12,000 for general-category candidates in the state JEE to fill the remaining BTech seats. This means candidates with ranks up to 12,000 are eligible to participate in the university's counselling process. The cut-off is relatively lower than usual, reflecting the need to fill seats that were left vacant after earlier counselling rounds.
How many seats are still vacant and in which departments?
Out of the 182 vacant BTech seats, 33 are in the civil engineering department and 11 are in the electrical engineering branch. The remaining seats are spread across other engineering disciplines. JU aims to fill all these seats through its counselling process.
What challenges has JU faced due to delayed admissions?
JU's BTech classes started on October 12, which is later than the start dates at IITs and NITs. This delay has made it difficult for students to keep up with the syllabus. The vice-chancellor, Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, noted that delayed counselling leads to admitting students with lower ranks, which is not ideal for the institute's standards. Moreover, some students have chosen other institutes like the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, where classes and mid-term exams are already underway.
What is the university's stance on losing students?
Vice-chancellor Bhattacharjee expressed concern over losing students due to delayed admissions. He emphasized that filling vacant seats with candidates from lower ranks is not a healthy sign for the university. The university is working to improve the admission process to retain students and maintain academic quality.
What permissions did JU receive from the state government?
On October 13, the state government allowed Jadavpur University and Calcutta University to conduct their own counselling sessions to fill BTech seats left vacant after the centralised counselling process. This permission enables JU to manage admissions more effectively and address the issue of unfilled seats.
