Aurangabad, Nov 19:
As many as 40 per cent seats will remain vacant in post-SSC polytechnic diploma courses across the State for the academic year 2020-21 for different reasons including the imbalance between demand and supply.
It may be noted that the admission registration process which started on August 8 was given extension five times since them. Now, the last date of registration is November 20.
All polytechnics of the State have 1.30 lakh seats across the State. According to sources, nearly 95,000 students have registered so far. Over 85,000 students have confirmed their admissions. The sources further said that around 40 per cent of out of total intake would remain vacant this year.
There are various reasons for the declining craze of polytechnic courses, including reducing job opportunities, lack of qualified staff, proper infrastructure and impact of Novel coronavirus situation. Seats are vacant mostly in private polytechnics while Government polytechnics have satisfactory admissions.
When asked about the vacant post, joint director of Technical Education (Aurangabad division), Mahesh Shivankar said that number of registration would increase further as the admission is delayed due to Marathwada reservation decision.
He said that if we believe that the seats remain vacant, there will be reasons like declining in jobs, choosing a particular branch or opting for other post-SSC courses.
“Students can also do polytechnic courses after HSC and are after advanced courses as well. You can see that seats in Government polytechnics are still in high demand,” he added.
Suresh Patil, a private polytechnic teacher, said that number of polytechnics was increased very much in State around eight to ten years ago.
“Because of which the number of strength too increased. Students used to take admission just because their friends are doing it. Taking admission easy, but, completing the course and getting was not a cakewalk. There is a demand for only a few branches. Students need to be self-employed than thinking to become an employee. Those who have an interest in polytechnic courses are now taking admissions,” he felt.
An aspirant of technical course Syed Billal who passed SSC this year said that those who have an interest in engineering diploma courses are taking admissions than just following others. “I would prefer to take admissions to Government polytechnic than private. The reason is that not all private institutes have required facilities and qualified staff. I don’t know about the job market, but I have an interest in engineering, so, would do the post-SSC diploma,” he said.