The state government is all set to implement its brand new “best of five” policy for junior college admissions. According to this system, instead of calculating a student’s percentage in all six subjects at the SSC, the score will be calculated for the best five subjects.

But, before taking a final decision on the matter, the state government has thrown the floor open for debate as well as for suggestions on the topic. So if you want the government to know what you feel on the subject, you can mail the SSC board at best5@msbshse.ac.in. The last date for sending in suggestions is February 15.

The state education department had made a presentation on the ‘best of five’ policy before the CM last week. A month ago, the system had been cleared by the SSC board. Education minister Balasaheb Thorat said that no final decision had been taken on the policy and that the government was only inviting suggestions from the public.

There are a few differences between the system that the SSC board proposed and the one that the government wants to follow. The SSC board’s proposal said that as long as students passed in English and Marathi, they could be promoted to Class XI even if they failed one subject at the SSC. But, according to the government’s proposal, children will have to pass in all subjects.

If students want to pursue science in junior college they will have to score at least 40% in science and math in the SSC. “I am all for the ‘best of five’ system as it does not force students to excel at all subjects, but allows them to build on their strengths,” says Fr Francis Swamy, principal of Holy Family High School, Andheri, and a member of the SSC board.

But the parent of a Class-X student who will appear for the SSC exams this year told TOI that she was sceptical of the system. She is worried that it would result in children neglecting one subject.

The best of five policy is in sync with what is being practised by the national boards. The CBSE board has only five subjects and the ICSE board takes into account the best five of seven subjects at the board. ICSE students need to pass in English and four other subjects. Even though the ICSE board takes into account the best five subjects, when it comes to junior college admissions the marks in all seven subjects are taken into account. There is hope that when the ‘best of five’ is implemented for SSC, the same will hold true for ICSE.

The government wants to introduce the best of five policy to standardise the marks scored by students from different boards and put them all on the same platform for junior college admissions.

Source :Times of india

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The Junior College Online admission process for FYJC admissions 2010 will be based on “Best Of 5” . Students will have to pass every subject and the FYJC admissions will be given on the basis of Best of 5.

To avoid the confusion created last year over the percentile system the Sate Government had decided to consider the “Best of 5” system this year. So the students will have to pass every subject and the Online FYJC admission will be given on “Best of 5” basis.

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The Sate Government wants no confusion this year in the junior college admission process and over the percentile system. In 2008 and 2009, there was massive last minute confusion in the junior college admission process.

The State Government is working on the problem areas to avoid last minute confusion of Junior College Admission Procedure. The administrative procedure and policy for junior college admissions should be completed well in advance.

The state Governments ambitious plan to make junior college admissions simpler by taking the process online last year failed because of technical problems which were not anticipated. Students with higher percentage were left out of the first merit list which created more confusion among parents and students.

This year they are planning to give the nature of the admission process to parents and students well in advance. Hopefully there will be no repeat of the chaos of the past two years, the education department should ensure that there is no technical glitch. The Education Department is also thinking of considering standardisation of SSC, CBSC and ICSE students for junior college admissions. Also the Process for filling up vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff will be immediately initiated by the Education department.

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FYJC Admissions - Last year students faced chaos over FYJC online admissions to junior college as the system had a lot of technical problems.  Students running for help in an attempt to get an answer to their grievances were a common sight. And this year, too, the government looks to be in favour of selecting the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL)the same company that developed the software for online admissions last year for the job.
Last Year students came across server crashed on the first day of online admissions. People even ransacked the MKCL office.  Allotment of colleges were a complete chaos between the first and the second merit list. Students  with less marks were allotted a seat in a college where a student with higher marks failed to get in High scorers were allotted night colleges or obscure institutions. Those who let go of the college allotted to them in the second list were told they were ineligible for the third list A number of English-medium students were allotted Marathi-medium colleges.

Hopefully this year Students will face lesser problem for FYJC Online admissions to Junior Colleges.

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ATKT Admission Notice Regarding admission in Std.XI for the A.T.K.T. (Allow To Keep Terms) students who have failed in Std.X(S.S.C)examination.

Students who have failed in maximum 2 subject in Std. X(S.S.C.) examination conducted in March 2009or earlier, will be given temporary admission in Std XI on the basis of A.T.K.T. (Allow To Keep Terms).

Guidelines regarding A.T.K.T. admission for the year 2009-10 :

1. A.T.K.T. admission process has been started from 30 September, 2009.
2. Admission will be given in all recognized junior colleges in the district as per stream-wise vacancies available and if necessary, additional 20% vacancies will be created by taking into consideration the existing facilities. Permission of Dy.Director of Education, Mumbai is ought to be taken as per rule in case admissions are given beyond the capacity.
3. In case there is only one junior college in an area possibility of admission is high in number then a proposal demanding additional division should be sent to Dy.Director of Education, Mumbai through Education Inspector/Education Officer for approval.

From 30/09/2009 to 02/10/2009 - The junior colleges will distribute blank forms to the students, collect the forms and display the Merit list.

From 06/10/2009 to 08/10/2009- The junior college Admission will be given to the merit holder students and fees will be collected.

Students can contact Zonal Centres for more information on ATKT Admission and guidance.

Names of the zonal Centres in Mumbai(M.M.R.Zone)

1. Ram Niwas Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai
2. Hinduja College, Charni Road (E) Mumbai
3. Ram Niranjan Zunzunwala College, Ghatkopar(W), Mumbai
4. Swami Vivekanand High School & Junior College, Sindhi Society. Chembur, Mumbai
5. Ramanand Aarya D.A.V. College, Datar Colony, Bhandup(E), Mumbai
6. R.D. National College, Linking Rd, Bandra(W), Mumbai
7. Vidyanidhi High School & Junior College, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai
8. L.J.N.J. Mahila Vidyalaya, Vile Parle(E), Mumbai
9. B.S.G.D. Khandwala College, S.V Rd, Malad(W), Mumbai
10. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel High School & Junior College, M.G. Rd, Kandivali(W), Mumbai
11. Dnyansadhana College, Teen Hat Naka, Thane
12. I.C.L. Motilal Zunzunwala College, Sector 10 Vashi, Navi Mumbai
13. K.V.Pendharkar College, M.I.D.C. Rd, Dombivali(E), Dist.Thane
14. Raees High School & Junior College, Bhiwandi, Dist.Thane
15. Chandibai College, Camp No.3, Ulhasnagar,Dist.Thane
16. Royal College, Mira Rd, Dist.Thane
17. Vertak College, Vasai (W), Dist.Thane
18. C.K.T. High school & Junior College, Panvel, Dist.Raigad.

Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Region, Mumbai

Jawahar Balbhavan, Netaji Subhash Marg, Charni Rd (W), Mumbai

Email: dyde_mumbai@rediffmail.com

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