rkt.india Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 The Delhi University has announced its first cut-off list for the new four-year undergraduate programme last night. The cut-off mark nearly touched 100 per cent with two colleges putting the ceiling at 99.75 per cent. (See DU's first cut-off list) Both Hindu College and Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Science have kept their cut-off in the bracket of 96.75-99.75 and 97-99.75 per cent for Commerce and B Tech courses respectively. Last year Hindu College was the front runner among Delhi University colleges for having a high cut-off range of 96.25 to 99.25 per cent. Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of the most coveted institutions of the varsity, that had sparked much debate in 2011 by putting its first cut-off ceiling at 100 per cent, chose to keep its cut-off for Commerce and Economics at 97 and 97.5 per cent respectively. Students aspiring to study Commerce as their major will have to fight a tough competition to get admission into their college of choice as almost all of them kept a high range of cut-off for the subject. The commerce cut-offs for almost all colleges were above 90 per cent with Hansraj having a cut-off range at 96.75-98.75 per cent, Lady Shri Ram College at 97.75-98.75 per cent, Shaheed Bhagat Singh at 96-99 per cent and Sri Venkateswara at 96.75 per cent. For the coveted Economics course, Hindu has put its cut-off at 97.5 per cent, while LSR declared a cut off of 97.75 per cent. Cut-off marks at Hansraj College is at 97.25 per cent, Miranda House at 96.5-97 per cent, Kirorimal at 95.5-98.5 per cent and Ramjas at 94.5-97.5 per cent. English and Journalism courses, admissions for which were carried out through common entrance tests until this year, also saw a high cut-off. While the cut-off for English ranged till 98.5 per cent with the highest being at Hindu college, the first ever cut-off marks for the Journalism course were above the 90 per cent mark in all the six colleges offering the course. Commerce remained the most popular course on offer as did Economics, with the highest cut-offs being found in these subjects. In Science courses, Maths and Physics remained the most popular. Among the B Tech courses to be offered from this year, Computer Science and Electronics saw high cut-offs considering their popularity among the applicants. This year Delhi University is introducing the new four-year structure which will be a shift from the present 10+2+3 scheme. The course entails awarding a diploma if a student exits after two years, a bachelor's degree after three years and a bachelor's degree with honours or a B Tech degree on completion of four years. http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/du-s-first-cut-off-list-is-out-some-colleges-want-100-per-cent-384762
The Outsider Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 What's the reason behind this? I don't remember exactly, but during the 90s, around 90% give or take a couple points used to be enough for admission to the best colleges in Delhi University like Stephens, Hindu, SRCC in the first list. The third list and what used to be the final list, could go down to as low as around 80-85% even for science subjects at Hindu and Stephens. Is it because the students just work that much harder, the grading has become more relaxed, or the examinations are designed in a way to allow these kind of high scores?
PriyankaSR Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 What's the reason behind this? I don't remember exactly, but during the 90s, around 90% give or take a couple points used to be enough for admission to the best colleges in Delhi University like Stephens, Hindu, SRCC in the first list. The third list and what used to be the final list, could go down to as low as around 80-85% even for science subjects at Hindu and Stephens. Is it because the students just work that much harder, the grading has become more relaxed, or the examinations are designed in a way to allow these kind of high scores? It's because of the competition which is causing students to work harder. I know how hard I am working just to keep DU as a second option!
Tiger80 Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 What's the reason behind this? I don't remember exactly, but during the 90s, around 90% give or take a couple points used to be enough for admission to the best colleges in Delhi University like Stephens, Hindu, SRCC in the first list. The third list and what used to be the final list, could go down to as low as around 80-85% even for science subjects at Hindu and Stephens. Is it because the students just work that much harder, the grading has become more relaxed, or the examinations are designed in a way to allow these kind of high scores? Relaxed marking and craze of DU in entire India is responsible for it.all toppers even from south India want to study in it.several courses of some colleges are even harder to get than IIT .
adi B Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 What's the reason behind this? I don't remember exactly, but during the 90s, around 90% give or take a couple points used to be enough for admission to the best colleges in Delhi University like Stephens, Hindu, SRCC in the first list. The third list and what used to be the final list, could go down to as low as around 80-85% even for science subjects at Hindu and Stephens. Is it because the students just work that much harder, the grading has become more relaxed, or the examinations are designed in a way to allow these kind of high scores? most easy question papers,marking is damn lenient ..its like if you have memorized the ncert books or i should say "ratta maar liya" + the kind of QP they make nowadays,its damn easy to score in the high 90`s.. 2 of my friends around 4 years back got 90% + in commerce stream and trust me they were muppets of the highest order,they themselves agreed what a joke our edu system has become
Clarke Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 The exams must be easier to allow for a higher pass percentage.. What's the cutoffs for reserved categories ?
punjabi_khota Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 grade inflation to the limit....math and science mein log 100 percent score kar rahein to obv somethin is wrong...
veer Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 NRIs like me dont have a right to laugh at this situation... All comes down to less resources but more consumers theory..
Crookbond Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 grade inflation to the limit....math and science mein log 100 percent score kar rahein to obv somethin is wrong... Grade inflation or test cracking abilities? :hmmm:
punjabi_khota Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Grade inflation or test cracking abilities? :hmmm: Why don't people crack JEE or olympiads with 100% then ? :giggle: The point is that exams are being constructed to make sure enough people can get 40% pass percentage. This leads to mass 100% scores and too many people getting perfect scores. 100s (or is it 1000s) of people getting 100% shows stupid design of tests.
Crookbond Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Why don't people crack JEE with 100% then ? :giggle: Seriously asking khota. I feel it's a mixture of both - students have profiled these exams over the years as well as grade inflation. The people who set papers are of course indolent to change it. JEE is a different monster due to the people who set the papers have far too much brains.
Manny_Pacquiao Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 so what happens to the ppl that score in the 70% range? no future?
Tiger80 Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 so what happens to the ppl that score in the 70% range? no future? You can't get to DU does not mean no future
rkt.india Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 40,000 students got over 95% marks this year in CBSE but that is just abouy CBSE. In other education boards like UP and UK boards, it is not that easy to get such high marks. Toppers hardly cross 90% there.
Crookbond Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 What's the reason behind this? I don't remember exactly, but during the 90s, around 90% give or take a couple points used to be enough for admission to the best colleges in Delhi University like Stephens, Hindu, SRCC in the first list. The third list and what used to be the final list, could go down to as low as around 80-85% even for science subjects at Hindu and Stephens. Is it because the students just work that much harder, the grading has become more relaxed, or the examinations are designed in a way to allow these kind of high scores? I don't know about this year but last year it was some sensationalist reporting on this front. The 100% cut off was for a very specific course for students with a particular combination of subjects. The cut offs ate nonetheless high but it's got a lot to do with demand-supply.
Manny_Pacquiao Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 You can't get to DU does not mean no future yeah, they would be ideal candidates for my sterilisation program.
adi B Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 40' date='000 students got over 95% marks this year in CBSE but that is just abouy CBSE. In other education boards like UP and UK boards, it is not that easy to get such high marks. Toppers hardly cross 90% there.[/quote'] yeah,the papers and the checking scheme in the other states aint hanky-panky,its not easy to score
jalebi_bhai Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p320x320/1045182_10151563741699821_1599280369_n.png :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
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