Math And Physics Are Now Optional For Admission In Engineering Courses

Math and physics are the two compulsory subjects to take admission in engineering courses. But, the recent decision by AICTE is giving flexibility in the choices of courses to new entrants. According to the latest rule book for the academic year 2021-22, these two foundation courses of engineering are not mandatory anymore.

This might have eased the difficulty of students having no interest in physics and maths or are weaker in these subjects. But, professors across the country have a different opinion about AICTE's decision and believe that it would not benefit the future engineers in any way.

Read further to know how this step will affect future engineers according to experts.

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AICTE is gaining criticism from academicians and the reason is making the subjects optional which could weaken the foundation of engineering. The Head of the mathematics department from Anna University said mathematics is the base of courses like artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning.

These fields would not benefit students if they don’t know maths, said the professor. Vice-chancellor of the University said, even fields like biotechnology and bioengineering require maths as a core subject that helps in developing analytical thinking in students.

On this chairman of AICTE said, we are only expanding the options and not making it optional.