Pune: Only 33% Admissions for BBA and BCA Courses Across Maharashtra; Over 73,000 Seats Remain Vacant

Pune, 30th October 2024: In a concerning development, only 33% of the available seats for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) courses across Maharashtra have been filled. By the end of the final admission round, just 34,529 seats were occupied, leaving more than 73,000 seats vacant. This low enrollment has raised fears that some of these courses may face closure due to insufficient student intake.

For the current academic year, admissions for BBA, BCA, Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), and Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) courses are being conducted under the oversight of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Following directives from the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, colleges were instructed to initiate the admission process. However, it has been reported that many students are either unaware of these courses, or have been confused by colleges changing course names. As a result, thousands of students may have missed out on opportunities to enroll.

A total of 1.08 lakh seats were available for BBA and BCA courses in the state. However, only 41,000 students registered with the CET Cell, and just 34,529 students completed their admissions. This includes 17,107 students in BBA and 17,422 in BCA, resulting in 67% of seats remaining vacant.

In response, the CET Cell has been granted permission to allow institutions to fill the vacant seats at the college level after the third admission round. Colleges are required to publish merit lists of students applying for these seats on their respective websites.

This year, Class 12 results were declared in May, but unlike previous years—when the BBA and BCA admission process was completed by July—the process has been significantly delayed. This delay has disrupted the traditional university admissions timeline. Conversely, private universities in the state have seen full enrollment, likely benefiting from the extended process.