ITI, polytechnic holders can join UG courses without Plus Two in Kerala - The HinduPublished - August 06, 2026 10:30 pm IST - ThiruvananthapuramThe Kerala government will allow candidates who have completed ITI and polytechnic courses to enrol in undergraduate programmes without clearing the Plus Two examination, Minister Roji M. John said on Thursday.The decision, taken on the recommendation of the Kerala State Higher Education Council, has been implemented in accordance with the University Grants Commission’s National Credit Framework, a statement said.Under the revised norms, candidates holding an Industrial Training Institute certificate will be eligible for admission to the first year of a four-year undergraduate programme, while those with a three-year polytechnic diploma can seek lateral entry into the second year of a degree course, it said.ITI-qualified candidates will have to complete the prescribed language course to become eligible for admission.The revised eligibility criteria mean that candidates who have completed Class 10 and subsequently obtained an ITI certificate or polytechnic diploma will no longer require a Plus Two qualification for admission to undergraduate programmes, the statement said.The Higher Education department issued the order following a directive from Mr. John, it added.Published - August 06, 2026 10:30 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }