Dear Ameya, the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to VPM Polytechnic is 50% in class 10. However, the actual cutoff for admission varies from year to year and depends on the number of seats available and the number of applicants. With 79% in class 10, you have a good chance of getting admission to VPM Polytechnic. However, it is important to note that the cutoff can be as high as 80% in some cases. So, it is advisable to apply to other colleges as well, just to be on the safe side.