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Big plans for NUALS Credit system for LLB course NUALS has taken up academic re-structuring on its campus. GUIDANCE PLUS Testing your skills in subjects More about GRE, which may be a requirement for securing admissions to some institutions abroad. There’s light at the end of the tunnel Economic slowdown is only a temporary phase and students need not get depressed. Instead they should try to improve their skills, say experts. IGNOU to introduce associate degrees The concept will benefit the country’s huge workforce, which is experienced but does not have a degree or certification. CAMPUS JOTTINGS—CUSAT Centres of learning to be closed down The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is planning to shut down majority of its centres of learning, as part of restructuring the academic programmes on the campus. The move follows a report prepared by the strategic ... 
Resetting standards of nursing educationThe Indian Nursing Council has come up with amendments to some of its conditions for setting up nursing colleges and on other matters related to nursing education. Giving wings to their MBA dreams Cautious optimism was in evidence at an MBA education fair organised in Kochi recently. Q & A 
Automobile engineeringI am a Plus Two student. I would like to do B.Tech. automobile engineering. Please let me know about the engineering colleges or institutes, other than the Indian Institutes of Technology, which offer this course in India. What are the job ... 
Test TrackThe Madurai Kamaraj University has invited applications for admission to the following postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2009-10.•M.Sc. in microbial gene technology (MGT); bio-chemical technology (BCT); and genomics. ... New Arrivals The new additions to the Kerala Council for Historical Research Library, Thiruvananthapuram, are: Raziuddin Aquil and Partha Chatterjee (Ed.), History in the Vernacular, 2008Mukulika Banerjee (Ed.), Muslim Portraits: ... ICCR scholarship The ICCR has a scholarship scheme that helps foreign students pursue their studies in India.
CLAT aspirants will do well to focus on the legal aptitude section that will test the ability to apply law to given facts. There’s light at the end of the tunnel Recession is only a temporary phase and students need not get depressed and instead work on improving their skills, says SUMIT BHATTACHARJEE Stuck in a trough The recruitment slump is widespread and students have to grin and bear it The road that lies ahead Be well-informed and alert, as you get ready for the IIMs’ GD and PI. First person: how to manage the test Lakshmisha S.K. is one of the two perfect scorers from Bangalore who hit a 100 percentile in CAT 2008. Course in cultural studies The aim is to provide a holistic approach to life, says Manipal University. Job-oriented courses at Kanchi Mamunivar Centre For further details regarding the courses, contact phone number 0413-2251687 or visit the centre’s website www.kmcpgs.puducherry.gov.in Reaching out remotely For the sake of speech therapy, AIISH reaches out to far-flung areas. A bouquet of freebies for students from Microsoft For more details check out: www.dreamsparkindia.com SASTRA gears up for Daksh’09 With the theme of ‘Green Technology’, Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University at Thanjavur will organise Daksh 2009, a technical extravaganza from February 13 to 15. The aim is to make students ... IGNOU courses in outsourcing IGNOU has launched new courses to cover the BPO and ITeS segments. IGNOU focus on community colleges, skills Concept called ‘associate degree’ is on the anvil. Youth Red Cross wing at Ethiraj College When the Ethiraj College for Women inaugurated its Youth Red Cross wing last week, it was a big step for the students. For, the Red Cross offers an option to those who may not be part of the National Service Scheme and the National Cadet Corps. ... IBM’s teacher training initiative IBM entered into a two-year agreement with Chennai Corporation to undertake ‘Reinventing Education’, a programme aimed at using technology to transform classrooms, teachers and students. The initiative aims at addressing ... Forestry course The Forest Research Institute University, Dehradun, has invited applications for admission to the PG programmes. Selection will be based on a national-level admission test to be held on May 24, 2009. In South India, Bangalore and Coimbatore will ... What the IIMs look for TEST TRACKER The Forest Research Institute University, Dehradun, has invited applications for admission to the following PG programmes. Selection will be based on a national-level admission test to be held on May 24, 2009. In South India, Bangalore and ... COURSE CLOSE-UP Pursuing M.Tech. computer science and engineering Some details of courses that are on offer. New admission regime for paramedical courses in Kerala The Kerala Government has decided to exclude four paramedical courses from the purview of the common entrance examinations to professional courses. The pros and cons of this move Resetting standards of nursing education The Indian Nursing Council has come up with amendments to some of its conditions for setting up nursing colleges and on other matters related to nursing education. Park Global students to go to the U.S. on exchange programme Five students of Park Global School of Business Excellence, Coimbatore, will go to the University of Missouri, St. Louis, the U.S., as part of a student exchange programme. Himanshu Bhardwaj, R. Sreeni, Ansel Raj, Sudhasree Swain and ... PSG Tech to host Kriya 2009 PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, will host an international techno management fest “Kriya 2009” from February 6 to 8. Many events have been lined up for this year with the “Go Green” theme. The ... Call it tele-intervention The Mysore-based All-India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) has moved a step further to address the problems of persons with communication disorders.After joining hands with four leading medical institutions to create manpower for ... World Education Fair on Feb. 1 Edwise will organise a World Education Fair in Coimbatore on February 1 at The Residency.According to a release from Edwise which has been assisting students for 18 years for studies abroad, aspirants will get an opportunity to get ... Courses to keep track and apply The Vinod Gupta School of Management under the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has invited applications for admissions to its two-year (4 semester) fulltime residential MBA programme. Selection will be based on JMET – 2009 ... Pavai Vizha The eleventh Pavai Vizha of V.P.M.M. Group of Educational Institutions for Women, Krishnankoil, held from January 5 to 7, began with a procession by students of V.P.M.M. institutions around the four car streets of Srivilliputtur. It was flagged ... ‘Workout’ a career The demand for qualified aerobic instructors, gym managers and personal trainers is increasing and many institutes are offering certificate and diploma programmes Meet on ‘Emerging trends in computing,’ A three-day international conference on ‘Emerging trends in computing,’ sponsored by IEEE, was held at Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, from January 8 to 10. About 170 participants from India and ... Sports meet The 14th annual sports meet of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science was declared open by J. Sathiah, Director in-charge, Department of Physical Education, Madurai Kamaraj University.R. Vijay Anand of II M.B.A. welcomed the ... Microsoft Student Partners widen scope for latest technologies Hundreds of college students attended ‘Academic Developer Conference 2009’ organised at PB Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, writes G. RAVIKIRAN Thought-provoking messages mark college day Campus Jottings Colourful cultural events marked the 20th annual day celebrations of Ideal Degree College for Women, Dilsukhnagar, held at Ravindra Bharati. Founder President of Lok Satta Party Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan who was the chief guest at the function said ... Understanding soft skills is the key ICFAI National MBA College: The fast-changing demands of the industrial and professional world have made it necessary for all the professionals to hone their soft skills in addition to their hard skills. A professional has to ... Scholarship for graduate, PG studies The Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India, has introduced a new scholarship scheme titled “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” to provide ... In memory of a friend GMRIT: Life is a most precious thing in the world not only for human being but also for every animal kind. In such a life we may face many obstacles while reaching your target. When we face an obstacle we will try to overcome ... In memory of a friend GMRIT: Life is a most precious thing in the world not only for human being but also for every animal kind. In such a life we may face many obstacles while reaching your target. When we face an obstacle we will try to overcome ... Medical study at Belize CAHSU is recognised by WHO and Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates Studying in USA or UK is no big deal The City University of New York: Going to USA was never my ambition, but as I sit at the shores of this nation and write this, I keep saying to myself that perhaps this was destiny. Gaining an international education ... Scholarship for graduate, PG studies The Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India, has introduced a new scholarship scheme titled “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” to provide ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS Big shock for students Soon after the Andhra University campus was opened after Sankranti vacation, students of M.Sc. organic chemistry had the shock of their life. Only 36 out of about 3000 students in over 100 colleges who had appeared for the III semester ... Leonhard Euler’s contributions lauded The tercentenary celebrations of noted mathematician Leonhard Euler were conducted at the TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Arts College on Friday. Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of Hyderabad V. Kannan delivered the keynote address, in which he ... ‘Humanities matter’ Among all the different questions being asked about higher education, one more that has been doing the rounds lately is: What makes a well-rounded technical education? Or, rephrased, given that technical education is drawing many of the brightest ... How I cracked it Group study helped me a lot Diploma in management The Department of Sociology at Nizam College is offering a diploma course in “Development Management Studies and Development Research Methodologies” as an add-on course to the Nizam College students pursuing degree and post-graduate ... SIT installed in OU Satellite Interactive Terminal (SIT) to receive signals from the EDUSAT was installed at the Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC) on the OU campus in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor T. Tirupati Rao. The installation of the ... Online education on the rise in State Online education is a boon for students in rural areas where there is little scope for quality education, writes S. SANDEEP KUMAR Refresher course Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad, is organising a refresher course in History from January 29 to February 18, 2009. Lecturers from degree colleges & universities teaching History are eligible for this course. Interested ... Fullbright programme to focus on Indian fields Traditionally the Fulbright scholarships have attracted scholars of arts and humanities Nishita college ties up with US varsity In the light of increased H1 quota for US educated students, Nishita College of Engineering and Technology has tied up with Towson University, Maryland, USA, to ensure that the college students get admission only on TOEFL scores and fee waiver ... ‘State varsities need support’ APSCHE Chairman K.C. Reddy stressed the need for central agencies supporting the State Universities as they do for Central Universities as higher education is not on the priority list of several State Governments. He was speaking at a seminar on ... Eplus Club schedule Theme: - Found yourselves facing problems and obstacles? As we say, it’s all part of life and livelihood. This week, let’s discuss a few such moments in our lives and also consider how to go about facing more and coming out on ... Write to us Interested in starting an Eplus Club in your institution? All you need is to register with The Hindu, identify the students willing to improve their language skills and one or two lecturers to assist them. Write to us for registration and ... ‘A boon for rural students’ Eplus Club launched in Sree Chaitanya PG College, Karimnagar Lowering the bar? Indian Nursing Council relaxes conditions for starting courses A ‘golden’ reunion Students, teachers who contributed for the growth of the Government Dental College joined hands to celebrate the golden jubilee of the college It’s after all a bio-world If you have mathematical skills, opt for bioinformatics Help others learn Do you have a knack with words and designs? It doesn’t matter what subject you’re studying in college, but a good command over English, a sense of imagination and an eye for detail can take you far in the emerging e-learning industry. ... Studying diseases Genetics is an option which comes under the broad area of biotechnology. The biotechnology industry relies on this discipline to produce insulin and other medicines.In the medical field, genetics focuses on diseases. It strives to ... Gateway to graduate studies abroad GRE is among the important tests for securing admissions to educational institutions abroad GUIDANCE PLUS GRE : clear goals for subject tests More about GRE, which may be a requirement for securing admissions to some institutions abroad. CAMPUS CONNECT NSS volunteers of Saranathan College of Engineering participated in a week-long camp at Edamalaipatti village. They took up the tasks of cleaning up the Kalai Magal High School campus, whitewashing the school building, and teaching villagers the ... CAMPUS CONNECT Students asked to help in contributing to a clean and green environment The Tamil Mandram of CMS College of Science and Commerce celebrated Pongal Vizha at the college premises. M.P. Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of CMS Trust presided over the celebration. Television artistes Madurai Muthu, Nakesj Chellakannu, Karakaatta ... Q & A A fancy for film direction I am interested in information about the FTTI, Pune. I would like to take up the programme related to Movie Direction and Editing. I completed PG in Mass Communication in 2006. Sudhir via e-mail, BangaloreThe Film and ... CAMPUS CONNECT A seven-day special camp of National Service Scheme units 45 and 47 of Lady Doak College was conducted at Thondamanpatti village near Chatirapatti in which about 100 students participated.The students learnt teamwork, hard manual labour, ... Time to revisit IT The Information Communications Technologies Academy, the initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu, will take shape in a few months with the full involvement of the IT sector How to crack CLAT For preparing to take a test like CLAT, it is important to study judiciously rather than just mugging up from study material DIFFERENT STROKES Some innovation will help Students’ take on quality of teaching and teachers UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP New hostel for UoH foreign students The University of Hyderabad (UoH), the second ranked university in the country, has added one more feather to its cap constructing an exclusive hostel for foreign students and thus acquired the status of the only university in the State to have a ... RIGHT TURN Children are born creative Last week we were discussing ‘intelligence’. Children of competitive middle-class parents are increasingly being subjected to additional training including IQ coaching, in order to get high scores and secure seats in elite schools and ... VTU fest from Feb. 15 The annual Visvesvaraya Technical University, Belgaum (VTU) Youth Festival will be held from February 15, and will be hosted this time by Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College of Engineering (SBMJCE) in Bangalore.This is the 10th year of VTU ... ICFAI admissions ICFAI University, Dehradun, is calling for admissions to MBA (Human Resource Management) 2009 batch and M.S. (Finance), MBA (Finance), MBA (Investments), and MBA (Banking) 2009-11. Eligibility criteria: Graduation (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) from ... YOUR VOICE Who’s your mentor? Parents and teachers are expected to shape a student’s personality. Are they up to it? Let’s get QUIZical 2. What was the surname of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael who formed a successful music band?3. Who donated the money that was used to buy the land for building the United Nations HQ in New York city?4. Which State of ... QUERY CUE Challenging and lucrative career I am in my third year of BE Mechanical Engineering. Please tell me about the available options for further studies and details of the institutes offering these courses. KrishnaMechanical Engineering is one of the ... DIL SE Where feelings triumph over reason Nature can be man’s best teacher...that is, if we are willing to learn. The fact that tsunami happened brings to light not only the need for a global alert system but something more...much more. But the question is: do we feel ... |
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