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Makeover for degree courses soon GUIDANCE PLUS Not mere number crunching The U.S.-based CPA and the U.K.-based ACCA help aspirants to gain entry to the accounting profession at a global level. Get down to ‘business’ right away Selecting the right B-school may sound tough. But once you have learnt the trick, it is nothing less than an exciting journey. Higher studies, the way to go It is time to add value to one’s resume. Some trends at The Hindu EducationPlus International Education Fair. Preparing for study in Germany Q & A Pharmacy Admissions to IIT Hyderabad The institute is about to admit students to its M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes TEST TRACK Courses in AIMS The Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on July 5 for admission to Medical M.Sc. courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, dialysis therapy, cardiovascular technology, ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS-CUSAT Course on climate change The Cochin University of Science and Technology is reviving its research programme on the impact of climate change on Kochi. The university will soon approach the experts at Oak Ridge National Laboratory of United States to launch the ... Film-making courses The New York Film Academy (NYFA) has fostered a tie-up with Chennai-based Campus Abroad. Campus Abroad will offer free consulting services to prospective students who wish to take up courses in film-making, acting, producing, screen ... Having a great time Over 1,000 students trained by Triumphant Institute of Management Education (T.I.M.E.) have succeeded in entering the portals of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) this year. Manek Daruvala, MD, T.I.M.E, claimed that ... Coming up •Plus One admission to the government-aided higher secondary schools in Kerala: last date: May 20; www.dhsekerala.gov.in, www.hscap.kerala.gov.in; ... NEW ARRIVALS The new additions to Kerala Council for Historical Research Library, Thiruvananthapuram, are:Utsa Patnaik (Ed.), The Agrarian Question in Marx and His Successors; Vol.1, 2007Vijaya Ramaswamy and Yogesh Sharma ...
Making campuses alcohol-free Does ragging have a link with alcohol consumption? Experts are investigating the possible connection. Make the right choice The general trend forces one to take the road to be with old friends, but it is better to resist that temptation to go with the flow and do some homework on the college and the course to join, says SUMIT BHATTACHARJEE CAMPUS JOTTINGS GITAM admissions commence GITAM University commenced admissions into its courses last week. To start with admission into MBA programme was taken up and all the 150 seats in its campuses here and in Hyderabad have been filled up. M. Suman Kumar and P.J. Bharadwaj, who are ... Choosing a good college Check websites, do a recce A guiding hand In 2004, The Hindu EducationPlus upgraded its contributions to the student community by organising a pre-counselling guidance session for those who had appeared for the Common Entrance Test. Enthused by the response, we extended it to the ... INSTITUTION IN FOCUS Art and science of packaging Packaging is often considered a matter of outward appearance for a product. However, it is a more serious business than that. Not just the outward show, it also has to take care of quite a few crucial issues such as the shelf life of product, its ... TEST TRACKER The Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) has invited applications for an entrance examination for admission to various courses offered at its different centres. Learning science beyond the classroom Twenty-one Class XII students from CBSE schools in Chennai had a chance to participate in a Science Enrichment Programme jointly organised by Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras and SASTRA ... Overseas education fair Education Matters, an international education consulting company, held an overseas education exhibition on May 12 at Fortune Inn Sreekanya. A number of foreign universities and colleges like Staffordshire University, Liverpool Hope ... Courses at Institute of Design Classes will commence on June 22. Get hands-on with printing technology This diploma course can be an ideal platform for students to set up their own printing press. Admission deadline extended Bharathiar University’s School of Distance Education has extended the deadline for admission to its MCA and MBA programmes, including specialisations in Marketing, Finance, Information System Management and Human Resources to May 28. The ... Hospital management as an alternative career The Institute of Health Management Research (IHMR), Bangalore, organised a seminar on ‘hospital management as an alternative career’ at the St. John’s Medical College Silver Jubilee Auditorium. Participants interacted ... BU student to do internship abroad Orientation course for teachers from University of Madras The University of Madras is conducting an all-India Orientation Course from May 20 to June 16. The course is meant for teachers who have been teaching on a part-time, adhoc or contract basis for at least three academic sessions in an ... Get down to ‘business’ right away Selecting the right B-school may sound tough. But once you have learnt the trick, it is nothing less than an exciting journey. For research in defence and strategic studies International relations, national security, tackling terrorism and strategic planning — if these are topics that interest you, then a career involving research in these subjects is possible with a degree in Defence Studies.There are ... University of Delhi entrance examination For details, visit: www.du.ac.in. COMING UP • The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida, invites applications for admission to two-year full-time MBA in software enterprise management. Last date: June 15. ( Gaming industry anyone? Turn your gripping hobby into a lucrative career option. Nautical engineering courses The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) has invited applications for its courses in nautical engineering. CIFNET is offering a four-year Bachelor of Fishers (Nautical Science) and two-year trade courses ... Integrated M.Sc. in biotechnology The Kerala Agricultural University will soon begin a five-year integrated M.Sc. biotechnology course. The course, which will be started with a special grant of Rs.190 lakh from the State government, will be offered on the Vellayani campus in ... Tiruchi student makes it to NID A Tiruchi student, M. Arun Prasath of SRV Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Samayapuram, has secured admission to the National Institute of Design at Ahmedabad, an institute functioning as an autonomous body under the department of ... More first attempt successes in civil services exam Around 10 per cent of the successful candidates are from Tamil Nadu. Higher studies, the way to go It is time to add value to one’s curriculum vitae. Some trends at The Hindu EducationPlus International Education Fair. Study tour to Malaysia, Singapore Nearly 100 students of CMS Institute of Management Studies went on a one-week study tour to Malaysia and Singapore. The trip included an international workshop at the Singapore campus of James Cook University and a couple of factory visits. ... Yale University comes calling Education on the other side of the fence never ceases to lure students from India. Till two or three decades ago, medical professionals left in hordes to study and practise abroad while after that till recently it was engineering graduates lining ... Knowledge panel satisfied with progress The National Knowledge Commission has been taking stock of the progress made by the Centre in implementing its recommendations NSS chapter inaugurated The BITS-Pilani Hyderabad campus chapter of NSS was inaugurated in the presence of R.M.Dobriyal Special Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, BITS Director V.S.Rao. ... ‘Fashion management course is fetching’ The general impression that National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) imparts just fashion technology courses needs to be corrected and people need to know be aware that the institution also offers a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) ... Biotechnology: whose cup of tea? Students of mathematics and science background feel biotechnology is their ‘natural destination’ Northampton varsity calling Representatives of University of Northampton in Central England will be in Hyderabad on May 29 to make on-the- spot admissions for various courses offered by it. It offers undergraduate courses in Advertising, Arboriculture, Building Service ... Physical education common entrance test on June 12 The last date for applying for the Physical Education Common Entrance Test PCET-2009 has been extended till May 30. The sale of applications and submissions would continue till that date according to the PCET Coordinator D. Surayanarayana. ... NSS chapter opened at BITS-Pilani Hyderabad The BITS-Pilani Hyderabad campus chapter of NSS was inaugurated in the presence of R.M.Dobriyal Special Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, BITS Director V.S.Rao. The event kicked off with a traditional ... A blend of agriculture and IT courses The International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is offering an innovative course for the Agriculture, Horticulture and Agri Business Management graduates that seeks to blend agriculture and IT courses. The ... Higher studies the way to go Following economic slowdown, students are opting for higher studies abroad to get an extra edge, writes PRISCILLA JEBARAJ The thrill of cyber forensics Ever considered studying something as interesting as cyber forensics? Here is an opportunity. Keeping in mind the worrisome incidence and magnitude of cyber crime, the Department of Criminology at the University of Madras has introduced an M.Sc. ... WASSUP Applications invited The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida, invites applications for admission to two-year fulltime MBA in software enterprise management. Last date: June 15. ( www.cdacnoida.in or Dream big Perseverance needed for success in UPSC exams TALKING POINT Expressing concepts using simple words In films that depict a fantasy world with magic, war, and the like, we hear statements such as ‘He has gone over to the dark side.’ Or we learn that fighting the evil one ruthlessly would be ‘beneath’ the good ... Q & A CLAT is the way forward I have completed Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality and am presently working in the Hospitality sector. I have checked various programmes of Master of Tourism Administration/Management but found the curriculum and delivery too ... Scholarship programme for women The Department of Science and Technology has introduced a scholarship programme for women for training in Intellectual Property Rights. This scholarship scheme is being offered by the department in collaboration with the Centre for ... Having a great T.I.M.E. Over 1,000 students trained by Triumphant Institute of Management Education (T.I.M.E.) have succeeded in entering the portals of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) this year. The Institute of Health Management Research (IHMR), Bangalore, organised a seminar on “hospital management as an alternative career” at the St. John’s Medical College Silver Jubilee Auditorium. Participants interacted ... Courses in nautical engineering The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) is inviting applications for its courses in nautical engineering. CIFNET is offering a four-year Bachelor of Fishers (Nautical Science) and two-year trade courses ... TEST TRACK The Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) has invited applications for an entrance examination for admission to various courses offered at its different centres. IGNOU eyes regional languages In fulfilling the mandate to spread distance education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is considering to enter regional languages in a big way so that it can expand its enrolment. As part of this, it is enabling the regional ... Write to us Interested in starting 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 other ... NEWS PULSE The New York Film Academy (NYFA) has fostered a tie-up with Chennai-based Campus Abroad. Campus Abroad will offer free consulting services to prospective students who wish to take up courses in Film Making, Acting, Producing, Screen ... RIGHT TURN Wisdom Vs enthusiasm Nothing ever is achieved in this world without enthusiasm. Man developed through keenness to know the reason behind every happening. From basic doubts such as “Why there are seasons? Why the apple falls downwards?” to complicated ones ... QUERY CUE Be passionate about your subject I have completed B. Tech (ECE). I want to do something innovative, something different from what my peers will do. So I am considering three options -- Journalism, MBA and M. Tech. I managed to secure a seat in some u niversities in USA ... IN VOGUE Choose the right kind of bag How many times have you stepped out of your house thinking that the bag you were carrying was not good enough to carry all the items you need? Well, if the answer is often, then read on. A symbol of fashion, no good wardrobe or ensemble is ... Eplus Club schedule Write a short passage supporting the argument and another passage opposing it -- We don’t need Computers Day 2 - Plus Points: - Summer is on and most of us are cursing the heat. But think about certain things that ... Having a great T.I.M.E. Over 1,000 students trained by Triumphant Institute of Management Education (T.I.M.E.) have succeeded in entering the portals of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) this year. A statement from Manek Daruvala, MD, ... Share your views There was time, when summer vacations were meant for holidaying at native towns/villages with grandparents and relatives. C-DAC entrance on June 28 The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under the Government of India, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on June 28 at Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mohali, Mumbai, Pune, Noida and ... Tourism and Travel Management institute The Government of India has sanctioned the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) for Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district. The new college would be constructed at a cost of Rs. 30 crore in 9.57 acres on the city ... CIFNET calls for applications The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) has invited applications for its courses in nautical engineering. It s offering a four-year Bachelor of Fishers (Nautical Science) and two-year trade courses ... GUIDANCE PLUS Excellence in the accounting profession – the CPA The U.S.-based CPA and the U.K.-based AICPA are the two ways to gain entry into the accounting profession at a global level. Campus Connect A national conference on ‘Advances in Mechanical Engineering’ was organised recently by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology. The objective of the conference was to bring together ... CAMPUS CONNECT P. Rama Rao, Dr. Brahm Prakash Distinguished Professor, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, has said that human capital is one field in which India enjoys comparative advantage over ... YOUNG ACHIEVERS The long journey actually helped Arts topper studied while on the bus to college daily UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP PSST and PSAT results out Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, released the results of the Pre Siksha Sastri Test (PSST-2009), entrance test for B.Ed. in Sanskrit of 2009-10 batch and Pre Siksha Acharya Test (PSAT 2009), the entrance test for M.Ed course in Sanskrit ... Study smarter, not harder PUC commerce first-ranker lists her strategy A case of careful planning Science topper lists his daily schedule |
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