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In pursuit of quality and excellence
The Central University of Kerala in Kasaragod has initiated several programmes with an aim to provide instructional and research facilities in all relevant branches of learning. G.KRISHNAKUMAR spoke to Dr. Jancy James, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, on her plans for the institution.


IIM-B grabs top slot in ranking
Deans of B-schools from 153 countries give their verdict

While tackling CAT, be ready for Quant
Answering a reasonable number of questions is not too difficult if you keep your cool

Ready for the battle?
Formulate your strategy, keep your cool and take on the CAT confidently.

UGC website
Now, students and members of the general public who wish to seek information regarding quality of education offered by various educational institutions, being inspected by the UGC, can do so by logging into the website of the UGC, ...

KCHR Library
The new additions to Kerala Council for Historical Research Library, Thiruvananthapuram:Jha. D.N., Rethinking Hindu Identity; In the Series on Religion in Culture: Studies in Social Contest and Construction, 2009Thomas ...

Q & A
I have passed my Plus Two examination and would like to know about courses in physical education. Kindly let me know about the institutions that offer courses in this discipline, the selection procedures and career prospects.HARI, ...


GUIDANCE PLUS
Study at the home of Nobel prize
Swedish universities promote innovative research and are reputed for their rigorous quality control in education.

Test track
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited applications for the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) 2010 to be held on April 25, 2010 for admission to BE/B.Tech./B.Arch./ B.planning courses conducted at several ...

Why not a career in the Indian Army?
Excellent pay package, perks and privileges, yet the Army fails to attract the youth.

They are still students at heart
Civil servants visit Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University.
Know Your English

Catering: the flavour is back
The fast-paced growth of the hospitality industry in the country is attracting many students.
The right approach pays
There are several apprehensions about the online IIM-Common Admission Test (CAT) among students which can be addressed with a bit of planning and time management, writes J.S. BABLU

CAMPUS JOTTINGS
Two in race for Nannaya University VC post
Two senior professors of Andhra University are in the race for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry. The choice is between HoD of Commerce and Management Studies Balla Appa Rao and an Executive Council Member ...
Ready for the battle?
Formulate your strategy, keep your cool and take on the CAT confidently
COMING UP
Apply online for admission to Ph.D. programmes conducted by the IIT, Hyderabad. Research areas include chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science engineering, electrical, materials science and engineering, mechanical ...

Why not a career in the Indian army?
Excellent pay package, perks and privileges, yet the Army fails to attract the youth.

Apprenticeship creates valuable work experience for students
Experience is one of the most important attributes employers look for in an applicant. Work experience gained during apprenticeship creates a ready work force.

Course for physiotherapists.
SPARRC (Sports Performance Assessment Rehabilitation Research Counselling Institute) Institute aims at inculcating knowledge of advanced treatment procedures and fitness training skills to ensure a healthier tomorrow.The Institute is ...

TEST TRACKER
The National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad, has invited applications for the entrance test to be held on January 24, 2010 across the country for admission to the postgraduate diploma programme in rural development management ...

Tackling verbal and reading sections in the CAT
Overcome the sense of ambiguity and uncertainty and score high by adopting certain strategies and managing time efficiently.

Robo-car, designed in Tiruchi
An unmanned car designed and developed by a Robotics-oriented group of final-year students of Roever Engineering College, Perambalur, promises valuable applications on battlefield and mines, besides transport.The students L. K. Shyam, ...

Test for PG, MBA courses
Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, the written test for admission to the Postgraduate and MBA programmes offered by the 12 constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), will be conducted on December 20 in 29 ...

Courses in apparel design
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has joined hands with the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) for offering various educational programmes in the domain of apparels, garments and fashion designing.The council runs ...

Applications invited
The Centre for Distance Education under the Anna University, Chennai, has invited applications for admission to its MBA, MCA and M.Sc. programmes.Last date is December 31.The selection is based on an entrance test to be held on ...

Goodbye to those anxious days, they can smile now
The fact that companies are back on campus to gauge talent and size up batch profiles may result in a better job placement season in March.

For those with the right designs
Civil engg. graduates can do a master's in architecture also
Beyond the MBA lies innovation
Entrepreneurship alone can provide a sustainable business model, says U.S. expert

Gearing up for CAT
Experts say students should work out their own strategy and be mentally prepared.

Cracking the quantitative ability section in CAT
Answering a reasonable number of questions is not too difficult if you are prepared to keep your cool
CAMPUS CONNECT
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering of ULTRA College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Madurai, organised a national seminar on ‘Recent Advancement in Networking RANets '09' recently.Dr. SM. Kannan, the ...
Test for PG, MBA courses
Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, the written test for admission to the Postgraduate and MBA programmes offered by the 12 constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), will be conducted on December 20 in 29 ...
If you have creative vision…
BFA courses have good job potential
Fall in applicants for CAT
Has the craze for Common Admission Test (CAT) diminished or is it that the managerial aspirants don't see good prospects in the near future due to recession? Whatever be the reason, the reduced number of CAT applicants this year has baffled ...

Journal released
International Journal of Engineering Students, an exclusive journal that highlights the research achievements of under-graduate, graduate and post-graduate students was released by Sujatha Thaladi, UK-based professor of Indian origin, in ...


WASSUP
Entrance test for CDAC courses
The Centre for Development of Advance Computing will conduct a common entrance test on January 31, 2010 for admission to postgraduate diploma programmes of 22-week duration.Diploma in embedded systems design (DESD)This programme ...

New courses at Manipal University
Manipal University is offering two unique courses in MBA related to media and advertising in association with Whistling Woods International. The programmes - MBA in Media & Entertainment (ME) and MBA in Advertising & Marketing ...


UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP
A perfect platform to build friendships
The fresher's party hosted by the senior students of the MBA programme of Mahatma Gandhi University for the MBA freshers has provided a perfect platform for the juniors to freely mingle with their seniors and share the happy moments in an ...

Medical education poised for a healthy growth
A National Faculty Development Programme kick started recently will focus on the core concepts of ‘adult learning' and will incorporate innovations in the teaching, learning and evaluation process, writes RAMYA KANNAN


QUERY CUE
Institutes offering Computer Science courses
I am pursuing my B.Sc with Computer Maintenance, Computer Science and Statistics as subjects. I am interested in doing my post graduation related to Computers. Please tell me about the institutes offering the courses.G. ...


TALKING POINT
Asking queries can be interesting
Normally you would think that a question has to be met by an answer. But sometimes, answering a question with a question makes communication interesting.Consider this- an employee goes up to the supervisor and wants to know how he/she ...

EPlus Club schedule
Theme: - On looking closely at the issue, I guess most of us will agree that our actions are often governed by several compulsions and we cannot escape control from various sources. We are taught the importance of independence and told that we ...


EPLUS ACTIVITY
Limitations of making movie from a book discussed
The students of Mahatma Gandhi University quoted lively illustrations like adaptation of Harry Potter novel into films and drawn conclusions based on logical interpretations during a lively debate on the topic “Novels cannot be made into ...


RIGHT TURN
Half the problem is solved, if it is seen in right direction
To assess Pandavas what they learnt under his guidance, their guru Drona sent Dharma Raja to a village amidst a thick forest across the mountains.A horde of tigers was attacking the villagers and their cattle.People were ...

Scholarship watch
Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee offers scholarships to international students to the tune of $5,000 - $32,000 per year.There is no separate application process for these scholarships; students must simply submit the application and ...

India can learn lot from foreign universities: Ex-UGC chief
Foreign universities have created a holistic approach in education and there was a lot to learn from them to enhance the quality of education in India, former Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) Arun Nigavekar said on ...

Hard work pays
Hard work pays. Sushma Attaluri is an example of it. Coming from a village background and completing her school in rural areas she has now bagged three gold medals securing the highest marks in B. Pharmacy course in the entire Jawaharlal Nehru ...

Share your views
Unfortunate deaths of students in road accidents splash the newspapers everyday.Accidents are attributed to rash driving and majority of the students do not wear a helmet. Police say helmets can save lives in accidents, but students ...


HOT TOPIC
Nothing ‘cool' about smoking
It is very pathetic that young students at early stages of their life begin to smoke and ruin their health. Any girl with minimum awareness about health and environmental hazards caused by smoking would never get impressed with a guy who ...

Drucker's vision… still a far cry!
The first lesson for any MBA student is on Peter F. Drucker, considered the ‘Father of modern management'. Drucker is very popular in some circles, while he is pathetically a stranger in several significant areas of management. Let us ...

Fulbright scholarships
Scholarship for Fulbright scholars at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law : The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's LL.M. programme has announced a new scholarship initiative for Fulbright Scholars.Partial ...

Empowered students, informed choice
Now, students and members of the general public who wish to seek information regarding quality of education offered by various educational institutions, being inspected by the UGC, can do so by logging into the website of the University Grants ...

New courses at Manipal University
Manipal University is offering two unique courses in MBA related to media and advertising in association with Whistling Woods International. The programmes - MBA in Media & Entertainment (ME) and MBA in Advertising & Marketing ...

Krishna varsity completes a year
The Krishna University, which was established at Machilipatnam has completed its first year successfully under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor M.K. Durga Prasad. The University is presently located in the premises of Andhra Jatheeya ...

Research in English teaching to benefit students
New approaches became necessary in English Language Teaching (ELT) considering the emerging trends in the professionalism, career-making and other priorities of higher education. The Loyola ELT Centre at Andhra Loyola College aims at ...

Lateral entry scheme
An avenue for diploma holders to pursue a degree course in engg.

Course in DM (Nephrology)
State Govt. aims to meet shortage of experts in this field

His degree: MBBS (Rural)
The Medical Council of India has proposed some interesting changes in the medical education system


GUIDANCE PLUS
Study in the land of fjords and midnight sun
The best part of education in Norway is that there is no tuition fees for higher education with the exception of a few private university colleges.

GUIDANCEPLUS
It costs less, and choices are aplenty
In New Zealand, you can get a work permit for one year when you complete your diploma course

It's virtual dentistry
Teachers can upload their notes, while classes could be recorded for later use by students

They are still students at heart
Civil servants visit Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, as part of a PG programme

While tackling CAT, be ready for Quant
Answering a reasonable number of questions is not too difficult if you keep your cool

If you have vision…
BFA courses have good job potential


Q & A
For immunology studies
I have completed M.Sc in Microbiology (regular) and Physics (correspondence) and am interested in pursuing the Doctoral programme from the Institute of Immunology in New Delhi. My total percentage in postgraduation is 65 and 67 ...


E-PLUS CLUB
Are we really free?
Dependence on other people and technology, peer pressure… all these limit our freedom

More job opportunities in services sector
There are more job opportunities in the services sector than in the manufacturing sector, which is on the brink of saturation, Director of Collegiate Education K.V. Kodandaramaiah has said.Speaking at the valedictory of the 36th ...


DIFFERENT STROKES
Why sweat it out?
Some research students are original, and some others just download material from the Net

You can master any language
Learn French, German etc., over the telephone and the Internet

IIM-B grabs top slot in ranking
Deans of B-schools from 153 countries give their verdict


YOUR VOICE
The art of parliamentary debating
Students acquire a nuanced understanding of world affairs

Service with a smile
The hospitality industry is doing well and jobs are aplenty

NEWS PULSE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is launching yet another science channel in the Gyan Darshan bouquet. This 24-hour channel will cover physical sciences, life, agricultural and computer sciences and their application. The channel ...



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