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More freedom of choice for students Valuation camp The second phase of the regional valuation system introduced by MG University will commence on February 11. It was following an initiative by Vice-Chancellor Rajan Gurukkal, who held talks with the teachers’ organisation immediately after ... GUIDANCE PLUS 
Prepare well, use time properlySystematic, goal-oriented preparation is essential for securing good scores in GMAT, which is used by nearly 1,800 management schools across the world. COMING UP... •ABV Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, has invited applications for admission to its two-year fulltime MBA programme for 2009-10. Bachelors’ degree holders in any branch of engineering or ... Can B-Schools teach ethics? The recent Satyam scandal has raised the question on value education in B-Schools. But is the system geared to meet the need? IISc entrance The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has invited applications for an all-India level entrance test for admission to its integrated Ph.D. programmes. First-class science graduates are eligible to apply. IISc has also invited ... Q & A 
Communication and journalismI am a CBSE 10th standard student. I would like to pursue a career in the field of mass media communication. English and history are my favourite subjects. Please advise me which group or subject should I opt for higher studies.ASWHINI ... TEST TRACK Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, has invited applications for the Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination to be held on May 18 across the country for admission to various postgraduate courses offered by various participating ... Breaking the glass ceiling IIM-B programme helps women either start an enterprise of their own or further their existing business. ETS pilot programme TOEFL Star Performer certificates will be made available at three levels —gold, silver and bronze. Tata scholarships The J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians is inviting applications for its loan scholarship for the academic year 2009–‘10 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects. Graduates or students who ... NAAC accreditation for Symbiosis International University The University Grants Commission’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded A grade to Symbiosis International University.This follows an assessment in which the university’s curricular aspects; ... NEW ARRIVALS The new additions to the Kerala Council for Historical Research Library, Thiruvananthapuram, are: Oommen M.A. (Ed.), A Decade of Decentralisation in Kerala: Experience and Lessons, 2007Neelam Kumar (Ed.), Women and ...
IIM-B programme helps women either start an enterprise of their own or further their existing businesses The big leap Mysore gets ready for world-class varsity project Cam B-Schools teach ethics? The recent Satyam scandal has raised the question on value education in B-Schools. But is the system geared to meet the need? Spot admission for U.K. universities Campus-Abroad, is organising interviews and spot admissions to Bournemouth University, Queen Margaret University and Sheffield University in the U. K. All discussions will be held at the Chennai city office of Campus Abroad. For any other ... Campus jottings Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College organised a seminar on “Advance Trends in Biotechnology”. M.G. Sethuraman, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural University, spoke on the uses of bioscience in genetic engineering, ... UGC embarks on a ‘model’ mission Plans to set up 374 Model Colleges in districts with low gross enrolment ratio Has recession come as a blessing ? With the IT sector gradually losing its sheen, more and more engineering graduates and final year students are appearing for public service examinations, especially civil services, Group I and II and bank jobs, says S. SANDEEP KUMAR International meet An international conference on ‘Functional Materials for Advanced Technology’ was organised at Velammal Engineering College recently to discuss the advancements in the fields of physics and chemistry. Nearly 200 delegates from India ... Campus connect “Writing is a self conscious activity and a creativity instinct leads one to the journey of writing”, observed Mary Jeyanthi of the Department of English, Holy Cross College, while addressing the members of the English Literary ... Workshop on shoft skills at Loyala ELT centre The Department of English and the Loyola English Language Teaching (ELT) Centre of the Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada are organising a State level workshop on “Developing soft skills” on February 20 from 9.30 a.m. to 4 ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS Meeting on teachers recruitment The immediate task for Andhra University and other universities in the State is to beat the election code for filling up the vacancies of teacher posts sanctioned by the Government in the campus colleges, and a meeting of Registrars of all ... Q & A For those with the right design Q & A I am interested in studying in the School of Architecture in New Delhi. Kindly guide me. Priyanshu Sinha via e-mail, BangaloreThe School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) { GUIDANCE PLUS GMAT basics When we consider management studies at the international level, the first thought that strikes us is on the GMAT – a test that enjoys universal recognition as a tool for identifying the best material for management education. Since there is ... Resource for students of computational biology ASK THE CBSE Campus Connect Distinguished alumni and meritorious students were honoured at the National Youth Day celebration of Thiagarajar College. National Cadet Corps cadets, National Service Scheme volunteers and other students participated in the ... International meet oragnised An international conference on ‘Functional Materials for Advanced Technology’ was organised at Velammal Engineering College recently to discuss the advancements in the fields of physics and chemistry. Nearly 200 delegates from ... UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP Dravidian varsity conducts guest lectures Dravidian University’s Department of English and Communications conducted a twin-interactive guest lectures by eminent scholars Do Thu Ha, a visiting professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, ... SCHOLARSHIPS SAI Sports Authority of India (SAI) invites application from women for the award of sports scholarship for the year 2008-09. Download application form and details from www.nsnis.org. Last date: February ... ETS pilot programme Educational Testing Service (ETS), creators of the TOEFL test, will be launching a pilot programme that offers TOEFL Star Performer certificates for students who have taken the test in India. The programme will be officially launched on ... German course Goethe Institut and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) jointly offer German language course for beginners. The course is based on the guidelines of the Common European Reference Framework for languages formulated by the ... IN VOGUE Harem pants are the in thing in vogue Fashion and change are synonymous. And most often than not, we are inspired by movies than our own creativity. But, what dampens the students’ urge to experiment or flaunt their style is the strict dress code that is imposed in many ... Women’s studies come to the fore In an effort to increast women’s participation in education, the UGC has started 70 centres for women studies. The meltdown and students perspective The Hindu Education Plus conducts group discussion for students of Andhra Loyola College 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 ... All for a cause BRICS B-schools to pool resources Women’s studies come to the fore In an effort to increase women’s participation in education, the UGC has started 70 centres for women studies. Helping doctors decide the treatment As medical care increasingly gets evidence-based, lab technicians play a key role in diagnosing patients. CAMPUS JOTTINGS Make India an economic superpower: Purandeswari Union Minister of State for HRD D. Purandeswari advised students to apply innovation, intellectual capital, technology harnessing as tools for sustainable growth to contribute in making India an economic super power. She was addressing the ... Country needs more medical specialists Relaxing the teacher-student ratio at the postgraduate level and better remuneration for faculty may improve the situation. ICWAI to launch CAT course for rural students The Institute of Costs and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) will soon be launching a certificate course in accounting. The course, called Certificate in Accounting Technicians (CAT), targets the rural and semi-urban students who completed ... More industry exposure required Students were unanimous that industry exposure is not adequate, at the GD organised by The Hindu Education Plus Let’s get QUIZical 1. Who is best remembered for the works ‘The Bucolics (or Eclogues), the Georgics and the Aeneid’?2. Which organ in the human body is flat, pliable and between 0.5 and 4mm thick?3. What is the christened name of John ... Challenges facing management education Aristotle said, “All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind.” So what does Aristotle have in common with MBA education? They both have the habit of pointing out the obvious. In MBA education, the obviousness lies in the package ... Masters in Medical Science & Technology School of Medical Science and Technology under the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur invites applications from MBBS graduates for admission to its three-year Masters in Medical Science and Technology. Apply online before March 16. ... The meaning of change Youth have to take into account deprivation when thinking of change. India is a rising country and needs their energy, outrage and anger, says N. Ram. NALSAR - top law school in country Eplus Club schedule THEME: - Science and technology are all around us and so is the battle between tradition and modernity. We would like to know what you feel about the world changing around you. •Day 1: Pick Your Nook: - ... PLM training All about product servicing B-School announces admissions Rajagiri Business School, based in Kochi, has announced admissions to its 2009 PGDM, MBA and MHRM programmes. The PGDM programme focuses on current developments in knowledge and practice from the world of management with emphasis on quantitative ... RIGHT TURN Think twice before complaining Take on students' test of nerves BITS signs MoU with MMM Is there space for expertise wedged between the professions of physicians and nurses? What was once a blank arena in the clinical setting has been successfully turned into a critical speciality by BITS Pilani.Into the 16 year since ... ADMISSIONS Masters in Medical Science & Technology School of Medical Science and Technology under the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur invites applications from MBBS graduates for admission to its three-year Masters in Medical Science and Technology. Apply online before March 16. ... Campus capsule Sunday evening saw the curtains being drawn on Unmaad 2009 — the three-day-long annual cultural extravaganza hosted by the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore. More than 1,000 students from all over the country participated in ... e-Universities offers courses “The key of any distance education programme is quality and quantity. Distance education programmes should enhance the quality of the teaching-learning process by effectively employing technology,” said V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, ... Tamil projects can enhance learning News pulse The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded an “A” grade to Symbiosis International University after assessing its curricular aspects, teaching-learning and evaluation, research, consultancy and extension, ... Resource on computational biology Eplus Club schedule THEME: - Science and technology are all around us and so is the battle between tradition and modernity. We would like to know what you feel about the world changing around you. So go ahead and tell us how you get ready to welcome the new and ... Alagappa university offers spot admissions Alagappa University has opened applications for spot admission for distance education courses leading to MBA, MCA and PGDCA degrees. For the MBA programme, specialisations are available in finance, marketing, personnel and systems, ... International meet on materials organised An international conference on ‘Functional Materials for Advanced Technology’ was organised at Velammal Engineering College recently to discuss the advancements in the fields of physics and chemistry. Nearly 200 delegates ... QUERY CUE Both M.Tech and MBA are lucrative Get a low-down on Careers & Courses Symbiosis is ‘A’ grade The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded an “A” grade to Symbiosis International University, assessing the University on key aspects like Curriculum; Teaching-Learning and Evaluation; Research, Consultancy ... TALKING POINT The most misused word ‘OK’ talking point What is OK?Once when I wanted something from my colleague, I made the request very nicely, but got only an “OK” for an answer. Did he say “OK” to mean “I don’t normally do these things, but this time ... TOEFL ‘star’ for Indian students Educational Testing Service (ETS), creators of the TOEFL test, announced that they will be launching a pilot programme that offers TOEFL Star Performer certificates for students who have taken the test in India. The certificate is ... HOT TOPIC Satyam fraud shatters hopes of student community Satyam was the brand image of Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad was identified with this company, and its founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju was a hero to us, youngsters. But the biggest fraud in India’s corporate history has shattered the ... |
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