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Mar 31, 2008 - AU-T to offer MBA course
Anna University-Tiruchirappalli
(AU-T) will introduce an MBA degree programme from 2008-09 at
its constituent college Bharathidasan Institute of Technology.
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Mar 31, 2008 - Towards a student-centric system
As Tamil Nadu prepares to migrate
from its mark-based evaluation system to a credit-ranking system
the coming academic year, students continue to wonder how different
would things be for them. Read
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Mar 31, 2008 - “Students must know Constitution”
Indian Constitution should be a
part of the school curriculum to help students grow up with
the knowledge of Constitution and its salient features, according
to Justice S. Nagamuthu, Judge, Madras High Court. Read
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Mar 31, 2008 - Bharathiar University to offer courses in
Tamil, says Vice-Chancellor
Bharathiar University will work
towards offering its undergraduate and post-graduate courses
in the Tamil medium of instruction, its Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam
said here on Sunday. Read
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Mar 31, 2008 - UGC road map for improving higher education
The University Grants Commission
has worked out a broad road map for increasing enrolment and
improving quality of higher education in colleges and universities,
its Chairman Sukhadeo Thorat said on Sunday. Read
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Mar 30, 2008 - Develop skills for better job prospects, students
told
Students aspiring to enter the
information technology (IT) industry must develop suitable skills
for specific roles and make themselves employable, said Ravi
Nandyala, senior manager (global workforce management), Cognizant,
here on Saturday. Read More
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Mar 30, 2008 - Counselling in June
Anna University-Chennai will conduct
counselling for engineering admissions in June, according to
Vice-Chancellor D. Viswanathan. Read
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Mar 29, 2008 - Open Source Lab opened at Anna varsity
An Open Source Lab was inaugurated
at the Anna University here on Thursday. The lab has been funded
by Cognizant as part of a memorandum of understanding it signed
with the University. Read
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Mar 29, 2008 - Tamil Nadu, 5 other States to get IIMs
Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
and Punjab will each get an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
while Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
Uttarakhand and Haryana will each have an Indian Institute of
Management (IIM). Read More
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Mar 28, 2008 - Hotel management students recruited
Seven students pursuing their final
year undergraduate course in hotel management and catering science
at J.J. Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
were selected at a campus interview held at the college, near
here, on Tuesday. Read More
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Mar 28, 2008 - Research centre opened
A Centre for Research and Development
was inaugurated at Saveetha Engineering College recently. Read
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Mar 28, 2008 - Varsity to set up constituent college
Anna University-Tiruchi (AU-T)
will shortly initiate the process of identifying land for setting
up a constituent college in Nagapattinam district. Read
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Mar 27, 2008 - Library block inaugurated
Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra
Institute of Technology celebrated its third graduation day
recently. Madras University Vice-Chancellor S.Ramachandran conferred
the degrees and commissioned the library block. Read
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Mar 27, 2008 - Annual Day
Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology,
Paiyanoor, celebrated its annual and cultural day recently.
R.C.Swamy, Vice President L & T Infotech, was the chief
guest at the programme. Read
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Mar 27, 2008 - English learning must, says VC
Anna University-Tiruchi (AU-T)
will shortly initiate the process of identifying land for setting
up a constituent college in Nagapattinam district. Read
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Mar 25, 2008 - Graduation Day - Thangavelu Group of Colleges
The 9th Graduates Day of Thangavelu
Engineering College, 11th Graduates Day of Thangavelu College
of Science and Management and 3rd Graduates Day of T.J. Institute
of Technology was held at the college premises on 24th of march
2008 at 4 pm. Read More >> |
Mar 25, 2008 - When the shutters closed
Colour
composition, colour contrast, lighting, moods of a subject,
framing a picture, depth of field, focus and depth. For all
those wondering what these cryptic talk of photographers mean,
here is a chance to figure out what lays behind all these jargon.
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Mar 24, 2008 - Women choose diplomas in technology areas
Diploma courses in printing technology,
civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical and electronics
are no longer male bastions. They are attracting more number
of girl students of late. Read
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Mar 22, 2008 - Graduation Day
The 6th Graduation Day of the Aarupadai
Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor, was held at the college
on Saturday. Read More >> |
Mar 21, 2008 - Annual Day & Graduation Day
The Asan Memorial College of Arts
and Science celebrated its 14th Annual Day recently S.Ramachandran,
Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, was the chief guest.
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Mar 20, 2008 - Anna University, Chamber sign pact
Anna University and the Indo-Japan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday agreed to collaborate
to provide Japanese language education to students as a platform
for employment there. Read
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Mar 20, 2008 - Women engineers outperform men in education
but not at work
Women students of engineering outperform
men when it comes to marks. Read
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Mar 19, 2008 - College Day
The official website of Hindustan
College of Arts and Science, Padur was launched at the 13th
College Day celebrations on Saturday. Read
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Mar 19, 2008 - Placement offers
About 200 students of Jerusalem
College of Engineering, Pallikaranai, received placement offers
from companies such as Wipro, Cognizant, L & T Infotech,
Pidilite and HCL. Read More
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Mar 19, 2008 - Vice-Chancellor urges students to tolerate
criticism
Vice Chancellor, Anna University,
Coimbatore, R. Radhakrishnanhas urged engineering students to
tolerate criticisms. Read
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Mar 19, 2008 - Semester at sea
Students from a few U.S. universities,
as part of their semester at sea programme,visited Easwari Engineering
College on Friday. Read More
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Mar 19, 2008 - Biotechnology research holds key
Human and animal health, agriculture,
stem cells, gene therapy, ageing and cloning would be some of
the thrust areas of research in biotechnology in the years to
come, according to P. Thangaraju, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Read
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Mar 18, 2008 - MoU signed
R.M.K. and R.M.D. Colleges of Engineering
recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the University
of Technology, Sydney, Australia, to foster academic and research
cooperation. Read More >> |
Mar 18, 2008 - Parasitic diseases can affect the economy,
says Vice-Chancellor
Parasitic diseases have potential
to affect the health and economy of the country in the longer
run. The challenges posed by the diseases have to be viewed
seriously,” according to P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor
of Alagappa University. Read
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Mar 18, 2008 - At convocation, sports varsity unveils expansion
plans
A modern library, world-class cricket
pitch, synthetic track and hockey field, swimming pool and new
administrative buildings are among the future plans of the Tamil
Nadu Physical Education and Sports University. Read
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Mar 17, 2008 - IIT-JEE cut-offs fell to single digits in 2007
For all its reputation as one of the toughest competitive examinations in the world, IIT-JEE has seen a dramatic fall in standards. Read
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Mar 17, 2008 - Technical symposium
Information Technology students
of SKR Engineering College, Agarmel, were enlightened about
the interaction between educational institutions and industry,
employability skills and statistics of job opportunities at
a technical symposium held recently. Read
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Mar 17, 2008 - Periyar University plans centres of excellence
Periyar University has planned
to establish centres of excellence to give more thrust to research
and development activities in this part of the State. Read
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Mar 17, 2008 - Chinese students may come to Coimbatore
A good number of college students
from China may come to Coimbatore this summer to do English
courses at Bharathiar University before taking up jobs back
home. Read More >> |
Mar 17, 2008 - ‘Graduation not an end to learning
process’
Graduation is one of the stages
of life and is not an end of learning, Justice S.K. Krishnan,
Judge of Madras High Court, told students of Nehru Arts and
Science College on Saturday. Read
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Mar 16, 2008 - ‘Improve quality of education system
to match industry requirements’
The Government, academia and industry
should work together to improve the quality of the education
system in the country to match the industry requirements, Bangalore
Software Technology Parks of India Director J. Parthasarathy
has said. Read More >> |
Mar 16, 2008 - Enhance quality of faculties: VC
The Vice Chancellor, Anna University,
Tiruchi, V. Ramachandran has urged the managements of engineering
colleges to take concrete steps to enhance the quality of the
faculties. Read More >> |
Mar 16, 2008 - Eco-club inaugurated
The Eco-Club of the Department
of Management Studies, Hindustan College of Engineering, was
inaugurated by Exnora founder M.B. Nirmal recently. Read
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Mar 15, 2008 - After CAT, it is RAT at IIM, Bangalore
In an attempt to strengthen its
research programme, the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore
(IIM-B) is all set to introduce the Research Aptitude Test (RAT)
for its fellowship programme in management. Read
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Mar 14, 2008 - State government justifies the abolition
of CET
The Tamil Nadu government justified
the abolition of the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission
to professional courses in the State in an affidavit filed in
the Supreme Court on Thursday. Read
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Mar 14, 2008 - BU signs MoU with CareersIndia
Bharathiar University and CareersIndia
Private Limited, Chennai, a Work Force Assessment Services Company,
entered into a memorandum of understanding here recently. Read
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Mar 14, 2008 - 50 B. Ed. colleges under scanner
All the 50 self-financing B. Ed.
colleges under Madurai Kamaraj University jurisdiction have
been put under scanner to check the compliance of norms in appointment
of principals and lecturers. Read
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Mar 14, 2008 - Varsity signs 2 MoUs for job creation
The Institute for Entrepreneurship
and Career Development (IECD), Bharathidasan University, has
signed two MoUs: one with Animation Academy, Shalom InfoTech
(P) Ltd., and another with International Institute for Career
Development (IICD), with a view to creating employment opportunities.
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Mar 14, 2008 - Cluster college concept will help students:
Ponmudy
State-run arts and science colleges
will be linked to engineering colleges and polytechnic institutes
to enable students enrol for diploma and certificate courses
that will enhance their employability, Higher Education Minister
K. Ponmudy said here on Wednesday.
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Mar 13, 2008 - Grading system for all colleges
The system of assessing students’
performance in examinations though grading method will replace
the conventional system of allotting marks in colleges across
the State from the 2008–2009 academic year, K. Ganesan,
Higher Education Secretary, said on Tuesday.
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March 12, 2008 - Varsity to give integrated MBA course
Anna University–Tiruchi
(AU-T) will introduce MBA Integrated Programme from the coming
academic year, Vice-Chancellor V. Ramachandran said.
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March 12, 2008 - “Work for a world without inequities”
Union Science and Technology Secretary
T. Ramasami on Tuesday urged young Indian engineers to work
for a new world order that is truly flat without economic inequities.
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March 12, 2008 - ‘Cater to needs of job markets’
The higher education system in
the country has to absorb and accommodate changes to cater to
the needs of job markets and the evolving global economic order,
Thiruvalluvar University Vice-Chancellor L. Kannan has said.
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March 10, 2008 - Technical symposium
A
one-day technical symposium, ‘Techno Bees 08’, was
organised by SMK Fomra Institute of Technology on Friday. Read
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March 10, 2008 - Technical symposium held
SKR
Engineering College organised a national-level technical symposium,
‘UORRJA 08’, in the city recently. Read
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March 10, 2008 - Anna University–Tiruchi to offer
integrated MBA course
Anna
University–Tiruchi (AU-T) will introduce MBA Integrated
Programme from the coming academic year, Vice-Chancellor V.
Ramachandran said. Read More
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March 10, 2008 - Higher studies in geography
Geography
is a blend of social and pure science. Graduate and postgraduate
courses in geography are offered in the science or humanities
streams. Read More >> |
March 10, 2008 - MKU offers M.Sc. in e-Media Communications
The Department of Communication,
Madurai Kamaraj University, is offering a postgraduate course,
‘M.Sc. e-media communications’, designed to meet
the demand for qualified candidates in the field of communication
arts like animation, graphics, sound engineering, etc. Read
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March 10, 2008 - Conference on globalisation
The
Department of Commerce of Sourashtra College organised a one-day
national conference on ‘Globalisation: prospects and problems’
recently. Read More >> |
March 10, 2008 - Engineering colleges sign pact with Sydney
varsity
Chennai-based
RMK & RMD Colleges of Engineering signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the University of Technology, Sydney
(UTS), Australia, to foster academic and research cooperation
between them. Read More >> |
March 09, 2008 - Graduation Day held
Graduation
day ceremonies were held at PET Engineering College, Valliyoor
and National College of Engineering, Maruthakulam on Saturday.
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March 09, 2008 - Intensify research on nanotechnology, says
VC
The Vice-Chancellor,
Alagappa University, P. Ramasamy, has urged scientists and research
scholars to intensify research on nanotechnology, as it has
immense potential not only for creating employment opportunities
but also for the well-being of the people. Read
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March 08, 2008 - Private engineering colleges urged to follow
65-35 admission norm
Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy has appealed to private
engineering colleges to follow the admission norms that were
in force last year. Read
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March 08, 2008 - “Differences stalling tabling of
Foreign Universities Bill”
Ideological
differences between the coalition partners of the ruling United
Progressive Alliance came in the way of tabling the Foreign
Universities Bill in Parliament, Vayalar Ravi, Minister of Overseas
Indian Affairs, said on Friday. Read
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March 07, 2008 - Youth must grab chances: VC
India
was forging ahead in the areas of economy, information technology,
biotechnology, nanotechnology and eco-technology and youths
should grab the opportunities to contribute their mite in these
areas, said the Vice-Chancellor of Tiruvalluvar University,
L. Kannan. Read More >> |
March 06, 2008 - Soft skills training for teachers
Fifty faculty members of engineering
colleges affiliated to Anna University – Tiruchi (AU-T)
will be attending a soft skills training programme at Chennai
this week-end. Read More
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March 06, 2008 - University signs MoU with international
centre
The Manonmaniam
Sundaranar University has signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with the International Centre for Aromatherapy Research
and Development (ICARD), New Delhi, here on Wednesday, to offer
a six-month Post Graduate diploma in aromatherapy from 2008-09.
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March 06, 2008 - American students plump for India
India is one of the top 10 destinations
preferred by American students for studies, though most of them
choose the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and France, according
to U.S. Consul-General for South India David T. Hopper. Read
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March 05, 2008 - TNAU signs MoU
Tamil
Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) inked a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Indian Institute of Energy Management (IIEM),
Chennai, here on Monday. Read
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March 05, 2008 - Anna varsity, British institute sign MoU
Anna University has signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Institute
of Technology and E Commerce (BITE), London, on academic collaboration
for a slew of postgraduate courses in the domain of management
and technology. Read More>> |
March 04, 2008 - Bharathiar University VC to lead delegation
to China
Bharathiar University
Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam will lead a team of representatives
from seven affiliated colleges to Huaihua University, China,
on March 16. The delegation, besides the Vice-Chancellor, will
consist of either the secretary or principal of the seven colleges.
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March 03, 2008 - Symposium on IT trends
SMK
Fomra Institute of Technology (SMKFIT) hosted a one-day national
symposium ‘Le Magnanimous’ last Friday. The department
of computer science & engineering, department of information
technology and postgraduate department of computer applications,
SMKFIT, jointly organised this symposium. ‘Le Magnanimous’
was conducted to exhibit the technical talents of engineering
students and to enhance their skills. Read
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March 03, 2008 - Varsity plans overseas campuses
Anna University, Coimbatore, is
moving to set up campuses in other countries, subject to further
approvals. Read More >> |
March 03, 2008 - Now, paying fees through ATMs
Students of Periyar University
and those studying in the affiliated colleges and Periyar Institute
of Distance Education (PRIDE) will soon be able to pay their
fees at the push of a button in the ATMs (Automated Teller Machine)
of State Bank of India. Read
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March 03, 2008 - “Engineers must take technologies
to villages”
Young
engineers must take technologies to rural areas for development
of villages as it was essential for the overall development
of the nation. Engineers and technocrats could take the country
to a higher level, said M. Rama Subba Reddy, Professor, Department
of Bio Medical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology,
Chennai. Read More >> |
March 03, 2008 - Engineering courses
Bharathiar
University will get a new School of Engineering and a Department
of Journalism and Mass Communication in the coming academic
year, taking the total number of schools to 14 and the departments
to 35, its Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam said here on Saturday.
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March 03, 2008 - BU’s proposal to promote rural colleges
In a bid to promote rural
colleges and to encourage more rural students to enrol in these
colleges, the Bharathiar University has proposed some concessions,
its Vice-Chancellor told a press conference here on Saturday.
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March 02, 2008 - Bharathiar varsity to launch degree courses
in civil services
Bharathiar
University will offer B.A. and M.A. degree programmes in civil
services from the coming academic year, Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam
told a press conference here on Saturday. Read
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March 02, 2008 - Accreditation method sought for open universities
The Distance Education Council
(DEC) has to evolve a method to provide accreditation to open
universities, said Om Prakash Mishra, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indira
Gandhi National Open University, here on Saturday.
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March 01, 2008 - Good response for AU placement programme
Over 700 students from 56 engineering colleges in Salem and
Coimbatore regions have thronged Government College of Engineering
premises here on Friday to attend the Tamil Nadu state-level
placement programme organised by the Anna University-Chennai.
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