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Monday 6 January 2014

2015 will come easy for engineering students as the All central government-funded engineering schools, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), will choose students through a common entrance examination in 2015. JEE Mains and JEE advance which are two separate exams will be merged from next year HR ministry has decided. IITs across India have already been informed about it.

According to government ruling, all engineering colleges will have to conduct common counseling for students in 2014. Candidate who wants to get into IITs needs to crack JEE advance whereas all the government funded technical schools, including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) use JEE Main scores for admission.

The top 150,000 students of the main examination are eligible to sit for the JEE-Advanced test for a seat in the 16 IITs and Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad.The two tier JEE system was launched in 2012 in order to reduce the influence of coaching centers on aspirants for the top technical colleges and making the admission process simpler for students.

Currently, first IITs conduct student counseling followed by NITs and other engineering colleges. The counseling session begins right after the class 12th board exam results are declared.

At least 1.4 million students appeared for the JEE-Main exam last year and the top 150,000 sat for the JEE-Advanced test. where IITs and ISM admit more than 9,600 students a year at the undergraduate level other top engineering colleges give admission to more than 25,000 students.

It was noticed that in the year 2012 about 600 seats at the IITs and the NITs fell vacant because of separate counseling since they receive offers from IITs and NITs at the same time.

According to Vishwaas Kumar a JEE-aspirant from Hyderabad says "The joint exam decision is a great step towards the betterment of aspirants. The effort should be to make life easier for students".

The IITs said the plan for a joint counseling may not capitulate the preferred results.A senior IIT official commented "Once the new government comes, they may take a different view than what the present government thinks," the official said, requesting anonymity."




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JEE Mains and JEE Advance: 1 exam from 2015

2015 will come easy for engineering students as the All central government-funded engineering schools, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), will choose students through a common entrance examination in 2015. JEE Mains and JEE advance which are two separate exams will be merged from next year HR ministry has decided. IITs across India have already been informed about it.

According to government ruling, all engineering colleges will have to conduct common counseling for students in 2014. Candidate who wants to get into IITs needs to crack JEE advance whereas all the government funded technical schools, including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) use JEE Main scores for admission.

The top 150,000 students of the main examination are eligible to sit for the JEE-Advanced test for a seat in the 16 IITs and Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad.The two tier JEE system was launched in 2012 in order to reduce the influence of coaching centers on aspirants for the top technical colleges and making the admission process simpler for students.

Currently, first IITs conduct student counseling followed by NITs and other engineering colleges. The counseling session begins right after the class 12th board exam results are declared.

At least 1.4 million students appeared for the JEE-Main exam last year and the top 150,000 sat for the JEE-Advanced test. where IITs and ISM admit more than 9,600 students a year at the undergraduate level other top engineering colleges give admission to more than 25,000 students.

It was noticed that in the year 2012 about 600 seats at the IITs and the NITs fell vacant because of separate counseling since they receive offers from IITs and NITs at the same time.

According to Vishwaas Kumar a JEE-aspirant from Hyderabad says "The joint exam decision is a great step towards the betterment of aspirants. The effort should be to make life easier for students".

The IITs said the plan for a joint counseling may not capitulate the preferred results.A senior IIT official commented "Once the new government comes, they may take a different view than what the present government thinks," the official said, requesting anonymity."




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Once of the most ancient and revered centres for education the Nalanda University , will begin operations from February 2014. Although beginning on a small scale, Nalanda University aims on becoming  an international centre of learning in our very own Bihar and restore its previous prestige.


The first batch of students, faculty and staff are to move by February-end to Rajgir, about 100 km from Patna, adjacent to where the sprawling international university is set to come up."By the end of February we are moving to Rajgir. We are taking hotels nearby, exploring all options," said an official source.  Nalanda University at present has 40 students or Nalanda fellows. Along with the faculty and staff, they would operate out of the temporary campus till the actual structure comes up.

"The Bihar government has offered us use of its health department office. The Bihar chief minister (Nitish Kumar) is personally monitoring the project," the source added.

The university, an initiative of the Indian government and the 18 East Asia Summit (EAS) countries, is coming up around 12 km from the ruins of its ancient namesake that was flocked by thousands of scholars and thinkers from across the world till the 12th century. It was then destroyed by an invading Turkish army of Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Qutbuddin Aibak. It was set on fire by the invaders and the blaze in the huge library is believed to have raged for several days.

An around eight-km boundary wall marks the 446-acre campus where the modern centre of excellence is to come up. The residential university, due to be completed by 2020, is to have seven schools - all for postgraduate and doctorate students.

The university, which has Nobel laureate Amartya Sen as its chairperson, is to start its first academic session from this year. The first batch of students would be enrolled for two postgraduate programmes in history and ecology and environmental studies.
Last May, the Nalanda board had approved the architectural plan of the proposed university. "The government is fast-tracking the university," said the source. The Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill 2013 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Sep 5, 2013, by the external affairs ministry and was referred to a parliamentary standing committee. The committee's report was tabled in the Rajya Sabha during the December winter session of parliament.

The department of expenditure has cleared the Rs.2,700 crore cost for the university to be spent over 10 years. The approval of the cabinet committee on economic affairs is now being sought.

The architectural design approved for the new university has proposed a massive lake at the centre of the campus. The library, a huge dome-shaped structure, would come up in the middle of the lake and be half submerged.

China has already committed $1 million for the project, Singapore has pledged $5-6 million and Australia about $1 million Australian dollars. All the funds have been committed on a voluntary basis. During his trip to Brunei in October, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inked agreements with seven EAS countries that have pledged their commitment to the Nalanda University project.

The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed with Australia, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, Laos and Myanmar. India signed the Mou with China during the prime minster's visit to Beijing in November.


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Nalanda University back in action

Once of the most ancient and revered centres for education the Nalanda University , will begin operations from February 2014. Although beginning on a small scale, Nalanda University aims on becoming  an international centre of learning in our very own Bihar and restore its previous prestige.


The first batch of students, faculty and staff are to move by February-end to Rajgir, about 100 km from Patna, adjacent to where the sprawling international university is set to come up."By the end of February we are moving to Rajgir. We are taking hotels nearby, exploring all options," said an official source.  Nalanda University at present has 40 students or Nalanda fellows. Along with the faculty and staff, they would operate out of the temporary campus till the actual structure comes up.

"The Bihar government has offered us use of its health department office. The Bihar chief minister (Nitish Kumar) is personally monitoring the project," the source added.

The university, an initiative of the Indian government and the 18 East Asia Summit (EAS) countries, is coming up around 12 km from the ruins of its ancient namesake that was flocked by thousands of scholars and thinkers from across the world till the 12th century. It was then destroyed by an invading Turkish army of Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of Qutbuddin Aibak. It was set on fire by the invaders and the blaze in the huge library is believed to have raged for several days.

An around eight-km boundary wall marks the 446-acre campus where the modern centre of excellence is to come up. The residential university, due to be completed by 2020, is to have seven schools - all for postgraduate and doctorate students.

The university, which has Nobel laureate Amartya Sen as its chairperson, is to start its first academic session from this year. The first batch of students would be enrolled for two postgraduate programmes in history and ecology and environmental studies.
Last May, the Nalanda board had approved the architectural plan of the proposed university. "The government is fast-tracking the university," said the source. The Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill 2013 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Sep 5, 2013, by the external affairs ministry and was referred to a parliamentary standing committee. The committee's report was tabled in the Rajya Sabha during the December winter session of parliament.

The department of expenditure has cleared the Rs.2,700 crore cost for the university to be spent over 10 years. The approval of the cabinet committee on economic affairs is now being sought.

The architectural design approved for the new university has proposed a massive lake at the centre of the campus. The library, a huge dome-shaped structure, would come up in the middle of the lake and be half submerged.

China has already committed $1 million for the project, Singapore has pledged $5-6 million and Australia about $1 million Australian dollars. All the funds have been committed on a voluntary basis. During his trip to Brunei in October, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inked agreements with seven EAS countries that have pledged their commitment to the Nalanda University project.

The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed with Australia, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, Laos and Myanmar. India signed the Mou with China during the prime minster's visit to Beijing in November.


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For all those who are thinking to pursue their under-graduation from Lucknow University for the session 2016-17 they might be the first batch to witness a semester system. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC ) in its last visit to LU in 2002 recommended them to introduce a semester system for their under-graduate and post-graduate courses. Although for post graduation courses, the semester system was introduced but for the past 13 years, no step could be formulated for its UG courses.


"The PG courses still have flaws. An introduction to the choice-based credit system is yet to be done which will be formulated from the next academic session. Two years later, semester pattern will be launched in UG", said the University Vice Chancellor, SB Nimse. He also added that the choice-based credit system initially will be limited.

Speaking to the reporters, Nimse accepted that the other NAAC recommendation like computerization of all departments has yet to be finished, while wi-fi campus is yet to be initiated. VC said that the process of appointment of teachers in the campus, which was also a NAAC recommendation, has also begun.

The NAAC members' visit to the University is likely to be held in the end of February this year.





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Lucknow University considers Semester system

For all those who are thinking to pursue their under-graduation from Lucknow University for the session 2016-17 they might be the first batch to witness a semester system. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC ) in its last visit to LU in 2002 recommended them to introduce a semester system for their under-graduate and post-graduate courses. Although for post graduation courses, the semester system was introduced but for the past 13 years, no step could be formulated for its UG courses.


"The PG courses still have flaws. An introduction to the choice-based credit system is yet to be done which will be formulated from the next academic session. Two years later, semester pattern will be launched in UG", said the University Vice Chancellor, SB Nimse. He also added that the choice-based credit system initially will be limited.

Speaking to the reporters, Nimse accepted that the other NAAC recommendation like computerization of all departments has yet to be finished, while wi-fi campus is yet to be initiated. VC said that the process of appointment of teachers in the campus, which was also a NAAC recommendation, has also begun.

The NAAC members' visit to the University is likely to be held in the end of February this year.





Quote source TOI 

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Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) for selection of students for their business administrative programs. The exam was conducted from 16th October 2014 to 11th November 2013 across the nation. The result of the exam is expected to be declared on 14th January, 2014.

CAT is an entry gate for students planning to pursue their Masters in Business Administration and other management programs at Indiaâ??s premier Business Schools. This year, around 1, 94, 516 candidates appeared for these exams. While last year, there were 2.14 lakh candidates appearing for the exam. The CAT test was held in 76 centres across 40 cities.

In 2013, there was an increment in the number of seats too. 115 seats had been added bringing the total to 3, 335 seats and another 7,000 seats in B-schools as well. Also, there has been an increase in the number of IIMs. The total IIMâ??s now count to 13.

Not only IIMs, but several other leading institutes such as Kirloskar Institute of Management, MICA Ahemdabad, Nirma Institute of Management, S.P. Jain Institute, and TAPAI also have CAT as a mandatory examination.

Then why is the candidate number decreasing every year?

Experts blame the economic slowdown and lack of jobs in the market due to the slump.

In the times when economic conditions get tougher, those with a job try not to switch. Experts have come to the conclusion that MBA education in India has come to a static and some private companies are also shutting down, which, in turn, leads to a slowdown in economy. But, despite of the total candidates going down, the number of female candidates appearing for the CAT exam has increased from 23% in 2009 to 29% in 2013.  Also, the female candidates are better achievers at success, with 255 women scoring higher than 99 percentile.

The IIM directors and head of B-schools although are firm to believe that though there is a decline in numbers, it will not affect the quality of education in India. They add on to say that less than 1% of the applicants get selected to these institutes which ensures that only the best of the best candidates are selected and thus a minimal decline will not affect the quality of education.

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CAT Results expected on 14 January 2014

Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) for selection of students for their business administrative programs. The exam was conducted from 16th October 2014 to 11th November 2013 across the nation. The result of the exam is expected to be declared on 14th January, 2014.

CAT is an entry gate for students planning to pursue their Masters in Business Administration and other management programs at Indiaâ??s premier Business Schools. This year, around 1, 94, 516 candidates appeared for these exams. While last year, there were 2.14 lakh candidates appearing for the exam. The CAT test was held in 76 centres across 40 cities.

In 2013, there was an increment in the number of seats too. 115 seats had been added bringing the total to 3, 335 seats and another 7,000 seats in B-schools as well. Also, there has been an increase in the number of IIMs. The total IIMâ??s now count to 13.

Not only IIMs, but several other leading institutes such as Kirloskar Institute of Management, MICA Ahemdabad, Nirma Institute of Management, S.P. Jain Institute, and TAPAI also have CAT as a mandatory examination.

Then why is the candidate number decreasing every year?

Experts blame the economic slowdown and lack of jobs in the market due to the slump.

In the times when economic conditions get tougher, those with a job try not to switch. Experts have come to the conclusion that MBA education in India has come to a static and some private companies are also shutting down, which, in turn, leads to a slowdown in economy. But, despite of the total candidates going down, the number of female candidates appearing for the CAT exam has increased from 23% in 2009 to 29% in 2013.  Also, the female candidates are better achievers at success, with 255 women scoring higher than 99 percentile.

The IIM directors and head of B-schools although are firm to believe that though there is a decline in numbers, it will not affect the quality of education in India. They add on to say that less than 1% of the applicants get selected to these institutes which ensures that only the best of the best candidates are selected and thus a minimal decline will not affect the quality of education.

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Sunday 5 January 2014

CBSE class 10 results 2014 is expected to be declared in the last week of May 2014. The results will be declared on the official CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in. Class 10th board exams are commencing from Saturday, March 01, 2014 to Wednesday, March 19, 2014. CBSE has recently declared the complete class 10th and 12th date sheet.




Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE ) has come up with an amendment in their Board's question paper pattern. They are planning to have formulas loaded in the question paper. This question paper reform has been taken in order to prevent rote learning and rather to make the question paper more application-based.

CBSE has also announced the dates of Class 10th Optional Proficiency Test. interested candidates can apply before 31st January 2014. The Optional Proficiency Test will be held after the completion of CBSE Class 10th exams 2014 and aims to gauge the students' understanding in the various subjects. Any student studying in a CBSE affiliated school and appearing for CBSE 2014 Secondary (Class 10th) exams is eligible for the Optional Proficiency test and may register for desired subjects through their respective schools.

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CBSE Class 10th Results 2014 to be declared in last week of May

CBSE class 10 results 2014 is expected to be declared in the last week of May 2014. The results will be declared on the official CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in. Class 10th board exams are commencing from Saturday, March 01, 2014 to Wednesday, March 19, 2014. CBSE has recently declared the complete class 10th and 12th date sheet.




Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE ) has come up with an amendment in their Board's question paper pattern. They are planning to have formulas loaded in the question paper. This question paper reform has been taken in order to prevent rote learning and rather to make the question paper more application-based.

CBSE has also announced the dates of Class 10th Optional Proficiency Test. interested candidates can apply before 31st January 2014. The Optional Proficiency Test will be held after the completion of CBSE Class 10th exams 2014 and aims to gauge the students' understanding in the various subjects. Any student studying in a CBSE affiliated school and appearing for CBSE 2014 Secondary (Class 10th) exams is eligible for the Optional Proficiency test and may register for desired subjects through their respective schools.

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MUMBAI: IIT-B graduate Pranav Mistry, best known for his futuristic work in computing, has promised a "big bang" innovation in about three months, at the Techfest on Sunday.

Mistry had started his research in 2001, at this very science and technology festival as a student.

Mistry, who along with his colleagues, is trying to make his SixthSense technology user-friendly for blind people, said "In the future, anything and everything will be possible."

SixthSense is a wearable gestural interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and lets us use natural hand gestures to interact with that information.

Mistry, who feels that the IIT designing degree was the best thing he did, said that Indian mythologies, like Ramayan and Mahabharat, the ideologies and strategies used, inspire him.

"Magic is possible with the use of technology and that is what inspired me," said Mistry, head of his think-tank team and director of research at Samsung Youngsters. "We need to look beyond the possible and draw inspirations from things which motivate you. I was inspired by former president A P J Abdul Kalam's thoughts. Kalam had said, 'The future is now,' and I have always stood by it."

Earlier in the day, Christopher Charles Benninger, an American-Indian architect and planner, spoke of what it takes to design a building appealing at the same time following the engineering way. He showed the development of architecture over the years, and also numerous interesting materials for constructing a building, including Sea Pearl. He also supported the originality in architecture.

On Sunday, Techfest saw a footfall of 55,000, which takes the overall footfall to 1.35 lakh. The best teams were

VIRGIN 2.0 from Malyasia and R.I.P. from India won the Robowars, the battle among bots. In the international robotics challenge, India's bots ended up the fastest, France's with the best and the most compact design and Sri Lanka's with the best overall participation.

IIT-Bombay graduate promises to make technology user-friendly for blind people

MUMBAI: IIT-B graduate Pranav Mistry, best known for his futuristic work in computing, has promised a "big bang" innovation in about three months, at the Techfest on Sunday.

Mistry had started his research in 2001, at this very science and technology festival as a student.

Mistry, who along with his colleagues, is trying to make his SixthSense technology user-friendly for blind people, said "In the future, anything and everything will be possible."

SixthSense is a wearable gestural interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and lets us use natural hand gestures to interact with that information.

Mistry, who feels that the IIT designing degree was the best thing he did, said that Indian mythologies, like Ramayan and Mahabharat, the ideologies and strategies used, inspire him.

"Magic is possible with the use of technology and that is what inspired me," said Mistry, head of his think-tank team and director of research at Samsung Youngsters. "We need to look beyond the possible and draw inspirations from things which motivate you. I was inspired by former president A P J Abdul Kalam's thoughts. Kalam had said, 'The future is now,' and I have always stood by it."

Earlier in the day, Christopher Charles Benninger, an American-Indian architect and planner, spoke of what it takes to design a building appealing at the same time following the engineering way. He showed the development of architecture over the years, and also numerous interesting materials for constructing a building, including Sea Pearl. He also supported the originality in architecture.

On Sunday, Techfest saw a footfall of 55,000, which takes the overall footfall to 1.35 lakh. The best teams were

VIRGIN 2.0 from Malyasia and R.I.P. from India won the Robowars, the battle among bots. In the international robotics challenge, India's bots ended up the fastest, France's with the best and the most compact design and Sri Lanka's with the best overall participation.

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