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It is just a step away
Is India's engineering education on course to getting global recognition?
When the bar is raised…
Colleges fear lower intake as AICTE increases minimum marks for bagging engg. seats
Sai Ram students' ATV wins design contest
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College emerged first among south Indian colleges for designing and fabricating an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in a competition organised by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) India in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.A ...

CAMPUS CONNECT
Meet on ‘Technology and Change Management' held
A conference on “Technology, Innovation and Change Management” was organised by Sri Krishna Institute of Management. N.R. Narjaree, General Manager, SIDBI, inaugurated the conference. He spoke on the importance of innovation, ...
Gearing up for top B-school interview
A good preparation for an interview should start with a round of intense introspection
CAMPUS CONNECT
Sociology Department of Madurai Kamaraj University organised an interaction session on ‘Equal opportunity.' R. Venkatraman, former Professor of Art History, Aesthetics and Fine Arts, dwelt on ‘Gender discrimination.' He highlighted ...
CAMPUS CONNECT
The Computer Science Department of Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, organised a seminar on ‘Screen based training.' K. Ramasami, Principal, said that students should have knowledge in all disciplines. V. Selvaraj, Head, Commerce ...
NSS camp held at Lendi
Over 50 NSS volunteers attended a weeklong NSS camp conducted by Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology at Jonnada village in Vizianagaram District.The volunteers interacted with village elders and opinion leaders and as well as ...
The verdict will be out soon
Will India's bid to become a permanent member of the Washington Accord be successful this time?
Higher study options at IISc.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore, has invited applications for admission to the following programmes.Integrated Ph.D. programmes in biological, chemical, physical, mathematical subjects.Eligibility: First class ...
Incubation centres in colleges need of the hour
‘I have this business idea, it is unique, has the potential to scale up, but I need some funds to take it forward.' Sounds like a familiar conversation you have had with a friend or heard from a classmate who has dropped out of placement ...
“Australia one of the safest for foreign students”
Australian excellence in education and the opportunity to build global careers through Australian education was showcased at the Australian Education Fair in Hyderabad organised recently as part of the ‘Australian Education Excellence ...
Foster a culture of bonding
The interaction between junior and senior students in colleges plays a major role in their overall development
ASK THE CBSE
The Central Board of Secondary Education answers questions relating to its examinations from The Hindu's readers, primarily those relating to Class X and XII examinations. Answers to select questions have been published in these columns in the ...



GOAL POST
Practical aspects get more focus here
I had always wanted to pursue a master's degree and like any youngster in India I nurtured a dream of studying in the USA as I grew up. Following my brother's footsteps, I applied for universities and got admitted in Electrical and Computer ...

MOUS SIGNED
Info Institute of Engineering and COINDIA signed a memorandum of understanding to enable the students use the technologies of COINDIA.The MoU will entail on the job training in latest imported machinery, engineering design and ...

Training programmes from Infycareer
Infycareer, offering project management related courses, is opening its four-day intensive training programme to engineering and management students.Training on global certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) and ...

Immigration restriction not an obstacle for study in UK

TEST TRACKER
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has invited applications for entrance test to be held on May 17 - 20 for admission to full-time programmes in different schools.The entrance test centres will include Thiruvananthapuram, ...

GOAL POST
Life at Carbondale
Lots of greenery, nice hangouts, focus on practicals...
Huge demand for skilled professionals in IT industry
An insight into some of the courses in the IT job market and what one can expect from them.
Options for English graduates
I am a BA communicative English student, and would like to know more about the suitable higher study options at postgraduate level.VISHNU SHANKER, EMAILA degree in any discipline including English is enough qualification for ...
Expert delivers talk on immune cells

COMING UP
The National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, has invited applications for admission to its M.Phil., Ph.D. programmes. Research areas will include education policy, planning and administration. University ...
Script your way to success
Learning to write your script systematically in an accepted format can increase its marketability and bring down the cost of filmmaking considerably
Set to witness steady growth
The severe lull in the software or IT sector seems to be dying down slowly. Experts feel that there may not be a cracking boom, but the growth is going to be slow and steady. As per a NASSCOM estimate the annual growth is likely to tick around ...
‘A way of living'
Is entrepreneurship an inborn trait, an inherited characteristic or a skill acquired through qualification?Many have their own perceptions and definitions, but if we ask N.Ramesh, Director, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of ...
If you have the required skills
An insight into some of the courses in the IT job market
Chase your dreams
The Hindu Education Plus invites Indian students in foreign universities to share their experience about the campus that can be useful to students aspiring to go abroad for foreign education.A picture of the writer, taken preferably on ...

WASSUP
Applications invited for M.Phil, Ph.D programmes
The National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, has invited applications for admission to its M.Phil., Ph.D. programmes. Research areas will include education policy, planning and administration. University ...
Warp and weft of good research
Researchers must appreciate and adopt the right methodology for achieving success
Happy times for IT sector
Training institutes are bustling with activity as students are flocking to them to update skills.

Tiruchi professor in Marquis Who's Who
The name of P. Calduwel Newton, 33-year-old Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchi, has been listed in the eleventh edition of Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering 2011-2012.A ...


ASK THE CBSE
Little chance for biased assessment
The Central Board of Secondary Education answers questions relating to its examinations from The Hindu's readers, primarily those relating to Class X and XII examinations.Answers to select questions have been published in these columns ...

Q&A
Getting into core banking
I am working in a private sector bank for the past nine years. I had taken your guidance about four years ago and completed CAIIB as well. I was even promoted. I have understood that getting into the IT spectrum will help one to make a more ...

GUIDANCE PLUS
Warp and weft of good research
Researchers must appreciate and adopt the right research methodology for achieving success in their research work.

ASK THE CBSE
Little chance for biased assessment
The Central Board of Secondary Education answers questions relating to its examinations from The Hindu's readers, primarily those relating to Class X and XII examinations.Answers to select questions have been published in these columns ...


E-PLUS CLUB
Tackling natural disasters
(Members of E-Plus clubs in colleges have been given the following topic for discussion and debate)Theme: We claim to be the most advanced and powerful species on earth. But nature often decides to remind us that in reality, we are ...

Will CSAT provide a level-playing field?
CSAT, replacing the Prelims, aims at selecting a candidate with an aptitude for public service. A look at the changes, apprehensions and ways to crack the exam.

Seminar on wireless networks
The Tamil Nadu State Centre of the Institution of Engineers (India) is organising a seminar on ‘Next generation wireless networks' on March 5.The seminar is for the benefit of engineering college students and faculty, engineers ...


DIFFERENT STROKES
When the specialists come in
Some students love guest lecturers, others aren't impressed
Building knowledge synergy

CAMPUS CAPSULE
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor Ramananda Shetty has stressed that discipline is the most important quality that a nursing student should possess.Participating in the Graduation Day of St. John's College of ...
Foster a culture of bonding
The interaction between junior and senior students in colleges plays a major role in their overall development.
TEST TRACK
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on May 17-20 for admission to fulltime programmes in different schools. The entrance test centres include Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, ...
Courses in German
Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai, offers German — Elementary level, Intensive and Super intensive courses.Fresh classes in all categories begin in April. Students, housewives, working professionals and senior citizens ...

COMING UP
The National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, has invited applications for admission to its M.Phil., Ph.D. programmes. Research areas will include education policy, planning and administration. University ...

Students come up with innovative ideas
Does an ambulance caught in the traffic allowed to pass through a red light easily? Introducing Sensors in Traffic signals, that can recognise a particular emergency alarm or siren, it is possible. Can solar energy be converted into electrical ...


TALKING POINT
Variety of connotations for ‘think'
If you are at home sometime, and there are people around you talking loudly and making a lot of noise, you can say, ‘it's so noisy I can't hear myself think.' This is a fun, useful expression that allows you to complain about annoying, ...

Experts dispel myths about MBA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is not a certification for a job but a process to equip the candidates with a set of skills to emerge successful in employment.Busting the myths that an MBA degrees provides you with a cushy job, ...

Mapping the mind for a career
Getting into the minds of the people, to understand the mental process and behaviour, could as well work out to be a full-time career. This branch of science is called psychology, and it deals with the study of human behaviour and mind and ...

Students told to read The Hindu
The management of Paladugu Parvathi Devi College of Engineering and Technology, Surampalli village in Gannavaram mandal of Krishna district, has introduced the reading of The Hindu for its students to improve vocabulary and language ...

Eplus Club schedule
Theme: Sporting events and the spirit of competition thrills us all. Events like the World Cups, Olympics and so on are eagerly anticipated and the battle of countries on a global arena captivates and motivates us to get involved. However, ...

Distance courses from SMU-DE
Sikkim Manipal University- Distance Education has announced the opening of admissions and applications to various courses are available at over 700 SMU-DE learning centres in 310 cities across India.The University offers Post Graduate, ...
Tips to be better managers
Job opportunities abound in several sectors, particularly IT, retail and financial services for well groomed management graduates, according to experts from different sectors. However, students from management schools were called upon to focus ...


GOAL POST
High research profile, facilities make Muenster popular with students
A passion to be at the forefront of Geographical oriented research has led me to pursue a master's in Geo-informatics at the University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.My interest in the field of Geography was instilled in me by my ...

IT companies return to campuses
The campus placement drive conducted at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Technology (JNIT), Ibrahimpatnam, from February 16 to 18 drew huge response from IT companies.Three IT firms, US-based GRR Software Solutions, Sohay Software ...

Jobs aplenty in telecommunications
The mobile phone penetration has increased so much that there is as much as 130 per cent usage in urban areas while it is just 40 per cent in rural areas. There is huge potential in the rural segment even as the users are likely to increase in ...

Chase your dreams
The Hindu Education Plus is featuring a column “Goal Post” where Indian students in foreign universities can share their experiences about the campus, quality of education, facilities available, city life, adapting to the changes ...

Entries for scholarship invited
Panasonic invites participants from students of top engineering colleges to the 2012 Panasonic Scholarship Programme. The students should meet eligibility requirements of being an Indian citizen, must be graduates or students in their ...

Distance courses from U18
Distance is no longer an excuse and international borders mean nothing when it comes to receiving quality education. One such initiative for democratising education is University18 (U18), an online e-education initiative that brings colleges ...



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