September 29, 2007 - “Adaptation to economic order should go”
     Indian youth, who should have the doctrine of ‘Shaping the new world’, should have the capacity to adapt the situations rather than simply adapting to the situations, said the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, T. Ramasami has said. Read More >>

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September 27, 2007 - Varsity plans to start study centres in north India
     Bharathidasan University (BDU) has proposed to start distance education centres in northern States. Read More >>

September 27, 2007 - Court won’t stay quota ordinance
     The Madras High Court on Wednesday declined to stay the operation of a State Ordinance providing for seven per cent reservation of seats/vacancies in education and employment to Muslims and Christians in Tamil Nadu. Read More>>

September 27, 2007 - ‘TNAU graduates excel as agri. scientists’
     “The Agricultural Scientists’ Recruitment Board, New Delhi, has indicated that among the top 10 agricultural universities in the country, the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is ranked first in terms of the number of graduates being recruited as agricultural scientists”. Read More >>

September 26, 2007 - More colleges plan to offer MBA
     The number of arts and science colleges affiliated to Bharathidasan University offering Master of Business Administration is expected to go up to 13 with two colleges seeking recognition for the programme for 2007-08. Read More >>

September 25, 2007 - Institute signs MoU with CODISSIA
     Vivekanandha Institute of Information and Management Studies, Tiruchengode, on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA). Read More >>

September 24, 2007 - Varsity releases placement brochure
     The Department of Management Studies, Madras University, held its annual placement brochure release function on Saturday. Read More >>

September 24, 2007 - Deemed varsities: a race for numbers?
     The issue of whether the grant of Deemed University status to a higher education institution necessarily means a scaling-up in the quality of the education delivery process or just a question of adding up the numbers is being discussed again with at least 20 institutions in the State. Read More >>

September 24, 2007 - ‘Prioritise higher education’
     What is a model university? There is no clear idea as to how it should exist despite academic circles across the nation debating on increasing the number of universities and the State Government here establishing universities at a pace like never before. Read More >>

September 24, 2007 - Medical education at a crossroads
     Medical education is at a crossroads and it is time to think of changes. In Tamil Nadu, for instance, there was concern this year even at the admission stage for the usually coveted MBBS programmes. Read More >>

September 21, 2007 - Nokia, SRM University sign MoU for partnership
     A memorandum of understanding for an industry-academia partnership between Nokia and SRM University, aimed at offering continuous education to employees of the company, was signed on Wednesday. Read More >>

September 21, 2007 - Off-campus recruitment
     Anna University will organise an off-campus recruitment drive for postgraduate students who passed out this year from affiliated engineering colleges all over the State. Read More >>

September 21, 2007 - Job fair for distance education students
     Bharathidasan University Centre for Distance Education has joined hands with Techruit, India’s largest fresher recruitment company to conduct a job fair on September 22 and 23 for thousands of distance education students. Read More >>

September 21, 2007 - Control post-harvest losses, says VC
     The post-harvest losses in India are around 10 per cent. Of this, 6.5 per cent occurs during storage alone, C. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, said here on Wednesday. Read More >>

September 21, 2007 - IGNOU launches course in cyber law
     The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced a Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Cyber Law in online mode from January 2008. It will be the first course among the law programmes to be launched by the varsity. Read More >>

September 19, 2007 - High-level team to assess university
     A high-level committee of Union Human Resources Ministry is expected to visit Bharathidasan University soon to assess its suitability for upgradation as a Central varsity. Read More >>

September 19, 2007 - New post-graduate courses
     The Salem Government College of Engineering has introduced two new postgraduate programmes - M.E.(Computer Science) and Master of Business Administration - this academic year. Read More>>

September 19, 2007 - Management meet on Sept. 21
     SSM College of Engineering and SSM School of Management, Komarapalayam, is organising a national-level Management meet, ‘Imprintz 07’ on September 21. “The meet will provide a platform for students to showcase their managerial skills,” the organisers said. Read More >>

September 18, 2007 - Anna University to establish four centres of excellence
     Anna University – Tirunelveli will soon establish four centres of excellence in rare earth minerals, ocean resources, renewable energy sources and environmental studies with the objective of utilising the abundantly available natural resources in the region. Read More >>

September 18, 2007 - Focus more on basic sciences, educational institutions told
     Educational institutions should give more thrust to basic sciences to make the country self-reliant in science and technology, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University former Vice-Chancellor S. Kannaiyan said. Read More >>

September 18, 2007 - Differently-abled assured of placement at software centre
     Bharathidasan University crossed yet another milestone by successfully conducting a three-month special computer training programme for hearing impaired youth through its Institute for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (IECD). Read More >>

September 17, 2007 - Varsity to lay stress on NBA accreditation
     Anna University-Tiruchi (AU-T) has decided to prevail upon affiliated colleges that have established their high standing so far to obtain accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), an autonomous body of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), for their programmes. Read More >>

September 17, 2007 - Technical symposium
     The SRM University, Kattankulathur, organised ‘Chemference 2007,’ a national-level students’ technical symposium, on Friday. More than 20 technical papers were selected for the presentation from the 64 submitted. Read More >>

September 17, 2007 - Meeting the CAT challenge
     The Common Admission Test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will be held on November 18. The IIMs collectively use a very competitive selection process. Read More >>

September 15, 2007 - Anna University to hold off-campus recruitment
     Anna University, Chennai, will conduct an off-campus recruitment drive here on September 18 and 19 for postgraduate students who passed out in May 2007 from engineering colleges affiliated to the varsity. Read More >>

September 15, 2007 - Polymer industry beckons students
     The field of polymer engineering and technology, offer tremendous growth prospects for young engineering graduates, said speakers at a seminar on Wednesday. Read More >>

September 14, 2007 - Madurai Kamaraj University plans B. Ed. through distance education
     Madurai Kamaraj University is planning to introduce B. Ed. course through the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) from next academic year. Read More >>

September 14, 2007 - Mould your career to fit the plastics industry
     The field of polymer engineering and technology, offer tremendous growth prospects for young engineering graduates, said speakers at a seminar on Wednesday. Read More >>

September 12, 2007 - Court disallows admissions under ‘discretionary quota’
     The Madras High Court has disallowed admissions to constituent colleges of Anna University under ‘discretionary’ Government, donors and sponsors’ quota. Read More >>

September 11, 2007 - Admission procedure for BDS course
     The Tamil Nadu Private Professional Colleges Association Health Sciences has started admission procedures for UG courses in BDS, Indian Systems of Medicine and paramedical courses for management quota seats. Read More >>

September 10, 2007 - Special counselling on September 18
     Anna University will hold a special counselling session for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions-2007 at its Examination Centre on September 18. Read More >>

September 10, 2007 - NITs to function directly under Ministry of HRD
     The National Institutes of Technology Act 2007 is an Act to declare certain institutions of technology to be institutions of national importance. It came into effect on August 15. Read More >>

September 07, 2007 - Unique management course in aviation takes off
     With the boom in aviation sector, scope for job opportunities are aplenty. This unique course, the first of its kind in the country, will provide you with an industry-specific programme. But, you have to work consistently to get a good job, R. Radhakrishnan, Vice-Chancellor of Anna University, Coimbatore, said here on Thursday. Read More >>

September 06, 2007 - Validity of ‘Government quota’ questioned
     Making it clear that no quota should infringe on the fundamental right to equality, the Madras High Court has said it will pass orders on a petition, questioning the validity of unlawful admissions under ‘Government quota’ in constituent colleges of Anna University, on September 10. Read More >>

September 06, 2007 - B.Ed. admission: Bench says no to quash notification
     The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has declined to quash a notification issued by the Director of Collegiate Education, prescribing minimum marks in graduation for admission during this academic year to Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.). Read More >>

September 06, 2007 - Varsity to offer PG course in valuation
     Periyar Maniammai University at Vallam, near here, will offer a postgraduate diploma course in valuation, said its Vice-Chancellor N. Ramachandran here on Wednesday. Read More >>

September 05, 2007 - Chennai colleges are top draw in engineering admissions
     More students may have joined engineering colleges this year, but the abolition of the common entrance test for professional admissions has not necessarily meant more patronage for rural institutions, as the final picture emerging out of the single window counselling shows. Read More >>

September 04, 2007 - Varsity offers trade courses
     A one-year self-employment certificate course on ‘Electrical and electronics (audio and video)’ being offered by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, Madurai Kamaraj University, will commence on September 10. Read More >>

September 04, 2007 - ‘Develop art of independent thinking’
     Opportunities for engineering students are abundant. Companies have already started coming to colleges hunting for talent. It is not like earlier days when graduates had to go searching for jobs. In such a scenario, it is very important to possess excellent technical skills, Vishnu Potty, vice-president, Cognizant Consultancy Services, Coimbatore, said here on Monday. Read More >>

September 04, 2007 - University of Architecture sought
     The Architects Act of 1972 requires necessary amendments, Madras High Court Justice A. Kulasekaran said, at the triune celebrations of the Architects Day, Indian Institute of Architects Day and Teachers Day, organised by the Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) here on Saturday. Read More >>

September 03, 2007 - M.Tech. in Nanoscience and Technology at Mepco
     An M.Tech. programme in Nanoscience and Technology has been launched at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi. Read More >>

September 03, 2007 - Medical education set to get a quality boost
     The Central Government has finally decided to recognise postgraduate degrees such as Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons and Member of Royal College of Physicians. Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss’ announcement recently at a function in Chennai has been widely welcomed by senior doctors. Read More >>

September 03, 2007 - Medical graduates at a crossroads
     Medical profession is glamorous, yet uniquely different from most other professions. Because it deals with human lives in their critical moments, the medical profession has been considered one of the noblest occupations from time immemorial. Read More >>

September 03, 2007 - Steps to achieve uniformity in varsities’ syllabus, grades
     Steps to bring in uniformity in syllabus and grades in universities have been initiated under the auspices of the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education. Read More >>

September 02, 2007 - Convergence of technologies, hope for the future: Kalam
     Convergence of information, communication, aerospace and nano-technologies are the hope for the future, former President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam said on Saturday. Read More >>

September 01, 2007 - University to hold walk-in interview on September 7
     Manonmaniam Sundaranar University will conduct a walk-in interview on September 7 for the post of temporary lecturer to handle postgraduate classes in Department of Tamil Studies. Read More >>