Sep 30, 2008 - Over 50 institutions to get 100-MBPS Net connection
   For 50-60 lucky educational institutions across India, December will see a transformation in their internet experience. Read More >>

Commission, Mool Chand Sharma, as chief guest. Read More >>

Sep 29, 2008 - Amendments to Ph.D. regulations approved
   The Academic Council of the University of Madras, which met on Saturday, approved amendments to the Ph. D. regulations. Read More>>

Sep 29, 2008 - Maltese High Commissioner visits BU
   A 15-member team led by High Commissioner of Malta to India Wilfred Kenely visited Bharathiar University on Saturday. Read More>>

Sep 29, 2008 - Convocation rules relaxed for foreign students
   Foreign students studying in Indian universities need no longer wait for the convocation to receive their degrees. Read More >>

Sep 29, 2008 - Campus Connect
  A technical symposium was conducted by Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department of K.L.N. College of Information Technology recently. M. Saravanan, Associate Professor, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, in his inaugural address, stressed the need for utilising solar energy and energy conservation in an era of energy crisis. Read More >>

Sep 29, 2008 - RVS students on an exchange programme to the U.K.
   Sixteen students from the Information Technology Department of RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, visited the University of Leicester, the U.K., on a student exchange programme. Read More>>

Sep 29, 2008 - The road to GATE 2009
   A score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a pre-requisite for admission to M.Tech. programmes. While conducting interviews, 70 per cent weightage will be given to GATE score and 30 to academic merit. Read More >>

Sep 29, 2008 - Crack civil services with business-like approach
   The examination system devised for selection to the civil services is one of the most exhaustive and comprehensive. Read More >>

Sep 29, 2008 - Shaastra Nights set to cast a spell
   Students of Engineering are all set for ‘Shaastra 2008’, the 10th edition of IIT-Madras’s technical festival, which is to be held this October. Read More >>

Sep 29, 2008 - Needed: dynamic solutions
   He fields all the questions with the ease of an insider, yet provides a bird’s eye view of the functioning of the education system. From critiquing the assessment and accreditation system to commenting on the much-talked about “employability” factor, former Chairman of the AICTE R. Natarajan speaks. Read More >>

Sep 28, 2008 - Counselling for vacant MBBS seats on September 29
  Seven MBBS seats vacant in government medical colleges, allotted under the all-India quota, will be filled by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, on September 29. Read More >>

Sep 28, 2008 - Recruitment drive under way
   A two-day campus recruitment drive, being organised by Madurai Kamaraj University for undergraduate and postgraduate candidates, began at the MKU College here on Saturday. Read More >>

Sep 26, 2008 - “Admission on basis of improvement marks should not be allowed in future”
   The Madras High Court has said that admissions to unaided engineering colleges during academic year 2007-2008 based on marks in the improvement examinations conducted by boards of other States should be approved by the Director of Technical Education (DTE). Read More >>

Sep 25, 2008 - "Private colleges drive IT growth"
   Recent research shows that one of the major reasons for the Indian software success story is the growth of private engineering colleges, despite the patchy quality of education they offer. Read More >>

Sep 25, 2008 - BU inks MoU with DSSC
   Bharathiar University inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, here on Wednesday. Read More >>

Sep 25, 2008 - BU's corpus to enable research abroad
   S.Aruljothi, a PhD scholar in the Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering of the Bharathiar University, will leave shortly for pursuing research in Singapore. Read More >>

Sep 25, 2008 - BU to offer more electives under CBCS
   As an outcome of the Vice-Chancellors’ meeting held in Chennai on Tuesday, Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam has announced that training in a trade will be offered as an elective under CBCS. Read More >>

Sep 24, 2008 - 100 acres for IIM marked
   Bharathidasan University has earmarked 100 acres on its premises for the proposed Indian Institute of Management (IIM). Read More >>

Sep 24, 2008 - Choice Based Credit System facing practical difficulties
  The Choice Based Credit System is just three months old in Tamil Nadu universities, but many colleges are already discovering that choice is tough to provide. Read More >>

Sep 24, 2008 - Symposium on herbal drugs at Bharathiar University
  The Department of Botany of Bharathiar University will organise a national symposium on “Herbal Drug Research” on September 25 and 26. Read More >>

Sep 24, 2008 - Recruitment drive at college
   A recruitment drive will be held at Madurai Kamaraj University College on Alagarkoil Road here on September 27 and 28 in collaboration with Sutherland Global Services, Chennai. Read More >>

Sep 23, 2008 - Committee to re-examine IITs admission procedure
   The Indian Institutes of Technology have decided to re-examine their admission procedure. Their Board of Directors has appointed V.G. Idichandy, dean of students at IIT-Madras to chair a committee to explore reforms in the JEE system. Read More >>

Sep 23, 2008 - Only 10% of graduates employable, says VC
   Hardly one per cent of the education offered is quality education, even though the country produces millions of graduates every year. Read More >>

Sep 23, 2008 - Counselling for nursing course
   Counselling for the Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) course for trained nurses for 2008-09 will be held on September 26 at the selection committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai. Read More >>

Sep 22, 2008 - Decline in candidates joining teacher training institutes
   A chunk of vacancies in several of the 36 teacher training institutes in the district could not be filled even after the last date for admissions this year, implying that the career option of teaching in primary schools is gradually ceasing to be an attraction for students. Read More >>

Sep 22, 2008 - Courses in non-clinical subjects
   In order to address the needs of medical students in non-clinical subjects, several initiatives are being taken up. While Dr. MGR Medical University has proposed to start a number of new courses, the Health Department is also addressing the shortage of teachers. Read More >>

Sep 22, 2008 - Making play work for you
   If all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, according to the proverb, how about all play that is all work at the same time? For students working at their play, career prospects are steadily on the rise. Read More >>

Sep 21, 2008 - University status for Vels group
   The City-based Vels Group of Institutions has been granted University status by the Ministry of Human Resources Development. Read More >>

Sep 21, 2008 - 701 educational institutions to be declared tobacco-free
   As many as 701 educational institutions in the State will be declared tobacco-free on Wednesday. Read More >>

Sep 21, 2008 - Health care access, cost matter: Ansari
   Health need not be transformed into a tradable quantity as a result of the switch to market orientation and advocacy to review the role of the public sector, Vice-President Hamid Ansari said here on Saturday. Read More >>

Sep 20, 2008 - “Industrial training vital for bio-technology students”
   The need for imparting practical training to students in industrial applications of bio-technology was underlined by the former Director of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, G. Padmanaban. Read More>>

Sep 20, 2008 - “Industries must invest in research”
   Industries must invest in university research activities. Such a trend is widely prevalent abroad. Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation and Bill Gates have been donating liberally to universities, said Higher Education Secretary K. Ganesan on Thursday. Read More >>

Sep 20, 2008 - Mother tongue should be the medium of instruction, says Ponmudy
   English must be a language for communication, but mother tongue should necessarily be the medium of instruction, Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy said on Friday. Read More >>

Sep 20, 2008 - Award for students
   IEEE Student Branch of SRM Easwari Engineering College received ‘Women in Engineering Affinity Group of the Year Award’ instituted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the U.S. Read More >>

Sep 19, 2008 - Varsity convocation tomorrow
   A total of 11,371 medical undergraduates from M.B.B.S., dental, Indian medicine and paramedical courses will receive their degree certificates on Saturday, at the 18th convocation of Dr. MGR Medical University. Read More >>

Sep 19, 2008 - More rural students go for engineering
   The abolition of the entrance examination, coupled with the lowering of the qualifying marks by five per cent for the backward sections, has resulted in a phenomenal increase in the number of rural students entering engineering colleges in the State, Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy said on Thursday. Read More >>

Sep 19, 2008 - “Public-funded institutes vital to higher education”
   Higher education institutes, funded by the State and managed by the private sector, are needed for the expansion of higher education in India, Minister of State for Commerce, Industry and Power Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday. Read More >>

Sep 18, 2008 - University plans three walk-in interviews
   Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has planned to conduct three walk-in interviews in the next few days to select temporary lecturers. Read More >>

Sep 18, 2008 - College in urgent need of own building
   The fledgling Dr. Kalaignar Government Arts College, Kulithalai, is in urgent need of moving into its own buildings to house the classes. Read More >>

Sep 17, 2008 - Anna varsity posts semester results on its website after four years
   Over half of all engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University could not achieve a 50 per cent pass percentage during the semester examinations held in May 2008, in terms of candidates passing all papers. Read More >>

Sep 17, 2008 - IITians may keep off finance majors
   This time last year, Lehman Brothers inspired awe in every IITian worth his salt in Madras. And not without reason. The global investment bank offered plum profiles ranging from associates to junior analysts with pay packets starting from Rs 8.5 lakh per annum. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Biotechnology, the means to combat climate change: M.S. Swaminathan
   Preserving biodiversity, whether through age-old traditions or modern biotechnology, is essential to combat the impacts of climate change, according to agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan. Read More>>

Sep 16, 2008 - Four integrated M. Tech. courses launched
   Bharathidasan University formally revived its School of Engineering and Technology on Monday, offering four Integrated M.Tech programmes. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - “Varsities must take independent decisions”
   General universities are empowered by the Constitution to develop a composite character by offering professional programmes in Law, Medicine, and Engineering, according to the first Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University P.S. Manisundaram. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Chinese students return home
   Nine students from China returned home on Monday with a provisional B.A. Degree in English after completing a nine-month special programme at the Bharathiar University. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Dual degree programme in Ramnad campus
   Anna University–Tiruchi will implement dual degree programme from the current academic year for non-Information Technology students in its new campuses, including Ramanathapuram and Thirukkuvalai. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Achiever ’08, a litmus test for college students
   It might be perhaps your academic scores that will help you get a spot in the job arena. But skills like leadership, group dynamics and adaptability matter the most to sustain and succeed in the profession. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Higher Education Digest
   Nehru Arts and Science College entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Learndiff.com to impart communicative skills in English language online to students. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Nellai varsity signs MoU with Ghana
   Manomaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) and the All Nations University College (ANU), Ghana in West Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of an academic link. Read More >>

Sep 16, 2008 - Techies fall prey to job scam
   At least 20 software engineers from various districts in the state on Monday met city police commissioner R Sekar and lodged a complaint against some persons who had cheated them after promising jobs with global IT giant IBM. Read More >> 

Sep 15, 2008 - University revamps administrative setup
   Bharathidasan University has revamped the administrative setup in its various departments, putting in place a three-year rotation system for department heads. Read More >>

Sep 15, 2008 - For suburban educational institutions, the cut goes on
   Educational institutions have their set of challenges when it comes to coping with the power crisis in the city. While some institutions say the situation has improved considerably in the last couple of days, those in the suburbs say the problem persists. Read More >>

Sep 15, 2008 - MoU signed
   Manonmaniam Sundaranar University on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the All Nations University College in Ghana on Sunday to collaborate on joint educational initiatives. Read More>>

Sep 15, 2008 - Declining interest in basic sciences
   “Lack of adequate and good infrastructure at universities has also resulted in reduction in preference for basic sciences.” Read More >>

Sep 15, 2008 - Wiring up campuses
   Students have a smart card that gives them access to all the facilities. Read More >>

Sep 14, 2008 - Bharathiar University plans 4-year B.Sc.
   Bharathiar University will launch a four-year Integrated B.Sc. degree programme from the next academic year. Read More >>

Sep 14, 2008 - Saveetha Medical College inaugurated
   There is need for more doctors, nurses, health workers and hospitals if the benefits of science, especially medical science, should reach villages and the poor in rural areas, said Governor Surjit Singh Barnala. Read More >>

Sep 14, 2008 - “IT graduates should learn about business”
    Information Technology helps business and IT graduates should acquire some knowledge on business, R.Ram Mohan, Senior Manager, Oracle Corporation, has said. Read More >>

Sep 13, 2008 - Ponmudy lists achievements made in higher education
   The State government has made several accomplishments in higher education and it will continue to do more, Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy asserted on Friday. Read More >>

Sep 13, 2008 - Anna University detects false claims by colleges
   Pass percentage details of every engineering college in the State will be made available on Anna University website in a week’s time to prevent parents/students from getting carried away by misleading claims by institutions through advertisements. Read More >>

Sep 13, 2008 - New course inaugurated
   The new “ME-VLSI Design” course was inaugurated on Friday at the Kings College of Engineering near here. Read More >>

Sep 10, 2008 - TANUVAS signs MoU with Mediclone Biotech
   Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with Mediclone Biotech for a proposal on production and characterisation of monoclonal antibodies against street rabies virus. Read More >>

Sep 09, 2008 - Classes in new colleges begin
   Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy inaugurated the first-year classes of the newly started government engineering colleges at Villupuram and Tindivanam on Monday. Read More >>

Sep 08, 2008 - Governor calls for sports schools
   Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on Sunday stressed the need for starting sports schools. Read More >>

Sep 08, 2008 - Make the right choice
   During the past few months this column carried a series of articles highlighting a wide variety of academic courses for those who have finished Plus-Two, irrespective of their optional subjects. Read More >>

Sep 08, 2008 - A niche study area
   For those seriously interested in taking up genetics, there are many universities that offer programmes both at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Read More >>

Sep 08, 2008 - AU-T seminar on nanomedicine technologies
   Integrating leading academicians, researchers, beginners, investors, industrialists and innovators, Anna University - Tiruchi (AU-T) will conduct an international seminar and workshop on ‘Medical and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Latest Developments, Practical Considerations and Applications’. Read More >>

Sep 08, 2008 - Business English, a new subject catching up with students
   Communication skills play a significant role in enhancing the employability of candidates. Courses in Business English have become much sought after among college students and professionals who want to sharpen their language skills. Read More >>

Sep 08, 2008 - MBA for medical professionals
   Many hospitals and pharmaceutical firms are setting up professionally managed centres for providing multi-specialty health care services. Such centers need managers who have professional skills, both in general management and health care delivery systems. Read More >>

Sep 06, 2008 - BU enters e-governance system
   Bharathiar University entered into the e-governance mode of administration. R.P. Kaushik, Convenor of the University Grants Commission team that is visiting the university, inaugurated the local networking system that would link the whole university here on Friday. Read More >>

Sep 05, 2008 - De-recognition of Unani college leaves students in the lurch
   With the Central Council of Indian Medicine de-recognising the Unani Medical College here for 2008-2009, 20 students who have already secured admission to Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery are left wondering about their future. Read More >>

Sep 05, 2008 - Seats for diploma course increased
   The Apparel Training and Design Centre under the Union Ministry of Textiles will increase the number of seats for its one-year diploma course in Knit Garment Manufacturing Technology from 20 to 50 this year. Read More >>

Sep 03, 2008 - Periyar University to develop nanoscience centre
   Periyar University has submitted a proposal to the State Government seeking Rs. 1 crore to ensure full fledged functioning of its Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Vice-Chancellor M. Thangaraju has said. Read More >>

Sep 03, 2008 - University to offer satellite courses
   Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has planned to launch satellite courses in Catering Science and Hotel Management at diploma and degree level in star hotels and MBA in Hospital Management in the corporate hospitals. Read More >>

Sep 02, 2008 - Six new engineering colleges inaugurated
   Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Monday said that the DMK government was following the path of former Chief Minister Kamaraj by providing higher education to students of Tamil Nadu. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - More Tamil medium students make it to engineering colleges through counselling
   Over the last three years, the percentage of Tamil medium students making it to engineering colleges in the State through the government’s single window counselling system has almost doubled. Read More>>

Sep 01, 2008 - TNAU inks MoU with Singapore’s National Parks Board
   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Parks Board, Singapore, in Singapore recently. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - China to host V-Cs meet
   The 22nd annual conference of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) will be held at Tianjin in China from October 14 with participation of heads of universities from different countries. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - Colleges get nod for retaining guest lecturers
   Government arts and science colleges have got the State government’s nod to retain guest faculty and appoint retired teachers for the smooth implementation of the shift system. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - Centre approves NIT expansion plan
   The Ministry of Human Resource Development has approved the project report for the Rs. 111.33-crore expansion of the National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - Tackling ragging menace
   What started off as an informal and friendly way to break the ice between the senior and the junior students in colleges, has today become a societal menace. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - Campuc connect
   A recruitment drive was held at K.L.N. College of Engineering at Pottapalayam recently by Bangalore-based APNA Technologies and Solutions. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - Travel courses: Forward with freight
   During the past two weeks we had an overview of the travel profession and the mainstream training programmes of IATA for the passenger category. Let us now look at the programmes in the cargo sector. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - New courses from IGNOU
   The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is exploring the educational avenues opening up in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR) and cyber laws. Read More >>

Sep 01, 2008 - The long wait for jobs
   An aggregate of 80 per cent, one of the top 10 ranks in his college, and a dream offer with a leading MNC. Sandeep Kumar (name changed on request) has everything a fresher straight out of an engineering college aspires for, yet he is a frustrated person. Read More >>