Mangalore University has selected for Indira Gandhi NSS Award 2013

The union ministry of youth affairs and sports has selected Mangalore University for the Indira Gandhi NSS Award 2013. Vice-chancellor T C Shivashankara Murthy will receive this prestigious award from the President Pranab Mukherjee at an awards function to be held in the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapathi Bhawan on November 19. The award consists of Rs 2 lakh cash, a memento and a citation, vice-chancellor Murthy said here.

The 33-year-old university is the fourth university in Karnataka after RGUHS, Bangalore University, and UAS, Dharwad to bag this award. The university which was shortlisted for the award last year too piped a dozen other shortlisted universities across India this year to make the grade. The then National Service Scheme (NSS) coordinator of the university Gananatha Shetty Yekkar will join the vice-chancellor in receiving the award.

Dedicating the award to the 16,902 NSS volunteers in 160 NSS units functioning in 110 colleges under the university, the VC told reporters here that a selection committee headed by the secretary, ministry of youth affairs and sports has seen the university's track record over past 5 years in NSS activities in making this selection. The university is the only institution in the state to have made NSS part of its academics for under-graduate students, he said.

The NSS volunteers over the last three years have created assets worth Rs 1.30 crore. In 2012-13, 18.70-lakh regular activities were carried out, 42.08-lakh special camp activities conducted, 4,775 blood units donated, 13,075 saplings plants, 5,115 children immunized for polio. The total value of durable assets created in the last academic year amounts to Rs 79.06-lakh, he said, adding these factors have influenced the selection committee's decision.

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The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has revised fee structure for colleges to obtain accreditation.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has announced a steep increase in the fee structure for colleges to obtain accreditation. The revised fees will come into effect from November 15, 2013.

The Executive Committee of NAAC approved the revised fee structure at its 65th meeting held on October 25. As per the revised fee structure, the registration fee for Letter of Intent (LOI) and Institutional Eligibility for Quality Assessment (IEQA) has been fixed at Rs 25,000. Earlier, affiliated and constituent colleges seekingassessment and accreditation for the first-time had to pay just Rs 2,247.

For universities and professional institutions with up to 10 departments, the fee has been hiked to Rs 3 lakh. For institutions with more than 10 departments, the revised fee is Rs 6 lakh. Before revision, it was just Rs 1 lakh up to four departments and Rs 15,000 for each additional department up to ten departments. For accreditation of more than ten departments, the fee was Rs 1.9 lakh and Rs 10,000 for each additional department.

While the accreditation fee was limited to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh per institution, the cap has now been increased to Rs 6 lakh.

General colleges with multi faculties, including arts, commerce and science have to pay Rs 1,50,000 while general colleges with mono faculty, including Arts / Commerce / Science/or any other and Teacher Education/Physical Education have to pay Rs 1,00,000. Earlier it was Rs 84, 270 and Rs 56, 180 respectively.

However, if LOIs are submitted online on or before November 14, institutions need to pay only the existing IEQA fee. Also, institutions that have cleared Institutional Eligibility for Quality Assessment (IEQA) before November 14 can remit assessment and accreditation fees based on the existing fee structure.

Institutions whose LOI have been accepted and do not need to undergo the IEQA process also can remitassessment and accreditation fees based on the existing fee structure.

The fee hike will be significant in the wake of University Grants Commission (UGC)'s Mandatory Assessmentand Accreditation of Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, which makes it mandatory for institutions to get accreditation within six years of its opening or after two batches pass out.

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American university team to visit Delhi, Mumbai to explore collaborations with Indian academic institutions

A high-powered delegation of an eminent American university will visit New Delhi and Mumbai this month to explore possibilities for collaborations with Indian academic institutions and to attract Indian students.

A delegation of the University of Michigan (U-M) led by its president Mary Sue Coleman will be in India from November 13 to 17 to work jointly with Indian educational leaders on solving global issues such as trauma care and sustainable development, a media release said.

They hope to create educational experiences that allow both U-M and Indian students to understand the context within which global challenges must be understood, it said.

"This is a natural extension of the strong partnerships the university has enjoyed in India for many years now," Coleman said.

"Just as we have built upon educational bonds in China, Ghana, South Africa and Brazil in recent years, we look forward to increasing our collaborations in India," she added.

India, which has more people than the US, Europe and Latin America combined, spends more on education than China, Russia or Brazil.

By the next decade, India will have more college graduates than any other country except China - with 12 per cent of the world's total, the university said.

James Holloway, U-M vice-provost for global and engaged education, said the visit will provide an opportunity to build new partnerships and enhance existing ones.

"India offers unique opportunities for our students to engage in global educational experiences that benefit both the people of India and the students who participate there," he said."

The partnerships also will allow Indian students to conduct research at U-M. In Delhi, the university will partner with Ashoka University, the National Council of Applied Economic Research and Delhi University.

The U-M group also will collaborate with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to work on trauma care, cancer research and genetics, the university said.

In Mumbai, Coleman will deliver the keynote address at the India Business Conference, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management conducted B-school fest EMergeon '13

Chennai based Great Lakes Institute of Management conducted B-school fest EMergeon '13 for bringing together students of other leading B-schools to reflect on future emeging market trends.

The theme for the year was "Dawn of New Light - Resurgence of Emerging Markets."

The fest was flagged off by the first batch of 2 years Fulltime Program - PGDM students. Students from other B –Schools like IIMs, ISB, IIFT, IITs, SP Jain and XLRI participated in the fest.

Contrived and modeled keeping in mind the characteristics of emerging economies market, the fest enabled the students to critically think and focus towards doing business in the emerging market countries.

Speaking at the fest in his inaugural address, Mr. Moo Soo Kim, MD & CEO, Woori Bank congratulated the students of Great Lakes for organizing the event with a vision to address the future.

While talking on Korea’s road to success he said, "Korea reached new heights and today it is one of the top economies of the world, this was achieved through education and hard work. Education cultivated positive thinking among the citizens and hard work ensured the success. I would like to conclude by saying dream, believe and execute. I hope students of Great Lakes will very well follow that."

In his welcome speech Prof. Sriram, Executive Director, Great Lakes Institute of Management, spoke about the importance of possessing forecasting skills and assessing future of the market

Prof. Bobby Srinivasan, Director – PGDM, Great Lakes Institute of Management in his concluding talk said, "From being Indian citizens we are in transition of being citizens of the world. We are entering the global nutshell where our knowledge, intellect, resource and economy are shared with the world. We are all in one learning process, hence I advice every student here to think global with touch of future."

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Britain's University of Warwick Announced scholarships for Indian masters students for 2014.

Britain's University of Warwick has launched a package of scholarships for Indian masters students for 2014.

A total of 17 scholarships are open for India-domiciled applicants with an excellent academic record who wish to study a taught masters degree starting next year.

Varsity Vice-Chancellor and President Nigel Thrift said the institution has long-established links with India, both through its student population and research collaborations.

"These awards further strengthen our ties to India and we look forward to welcoming the brightest and best Indian students to Warwick next year," he said.

According to a statement from the university, the scholarships are available for the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, Department of Economics, School of Engineering, School of Life Sciences, School of Law: Upendra Baxi Scholarship, Department of Politics and International Studies and Warwick Manufacturing Group.

The announcement comes as Abhinay Muthoo, head of Warwick's Department of Economics, visits India to promote the Warwick Policy Lab, an initiative to provide an evidence-based perspective for policy-makers.

He is due to speak at an event for Warwick alumni in Delhi.

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur are gearing up to host their annual social and cultural festival - Spring Fest 2014

As students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur are gearing up to host their annual social and cultural festival - Spring Fest 2014 - they are seeking more participations from students from Gujarat.

The 55th edition of Spring Fest is scheduled to be held from January 23 to January 26, 2014.

"Spring Fest is proud to inform that it has always seen an active participation from Gujarat. Last year, students from very reputed colleges like IIM Ahmedabad, Nirma University, M S University of Baroda, L D College of Engineering and SVNIT, Surat participated in Spring Fest, which is one of the oldest and biggest college cultural and social festival in India," an official press release from the organizing committee of Sprint Fest 2014 said.

The first edition of Spring Fest was held in 1960, making it one of the oldest cultural festivals in India. Over the last 55 years, it has grown exponentially, encompassing the aspirations and enthusiasm of students from all across the country.

"The last edition, Spring Fest 2013, saw a footfall of over 30,000 people and participation from over 150 colleges," the release said, adding that with a plethora of more than 80 events covering over 7 genres, Spring Fest offers students a platform to showcase their versatile talent and competitive spirit.

Spring Fest 2014 will also include IIT Kharagpur Model United Nations which will be a three day conference and will be held from January 24 to January 26.

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Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPHG) in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) plans to offer new course for MBBS qualified Doctors

Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPHG), Gandhinagar plans to offer a course for MBBS qualified doctors. The three-month fulltime course, Associate Fellow of Industrial Health, will be regulated by director general of factory advisory services and labour institutes, government of India.

The course will be launched by IIPHG with support from the apex institute for occupational health National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad.


"Occupational and industrial health is an important branch of medicine that brings together expertise from medicine, engineering and several other disciplines. It combines clinical medicine and public health and is a vital part and determinant of public health at large," IIPHG said.


As per Factories Act, this is a mandatory qualification for doctors working in hazardous industry. "Expert faculty, adequate practical training and hands-on experience shall be the hallmark of this course," the institute added.


IIPHG was launched by Public Health Foundation of India in 2008 in collaboration with government of Gujarat.

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Applications can be submitted till November 13, 2013 for All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination 2014 (AIPGMEE 2014)

Applications can be submitted till November 13, 2013 for the All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination 2014 (AIPGMEE 2014) for admission to MD/MS/Post Graduate Diploma Courses 2014. Several states including Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Odisha have informed that admission to the Post Graduate Medical Courses in the Medical Colleges/Institutions in their States for the academic year 2014 will be on the basis of the AIPGMEE and they have issued notices in this regard.

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College of Engineering, Trivandrum : M.Tech Spot admission on 13th November

There are some vacant seats in govt/ aided engineering colleges for MTech course this year for which spot admission will be made on 13th November at College of Engineering, Trivandrum. Applicants with the following B.Tech/B.E Degree only are permitted to appear for the spot admission

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Jammu and Kashmir Govt. orders inquiry into Class XII exam paper

Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered an inquiry into complaints of students that the recently held Class XII Mathematics paper was "twisted and out of syllabus".

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Agricultural Service Research Exam 2013: Last Date to Apply : Dec 3

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold a competitive ARS Examination – 2013 as per the following scheme wherein two separate examinations will be held:
(i) Preliminary – ARS Examination - 2013 on 29.12.2013 (SUNDAY) from 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon at 33 centres.
(ii) ARS – Main Examination - 2013 on 16.03.2014 (SUNDAY) from 10.A.M. to 01.00 P.M. at 12 centres.

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President Pranab Mukherjee Urges IIT's to attract students for PG

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday pressed upon the IITs to devise strategies to attract under- graduate students towards post graduate programmes and research activities, saying lack of enthusiasm to pursue higher studies does not auger well for the country.

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RRB Bhopal No.04/2012 Technician Gr III,Diesel Mechanic Results Announced

RRB Bhopal No.04/2012 Technician Gr III,Diesel Mechanic Results are Declared.

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Goa PSC Associate Professor,Assistant Exam Results Announced

Goa PSC Associate Professor,Assistant Exam Results are Declared.

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Kakatiya University - B.C.J. and M.C.J. Annual 2013 Results Announced

Kakatiya University - B.C.J.and M.C.J. Annual 2013 Results Are Declared.

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HLL Academy launches two new courses in health care management

HLL Academy, the academic wing of the central public sector enterprise HLL Lifecare Ltd, has announced two new courses, in clinical engineering and in management, as part of efforts to address the shortage of skilled manpower faced by the healthcare sector in these two key areas. HLL Academy is offering a Post Graduate Diploma Course in Clinical Engineering and Management (PGDCEM) and a Post Diploma Course in Clinical Engineering and Management (PCEM) for graduate engineers and diploma holders. 

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NLC to Recruit Engineers via GATE 2014 Score

The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has released an employment notification for recruitment of engineering graduates as executive trainees through GATE 2014.

NLC is a government owned company with its major business focus on lignite mining and power generation. The company is headquartered in Chennai and has been listed in the prestigious group of Navratna companies.

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RRB Ahmedabad Technician Signal,Telecom Maintainer,Technician,Tele Communication Exam Results

RRB Ahmedabad Technician Signal,Telecom Maintainer,Technician,Tele Communication Exam Results are Declared.
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S.V.University, MA(Economics), I-Sem April, 2013 Results

S.V.University, MA(Economics), I-Sem April, 2013 Results are Declared.
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2013

On the basis of the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2013 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 11th August, 2013, candidates with the under mentioned Roll Nos. have qualified for Interview by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy for the 132nd Course and for the 94th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 30 July, 2014. 

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