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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
TANSCHE to annually train 180 UG and PG students during vacations for national level entrance tests
The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) will train 180 UG and PG students of basic sciences annually to get them ready for national level entrance examinations. According to a government order issued earlier this month, 30 students each from and programmes in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will be selected from government colleges through a merit-based screening test. During summer and winter vacations, they will be put through two five-day residential workshops 'aimed at enhancing the conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills'. This would help the students face national entrance examinations such as Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM), Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST), Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), National Eligibility Test (NET) and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Graduate School. The government has allocated ₹28 lakh per annum for the two residential camps. The programme seeks to provide a level the playing field for students from poor and marginalised backgrounds and increase their enrollment into premier institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) and National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER). At the two camps, the students will be trained by qualified faculty members with proven expertise in problem-solving and examination coaching and will be provided with curated study materials free of cost. Academic support will also be extended to the students round the year through online session.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Students counselled on higher studies
Trichy: The district administration conducted a special counselling on Tuesday for students who passed Class XII exams to guide them on higher studies. One student was honoured for her achievement in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam during the day. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Around 200 students who recently passed their higher secondary level including those with disabilities, those from refugee camps, and those who lost one or both parents participated in the counselling conducted under Naan Mudhalvan scheme at the collectorate. Led by collector M Pradeep Kumar, officials from the education and revenue departments, principals from various arts, science and engineering colleges, and other institutes guided the students. The lead bank manager made the students aware of educational loans that they can avail of. Some of the students received spot admissions in a few institutes. The collector honoured a student named N Viji from S Aiyyampalayam in Mannachanallur block who achieved 105th rank in GATE and got admission to IIT Kharagpur for her postgraduate in engineering. She received a financial aid of Rs25,000.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Engineering Services exam held successfully across 12 centres
Patna: Preliminary test (PT) of Indian Engineering Services, organised by the Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ), was successfully conducted on Sunday at 12 designated centres across the state capital. The exam was held in two shifts—the first from 9.30am to 11.30am, while the second from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Out of a total of 5,772 registered candidates, 2,579 appeared in the first shift, while 2,558 were present in the second shift. The exam was conducted amid tight security. As per the directions of the commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh, magistrates and police officers were deployed at all the centres in accordance with the standards set by the UPSC. There was a mixed response from the students about the level of the question papers. Rahul Kumar, a civil engineering candidate who appeared for the second time at the Magadh Mahila College centre, described the overall paper as moderate. "The questions followed a similar pattern to the previous year's examination. Some questions in the first shift were moderate while others were easy, whereas the questions in the second shift's questions were moderate," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Md Safiur Rahman, who appeared in the exam for the first time, found both shifts of the paper to be of moderate level. The first shift comprised questions from general studies and engineering aptitude. Another candidate, who appeared for the first time, said, "I found this paper easier than the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). I was a bit nervous before the commencement of the exam as this was my first attempt".
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Legal battle over GATE norm for 621 AEE posts reaches SC
CUTTACK: The Supreme Court has admitted a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the January 15 Orissa High Court order regarding the process of selection of candidates for 621 posts of assistant executive engineers (AEEs) by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), while refusing to grant a stay on the recruitment process. The OPSC had in an advertisement for 2023-24 invited applications for posts of AEEs in civil (580) and mechanical (41) branches on December 28, 2023, with the last date of submission being February 26, 2024. Under the Odisha Engineering Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Amendment Rules, 2023, the objective written test was replaced by selection on the basis of the highest of the valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score obtained by the candidates in the three years preceding the date of advertisement (including the year of advertisement). On January 15, 2025, the high court, acting on a batch of petitions, directed the OPSC to extend the application deadline to enable candidates who were otherwise eligible by age and educational qualification as per the original cut-off date to apply after appearing in the GATE examination. Complying with the direction, OPSC on April 11, 2025, notified rescheduled dates allowing submission of applications for the posts from April 22 to May 8.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IIT-Delhi to allow cross-branch M.Tech options for 3rd year UG students
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will introduce greater flexibility across its academic branches as part of a comprehensive curriculum revision, an official said on the new structure, undergraduate students will be allowed to apply for an MTech degree in any available programme at IIT-Delhi at the end of their third year, regardless of their BTech specialisation. 'So essentially, a BTech student from a particular branch can opt for an MTech in a completely different branch at the end of their third year. This will allow a student to graduate with both bachelor's and master's degrees in five years,' said Shouri Chatterjee, assistant dean (curriculum). The revision spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes, and will take effect from the academic year 2025–26. 'Each course in every programme was reviewed, revamped, and approved by the Senate, which is IIT-Delhi's highest academic body. IIT-Delhi reviews its curriculum periodically, approximately every 10 years. The current process began in early 2022 and included extensive feedback from students, alumni, and industry experts,' Chatterjee said. A notable innovation in the revised curriculum is the integration of AI-based code generators into the introductory programming course. 'Students will be taught how to use AI responsibly to write better programmes for more complex problems in less time. This innovation will future-proof the graduates of the next decade across disciplines by nurturing them in the mode of programming that is taking over the world. This course will be mandatory for all UG students,' said Narayanan Kurur, dean of academics. In addition to these changes, three new academic programmes will be launched from the upcoming academic year. These include a BTech in Design, admission to which will be through JEE (Advanced) along with qualification in the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED); a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, also via JEE (Advanced; and a Master of Technology (MTech) in Photonics, which will require qualification through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). 'The BS Chemistry is also the first BS programme at IIT-Delhi,' Kurur said. An IIT official said the revised undergraduate curriculum is built around key themes: flexibility, hands-on learning, environmental and sustainability awareness, creative expression, ethical reasoning, and alignment with emerging technological trends. IIT-Delhi will also retain its policy allowing students admitted through JEE (Advanced) to switch academic programmes at the end of their first year, based on merit. 'Some of the older IITs have done away with the system, but we will continue allowing that based on student feedback,' Chatterjee said. Additional enhancements include opportunities to pursue a minor degree or specialisation alongside the primary degree, the introduction of an honours programme as an add-on to the BTech, and greater emphasis on experiential learning. 'All programmes will see a modest reduction in total credits, with a more focused core. Many branches are now offering a flexible core curriculum. Laboratory and tutorial components in most departmental courses allow students to engage with faculty in a deep and meaningful manner,' said Chatterjee. At the postgraduate level, the MTech and MS (Research) curricula will follow an outcomes-based structure, with stronger industry integration and project-based learning. According to an official, two key components—a capstone project focused on collaborative problem-solving, and a summer internship geared toward external engagement—aim to make students more industry-ready.
