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Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Govt panel to examine reliance of students on coaching, fairness of entrance exams
The Ministry of Education has set up a nine-member panel to examine issues relating to coaching, emergence of 'dummy schools' as well as the effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations, according to officials. The panel headed by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi will suggest measures to reduce the dependency of students on coaching centres for transition to higher education. 'The committee will examine the gaps in the current schooling system that contribute to students' reliance on coaching centres, particularly the limited focus on critical thinking, logical reasoning, analytical skills and innovation and the prevalence of rote learning practices,' a senior Ministry of Education official told PTI. Scores of students preparing for engineering, including JEE Main and JEE Advanced and medical entrance exams, including NEET UG prefer to take admission in dummy schools so that they can focus solely on their preparations for competitive exams. They do not attend classes and straightaway appear in the board exams. Aspirants also choose dummy schools to take advantage of state-specific quotas for admissions to medical and engineering colleges. For example, candidates who complete their senior secondary education in Delhi become eligible for the Delhi state quota in medical colleges, giving them an additional incentive to enrol in dummy schools in the capital. 'The reasons behind the emergence of 'dummy schools' will be examined and the panel will study their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling and suggest ways to mitigate them,' the official added. The panel will study the effectiveness and fairness of competitive entrance examinations in the context of the school education system and their influence on the growth of the coaching industry. 'The role and impact of formative assessments at school and higher education levels will be assessed and how their absence affects students' conceptual understanding and preparedness for competitive examinations. The panel will also analyse the rising demand for quality higher education, limited availability of seats in premier institutions and how the imbalance drives students towards coaching institutes,' he said. Evaluating the awareness levels among students and parents regarding multiple career pathways and the impact of this lack of awareness on the over-dependence on a few elite institutions; assessing the availability and effectiveness of career counselling services in schools and colleges and suggesting measures for strengthening career guidance frameworks, are among other terms of reference of the committee. Other members of the panel include the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) chairman; joint secretaries from school education and higher education departments; representatives of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy, IIT Kanpur and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT); and principals of schools (one each from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya and a private school). The coaching centres in the country have been at the centre of several controversies and the move comes following complaints received by the government about rising cases of student suicides, fire incidents, lack of facilities in coaching institutes as well as methodologies of teaching adopted by them.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
NIT Trichy Vs IIIT Hyderabad: Which institute is better for CSE?
While for JEE Advanced 2025 qualified students, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will be a go-to way, but for those who cracked the JEE Main and could not meet the JEE Advanced cutoff, NITs and IIITs will remain their options. India is home to 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs). To guide students on which NIT or IIIT is better for different engineering courses, we have started a series to compare them on different parameters. In this article, we will compare NIT Trichy and IIIT Hyderabad for the Computer Science Engineering course. Located in Tamil Nadu, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli was founded as a Regional Engineering College Tiruchirappalli in 1964 by the state government under the affiliation of the University of Madras. In 2003, the college was granted deemed university status and was renamed as the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, with approval from UGC, AICTE, and the Government of India. As of 2019, the NIT has 115 seats in the CSE course. The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is a deemed university in Hyderabad, India, established as a non-profit public-private partnership (N-PPP) model, and is the first IIIT in India to follow this model. As mentioned on the official website, there are 30 programmes with 2374 students and 105 faculty members and 25 research centres. The campus has various clubs for students, like the hacking club, the Astronautics club, the open source developers group, among others. Every year, the Ministry of Education release the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). It ranks higher education institutions in India and is based on different parameters. It also helps students to make an informed decision about what to expect from an institution they are applying to. Under the NIRF Rankings 2024, NIT Trichy secured a rank of 30 under the overall categories of institutions in India. Additionally, it ranks in the 9th spot under the engineering category of the rankings after the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. In the top ten of the engineering category, NIT Trichy is the sole NIT in 2024 and has left IIT BHU behind, which stands at the 10th spot. Not only this, but NIT Trichy ranks at the 8th spot under the architecture and planning category of NIRF 2024. The institute ranks at 51th spot under the management category of the rankings. In the NIRF 2024, the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, ranked in the bandwidth of 101-150. Under the engineering category, it ranked 47 with a score of 54.29. Last year, the Institute ranked 55th in the engineering category. As the official website of the NIT Trichy, every year, 220 companies participate in the placement. In the academic session 2023-24, 96.9 per cent of undergraduate students in computer science participated in the placement; on the other hand, in the MTech CSE course, 93.3 per cent of students participated. In the placement, some of the companies that participate are Intel, Morgan Stanley, HCL, Google, Facebook, Honeywell, Microsoft, HSBC, McAfee, Reliance, Pepsico, Tata, Samsung, among others. As mentioned on the official website, in IIIT Hyderabad's placement, various top companies participate, like Bloomberg, Adobe, Facebook, Google, Opex, Indeed, Uber, Teradata, Walmart and Unacademy, among others. With two engineering programmes, CSE and ECE, IIIT in the academic session 2023-24, saw the highest salary package of Rs 65 LPA in CSE, and Rs 55 LPA for ECE. In the previous academic year, 99 per cent of students in CSE and 98 per cent of students in ECE were placed with an average pay of Rs 31.49 LPA in CSE and Rs 21.30 LPA in ECE. The lowest salary in the last academic year for CSE was 10 LPA, and 10.97 LPA in ECE. In NIT Trichy, there are various courses like architecture, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer applications, computer science and engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, energy and environment, humanities and social sciences which provides just one course on MA in English language and literature, management, mathematics, mechanical engineering, production engineering, and metallurgical and materials engineering. In the year 2012, they established a Centre of Excellence in Corrosion and Surface Engineering and provide short-term courses for the students. The Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE) is held for all dual-degree programmes, while the Special Channel of Admission (SPEC) is meant for single-degree programmes. Students interested in dual-degree courses through lateral entry can apply via the Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (LEEE). Additionally, Olympiad winners have a dedicated admission channel. The Direct Admission for Students Abroad (DASA) option is available for both single and dual-degree programmes. The JEE (Main) route is applicable for single-degree programme admissions. Under the core dual degree programme, there are four courses in BTech and a Master of Science by research in electronics & communication engineering or computer science engineering. Other programmes include BTech in Computer Science, MS in Computational Natural Sciences, and MS in Computing and Human Sciences by Research.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
UGC NET 2025 Exam City Intimation Slip LIVE: When will NTA city slips be released at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
NTA UGC NET 2025 City Slip LIVE Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will likely release the city intimation slip for the UGC NET June session 2025 this week. Students will be able to check and download the city slip from the official website Once NTA releases the city slip, the admit cards will be released two or three days before the exam. The UGC NET exam will start on June 25 and end on June 29. The UGC NET city intimation slip for 2025 provides students with the city; however, other details like centre name and address, exact venue and reporting time will be specified on the admit card. The UGC NET June 2025 will be held in two shifts each day across the examination window. The first shift will run from 9 am to 12 pm, and the second shift will run from 3 pm to 6 pm. The NTA earlier announced the complete subject-wise schedule for the exams. Based on previous NTA exam cycles, the city intimation slip is typically released around a week before the exam. For instance, the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 city slip was made available on March 20, ahead of the exam held between April 2 and 9, while the NEET UG 2025 city slip was expected by April 26, with the exam held on May 4.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
11 girls from Kasturba school clear NEET exam after receiving free coaching
RANCHI: As many as 11 girls from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) at Karra in Maoist hotbed Khunti, have cleared National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the first time that so many girls studying in any KGBV school in the state have cleared the prestigious national-level JEE Main exam. In addition to that, one girl from the CM School of Excellence of the district has also cleared this prestigious exam. Interestingly, all of them have achieved this success in their first attempt. Notably, the district administration is running the 'Sampoorna Shiksha Kavach' programme to prepare the girl students for medical and engineering at KGBV Karra and Kalamati, respectively. Many of the girls at both the centres have made this campaign meaningful by passing the medical and engineering exams. All these girls were provided with coaching under the 'Sampoorna Shiksha Kavach' campaign run at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Karra by Khunti District Administration.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
From Lucknow to the hills: IIT Mandi BTech student's story of curiosity, campus life, and confidence
— Aryan Singh I have always been fascinated by how things work, and during my school years at City Montessori School, Aliganj, Uttar Pradesh, that curiosity slowly morphed into a deep love for Physics. It was this interest that nudged me towards preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Cracking JEE had been on my goal list for a while, due to all of the amazing things it could lead me to in engineering and research. I appeared for JEE Main twice. The first time was alongside my Class 12 board exams, in which I qualified. However, I was still not satisfied with my marks and wanted to improve, so I gave it another try the next year. The preparation was definitely challenging. The sudden jump in difficulty from school-level to JEE-level concepts was tough to cope with initially. Also, I personally struggled with chemistry, which made things harder. But consistent effort and staying motivated helped me get through it. Physics fascinated me the most during my JEE preparation as well. That love for the subject naturally guided me to choose Engineering Physics at IIT Mandi. I am doing BTech in Engineering Physics at the School of Physical Sciences in IIT Mandi now. I'm in the fourth year of the course. I joined IIT Mandi in 2022. It was the first time I moved away from my hometown, Lucknow, but the transition was harder for my family. At IIT Mandi, all first-year students share rooms, so you're never truly alone. It's a very supportive environment. My daily routine is quite simple. I wake up, have breakfast, attend lectures and labs, and in the evening, I usually hang out with friends or take walks around the campus. As for hobbies, I enjoy watching anime and sitcoms during my free time. We mostly hang out at the campus canteen. Given the amazing weather in Mandi, having tea or coffee with friends is always a great idea. During my first year, I explored many clubs and took part in a range of activities from microcontroller workshops to art and design sessions. One memorable experience was participating in Utkarsh, our intra-college tech competition. I stayed up all night to build a line-following robot. It may sound basic now, but back then, it gave me a real sense of accomplishment. The academic pressure is manageable if you follow lectures and complete assignments on time. Beyond academics, IIT Mandi has helped me grow in confidence and has instilled in me a positive approach to tackling challenges. One major lesson I have learned here is that you can learn anything. The environment here constantly encourages self-learning and experimentation. I participated in the University Rover Challenge (URC), an international competition for undergraduates. We built a Mars Rover as part of the challenge. The entire project was funded by the institute, and it was an incredible hands-on learning experience. It feels amazing to be able to say, 'I helped build a Mars Rover.' The professors here are extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Many of them are open to casual discussions outside the classroom. One great thing about IIT Mandi is the smaller batch sizes, which makes it easier to connect with the faculty. I've had meaningful academic conversations with many of my professors beyond the classroom setting. Another very important part of my IIT Mandi life is the students' gymkhana. I have been mostly involved with the SnTC (Science and Technical Council) of IIT Mandi. Also, the culture is such that learning is promoted – it doesn't matter if you have prior experience or not. I never thought that a student-led body could make a car or a Mars rover. Being a part of these activities has helped me a lot to meet seniors and learn from them. Life at IIT Mandi is calm and peaceful. The institute is located in the mountains, so unlike urban campuses, we don't have a bustling city atmosphere. However, we enjoy clean air, beautiful weather throughout the year, and a very tight-knit campus community, which is rare in most cities. Locals all over Himachal are friendly and loving. One very interesting experience was when I was roaming around with my friends and suddenly Director Sir appeared. Well, you don't expect to see the institute's director roaming around on campus, but at IIT Mandi it's quite common. He is also interested in interacting with students. I mostly manage my expenses with financial support from home. Occasionally, I earn a little extra by working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for some courses. As a child, I never had any issues with academics or sports activities, although I had a major injury during one of my football matches, after which I stopped playing. I expect to continue in interdisciplinary research, although I am not sure in exactly which field – I am hoping to figure that out in my last year at IIT. Mridusmita Deka covers education and has worked with the Careers360 previously. She is an alumnus of Gauhati University and Dibrugarh University. ... Read More
