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CAT online: what it means (21 July 12:00) |
| The IIMs intend to take CAT online from 2009. Many are enthused about it, but also warn of the demerits. |
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A diploma that is pure music (21 July 12:00) |
| Bharadwaj School of Music offers a one-year diploma programme in Applied Music, accredited by the Tamil Nadu Open University. |
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Mastering interview basics (21 July 12:00) |
| Do your homework before you attend an IT interview. |
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Sastra offers M.Tech in nuclear engineering (14 July 12:00) |
| Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University, Thanjavur, is offering a two-year M.Tech. programme in Nuclear Engineering from this academic year 2008-09. Ac... |
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Integrated M.Sc. Physics for research (07 July 12:00) |
| Plus-Two Physics students interested in pursuing research can try this option. |
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MMA courses in retail and HR (07 July 12:00) |
| The Madras Management Association is offering certificate courses in Retail Management and Human Resource Management for batches starting from July 12 and August 2 respectively. Classes will... |
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A research institute par excellence (07 July 12:00) |
| An act of philanthropy led to the creation of a great institution. The CECRI story. |
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PG diploma in advertising from Ad Club Madras (07 July 12:00) |
| The Advertising Club, Chennai, invites applications for admission to its 15th batch of ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Management’. The nine-month part-time evening course is... |
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Spoken English training (07 July 12:00) |
| SRM Learning Tree Private Limited, a Chennai-based IT Education (SRM Infotech) and HR Consulting (SRM Technokrat) company of the SRM Group has launched its new division – SRM SpeakEng. T... |
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Community colleges act as a confidence booster (07 July 12:00) |
| Students from economically weaker sections now stand to get their share of the service sector pie , thanks to this Chennai Corporation initiative. |
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Merging classroom and distance learning (30 June 12:00) |
| IGNOU has been promoting a convergence between the conventional university and ODL systems. An appraisal. |
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CTS makes record campus offers for Anna University (30 June 12:00) |
| Over 1,100 students of the College of Engineering, Guindy, got offer letters from Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) at Anna University on Friday. This represents the highest number of off... |
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Encouraging response, but questions remain (30 June 12:00) |
| Addressing paucity of classrooms and depleted staff strength will attract more takers for the shift system in government colleges. |
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M.Tech in nanoscience from this year at AU-T (23 June 12:00) |
| Anna University - Tiruchi is all set to offer M.Tech in Nano Science and Technology from this academic year. The university has roped in experienced faculty in the areas of Nano Particles,... |
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Brainstorming, a multi-skill development device (23 June 12:00) |
| Is it possible to practise an activity which will facilitate free flow of ideas, encourage patient hearing and active listening of each and everyone in a group? Brainstorming, the brainchild... |
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IGNOU's focus on hospitality, retailing sectors (16 June 12:00) |
| A B.A. course in international hospitality administration and a diploma programme in retailing hope to produce employable graduates. |
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Clinical psychology (16 June 12:00) |
| The Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi, has invited applications for admission to the M.Phil. clinical psychology course. There are 12 seats. Those who have passed reg... |
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Public policy with a pan-Asian perspective (16 June 12:00) |
| Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, has begun its student recruitment drive for its postgraduate courses in public policy and public administration for 20... |
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PG diploma in Educational Administration (09 June 12:00) |
| The Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning , Pune, proposes to launch a unique programme of study in the distance learning mode — a postgraduate diploma in Educational Administration. Such... |
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AIEEE counselling from June 16 (09 June 12:00) |
| This year, candidates can also opt for dropout/unavailed seats. |
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Physiotherapists in demand (02 June 12:00) |
| Among the paramedical courses much sought-after are physiotherapy and occupational therapy. With more awareness about physical fitness, physiotherapists and occupational therapists have foun... |
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Towards quality hospitality education (26 May 12:00) |
| Besides producing trained graduates for industry, the State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has plans to start M.Sc and M.Phil courses. |
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Alternative channel to a shipping career (05 May 12:00) |
| Learn about an alternative training scheme for marine engineers, offering an unconventional route to a career in the Merchant Navy. |
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Flying school gets off the ground (05 May 12:00) |
| The Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology in Thiruvananthapuram aims to mould professionals for the burgeoning aviation sector. |
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Two promising options for pharmacy graduates (28 April 12:00) |
| The intersection of computing and biology is an area of higher study that pharmacy professionals can look at. |
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Learn German (21 April 12:00) |
| Goethe Institut (Max Mueller Bhavan), Chennai, offers a four-week German language course for students (12 - 16 years) in association with Kailasapuram Club, BHEL Township, Tiruchi. The cla... |
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And the rules are… (21 April 12:00) |
| To be eligible for an OPT extension, an F-1 student must: • Currently be participating in a 12-month period of approved post-completion OPT • Have successfully completed a degree in sc... |
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PMU to prepare candidates for civil services (14 April 12:00) |
| Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) at Vallam near Thanjavur is offering three unique courses from this year: Five-year integrated course in M.A. Periyar Thought, M.A. Political Science and M... |
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PG diploma with a life insurance focus (14 April 12:00) |
| Max New Life Insurance in partnership with Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) announced the launch of a postgraduate diploma in Business Management with specialisation in Life... |
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Offering a flying start to dream careers (31 March 12:00) |
| The demand for trained professionals has soared with the phenomenal growth being witnessed in the travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries. The boom has raised the hopes of thous... |
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Dravidian varsity’s off-shore courses (31 March 12:00) |
| Fulfilling the long pending demand of expatriates to learn Dravidian languages in their “home” countries, the Dravidian University has decided to start off-shore postgraduation courses i... |
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NUALS entrance (24 March 12:00) |
| The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kaloor, Kochi, has invited applications for its entrance test to be held on May 17 for admission to the five-year BA LL.B. (Hons.) ... |
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Saveetha Dental College students excel (17 March 12:00) |
| In a first for the Saveetha Dental College in Chennai, four of its students have bagged ranks in the All India Postgraduate Entrance Examinations - 2008, conducted by the All India Institute... |
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Technical writing: what is special about it? (10 March 12:00) |
| Technical writing, as a career option, has gained ground over the years. It calls for a unique blend of skills involving writing ability with a strong technical angle. We explore different a... |
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MKU offers M.Sc. in e-Media Communications (10 March 12:00) |
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Hospitality industry welcomes rural students (10 March 12:00) |
| It was at a hotel in Tirunelveli that we met this young girl from an orphanage. Having completed her hotel management diploma she was working in the hotel. Though on probation, she liked her... |
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Q & A: Ask the CBSE (03 March 12:00) |
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A.D.M. College digital library, a boon for rural students (03 March 12:00) |
| A.D.M. College for Women (Autonomous) in Nagapattinam has commissioned a modern digital library to cater to the educational needs of researchers and students in rural areas. It is a boon t... |
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On course to a shining career (25 February 12:00) |
| With the gem and jewellery industry expanding rapidly in the country and abroad, there is a demand for students with a degree in this field. Realising this, the Manipal University started th... |
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Innovation starts with forgetting (25 February 12:00) |
| ‘Innovation is about commercialising creativity’ |
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“More women must aim for management positions” (25 February 12:00) |
| Plenary sessions on ‘Women in Management’ and ‘Creating an Entrepreneurial Spirit-Opportunities and Challenges’, and a workshop on ‘Leadership’ were the highlights of Athenaeum ... |
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For the right kind of teachers (18 February 12:00) |
| B.Ed. courses of RIMSE are in demand. |
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University status for Vel’s group (18 February 12:00) |
| Vel’s Group of Institutions has been granted university status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. From the academic year 2008-09, six colleges affiliated t... |
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A fast track way to Down Under (18 February 12:00) |
| If prospective students are looking for something a bit different from higher education, it could be worth considering options in Australia. Foundation courses tailored to prepare foreign ... |
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Taking up yoga instruction as a career (28 January 12:00) |
| There is a great demand for yoga instructors these days. A look at the courses on offer. |
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The new U.K visa rules (21 January 12:00) |
| The Academic Technology Approval Scheme expects the students to detail what their research area of interest is and why they wish to study it. |
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For those extra marks (14 January 12:00) |
| Online guidance for studentsis now available. |
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Entrance test for FRIU courses (14 January 12:00) |
| The Forest Research Institute University (FRIU), Dehra Dun, has invited applications for its entrance test to be held on May 18 for admission to the following courses. M.Sc. Forestry (25 se... |
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AIMS management test (14 January 12:00) |
| The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) will be held on February 10. The last date for submission of applications is January 14. The ATMA determines admissions to B-schools such as PS... |
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Finishing school for Mexican varsity students (14 January 12:00) |
| A Mexican university, Technologico De Monterrey, has invited the Chennai-based Coherent Global Solutions to set up a finishing school on its premises and train its students for placements in... |
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