http://www.minglebox.com/news Education News and Views that you can use. en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:46 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:46 GMT http://www.minglebox.com/rss Minglebox Feed Generator contact@minglebox.com contact@minglebox.com 5 142 18 http://www.minglebox.com/news http://www.minglebox.com/images/global/logo-of-minglebox.gif The 6th Annual 24 FPS Awards 2009, India’s premier Animation awards organized by Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics ( MAAC ) held recently saw the best of animation and visual effects works done by Hollywood, Bollywood and the ad-world. From more than 200 entries, Mouse Trap the movie made by the MAAC Koramangala team bagged the Best Modeling and Texturing Award. Pehchaan Kaun, the movie by MAAC Delhi team won The Best Animated Film (GOLD), the most coveted award of the year. Ghajini created by FX Labs bagged the Best Game Design Awards along with Indian Games for Moving Maze...

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:49:12 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742508576a01250afcbbb7155f Q.  Tell us about the prospects on completing a course in Aviation. A student pursuing a course in the aviation industry can be successfully be placed in diverse roles/jobs in airlines and airports as airport managers, cargo agent, passenger agent, flight dispatcher, air traffic controller, ticket agent, flight attendant or cabin crew, customer service agents, cargo handler & baggage handler, crewing/ rostering, check-in, passenger service & ticketing, sales & reservations, aviation safety, tower control & administration. Jobs in the aviation industry offer good..

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:53:58 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7424ed505c0124ed9b75d01eb2 AISECT, India’s leading Education and Training network, has recently signed an MoU with the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The aim is to launch the AISECT IGNOU Learning Centres across the country to impart IT based Education and Vocational Training Programs. AISECT which has a network strength of about 6,500 centres present across 27 states and 3 union territories plans to roll out more than 500 IGNOU Learning Centres in the first phase. There are over 100 courses that a student can choose from. The AISECT IGNOU Learning Centres will be launched with 7 IT and ..

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:56:41 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732488376e01248f6af5493a38 Q. Tell us about the prospects on completing a course in Aviation.  Aviations courses helps in developing overall personality which includes their grooming,technical knowledge and other extra curricular activities. Grooming is the major aspect which is concentrated on as it just does not include makeup but also weight management, skin and hair care, dressing, attitude, walking style etc. Technical knowledge is not restricted to aviation only, hospitality and travel & tourism are other areas which are given equal importance. This gives students a wider exposure. Students can choose..

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:48:11 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74243387d20124338c6c3800f2 Arena Animation has announced the launch of a Diploma program in Game Art and  Design at Perspectives, a seminar on Animation , Gaming & Multimedia in India held at Siri fort Auditorium, New Delhi.  Game Art & Design is a comprehensive course designed to cater to the gaming industry. The curriculum includes four modules such as Introduction to Gaming, Get Gaming, Game Production & Projects. Perspectives, a series of nation-wide seminars on animation, gaming and multimedia , where the program was launched was addressed by renowned industry experts Mr. Yunus Bukhari ,..

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:24:25 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73242ea77e01242ebe2b2c087b Q. Briefly tell us about CIMA and its success stories? CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is a leading membership body that offers a globally recognised professional management accounting qualification. The CIMA professional qualification has an emphasis on accounting for business. CIMA’s success is exemplified in the recognition and partnership it has built with businesses around the world. CIMA is committed to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards of members and students, and to maintaining public confidence in management accounting. This is visible..

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:43:11 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742401851b012405d369c16e90 Pinnacle Institute of Fashion Technology organized an inter-house poster and logo-making competition yesterday. Students from three different houses showed their creative and artistic skills, having something to do with different themes and styles. More than 75 students from fashion design , knitwear design, textile design and interior exterior design departments participated. The creations dealt with different themes in poster-making like female foeticide, swine flu, 26/11 terror attack, drug addiction and global warming.   Maninder Kaur Bindra of MSc first year grabbed first..

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:53:50 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7323c22ced0123c27c9e961a83 Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni today announced plans to set up four more branches of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), India's premier institute of journalism.  She announced the upgradation of the IIMC into an international media university. The IIMC will have four more branches, one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Mizoram and in southern and western India, Soni said at the 42nd convocation function held at the IIMC campus. These institutes would be set up in a phased manner and proposals will be firmed up soon in consultation with the concerned agencies..

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:35:58 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74239842f301239dbaf63a3d9d The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) planning to set up three more centre’s in Kolkata, Rohtak and Chennai by the next academic year. Also FDDI will commence the classes for the new batches (1st Semester) of PG Programme from 25th August 2009 and for UG Programme from 1st September 2009 at FDDI, Noida as well as at FDDI, Fursatganj campus. FDDI which is rated among the premier fashion institutions in the world for conducting wide range of long term and short term programmes in the area of Retail Management, Fashion, Footwear Design, Technology, Management,..

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:07:21 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423572be701235f6693992ef0 Union Minister for Urban Development, Mr. S. Jaipal Reddy, has stressed the need for objective and value based journalism practice in the country. Reddy inaugurated the first academic session of two Masters Degree Programmes of the School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).He also urged the media industry to develop a self-check mechanism so as to curb the contemporary trends in sensationalizing and trivializing of facts seen in news reporting. "Such practices might backfire resulting in loss of credibility and interest of the..

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:10:57 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7423509e130123510973c42f73 NIS Sparta, Asia’s leading Training, Education and Learning Solutions Provider has been selected as a leading partner by IGNOU, India’s leading Open University to offer Education through Community Colleges in India.As a part of this collaboration, over 50 NIS Community Colleges will be opened across the country.  The concept of providing skill based courses through community colleges is new in India and is all set to take Education to new Mile. NIS Sparta will offer Certificate courses, Diploma Courses and Associate Degree..

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:56:46 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732338c04101233bbe3e452b8c With big fashion houses like Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino and  Christine Dior have become a big brand; it doesn’t come as big surprise as to why, more and more people are inclined to make their career in the fashion designing. With distinctive style, hard work and proper training, you can carve a niche for yourself as a fashion designer. In this regard Mr. Praveen Sharma, DIRECTOR, Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi explains what it takes to be in the limelight   Q. Tell us about the prospects on completing a course in fashion designing. ..

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:07:07 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732327f19f01232877de803c96 It is needless to say that in our country, where textile and garment industries have been thriving for ages, the recent boom in fashion designing has led to innovation and new prospects in the existing domain of garment and accessory design. If you have a penchant for creativity, style and originality, a career in fashion designing can be perfect for you. Therefore, if you can create magic with colors, designs and shapes, just acquire apt professional skills to begin a successful career in Fashion Designing, says Pankaj Barnwal, a Freelance Fashion Designer &..

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:06:34 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73231250b8012313a6fd270d0a The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is likely to declare CA Final and CA Final (new course) results on August 13, 2009. Find out your CA- Chartered Accountants Final results through minglebox Students can register to receive their result by e-mail at the Institute of Chartered Accountants official website the link for which is below. Students can find out their CA Final results here through minglebox and can also register to receive the Chartered Accountancy - CA Final - New course results by e-mail at the same link. Students of ..

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:57:41 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73231250b80123125544a20045 Fashion has always got something extra to offer and designing being the inevitable part of it also makes a suitable career avenue. The gem and jewellery industry is one of the most creative segments across the globe. The trade offers tremendous growth and exceptional career opportunities for many and given an opportunity of proper training and experience, only sky is the limit. It is no longer a cloistered trade carried out by semi-literate goldsmiths in family vaults, passed down like a well-kept secret from generation to generation. Instead, thanks to the advances in..

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:18:39 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74230e4b6701230e8bb15e1300 Leeds Met India, Bhopal a collaborative venture between Leeds Metropolitan University, U.K. and JSWS, Bhopal for the exclusive delivery of universally accepted Leeds Met UK courses and awards invites application for degree courses for the year 2009-12. The courses that will be offered at Leeds Met India, Bhopal are BA (Hons) Business Studies, BA (Hons) Business & Management, BA (Hons) Business & HRM, BA (Hons) International Business, BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management, and BA (Hons) Retail Marketing Management. These courses will commence from September..

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:24:40 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732308801d012308c6109413e4 IBM today announced new and extended collaborations with six engineering and technology colleges across the state of Maharashtra to provide a platform for development of software skills among the students. The collaboration has brought the establishment of a series of IBM Centers of Excellence (COE), creating a unique opportunity for students to learn new skill sets on the IBM software products – DB2, WebSphere, Lotus, Rational and Tivoli – as well as develop world class solutions. The COEs were launched at Singahad Institute of Technology (Pune), Walchand College ..

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:11:12 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732303c3e5012303ca4df20182 Access Atlantech Edutainment (India) Ltd have joined hands with Indira Gandhi National Open University is about to start certificate courses in the distance learning mode. Admissions for the courses are open. Classes begin this month.They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Professor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU. They will offer six-month certificate courses in digital audio and production. The programmes are designed to create an understanding of the various processes of production in sound and film, and will..

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:10:12 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322eb53f40122ef2ff19d7973 The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) branch in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district will award doctorate degrees in fashion designing. The Kangra center is the first to set up in north India. It offers courses in fashion designing, fashion communication, fashion accessories, textile and apparel production. The first batch of 150 students has been enrolled says the officials of the institute. The officials at inauguration of the NIFT branch told that Kangra's Center for Apparel and Textile Studies would be first of its own kind in the..

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:02:41 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422eb54c50122ee8444133165 The Delhi Cabinet approved the "Earn while you Learn" scheme for maintenance of government buildings by Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) students. Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit said, "ITI students' involvement would ensure effective and timely maintenance of the buildings." The scheme will be jointly run by Delhi Knowledge Development Foundation and Delhi Skills Mission. The scheme was conceived by the department of training and technical education and will provide an opportunity to..

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:38:14 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322e948c20122e97e74261518 CFA Institute announces that the Delhi High Court has granted permission for it to conduct the December 2009 CFA Level I exam in India. CFA Institute has opened a test center in Mumbai where candidates from across the country can now take the exam. CFA Institute has already informed its candidates from India through emails of such and the procedure for changing test centers from other countries to Mumbai. “We are delighted with the permission saving thousands of candidate’s time and money in travel and accommodation to other..

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:03:27 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322e5f30d0122e8f0c0114a45 Home science is not just about educating women to be experts at home decoration, the subject is largely scientific in nature and requires an analytical mind and scientific acumen to excel. A practical approach, aesthetic, creative and rational attitude will be required to attain success in this field. “In 1929 when India was under the British rule, Home Science was promoted across the country mainly to create awareness on various issues and to give women a sense of equality in society. However, six ..

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:17:00 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422e009c40122e030f4a00ed5 Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Orissa has published the College wise first selection cut off list for admission into 11th standard in around 60 colleges on August 3, 2009. Students can find out if they made it to the First Selection list available here on minglebox Students can apply to 51 government colleges and nine aided colleges through a single Common Application Form (CAF) and Common Prospectus (CS). 30,804 seats are expected to be available for students. The Department of Higher Education implemented a pilot project for e-admission in ..

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:44:29 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422d19bd10122df0087f2089d Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education BTEUP has announced the Final exam 2009 results. Students can find out how they fared in the U.P. B.T.E - Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical education Final exams 2009 here on minglebox . To access India's top college rankings in post graduate courses , Please log on to minglebox to find India's best free online repository of CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP. FMS, IIFT, IBSAT Learning material ,  Previous MBA entrance exam papers, MBA entrance exam notifications and form deadlines along with ..

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:04:15 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422cef8b00122d00d69a1760b On July 19, Punjabi University, Patiala conducted Punjab Admission to MCA Common Aptitude Test (PAM-CAT-2009)  and Management Entrance Test (MET)  for admission to to MBA /MCA courses for the institutes & colleges affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjabi University, and Punjab Technical University. Results of MET-2009 and PAM-CAT-2009 have been announced. Check here for the Results of MET-2009 and PAM-CAT-2009 on minglebox .

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:37:08 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322cefafb0122cf4fca3a2539 The animation boom has created a lot of job opportunities in various sectors of the economy. There is hardly any industry left that doesn't require or use computer animators. Careers in animation are predicted to experience explosive growth for many years and well-trained professionals are always in demand. If you want to be on the cutting-edge of technology and innovation, you may choose to go ahead and plan your future in the field of animation. The..

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:50:13 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322cab91b0122cbb5ed147a9c Many people live for their vacations, but the difference would be if you can make vacations for your life! Globe trotting is always a pleasure but planning one's journey isn't. In steps your friendly neighborhood travel agent. What transpires as a result is a booming travel and tourism industry. Shrugging the slowdown blues, the sector saw a 7.6 percent positive growth in foreign exchange earnings in April this year compared to the same period previous year. India has a..

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:28:16 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422c722b60122ca8e64916701 Madras University has announced the  MBA  / MCA / MSc PG / UG (NET) / MCA, MBA, HR, MCS, NIT Results. The University of Madras is one of the three oldest universities in India along with the University of Calcutta and the University of Mumbai. University of Madras has progressed and expanded in the whole of South India and subsequently gave birth to and nourished universities like Mysore University (1916), Osmania ..

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:11:44 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422bff2d70122bffc615102d4 Haryana government introduced an innovative system with a view to improve the standard of education in the state by introducing School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) for recruitment of all categories of teachers for government schools. Board of School Education Haryana will be announcing School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) 2009 Results. Check here for the Results . For alternative career options please log on to MBA page on minglebox .

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:43:23 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322ac4df80122babc115f6c6e The result of the Karnataka diploma CET 2009 has been announced CLICK HERE to check. All those who have appeared for the test can check their result by entering their roll number.  The Karnataka Education Board launched Karresult.nic.in as its official website for declaring results online. A complete rank list can also be obtained in PDF format by CLICKING HERE

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:45:45 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322a8b9770122abb904a53958 SRM University, Chennai has announced the results for its 2009 Examination CLICK HERE to check results. SRM University has an international network of advisors from universities and industries worldwide like the University of London, Queen's University and the Partners International Healthcare (Harvard Teaching Hospitals). This has given SRM an international dimension in terms of knowledge, student exchange programs and joint research. The university has some of the best faculty to guide students in..

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:34:41 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322a8b9770122abaee33e343c Out of the total 1, 23,802 students allotted admission in the first list only 76,527 students had confirmed taking admission by Tuesday evening in Mumbai. That is approximately 45,000 students that have not confirmed their admissions yet. The education department has extended the deadline for admission after learning the large number of students who had yet to secure admission. Officials say that several students have taken admission in the minority and management quotas and that this could be one of the reasons they failed to take admission in the first..

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:06:54 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422a6c1f00122a6dcf4d1063e One hundred and twenty-nine institutions have been declared as institutions 'Deemed-to-be-Universities' by the Central Government, under section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956 says Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HRD), D. Purandeswari. Also adds that the new centrally sponsored scheme called "Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan" which was launched in March, 2009, is meant to universalize access to secondary education and to improve its quality. The Government has allocated  Rs.20,120..

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:09:18 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322a199c30122a1b8cbe509c5 MSBTE Results are expected anytime now. Find your Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) Summer 2009 Results here on minglebox . Find your Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) Results here on minglebox.

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:14:37 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74228f9649012297a7e26128b7 The Medical Council of India (MCI) has recommended to the central government for a national common entrance test (National CET) for admitting students to MBBS course across all categories of institutions. MCI's recommendation is being examined by union health ministry, which rises a debate over the need for reforms in higher education. This move has come up with a growing concern about disregard for merit in admission procedures in most deemed universities and private medical colleges. Currently, some states admit students through a CET which is common for ..

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:37:24 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73228f970a01229717f0941227 The Department of School Education of Maharashtra had launched a website for admission to the junior colleges in Maharashtra. This single window admission process for SSC students i.e for the students of class X (2008-09) which was suppose to enable an easier admission process has now created confusion along with 90:10 quota system plan. Students are confused following the release of first cut-off list. In the first merit list, over 1,23,802 students were allotted seats out of 2,13,891students that had submitted forms. Around 90,000 students..

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:31:10 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732282c2560122838b74b668f1 The Results of the Common Proficiency Test (Paper Pencil mode) held in June, 2009 and Common Proficiency Tests (Online mode) held in March, April and May 2009 of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) is expected to be declared on Friday, the 17th July, 2009. CPT is the entrance level route to Chartered Accountancy stream which every intending candidate has to clear before enrolling for the Professional state. The Result of the Common Proficiency Test (Paper Pencil mode) held in June 2009 will be Available Here . The Result of..

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:13:53 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732282c2560122837ba3d55c86 All India Institute of Medical Sciences is a premier Medical Institute in India. AIIMS provides various UG and PG courses at different levels. Results for the AIIMS Entrance exam 2009 for admission into below mentioned UG and PG courses have been announced. Find out your All India Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance exam 2009 here on minglebox . All in all 42 disciplines are taught at AIIMS. The different categories include : Undergraduate Courses (UG) : MBBS , B.Sc .(Hons.)Human Biology, B.Sc. Courses in Nursing, Audiometry,..

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:18:41 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732278a8fa01227d47033a5d46 Careers in Media can be broadly divided in three categories - 1. Print Journalism : This is the traditional form of journalism and includes persons working in newspapers and magazine. The print journalism work can be broadly divided into two streams: Field Work: In large newspapers and magazines each field worker has a special assignment. There are journalists assigned to cover political issues, corporate affairs, sports, fashion etc. Desk Work: With in the offices of newspapers and magazines is the news desk..

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:44:09 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422735a0d012278a5d48d4c66 The Examination Reforms in Universities of Karnataka State committee, headed by former vice-chancellor of Kuvempu University K Chidananda Gowda and assisted by a nine-member committee submitted its report to higher education minister Aravind Limbavali on Monday. The committee has made 18 recommendations to the government like a common examination authority to conduct all exams, Common Entrance Test (CET) for P-G courses, on-demand examinations, use of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) etc. The constitution of the Karnataka State Universities Examination..

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:47:11 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422735a0d01227871ab4b29c4 Different courses offered by the colleges under Delhi University (DU) are still looking for students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) after the relaxation of 10%  in the fourth cut-off list. Hindu College does not have any OBC candidates for Botany (H). In other courses such as Philosophy (H) and Statistics (H) the college has only one student against the five reserved seats for them in each course. Deen Dayal Upadhyayya College did not have any OBC candidates in English (H) till third..

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:11:54 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732263874d012272bd248a63ee D Purandeswari, minister of state for HRD, announced that private universities awarded deemed to be universities status are now allowed to remove the word 'deemed' from their titles. The "Deemed" tag often allows universities to demand excessive capitation fees. However, all these varsities will have to make it clear that they have been recognized by UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act. In the last five years, 62 universities have been given deemed to be university status. In total, there were 128 deemed ..

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:31:29 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74225a175001225e6c91ac5419 University of Pune (UoP) plans to give scholarships to the students who get above 90 per cent marks in class XII. In most colleges affiliated to the university, BSc seats have been going vacant for the past few years, as students prefer professional courses such as Engineering or medical after class 12. This has pushed the University to think of a plan that will make at least some brilliant students turn to BSc courses. With seats for Engineering courses increasing every year, students getting even 60-70 per cent marks get admission. This in turn affects intake of students ..

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:57:39 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74224f1d8201224fb63cf858a9 Earlier, students would apply to 10 different colleges, buying applications that cost hundreds of rupees. Also, the total cost from all colleges would exceed thousands of rupees. No more shelling out hundreds of rupees to buy application forms for degree courses or waiting endlessly for names to be announced. The Inter-University Board (IUB) on Tuesday resolved to have a Common Admission Process (CAP) based on CET type model for general degree courses from academic year 2010-11. Officials from Higher education department admits that CAP..

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:45:01 GMT data-0001-fdbffe732230f883012234d8380703f5 The High school certificate examination (HSC) conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) results have been announced. Find out your Orissa Board of Secondary Education OBSE 2009 HSC results here on minglebox . Around 3 lakh students appeared the examination. The results will be available in 33 schools across the State of Orissa. Orissa's Borad of Secondary Education regulates, controls and developes Secondary Education in the State of Orissa. It Provides varied courses in order to equip students for different occupations, to prepare them for University education and to..

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:15:52 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73222bb4fc01222fce1d714e5f The International Centre For Journalists (ICFJ), a Washington-based non-profit organisation that works to promote quality journalism worldwide, is launching first venture in India - a media school in Noida. Launched with support from the Knight Foundation and the MacArthur foundation, the International Media Institute of India will be run by ICFJ and Indian journalists and expects to start courses in October. The non-profit institution will offer one-year postgraduate courses in journalism. The classroom environment will ..

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:32:25 GMT data-0001-fdbffe74222bb51101222c0080da13a7 EdCET 2009 results have been declared. Andhra Pradesh State council for Higher Education nominated Osmania University to conduct EdCET 2009 . EdCET Entrance Test 2009 is for admissions to Bachelors of Education - B.Ed, Diploma in Education - D.Ed and Masters of Education - M.Ed courses offered by various Universities in Andhra Pradesh, India. EdCET 2009 was conducted on 07th June, 2009 with around 1,38,323 aspirants attempting Edcet 2009 in over 320 examination centers all around Andra Pradesh. Find out your EdCET 2009 Results on minglebox EdCET..

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:51:04 GMT data-0001-fdbffe73222afc0101222afee94d0088 HRD minister Kapil Sibal won the hearts of millions of kids across the country, when he proposed making the class X board exam optional in CBSE-affiliated schools, if possible from next year itself. Other reforms that Sibal proposed for the revamp of the education system were - replacing marks with grades, establishing an overarching higher education authority under a one-nation, one-board principle and bringing a tough law to prevent, prohibit and punish educational malpractices. Academic reforms, including a semester system and credit transfers will begin ..

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:47:06 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7422183e4601221b5142871c11 Delhi University (DU) announced the first cut off list for admission to various undergraduate courses on Wednesday evening. With an increase in the cut off percentage in most campus colleges of DU, the much expected effect of the OBC quota implementation seems to have nullified. However, some of the off-campus colleges have seen a decline or stagnant cut-off for Arts and Commerce courses this year as compared to the last year. Here is a look at some cut-offs - Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) B.Com. (H): 95.25% - 98.75%..

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:17 GMT data-0001-fdbffe7322113372012217023b5a2f6d The Yashpal Committee, set up by renowned scientist and former chairman of the UGC Mr. Yashpal, has recommended scrapping a whole host of powerful bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Council for Teacher Education and Distance Education Council. The report produced by the Yashpal Committee is expected to be a template for standards to improve higher education. The Committee has also recommended that the IITs and IIMs should be turned into universities and a test like the GRE should be..

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:51:11 GMT data-0001-fdbffe742208a03101220be1ee1f36e3