Mar 31, 2008 - AU-T to offer MBA course
   Anna University-Tiruchirappalli (AU-T) will introduce an MBA degree programme from 2008-09 at its constituent college Bharathidasan Institute of Technology. read more

Mar 31, 2008 - Towards a student-centric system
   As Tamil Nadu prepares to migrate from its mark-based evaluation system to a credit-ranking system the coming academic year, students continue to wonder how different would things be for them. read more

Mar 31, 2008 - Students must know Constitution
   Indian Constitution should be a part of the school curriculum to help students grow up with the knowledge of Constitution and its salient features, according to Justice S. Nagamuthu, Judge, Madras High Court. read more

Mar 31, 2008 - Bharathiar University to offer courses in Tamil, says Vice-Chancellor
   Bharathiar University will work towards offering its undergraduate and post-graduate courses in the Tamil medium of instruction, its Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam said here on Sunday. read more

Mar 31, 2008 - UGC road map for improving higher education
   The University Grants Commission has worked out a broad road map for increasing enrolment and improving quality of higher education in colleges and universities, its Chairman Sukhadeo Thorat said on Sunday. read more

Mar 30, 2008 - Develop skills for better job prospects, students told
   Students aspiring to enter the information technology (IT) industry must develop suitable skills for specific roles and make themselves employable, said Ravi Nandyala, senior manager (global workforce management), Cognizant, here on Saturday. read more

Mar 30, 2008 - Counselling in June
   Anna University-Chennai will conduct counselling for engineering admissions in June, according to Vice-Chancellor D. Viswanathan. read more

Mar 29, 2008 - Open Source Lab opened at Anna varsity
   An Open Source Lab was inaugurated at the Anna University here on Thursday. The lab has been funded by Cognizant as part of a memorandum of understanding it signed with the University. read more

Mar 29, 2008 - Tamil Nadu, 5 other States to get IIMs
   Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab will each get an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) while Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Haryana will each have an Indian Institute of Management (IIM). read more

Mar 28, 2008 - Hotel management students recruited
   Seven students pursuing their final year undergraduate course in hotel management and catering science at J.J. Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology were selected at a campus interview held at the college, near here, on Tuesday. read more

Mar 28, 2008 - Research centre opened
   A Centre for Research and Development was inaugurated at Saveetha Engineering College recently. read more

Mar 28, 2008 - Varsity to set up constituent college
   Anna University-Tiruchi (AU-T) will shortly initiate the process of identifying land for setting up a constituent college in Nagapattinam district. read more

Mar 27, 2008 - Library block inaugurated
   Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute of Technology celebrated its third graduation day recently. Madras University Vice-Chancellor S.Ramachandran conferred the degrees and commissioned the library block. read more

Mar 27, 2008 - Annual Day
   Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor, celebrated its annual and cultural day recently. R.C.Swamy, Vice President L & T Infotech, was the chief guest at the programme. read more

Mar 27, 2008 - English learning must, says VC
   Anna University-Tiruchi (AU-T) will shortly initiate the process of identifying land for setting up a constituent college in Nagapattinam district. read more

Mar 25, 2008 - Graduation Day - Thangavelu Group of Colleges
   The 9th Graduates Day of Thangavelu Engineering College, 11th Graduates Day of Thangavelu College of Science and Management and 3rd Graduates Day of T.J. Institute of Technology was held at the college premises on 24th of march 2008 at 4 pm. read more

Mar 25, 2008 - When the shutters closed
   Colour composition, colour contrast, lighting, moods of a subject, framing a picture, depth of field, focus and depth. For all those wondering what these cryptic talk of photographers mean, here is a chance to figure out what lays behind all these jargon. read more

Mar 24, 2008 - Women choose diplomas in technology areas
   Diploma courses in printing technology, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical and electronics are no longer male bastions. They are attracting more number of girl students of late. read more

Mar 22, 2008 - Graduation Day
   The 6th Graduation Day of the Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor, was held at the college on Saturday. read more

Mar 21, 2008 - Annual Day & Graduation Day
   The Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science celebrated its 14th Annual Day recently S.Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, was the chief guest. read more

Mar 20, 2008 - Anna University, Chamber sign pact
   Anna University and the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday agreed to collaborate to provide Japanese language education to students as a platform for employment there. read more

Mar 20, 2008 - Women engineers outperform men in education but not at work
   Women students of engineering outperform men when it comes to marks. read more

Mar 19, 2008 - College Day
   The official website of Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Padur was launched at the 13th College Day celebrations on Saturday. read more

Mar 19, 2008 - Placement offers
   About 200 students of Jerusalem College of Engineering, Pallikaranai, received placement offers from companies such as Wipro, Cognizant, L & T Infotech, Pidilite and HCL. read more

Mar 19, 2008 - Vice-Chancellor urges students to tolerate criticism
   Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Coimbatore, R. Radhakrishnanhas urged engineering students to tolerate criticisms. read more

Mar 19, 2008 - Semester at sea
   Students from a few U.S. universities, as part of their semester at sea programme,visited Easwari Engineering College on Friday. read more

Mar 19, 2008 - Biotechnology research holds key
   Human and animal health, agriculture, stem cells, gene therapy, ageing and cloning would be some of the thrust areas of research in biotechnology in the years to come, according to P. Thangaraju, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. read more

Mar 18, 2008 - MoU signed
   R.M.K. and R.M.D. Colleges of Engineering recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, to foster academic and research cooperation. read more

Mar 18, 2008 - Parasitic diseases can affect the economy, says Vice-Chancellor
   Parasitic diseases have potential to affect the health and economy of the country in the longer run. The challenges posed by the diseases have to be viewed seriously,” according to P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor of Alagappa University. read more

Mar 18, 2008 - At convocation, sports varsity unveils expansion plans
   A modern library, world-class cricket pitch, synthetic track and hockey field, swimming pool and new administrative buildings are among the future plans of the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University. read more

Mar 17, 2008 - IIT-JEE cut-offs fell to single digits in 2007
   For all its reputation as one of the toughest competitive examinations in the world, IIT-JEE has seen a dramatic fall in standards. read more

Mar 17, 2008 - Technical symposium
   Information Technology students of SKR Engineering College, Agarmel, were enlightened about the interaction between educational institutions and industry, employability skills and statistics of job opportunities at a technical symposium held recently. read more

Mar 17, 2008 - Periyar University plans centres of excellence
   Periyar University has planned to establish centres of excellence to give more thrust to research and development activities in this part of the State. read more

Mar 17, 2008 - Chinese students may come to Coimbatore
   A good number of college students from China may come to Coimbatore this summer to do English courses at Bharathiar University before taking up jobs back home. read more

Mar 17, 2008 - Graduation not an end to learning process
   Graduation is one of the stages of life and is not an end of learning, Justice S.K. Krishnan, Judge of Madras High Court, told students of Nehru Arts and Science College on Saturday. read more

Mar 16, 2008 - Improve quality of education system to match industry requirements
   The Government, academia and industry should work together to improve the quality of the education system in the country to match the industry requirements, Bangalore Software Technology Parks of India Director J. Parthasarathy has said. read more

Mar 16, 2008 - Enhance quality of faculties VC
   The Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Tiruchi, V. Ramachandran has urged the managements of engineering colleges to take concrete steps to enhance the quality of the faculties. read more

Mar 16, 2008 - Eco-club inaugurated
   The Eco-Club of the Department of Management Studies, Hindustan College of Engineering, was inaugurated by Exnora founder M.B. Nirmal recently. read more

Mar 15, 2008 - After CAT, it is RAT at IIM, Bangalore
   In an attempt to strengthen its research programme, the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) is all set to introduce the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) for its fellowship programme in management. read more

Mar 14, 2008 - State government justifies the abolition of CET
   The Tamil Nadu government justified the abolition of the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to professional courses in the State in an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday. read more

Mar 14, 2008 - BU signs MoU with CareersIndia
   Bharathiar University and CareersIndia Private Limited, Chennai, a Work Force Assessment Services Company, entered into a memorandum of understanding here recently. read more

Mar 14, 2008 - 50 B. Ed. colleges under scanner
   All the 50 self-financing B. Ed. colleges under Madurai Kamaraj University jurisdiction have been put under scanner to check the compliance of norms in appointment of principals and lecturers. read more

Mar 14, 2008 - Varsity signs 2 MoUs for job creation
   The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (IECD), Bharathidasan University, has signed two MoUs: one with Animation Academy, Shalom InfoTech (P) Ltd., and another with International Institute for Career Development (IICD), with a view to creating employment opportunities. read more

Mar 14, 2008 - Cluster college concept will help students Ponmudy
   State-run arts and science colleges will be linked to engineering colleges and polytechnic institutes to enable students enrol for diploma and certificate courses that will enhance their employability, Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy said here on Wednesday. read more

Mar 13, 2008 - Grading system for all colleges
   The system of assessing students’ performance in examinations though grading method will replace the conventional system of allotting marks in colleges across the State from the 2008–2009 academic year, K. Ganesan, Higher Education Secretary, said on Tuesday. read more

Mar 12, 2008 - Varsity to give integrated MBA course
   Anna University–Tiruchi (AU-T) will introduce MBA Integrated Programme from the coming academic year, Vice-Chancellor V. Ramachandran said. read more

Mar 12, 2008 - Work for a world without inequities
   Union Science and Technology Secretary T. Ramasami on Tuesday urged young Indian engineers to work for a new world order that is truly flat without economic inequities. read more

Mar 12, 2008 - Cater to needs of job markets
   The higher education system in the country has to absorb and accommodate changes to cater to the needs of job markets and the evolving global economic order, Thiruvalluvar University Vice-Chancellor L. Kannan has said. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - Technical symposium
   A one-day technical symposium, ‘Techno Bees 08’, was organised by SMK Fomra Institute of Technology on Friday. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - Technical symposium held
   SKR Engineering College organised a national-level technical symposium, ‘UORRJA 08’, in the city recently. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - Anna University–Tiruchi to offer integrated MBA course
   Anna University–Tiruchi (AU-T) will introduce MBA Integrated Programme from the coming academic year, Vice-Chancellor V. Ramachandran said. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - Higher studies in geography
   Geography is a blend of social and pure science. Graduate and postgraduate courses in geography are offered in the science or humanities streams. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - MKU offers M.Sc. in e-Media Communications
   The Department of Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, is offering a postgraduate course, ‘M.Sc. e-media communications’, designed to meet the demand for qualified candidates in the field of communication arts like animation, graphics, sound engineering, etc. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - Conference on globalisation
   The Department of Commerce of Sourashtra College organised a one-day national conference on ‘Globalisation: prospects and problems’ recently. read more

Mar 10, 2008 - Engineering colleges sign pact with Sydney varsity
   Chennai-based RMK & RMD Colleges of Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia, to foster academic and research cooperation between them. read more

Mar 09, 2008 - Graduation Day held
   Graduation day ceremonies were held at PET Engineering College, Valliyoor and National College of Engineering, Maruthakulam on Saturday. read more

Mar 09, 2008 - Intensify research on nanotechnology, says VC
   The Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, P. Ramasamy, has urged scientists and research scholars to intensify research on nanotechnology, as it has immense potential not only for creating employment opportunities but also for the well-being of the people. read more

Mar 08, 2008 - Private engineering colleges urged to follow 65-35 admission norm
   Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy has appealed to private engineering colleges to follow the admission norms that were in force last year. read more

Mar 08, 2008 - Differences stalling tabling of Foreign Universities Bill
   Ideological differences between the coalition partners of the ruling United Progressive Alliance came in the way of tabling the Foreign Universities Bill in Parliament, Vayalar Ravi, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, said on Friday. read more

Mar 07, 2008 - Youth must grab chances VC
   India was forging ahead in the areas of economy, information technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology and eco-technology and youths should grab the opportunities to contribute their mite in these areas, said the Vice-Chancellor of Tiruvalluvar University, L. Kannan. read more

Mar 06, 2008 - Soft skills training for teachers
   Fifty faculty members of engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University – Tiruchi (AU-T) will be attending a soft skills training programme at Chennai this week-end. read more

Mar 06, 2008 - University signs MoU with international centre
   The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Centre for Aromatherapy Research and Development (ICARD), New Delhi, here on Wednesday, to offer a six-month Post Graduate diploma in aromatherapy from 2008-09. read more

Mar 06, 2008 - American students plump for India
   India is one of the top 10 destinations preferred by American students for studies, though most of them choose the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and France, according to U.S. Consul-General for South India David T. Hopper. read more

Mar 05, 2008 - TNAU signs MoU
   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Energy Management (IIEM), Chennai, here on Monday. read more

Mar 05, 2008 - Anna varsity, British institute sign MoU
   Anna University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Institute of Technology and E Commerce (BITE), London, on academic collaboration for a slew of postgraduate courses in the domain of management and technology. read more

Mar 04, 2008 - Bharathiar University VC to lead delegation to China
   Bharathiar University Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam will lead a team of representatives from seven affiliated colleges to Huaihua University, China, on March 16. The delegation, besides the Vice-Chancellor, will consist of either the secretary or principal of the seven colleges. read more

Mar 03, 2008 - Symposium on IT trends
   SMK Fomra Institute of Technology (SMKFIT) hosted a one-day national symposium ‘Le Magnanimous’ last Friday. The department of computer science & engineering, department of information technology and postgraduate department of computer applications, SMKFIT, jointly organised this symposium. ‘Le Magnanimous’ was conducted to exhibit the technical talents of engineering students and to enhance their skills. read more

Mar 03, 2008 - Varsity plans overseas campuses
   Anna University, Coimbatore, is moving to set up campuses in other countries, subject to further approvals. read more

Mar 03, 2008 - Now, paying fees through ATMs
   Students of Periyar University and those studying in the affiliated colleges and Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) will soon be able to pay their fees at the push of a button in the ATMs (Automated Teller Machine) of State Bank of India. read more

Mar 03, 2008 - Engineers must take technologies to villages
   Young engineers must take technologies to rural areas for development of villages as it was essential for the overall development of the nation. Engineers and technocrats could take the country to a higher level, said M. Rama Subba Reddy, Professor, Department of Bio Medical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. read more

Mar 03, 2008 - Engineering courses
   Bharathiar University will get a new School of Engineering and a Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in the coming academic year, taking the total number of schools to 14 and the departments to 35, its Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam said here on Saturday. read more

Mar 03, 2008 - BUs proposal to promote rural colleges
   In a bid to promote rural colleges and to encourage more rural students to enrol in these colleges, the Bharathiar University has proposed some concessions, its Vice-Chancellor told a press conference here on Saturday. read more

Mar 02, 2008 - Bharathiar varsity to launch degree courses in civil services
   Bharathiar University will offer B.A. and M.A. degree programmes in civil services from the coming academic year, Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam told a press conference here on Saturday. read more

Mar 02, 2008 - Accreditation method sought for open universities
   The Distance Education Council (DEC) has to evolve a method to provide accreditation to open universities, said Om Prakash Mishra, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, here on Saturday. read more

Mar 01, 2008 - Good response for AU placement programme
   Over 700 students from 56 engineering colleges in Salem and Coimbatore regions have thronged Government College of Engineering premises here on Friday to attend the Tamil Nadu state-level placement programme organised by the Anna University-Chennai. read more