Top professors booked for cheating, fraud Professors from prestigious Universities like Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and officials of the All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) have been booked under various charges of cheating and fraud, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

CBSE mulls to discard half-yearly, annual exams till class XI The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken one-step forward to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministrys decision to do away with the archaic system and switch over to Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) mode up to Class VIII. The CBSE has recently proposed to discard the annual and half-yearly mode of examinations in schools until class XI from the coming 2011-12 session and have introduced the CCE up to Class X replacing the board examination from the 2010-11 session.

DTU Welcomes Foreign Students from the New Session 2010 Year 2010 onwards Delhi Technological University (DTU), earlier the Delhi College of Engineering, would enroll foreign students, non-resident Indians (NRI) and persons of Indian origin (PIO). In a recent meeting, the academic council of the university decided that 15 per cent of the seats, over and above the sanctioned intake would be reserved for such candidates. P.B. Sharma, DTU Vice-Chancellor said that the admission of foreign students will facilitate and enhance cultural exchange between the students and give them a global perspective.

Punjab to Get 13 New Government Colleges In the year 2010 on directives issued by State Government, 13 new government colleges will be set up across the state of Punjab. According to the State Government officials, on February 4, 2010, a uniform building layout plan for all these colleges was finalized at a meeting between Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and a panel of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

India offers 100 Fellowships to Afghan Farm Students External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna announced two Indian initiatives to help assist the rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. Mr. Krishna said in a statement that since agriculture was key to Afghanistans development, India had decided to offer 100 fellowships every year over the next five years for its agricultural students to do Masters and Ph.D. programs in Indian universities.

Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education SMU-Distance Education has announced the opening of admissions to their February 2010 session. Applications to various courses are available at over 700 SMU-DE Learning Centres in 310 cities across India. The university offers postgraduate, graduate, postgraduate diploma and diploma programs across 10 disciplines including Allied Health, IT, Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Apparel and Fashion Design, Hospitality, Telecom Technology, Commerce, Management and Journalism.

Softview Visual Communication offers Diploma in Professional Photography Aspiring shutterbugs now have an opportunity to hone their skills as Softview Visual Communication offers a three-month Diploma in Professional Photography. According to a release, some of the key areas that the course would cover include basics of visual media, photography, aesthetics of visual imagery, lens and filters, fundamentals of editing, production techniques, lighting for various types of events and documentary shooting.

GLIMs MBA Program for Energy Sector Executives Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) in partnership with the University of Houston will be offering an Executive MBA programme for executives in the energy sector. Bala V. Balachandran, founder, GLIM, said that University of Houston, a leader in the energy management field has been offering similar courses for Chinese students.

Madurai Kamaraj University offers Advanced Diploma Course in Plant Genetic Engineering The Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) is offering a one-year Advanced Diploma Course in Plant Genetic Engineering for those aspiring for a career in the area of plant biotechnology. Admission process for the coming academic year is now underway. Every year, 10 students are admitted to this course, which is supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, under its Technologist Training Program.

DOEACC Center Calicut PG Diploma VLSI Design Entrance Exam 2010 DOEACC Center Calicut in Kerala (an autonomous body of Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt. of India) has invited applications for admission into two years PG Diploma in VLSI Design programme, offered in the upcoming session 2010.for further details visit:http://www.cedtic.com/

IIMs Launches Wide Range of Short Courses From this year (2010) onwards, Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)the prestigious B Schools of India have introduced some short duration courses. These courses are especially designed for those executives who cant afford to take two years off for an MBA, but want the popular IIM tag on their resumes. Yet, another advantage of these courses is that they are light on the pocket, as the fee structure of all these courses range between Rs 50,000 and Rs 80,000.

MDI Gurgaon Collaborates with Indian Oil Management Development Institute (MDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). The MoU has been signed with the objective to engage in constructive partnership in the area of training and development. The memorandum has been signed for an initial period of five years, which will be reviewed for further extension.

CAT Re-test: 9400 Students Likely to appear Online CAT (Common Admission Test) 2009 exam was IIMs first attempt to shift paper pencil exam format to computer based testing. However, the new technique got marred, due to technical problems and poor management, thereby affecting students in as many as 24 test centres in 13 cities across the country. A total of 9400 students would appear for the CAT re-test scheduled to be conducted this weekend. But, Prometric, the organizer of the entrance exam to the IIMs, is not promising a glitch-free re-test.

Delhi University MFC and MBE Joint Admission Test 2010 University of Delhi, also known as Delhi University (DU), has announced the date of the MFC and MBEJoint Admission Test 2010. It is an combined entrance test conducted for admission into two-year full time Master of Finance and Control (MFC) and Master of Business Economics (MBE) programme, offered in its constituent – Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi, South Campus ,for the upcoming session commencing from July 2010.

DRDO-BU Centre of Bharathiar University will be launched on Feb 02, 2010 The DRDO-BU Centre for Life Sciences of the Bharathiar University will be inaugurated on February 2 by Union Minister for Defence A.K. Antony, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University C. Swaminathan told a press conference here on Thursday.

Institute of Computer Accounts ICA offers Scholarships The Institute of Computer Accounts ICA is offering scholarships this month. According to a release from the ICA institute, any college student or a graduate is eligible for the test. Depending on the scores, scholarships are offered for the one - year course offered by the institute which is a practical training course. The ICA course includes banking, auditing, cost management, taxation, company law, investment and payroll management.

UPSC invited Applications for Civil Services Preliminary Examiantion 2010 The Union Service Public Commission will conduct the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination on May 23, 2010 for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and certain other Group-A and Group-B Central services/posts. The candidates must apply in the common application form made available by the commission for its examinations, said an official release.

Marine Biology in the Andamans Marine sciences - an area of study for students interested in exploring various aspects of marine resources including ecology and ocean management - continues to be a fascinating and promising field for many. With the need for manpower being increasingly felt in this discipline, the subject is all set to scale greater heights, according to experts.

10% Quota for FCs in Colleges Upheld A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday upheld a government order reserving 10 per cent of the total seats in government colleges and 7.5 per cent of the seats in universities for students belonging to the forward communities under the below poverty line category. The Bench comprising Chief Justice S.R. Bannurmath and Justice A.K. Basheer upheld the order while dismissing a writ petition filed by the Kerala Muslim Jamaath Council against the order.

IGNOU Worlds Largest University - UNESCO Indira Gandhi National Open University is the worlds largest university, according to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ,UNESCO. As per sources (UNESCO) has mentioned this in its website IGNOU is the largest university in the world. Almost three million students in India and 33 other countries study at (IGNOU), which is also Indias National Resource Center for Open and Distance Learning and a world leader in distance education.

B Ed & D Ed Course Duration Doubled Aspiring teachers will have to devote one year extra, as the duration of Bachelor of Education (B Ed) and Diploma in Education (D Ed) programme is doubled. The step is taken in order to make teachers more professional. It is supposed that professional preparation involves extended and intense training and the existing period is not sufficient. As per sources, the change would be made in the new curriculum framework, which the National Council of Teacher Training (NCTE) would bring out in February. However, it would take at least four years for all institutions to implement the new formula.

Career Opportunities in Chemical Technology Nandini Consultancy Centre Pvt. Ltd, a Chennai / Singapore based firm of chemical engineers and project consultants, has announced a dissemination Programs for college students on "career opportunities in chemistry, chemical technology and chemical engineering". According to a release from N.S.Venkataraman, Director of the centre, candidates need not pay any fees for attending the Programs and a maximum of 50 students will be admitted.

DU Placement Cell Focus on Recruiting Differently Abled Students With the changing scenario of the employment sector and the hiring process returning back to normal, companies are swooping back to Delhi University (DU), to participate in the university’s central placement drive beginning January 25, 2010. Seema M Parihar, CPC Chairperson said that they want all the colleges to send them the details of differently-abled students so that the process of recruitment can be started as soon as possible. They have been talking to the companies regarding recruitment of these students as part of their corporate social responsibility. Also, they hope more companies would come forward.

TNPSC conducts Half Yearly Examinations and Language Tests Half Yearly Examinations and Language Tests for Officers of All India Services and State Services March 2010. It is hereby notified that the Half-yearly Examinations and Language Tests prescribed for officers of All India Services [I.A.S., I.P.S and I.F.S.] and certain classes of officers of the state serving in Tamil Nadu will be conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission from 18th March 2010 onwards.

Indian Oil plans to hire 250 staff this year Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to recruit 250 people this year primarily to fill the vacancies in its engineering division, a top company official has said. Indias largest oil firm would deploy the new staff in all its 10 refineries across the country, Indian Oil Director (HR) V C Agrawal told PTI in mumbai.

Japanese Universities Encouraging Indian students to Study Abroad Now it is the turn of leading Japanese Universities, which are encouraging the Indian students to study aboard.After the numerous European and American universities, its now the Japanese universities which are set to woo Indian students. According to the Japanese embassy, at least 13 major Japanese universities would participate in the Study in Japan Fair. The fair will take place at Daulat Ram College of the Delhi University on January 11, 2010.

IIT Kharagpur Launches Bio-Energy Centre January 5, 2010, Indias first bio-energy centre was launched at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-K). The bio-energy centre was launched for undertaking research, teaching and technological implementation of conventional and non-conventional energy. Prabhakant Sinha, IIT alumnus and Founder & Co-Chairman of ZS Associates, said that Centre for Bio-Energy would aim to create an industry consortium to engage in industrial research.

Twist, Turns on Higher Education Front The AU incident sent shock waves across the whole academia and was one of the rarest cases where a VC was suspended on charges of corruption. This apart, the year did not prove good for educational institutions seeking unitary university status, as it was strongly opposed by the teachers associations. The move by the state to convert the five government colleges into unitary university was also opposed tooth and nail. The matter was referred to a Select Committee, which also had a public hearing.

AIIMS Faculty Wages Revised on a Par with IIT, IIM The Union Cabinet on Tuesday decided to raise the salaries of the faculty of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and four other medical institutes of excellence, and bring them at par with what is offered in the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institutes of Management.

Calibre Management Aptitude Test - CMAT to be held on February 28, 2010 Calibre Management Aptitude Test (CMAT), a national-level management aptitude test held for admission to over 50 business schools in the country, will be held on February 28, 2010. CMAT 2010 Forms would be available till February 6 and the last date for submitting the CMAT forms is February 10. The scores this test will be used in the CMAT admission process.

E-governance to enhance transparency in AICTE All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in order to promote transparency and accountability in its operations, is in the final phase of introducing the e-governance process and revising its procedures for granting the following type of approvals to institutions of technical education: Establishment of new technical institutions including integrated campus and Starting of new programs, new courses, additional divisions and change in intake in the existing AICTE approved technical institutions.

Ten new Polytechnic colleges to come up in Rajasthan Jaipur: The Pink City is all set to shine with ten new highly standardized Polytechnic colleges soon to be launched with the aid of the Centre. The Central Government has estimated a whopping Rs.123 crore on the project and has initially sanctioned Rs.12 crores. These colleges would be developed as model colleges of the state. The technical education department has decided that these colleges would come up in Bundi, Dausa, SriGanganagar, Hanumangarh, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Pali and Tonk. The department Chief Secretary, Mr. Vipin Chandra Sharma informed that, "The construction of new buildings for colleges would start soon. According to the guidelines issued by the centre, these colleges would have modern apparatus and best faculty akin to the best Polytechnic colleges of the country." Permission has also been granted for Polytechnic colleges in Baran, Dholpur, Jaiselmer, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh. The admission procedure at the institutes will start from the new academic session.

IGNOU to open more Community Colleges The Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU plans to increase the number of its community colleges across the country, said V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor of the University, to reporters here on Tuesday. About 12,000 students were enrolled in the community colleges it had opened since July this year. Of these, nearly 4,000 were in 50 colleges in Tamil Nadu. The University planned to touch 500 colleges in the country in two years.

IIM-Calcutta offers new avenues for Accounting Professionals IIM Calcutta recently announced the launch of the second batch of General Management Program For Accounting Professionals (GMPAP), which is tailored for equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools for not only broadening their business outlook but also to help them to make strategic decisions better. The program is oriented towards providing general management inputs to enable participants understand the environment in which they operate.

IIM-A to revamp Placement System The Indian Institute of Management here has decided to make drastic changes in the recruitment and placement system for its students from the current academic year. The institute has decided to switch over from the present daily recruitment basis to cohort-based placement process from February, 2010, IIM-A placement committee chairman Saral Mukherjee said.

GATE : get set for the toughest Test One of the toughest examinations with intense competition but rarely in the news is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), administered by the IITs and IISc for admission to all the post-graduate courses in engineering in the country. These courses are offered as M.E., M.Tech. and M.S. courses depending on the university and the institutions that design the courses.

IGNOU Starts Regular PG Programmes India largest Open University, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), has begun offering post-graduate programmes in the regular mode, its Vice-Chancellor has said. But only select programmes are being offered in this manner. According to the Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, V N Rajsekharan Pillai, the university has decided to adopt the flexible modes of education delivery, which is a combination of face-to-face, distance and on-line approaches of dissemination, to keep in pace with the international trends of education.

Kendriya Vidyalayas to Educate Handicapped The government disclosed on Thursday that Kendriya Vidyalayas will be offering education to handicapped students across India. According to Human Resource Development Minister, Kapil Sibal, who was addressing a Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan meeting, this exemption will be effective from the beginning of October. The decision will immediately benefit over 2,500 students.

IIT Bombay Has Become The New Technological Hub The elite technological club has witnessed a drastic change in its composition with IIT Mumbai having the 69 of the top 100 JEE rank holders. Just a decade ago, those who had a chance to get trough IIT Kanpur had been given a demi-god treatment, which is now experienced by those who got into IIT Mumbai. But again, this status for IIT Mumbai is a short living one as IIT Delhi as well as IIT Chennai is gearing up. If you have a look at the choice of the institutes by the Top 100 JEE rank holders for the past five years, you can see the drastic variations that have come into picture in the choice made by these top guys.

DRDO Recruits More IIT Graduates This Year More IIT graduates have opted for the jobs in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this time, due to stability factor. Brilliant graduates from the IITs were known for bagging top-notch offers from multinationals, with six-figure salaries. On the previous occasions, DRDO labs could manage to hire only one or two graduates from IITs. DRDO labs conduct R&D work in sectors like aeronautics, navy, life sciences, etc. IITians have accounted for 12% of the total recruitment at DRDO. The change in trend could be due to recession. There has been a generous pay hike in the 6th Pay Commission. After the hike, the salary packages and the promotions have been closer to those in private companies. These factors have improved the career growth prospects.

AIEEE may go Online from next Year The government has set up a committee of National Institute of Technology (NIT) directors to explore the possibility of making the AIEEE exam online, in addition to the regular pen and paper test. The committee will submit its report by January 2010. The committee will also deliberate on giving Class XII board exam marks weightage during the entrance exam. This came up after NIT directors said that the proliferation of coaching institutes was skewing the pattern of entrants into NITs.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (SHE) Candidates studying courses in natural/ basic sciences (BSc, BSc Hons, Integrated MSc) in any recognised institution in India. The scholarships are available annually under SHE. They are a component of the ‘Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research’ (INSPIRE) being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi. Eligible candidates will receive annual scholarship total value of Rs 80,000. The cash value payable to the SHE scholarship holder is Rs 60, 000 per annum. All SHE scholars are to undertake summer time attachment to an active researcher in recognised research centres in the country

UP board exams to commence on March 4 Allahabad: The UP High School and Intermediate Exmainations 2009-10, one of the largest exmaninations in the world, conducted by Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education would commence on March 4 next. The High School exams would end on April 6 while intermediate examination would finish on April 10

IGNOU launches course in Bhojpuri The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) today launched a foundation course in Bhojpuri to promote it as an official language. Launching the course, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said, "Bhojpuri is not only a language but a lifestyle and a culture. Sanskrit and Latin have most precise grammar and vocabulary. Bhojpuri too has a very precise grammar, rich vocabulary and literature."

Cyber Security Course Should Be Introduced In Schools And Colleges Cyber Security expert Ankit Fadia has called for the introduction of cyber security courses in schools and colleges. The 24-year-old Ankit has also proposed setting up of police cyber cells manned by tech-savvy officers to prevent online attacks. Fadia calls himself an ethical hacker and advises companies, governmental bodies and security agencies both in India and abroad on cyber security. He also said that India should look for international cooperation to check cyber crimes

IGNOU Online Sanskrit Certification Programme Launched Along with the inauguration of the Sanskrit seminar in New Delhi, the Indira Gandhi National Open University has formally launched its online certification programme in Sanskrit. "IGNOU has plans to launch several advanced programmes in Indology and Vedanta as well as certificate programmes in other Indian languages.

IGNOU offers Apparels, Garments and Fashion Designing Courses Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has joined hands with the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) for offering various educational programmes in the domain of apparels, garments and fashion designing. The council runs apparel management and training and design centres, which are non-profit, industry-managed organisations promoting manufacture and exports of garments, education and training in the domain

IGNOU introduces Degree & Diploma Courses in Engineering Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced degree and diploma courses in engineering and relaxed the norms to facilitate students to learn in the evening hours and weekends. Unlike the regular stream of education in the colleges, the IGNOU even allows 10th pass to join the 6 year course and science graduates to join the 4 year course. Those who have engineering diploma, BCA, BCS or equivalent can join the 3 year course in the second year.

100 percent placements for IIM Kozhikode Students All 309 students of the thirteenth batch (2009 - 11) of the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM - K) were selected for summer internship as the process concluded on the campus near here on Thursday. An IIM - K release claimed that it was the first IIM to announce 100 percent summer internship this year. Over 120 firms participated in the placement process.