Sibal asks new central universities to have common entrance testOctober 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday said the new central universities should conduct a common entrance test for admissions, while having different courses from one another. "The new central universities should look at conducting a common entrance test for admission to their courses, to enable common counselling so that students and their families are saved the trouble of going to various locations for tests and counselling," Sibal said.
Scotland seeks better collaboration with India in higher educationOctober 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Universities of Scotland and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for greater collaboration between the two in the field of higher education. The agreement aims at boosting student and faculty exchange programmes between the two nations, more scholarships for Indian students vying to study in Scotland, more internships and a greater collaboration in the field of research and development.
US universities reach out to Delhi studentsOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Representatives of 17 American educational institutions will participate in a U.S. University Fair to be held in New Delhi on October 8, from 1:30 to 5:30 pm, at the Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road.
Reserve 50 percent seats for rural students in universities: KarunanidhiSeptember 30th, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Wednesday urged the government to earmark 50 percent of the seats in central universities for students from rural areas.
Government plans three universities for minoritiesSeptember 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After allocating Rs. 25 crore (Rs.250 million) for two more campuses of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), the government is planning to set up three more universities for the country's minorities, according to officials.
Study in India, Malaysian minister tells studentsJune 21st, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian students looking to study abroad have been urged by a minister to consider India as an option. Malaysia's Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department S.K.
CII to showcase Indian education at Kuala LumpurJune 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At a time when scores of foreign educational institutions are queuing up to woo Indian students, leading industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Friday said it will showcase Indian higher education and its rich variety at Kuala Lumpur. The CII, with the support of the high commission of India, is organising the India Education Fair 2009 during June 20-21, the industry lobby said.
Indians seek admission to Scottish universitiesJune 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Promising jobs with partnering industries, Scottish universities have managed to triple the number of Indian students heading there for higher education in the last five years, university representatives said here Friday. Enrolment in Scottish universities by Indian students has tripled over the last five years, said Caroline Boddie, senior international officer for southern and central Asia at the University of Glasgow.
Australia's universities back government actions to help Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australia's universities have joined the Australian Government in condemning the recent attacks on Indian students living in Australia. Dr Glenn Withers, Chief Executive of Universities Australia, the peak body representing 38 of Australia's universities, expressed his sincere regret at the reports of attacks on Indian students studying in Australia.
Painter hands out 1,000 posters to universities in search of perfect wifeJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese man, who believes that college students are pure, has handed out 1000 posters at 10 university campuses in search of a perfect wife. Fu Bing, 32, who wants to find his true love from among the student population, distributed the posters to campuses in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province, reports the China Daily.
Australian varsities join government to condemn attacks on Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian universities Wednesday joined their government in condemning the attacks on Indian students in that country. Glen Withers, the chief executive of Universities Australia - a body representing 38 universities, expressed regret at the attacks on Indian students.
New Delhi condemns attacks on Indian students in AustraliaMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Condemning allegedly racist attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, the government Wednesday said it will impress upon the Australian authorities that such attacks should not be permitted and the culprits should be brought to justice. "I have been appalled by the attack on our students in Melbourne.
15 new central universities by next academic sessionApril 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 15 more central universities, in addition to the existing 20, will be set up and start functioning from next year, the government said Thursday. The decision was taken at a two-day conference here during which vice-chancellors of the 15 new central universities presented their plans before the University Grants Commission (UGC) - the regulator of these institutions.
Senior students should act responsibly: Pratibha PatilApril 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the rising cases of ragging in educational institutions. In a statement issued here, Patil urged senior students to act responsibly towards their juniors.
New Zealand woos Indian students with education fairApril 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hundreds of students, clutching brochures and study certificates, thronged the day-long New Zealand Education Fair held in the capital Sunday. Parents with their children, groups of school-going teenagers and graduates sauntered through the stalls put up by 25 participating institutions and universities.
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