Shiksha Cafe: Education Headlines 4th June

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Tamil Nadu Government Planning To Open 15 New Polytechnics</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />Tamil Nadu government is planning to open at least15 new polytechnics in the state this year. Many national institutions in the city as well as the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology are offering specialized academic programs, which maintain the city's position as an automobile hub. Mr. S. Annadurai, Additional Director (Polytechnic), Directorate of Technical Education said,"It would also strengthen Chennai's position as a hub for automobile industry.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Source:26th May, 2010The Hindu&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compiled by www.shiksha.com</strong><img style="float: right; margin: 3px 4px; border: 3px solid black;" src="https://images.shiksha.com/mediadata/images/1275654620phplFg5Gn.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="110"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>E-Learning Portal For DU Students</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />Delhi University has come up with an e-learning portal. In this portal, you can find the study material of 12 courses which includes physics, chemistry, life sciences, history, commerce, mathematics, political science, education, computer science, Sanskrit, Hindi and English. The university's vice-chancellor, Mr. Deepak Pental said, "This initiative will not just help students but also teachers since the basics of a subject can be understood through the e-learning material in the portal whereas the classroom lectures can focus on more in-depth study." The study material is available in two languages - English and Hindi, so it will prove to be helpful for all.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Source: 21st May, 2010, New Kerala&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compiled by www.shiksha.com</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>IIM-C Students Got A 56 Percent Hike In Their Average CTC</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><img style="margin: 3px 4px; border: 3px solid black; float: left;" src="https://images.shiksha.com/mediadata/images/1275654573phpewNUsl.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="110">Students of IIM-C got a record hike of 56 percent in average CTC over last year. The batch size of the Post Graduate Programme for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM) was 30 students and it lasted for one year. One of the officers made a statement, "There has been a 56 percent increase in CTC (Cost to Company) on average package. From Rs.8 lakh average CTC last year, the final placement saw it rise to Rs.12.5 lakh.&rdquo; There were many big names who participated in the placement processes including Wipro, Tata Cummins, ITC, Voltas, TCS, Vedanta, HP, Cummins, Bharat McNally, Anand Group, Shinsei Bank and Wheels India.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Source: 20th May, 2010, Higher Education India&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compiled by www.shiksha.com</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Medical Education Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />The medical education bill is likely to be introduced in the monsoon session of parliament. The aim of The National Council for Human Resource in Health (NCHRH) Bill is to open an agency that can regulate health education in the <img style="float: right; margin: 3px 4px; border: 3px solid black;" src="https://images.shiksha.com/mediadata/images/1275654654phpHG87xV.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="110">country. Once the NCHRH bill comes into existance, it will overtake the functions of all councils that are overseeing the health education, including the Pharmacy Council, Dental Council, Nursing Council, and Rehabilitation Council.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Source: 26th May, 2010, India Education&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compiled by www.shiksha.com</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><br />UGC Approves New Guidelines For Deemed-to-be University</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the new guidelines for Institutions Deemed-to-be- University. As per the new UGC guidelines, the Chancellor of the deemed university should be an eminent educationist or a distinguished public figure other than the President of the sponsoring society or his/her relative. The new guidelines were issued with a view that such institutes work as family businesses. While the position of pro-chancellors has been abolished, these institutions will not be granted the deemed university status under the fresh guidelines. The proposed deemed-to-be university will have to be registered either as a non-profit society under the Societies Registration Act or as a non-profit trust under the Public Trust Act.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Source; Source: 1st June, 2010, The Hindu&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compiled by www.shiksha.com<br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Most Awaited AIEEE Result Declared</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />This year, more than 10 lakh students appeared for AIEEE. The examination was held on 25th April, 2010 at 1,623 centers in 86 different cities across India and abroad. The result was declared on 29th of May, 2010. Students who have cleared the exam are eligible for admission in National Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Information Technology, Delhi Technological University, deemed universities and a few institutes in states like Uttarakhand and Haryana.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Source: 29th May, 2010, New Kerala&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compiled by www.shiksha.com</strong><br /><br /><strong>Date: 4th June, 2010<br /><br /></strong></p> <hr /> <hr /> <p><strong>For further details about related courses and colleges please click below:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://science.shiksha.com" target="_blank">Related courses and colleges</a></p>