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Weightage For CAT Score Is Going To Be Low In 2010

Some of the Indian Institutes of Management have decided to redraft the method of selecting the candidates by reducing the weightage for CAT score. For example, IIM-Kozhikode, which positioned the highest weightage on CAT scores all these years i.e. 90 points, has proposed reducing it to 50 points for this academic year's admission. "This year, we plan to consider candidates' performance in Class-X and XII examinations, too, apart from their work experience," said a senior IIM-Kozhikode faculty. The Bangalore B-School has decided to scrap the group discussion and in place expects candidates to write an essay. But IIM-Calcutta decided to stick to its old selection pattern and score weightage.

Source: http://buzz.samachar.com

ISB Is Among The Top B-Schools In The World Once Again

The Indian School of Business (ISB) is the one of the most prestigious colleges in the field of management and it's proved its value again to capture a place in the list of Top-20 B-Schools in the world. The Indian School of Business (ISB) is the only one in the country which managed to find a place in the list of top 20 B-schools in the world. The London School of Business topped the list, followed by the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Business School. This is the third successive year that the ISB has featured among the top 20 business schools. It was ranked at the 15th spot in 2009 and at the 20th in 2008. ISB Chairman, Mr. Rajat Gupta said, "We began with the idea of creating a school in India that would rank among the best in the world."

Source: http://www.business-standard.com

UK Temporarily Suspends Student Visas Of North Indian Students

Britain Visa authority has temporarily suspended accepting visa application from students of North India. The UK Border Agency, which looks after the Britain's immigration and customs regulations, has ordered to stop accepting applications for student visas in its visa-application centers in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Jalandhar. Sudden rise in the visa applications from north region of India has made the British High Commission more conscious over the issue of students' visa. This number increased to 1,800 in the same period in 2008. In 2009, it shot up to a staggering 13,500. But visa application centers in western and southern India will continue their operations as usual, informed the authority.

Source: http://www.telegraphindia.com

Only 65 - 70% Students Appeared In The CAT Phase-II

The second phase of CAT was scheduled on 30th and 31st of January, 2010 and just 65 - 70% students appeared in the test. In these two days, the exam was held in 26 centers across the country. The result of CAT-2009 is going to be declared in the third week of February. A source from IIM-A said, "It will take at least 10 days for uploading the results, so a call on declaring CAT-2009 results earlier than the scheduled date can only be taken after that."

Source: http://beta.thehindu.com

HRD Ministry To Introduce New Flexible System For IITs

The ministry of human resource development (MHRD) is planning to bring in a flexible system that will permit students to change courses, and even institutes, in the middle of their sessions. HRD Minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal established an expert committee to explore chances of introducing the credit transfer system in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). In the proposed system, students will be allowed to change their course and institute without loosing their precious years if they find the course they are pursuing difficult to cope with. The marks will get forwarded to the institute and the course they opt for. In this system, they will be able to change the course in the same institute or even shift to another IIT or to any other central university.

Source: http://www.in.com

Maharshi Dayanand University Signed MOU With Japan Research Institute

The Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) inked a memorandum of understanding with Japan-based Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) to facilitate joint research and joint excavation of heritage sites. Head of history department at MDU, Mr. Manmohan Singh said, "This MOU will strengthen the scholarly ties between MDU and RIHN. It will facilitate staff and student exchange programmes and lay the foundation for joint research and joint excavation of heritage sites." He also added that this initiative will give opportunity to students and faculty to exchange knowledge and ideas. It will also give international experience and exposure to them.

Source: http://www.thaindian.com