Admission

IIMs CAT to test knowledge too, not just aptitude

The CAT format will be changed to test the candidate’s knowledge too and will not just limit on aptitude. In the new-format test, students will get 140 minutes to answer 60 questions spread equally over two sections, down from the earlier three. Candidates cannot move on to the next section till 70 minutes are over, unlike last year, when they had 135 minutes to attempt the same number of questions without any section-wise time restriction. The section-wise time allocation will end race against time in the exam which always puts speed at a premium.

Tamil Nadu has reported a marginal fall in the number of admissions

Tamil Nadu has reported a marginal fall in the number of admissions in technical courses— down from 112,000 last year to 104,000 in 2011 — even though the number of seats on offer has gone up by nearly 30,000. This is an evidence that students have become choosy and they are looking for institutions and courses offering better placements and facilities. The quality of Faculty and infrastructure are also among the many reasons causing this drop out.

CAT 2011 Highlights

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have announced the Common Admission Test 2011 (CAT 2011) highlights. Prometric, a provider of market-leading test development and test delivery solutions is IIMs’ partner in developing and delivering CAT 2011. The first section will consist of Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation. Whereas, the second section will focus on Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. These two sections will be implemented sequentially with separate time limits.

The examination will be 140 minutes. Within each section, candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions which will have an on-screen countdown timer.

IGNOU Launches on-campus Programme in Russian Language

The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU’s) School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) introduces on-campus certificate programme in Russian language. This six months certificate course is specially targeted for all those who are in Indian business concerns in Russian and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. Students with 18 years of age and above with class 10th level of English proficiency are qualified for admission. Classes will be conducted at IGNOU headquarters in Maidan Garhi, Delhi on weekdays. Each session will be of two to three hours per day.

AICTE Relaxes Eligibility Criteria !

AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) has now made admissions into various technical courses easier. This has been made possible as the council has lowered the eligibility criteria from 50% in Class 12 to 45% (in Physics, Chemistry and Math) from this year. The criteria will be applicable to Engineering, Hotel Management, Pharmacy and Architecture courses. The good news is that for the reserved category, the cut-off will now be 40%. This decision was taken in a meeting held in Delhi on 28th June.

Canadian Universities Woo Indian Students

Presidents of 15 Canadian universities are on a mission to impress Indian Students. Every year almost 150,000 students go abroad for higher education and out of them 3000 visit Canada for higher education. Foreign students are contributing a big chunk in the economy, so Canadian universities are looking for more students from India. The Canadian education mission will travel to Pune and Delhi for meetings with educational institutions, the private sector and administrators to discuss new possibilities and avenues of education.

Kerala Agriculture University Started A New Course In Climate Change

Kerala Agriculture University (KAU) is eager to work with Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU) on its new course on climate change. It is planning to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with TNAU on climate change in the area of research, education and technology transfer. Mr. Viswambharan said, “KAU has started a new course in climate change for the first time in Asia. The course is being conducted with support from University of Western Australia. The course is relevant for Kerala, as it is affected by climate change and biodiversity-related issues.”

Entrance Exam for Sainik Schools : Get Help and Guidance Here

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

a. Written Test : The test will be held on Third Sunday of Feb every year. details are as follows: Class VI: i. Mathematical knowledge Test & Language Ability Test. ii. Intelligence Test. The test can be taken in English or Hindi or Malayalam.

Class IX: i. Mathematics & Science ii. English & Social Studies The test can be taken in English or Hindi or Malayalam except serial No. 2 English. However the question papers will be in English only. b. The syllabus and question pattern given are subject to changes from time to time. c. Interview & Medical Test: The boys who qualify in the written test will be required to appear at a later date before a selection Board for an Interview & Medical Test. Prospectus, Application form and Model question paper can he obtained from the Principal, Sainik School, Kazhakootam by post on payment of the prescribed cost mentioned below, by sending a crossed demand draft, payable at Trivandrum drawn in favour of Principal, Sainik school, Kazhakootam, Trivandrum.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION TO SAINIK SCHOOLS

1. The Medical Examination of candidates for admission to Sainik School will be carried out by a Medical Board

2. It is not possible to lay down precise standard for height, weight and chest measurements for these candidates. But the Medical Board will be guided in its assessment by the Physical standards laid down for candidates for admission to National Defence Academy. Height and to an extent weight are constitutional qualities which are largely governed by heredity. Therefore candidate whose parents are short statured and below normal weight may not eventually attain the minimum standard height and weight required for the Armed Forces. This point should therefore he borne in mind by the parent/guardians of such candidates before they seek admission for their children/wards. The important facts concerning health are given below: –

3. Visual Standards Distant Vision (uncorrected) Standard I 6/6 (Both eyes) Distant Vision Standard II Better eye worse eye 6/18 6/18 Correctable to 6/6 Correctable to 6/9 The minimum acceptable visual standard for admission to Sainik School will be Standard II Colour perception: CPI (MLT)

Note a. i. Myopia not to exceed minus 1.5 D including astigmatism

ii. Manifest Hypermetropia not to exceed plus 2.5 D sph including astigmatism

iii. Fundus & Media to he healthy with no changes of myopia

iv. Visual Fields-to be full in each eye.

v. Binocular vision and stereopsls must be good

b. The above will have to he certified by a State Employed Ophthalmologist in advance of boy’s arrival for admission.

c. There is no squint or morbid condition of the eye or of the lids, which is liable to a risk of aggravation or recurrence.

4. It will also he ensured that:

a. There is no evidence of weak constitution, malformations or obesity, there is no evidence of heart murmur.

b. There is no maldevelopment or impairment of function of the bone of joints.

c. There is no impediment of speech.

d. There is no malformation of the head, deformity from fracture or depression of the bones of the skull

e. There is no impaired hearing, discharge from or disease of either ear unhealed perforation of tympanic membranes or signs of acute or chronic suppurative otitis media or evidence of radical or modified radical mastoid operation. (Note: – A soundly healed perforation without any impairment of the drum and without impairment of the ring should not he a case of rejection)

f. There is no disease of nasopharynx.

g. There are no enlarged glands in the neck and other parts of the body and that thyroid gland is normal.

h. Knock-knee and flat foot are not eligible for admission.

i. Phimosis and caries teeth are not eligible for admission

N.B. Scars of operations for the removal of tuberculosis glands are not a cause for rejection provided there has been no active disease within the preceding 5 years and the chest is clinically and radiologically clear.

j. There is no disease of the throat, plate, tonsils or gums or disease or injury affecting the normal function of either mandibular joint.

k. There is no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels.

l. There is no evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis or previous history of this disease or any other chronic disease of the lungs

m. There is no evidence of any disease of the digestive system including any abnormality of the liver and spleen.

n. There is no hernia or tendency there to.

o. There is no hydryocele or definite varicocele or any other disease or defect of the genital organs.

N.B. A candidate who has been operated for hydryocele will be accepted if there are no abnormalities of the cord and testicle and there is no evidence of filariasis.

p. There is no fistula or fissure of the anus or evidence of haemorrhoids.

q. There is no disease of the Kidneys. Cases showing albuminuria or Glycosuria will not be accepted.

r. There is no disease of the skin, unless temporary or trivial. Scars which by their extent or position cause or are likely to cause disability or marked disfigurement are a cause for rejection.

s. There is no active latent, or congenital disease.

t. There is no history or evidence of mental disease. Candidates suffering from epilepsy incontinence of urine, or enuresis will not he accepted.

N.B. Remedial operations are to he performed prior to entry. No guarantee is given for ultimate acceptance and it should he clearly understood by the candidate that the decision whether an operation is desirable or necessary, is one to be made by his private medical adviser. The school will accept no liability regarding the result of operation or any expense incurred.

Counselling starts at BHU

VARANASI: When it comes to taking admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate course in the city, nothing can match the hype and excitement of the Banaras Hindu University. The university came alive on Saturday with the beginning of the process of counselling and admissions.
While a number of students, including girls, could be seen visiting the campus along with their parents and guardians for admission to their favourite courses, the central office and various departments also bustled with admission-related activities.

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