Anna University is considering a proposal to introduce an annual ex-lamination pattern for the first year of engineering courses, the University Vice Chancellor, D. Viswanathan, has said. Addressing students of Deen dayal Engineering College in Tiruvallur district near here, the Vice Chancellor noted that there were demands from (colleges for shifting from the semester-based systern to an annual examination at least for the first year. The matter was being considered by the Universitys Syndicate and Academic Senate, as also by a committee looking at examination reforms. The college chairman, T.D. Naidu, urged the university to help the individual colleges maintain high standards in infrastructure and academics. The separate inspections of colleges by statutory or apex bodies and the universities should be avoided, and they should think of joint inspections

News of Annual Exam

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Extension of Last Date for Admission

The last date for admission to Secondary and Senior Secondary courses of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) for the current session 2005-06 has been extended to 20th September, 2005 with late fee of Rs. 50/

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It has been brought to the notice of the University that, some of the affiliated colleges have been demanding additional amount over and above the fees collected by the University for Admission to P.G courses. The explanation of such colleges were called and in response the following colleges viz., Mount Carmel College, T. John College, Presidency College, St. Joseph’s College, PES College, Premier College, Ganga Kaveri College, Christ College.Jyoti Nivas College, Vydehi Institute of Mgmt Studies, Dayananda Sagar College and St. George College have informed that they are not demanding any extra amount.

Further, the following colleges viz., , Al-Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College, City College and Bangalore City College have informed that they are collecting about Rs. 12,000/- for certain additional facilities being provided by the College. These colleges have been advised that first they should admit the students and thereafter, if the students agree voluntarily, then only they can collect any additional amount for additional facilities and not other wise. The students are, therefore, advised to approach the colleges for admission with the assurance that they are not supposed to pay any additional amount to the College at the time of admission. In case, the student face any difficulty they may send a written complaint to the Registrar, Bangalore University, Bangalore personally or on Fax No. 23211020.

The European Union has extended the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships programme to India, which will open up about 35 masters courses for Indian students in the European Union. Scholars will go for an average of three months to work for one of the Erasmus masters courses. The first batch of 133 Indians will travel to different universities in Europe in October. For 2005-06, out of the 803 students taken in from all over the world, 353 come from Asia. India has predictably sent the highest number, followed by China (67), Pakistan (31), Thailand and Malaysia. The total number of scholarships under the programme every year is about 1,000. Welcoming the move, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday: “This will go a long way towards improving mutual understanding and trust between young people and academic communities in India and in Europe. Nothing creates stronger and more enduring bonds than educational links. This initiative is of value today and its value will grow manifold over time.” The Erasmus programme is intended to open up European academic centre of excellence to Indians as an attractive learning destination. It’s a showcase to enhance the profile and visibility of higher education in Europe. It’s no secret that the majority of Indian students and scholars consider US as the first destination of choice for higher studies, specialized courses etc. Most of these students go on to work in the US and live there, contributing to the growing corpus of the affluent Indian American community. But even if they return back to India, they keep a corner of their hearts reserved for a little bit of Americana.

News of Scholarships

The University grants commission, New Delhi in a notice/ circular dated 23 Aug 05 has stated that it has been receiving a large number of letters from individuals and organizations seeking clarifications about study centres of Deemed to be Universities particularly those associated with the following three Deemed to be Universities:

1) Janardan Rai Nagar (JRN) Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

2) Allahabad Agricultural Institute,(AAI) Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh)

3) Institute of Advanced Studies in Education of Gandhi Vidya Mandir, (IASE),

Sardarshahr, (Rajasthan)

In this context, the public at large and students in particular are informed as under:-

1. The Deemed to be Universities are empowered to award degrees specified by the UGC under

Section 22 of its Act.

2. The Deemed to be Universities are not permitted to affiliate any college/institute.

3. The Deemed to be Universities can start new departments within the university campus or start

off- campus centres with prior specific permission of the UGC and that too of the State

Government where the centre is proposed to be opened.

4. The Deemed to be Universities can set up off-shore campus only after due permission from the

Government of India and on the recommendations of the UGC and also that of the Government

of the host country.

5. The Deemed to be Universities can offer Distance Education Programme only through its own

study centres and that too with the specific approval of both the UGC and Distance Education

Council.

6. Private Franchising of higher education is not permissible.

7. As of today, UGC has not approved the study centres of any Deemed to be Universities including the above three Deemed to be Universities.

The College SRCASW (University of Delhi) is organizing short-term programme under the auspices of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Oriented Programme (CECOP) (University of Delhi) Workshop for Prospective Accountants.

Duration - 3 weeks (28th September to 17th October 2005)

Eligibility - Commerce graduates preferably from University of Delhi. Those in the final year of studies may also apply.

Course Fee- Rs. 1,500/-

Course Contents - Latest developments in accounting profession including various accounting fields, laws, taxes, etc. There will be extensive training on Practical part in accounting procedures including computerization of accounts.

How to Apply - Apply on a plain paper giving following details: Name, Fathers / Husbands Name, Address, Telephone No., Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience in related field if any. No boarding and lodging arrangements are available. (Both male and female can apply for the programmes)

Last date for receipt of applications is 15th September 2005. Send your applications giving above details addressed to Dr. S. Lakshmi Devi, Honorary Director of CECOP at the college address Jhilmil Colony, Vivek Vihar, Delhi -110095. Tel.: 22146024, 22168361

Alerts of DU

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Revenue Management And Dyanamic Pricing (Management of Perishable Services) A perishable service is one that cars not be used after a certain time. Hotel Rooms, Airline seats, rental cars, restaurant seats, movie theatres not used at the right time at the right place is a revenue loss. Coined as number one emerging business strategy, Revenue Management (RM) is the art and science of price driven profit maximization. Participants: Senior/middle level executives In hotels, airlines, car rentals, restaurants, internet service providers, movie theaters, broadcasters, healthcare, banking, trucking, energy, transportation consulting, cruise liners and even \n contract manufacturing. This programme aims to provide: an insight into concepts, understanding of how RM systems improve revenue, inform the participants with various tools and techniques used in RM, discuss the practice, software used, and technical/organizational challenges for implementing RM systems. This Program is Form September 15-18, 2005