Panel submits final blueprint of CET for central varsities

A panel of experts comprising of several vice-chancellors appointed by Human ResourceDevelopment (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal have submitted their final report and blueprint to the minister regarding the common admission procedure that has been recommended for all central universities in India.

According to the blueprint that has been finalized by the panel that is headed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University vice chancellor B.B. Bhattacharya, good under-graduate scores would remove half the pressure on a student of securing a post graduate admission in acentral university. 

This is because 50% weightage will be given to the previous academic performance of a student and the rest will be given to performance in the common entrance test.

The blue print for the common admissions will be discussed by the vice chancellors of about 200 central and state universities in India on March 25-26. 

Kapil Sibal has also planned common admissions to M.Phil. and Ph.D programmes at all of India's 40 central universities from the upcoming academic session of 2011.

According to the plans by the HRD ministry, the common entrance test for universities will also be extended for master's programmes in the year 2012 and to undergraduate programmes from the year 2013.

Admissions to central universities currently rely only on admission test for selecting students to be admitted for masters, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes. No specific weightage is given to scores achieved by students in previous programmes.

According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), an estimated number of 100 lakh students are pursuing undergraduate education currently over 500 central, state and deemed universities. Out of these, about 10 lakh students are studying at central universities.

Also, around a lakh are pursuing masters' programmes at central universities and about 5-10,000 are currently enrolled in M.Phil. and Ph.D programmes.

Earlier, the panel of vice chancellors headed by B.B. Bhattacharya had considered giving 30% weightage to scores of undergraduate degree programmes for master's admissions master's scored for M.Phil and M.Phil scores for Ph.D.

The weightage given to previous scores has been hiked by the panel in its final report. The report adds that only the scores of the final two years of the preceding academic degree course will be considered.

source:http://indiaedunews.net/Today/Panel_submits_final_blueprint_of_CET_for_central_varsities_13668/

HRD Ministry Constitutes Task Force to examine criteria for satisfying Deemed University status’

New Delhi: The Union Ministry for Human Resource Development, has constituted a Task Force to examine applications from 'institutions that need to take corrective measures to several criteria for satisfying the Deemed University status' regarding rectification of the deficiencies mentioned in the Report of the Committee constituted to review functioning of institutions deemed to be universities.

The Central Government had constituted a Committee of Experts to review the functioning of the existing institutions 'deemed-to-be-universities' vide its notification No. F.9-26/2009-U3A dated 6/7/2009 so as to satisfy itself of the justification of their continuance as institutions 'deemed to be universities'. The Review Committee (i.e., the Committee of Experts) had submitted its Report to the Government on 20/10/2009 which was accepted, in principle, by the Government.

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IFHE offers B.Tech. programme

The Icfai Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) is offering four-year full time B.Tech programme in five disciplines for the academic year 2011-12 on its campus in Shankerpally.

For admission into the programme, applicants have to provide any one of the test scores of IIT-JEE, AIEEE or EAMCET-2011. The IFHE Vice-Chancellor J. Mahender Reddy said classes would commence from August 2011.

The five disciplines include civil engineering, computer science engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, electronics and communications engineering and mechanical engineering. “We are offering the courses acceptable in any part of the country and world,” he said. The IFHE is a deemed university established under Section 3 of UGC Act-1956.

source:http://www.hindu.com/edu/2011/02/15/stories/2011021550150300.htm

Options in automobile engineering

Specialised job: Automobile engineers who specialise in design can find jobs in the research and development wing of major automobile manufacturers.

I would like to know more about automobile engineering courses. Please also detail the job opportunities in this field.

PRASHIBH KUTTAN, EMAIL

Automobile engineering is one of the options available for graduate level study in engineering. In Kerala, the selection is based on the rank obtained in the entrance examination and the marks scored in Plus Two examination. In Tamil Nadu, there is no entrance test and students are admitted on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Deemed Universities conduct entrance test for admission.

The discipline involves understanding the mechanics of vehicle chassis, internal combustion engine, electrical systems, design and maintenance of automobiles.

Aspirants should have passed Plus Two examination with at least 50 per cent marks in mathematics and 50 per cent marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry/ computer science/ biotechnology/ biology put together. Those who are appearing for the qualifying examination can also apply.

To become an automobile engineer, one should opt for BE/ B.Tech. course in automobile engineering or mechanical engineering, and further specialise in transportation and automobile design at the postgraduate or postgraduate diploma level.

A few engineering colleges offer B.Tech./ BE degree courses in automobile engineering. In Kerala, Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram (affiliated to University of Kerala) offers B.Tech. course in mechanical (automobile) engineering. The total number of seats is 60. Fifty per cent of the seats fall under the government merit seats. Phone: 0471-2490572.

KMCT College of Engineering, Mukkam, Kozhikode (phone: 0495-2289227); Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, Pampady, Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur (phone: 04884-283484); Matha College of Technology, North Paravur, Ernakulam (phone 0484-2672291); SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Karukutty, Ernakulam (phone: 0484 -2450330) offer B.Tech. degree course in automobile engineering.

The total number of seats in each of these private self-financing colleges is 60.

The selection is based on the rank obtained in the State-level engineering entrance examination and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Outside Kerala

The following colleges/ institutes/ universities offer degree course in automobile engineering. The list is only indicative.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Hindustan University), Chennai. Web site: www.hindustanuniv.ac.in.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai.

SRM University, Kattamkulathur, Chennai. Web site: www.srmuniv.ac.in.

Bharath University, Selaiyur, Tambaram, Chennai. Web site: www.bharathuniv.ac.in.

Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari. Web site: www.niceindia.com.

Aaru Padiveedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. Web site: www.avit.ac.in.

Shanmuganathan Engineering College, Arasampat, Tamil Nadu.

PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Karnataka.

SJM Institute of Technology, Chitradurga, Karnataka.

SJB Institute of Technology, Kangeri, Bangalore

BLDE Association's Dr. PG Hallakati College of Engineering, Bijapur, Karnataka.

Basaveshwar Engineering College, Nigalingappa, Vidyanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka.

Malanad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka.

List of more engineering colleges and institutes can be collected from the engineering handbook published by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, which will be available for reference in university employment information and guidance bureaux functioning under all universities in Kerala.

Before seeking admission to private engineering colleges or institutes, students should ascertain whether the institutions have the approval of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and are affiliated to a university.

Higher study facilities

BE/ B.Tech.degree holders in automobile engineering or mechanical (automobile) engineering can opt for M.Tech. degree course in automobile or automotive engineering.

They can also opt for postgraduate diploma course in transportation and automobile. The selection to the M.Tech. degree course is based on GATE score/ admission test and interview.

The following are a few institutes that offer M.Tech./ ME degree level course in disciplines related to automobile/ automotive engineering:

IIT Madras, Chennai, offers M.Tech. degree course in automotive engine technology. Web site: www.mech.iitm.ac.in.

Anna University offers M.Tech. degree course in automotive electronics. Web site: www.annauniv.ac.in.

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, offers Master's degree course in automobile engineering. Web site: www.jadavpur.edu.

Bharat University, Selaiyur, Chennai, offers M.Tech. degree course in automobile engineering.

At NID

The National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi, Ahmedabad, is a prominent Institute that provides an opportunity for meritorious B.Tech. degree holders in automobile and mechanical engineering to pursue a postgraduate diploma in transportation and automobile design (10 seats).

The course duration is two and a half years. The selection is based on an all India entrance test and interview.

In Kerala, Kochi will be the entrance test centre. This programme is a very good option for those who desire to become a professional designer in the automobile industry.

Job opportunity

Automobile engineers who specialise in design can design models of vehicles by joining the research and development wing of auto companies. Automobile maintenance engineers are entrusted with the general supervision of mechanics in a workshop, factory or garage.

Automobile industry giants provide job opportunities to qualified engineers in their production plants.

source: http://www.hindu.com/edu/2011/01/25/stories/2011012550120300.htm