Anna University Coimbatore invites applications for the following M.E. / M.Tech / M.B.A./ M.Sc (Tech) /M.C.A. Full time & Part Time Programmes

Anna University Coimbatore

Anna University Coimbatore invites applications for the following M.E. / M.Tech / M.B.A./ M.Sc (Tech) /M.C.A. Full time & Part Time Programmes

PROGRAMMES and ELIGIBILITY

Department of Civil Engineering

1. M.E. Construction Engineering & Management
B.E./ B.Tech. (Civil)

2 M.Sc(Tech) Environmental Science and Technology
B.E –Civil, B.Tech-Chemical and Biotechnology B.Sc- Environmental Science/ Life Science/ Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry


Department of Mechanical Engineering
1. M.E. Engineering Design
B.E./ B.Tech. (Mechanical/ Automobile / Production / Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering/ Mechatronics /
Marine Engineering)

2 M.E. Industrial Engineering
B.E/ B.Tech. (All branches)

3 M.E. CAD / CAM
B.E./ B.Tech (Mechanical/ Automobile/ Manufacturing / Production/ Industrial / Mechatronics / Marine /
Aeronautical)

4 M.E. Computer Aided Design
B.E./ B.Tech (Mechanical / Automobile/ Manufacturing/ Production / Industrial/ Marine / Mechatronics/
Aeronautical Engg.)

5 M.E. Manufacturing Engineering
B.E./ B.Tech (Production/ Automobile/ Mechanical/ Industrial/ Metallurgy/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics)

6 M.E. Product Design & Development
B.E/ B.Tech (Mechanical/ Automobile/ Manufacturing / Production / Industrial Engineering / Mechatronics)

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
1. M.E. Control & instrumentation Engineering
B.E. / B.Tech. (EEE / ECE / E&I/ I&C/ Electronics/ Instrumentation)

2 M.E. Power Electronics &Drives
B.E. / B.Tech. (EEE / ECE / E&I/ I&C / Electronics/ Instrumentation)

3 M.E. Power Systems Engineering
B.E./B.Tech. (EEE / E&I / I&C)

4 M.E. Electrical Machines
B.E. / B.Tech. (EEE / E&I / I&C)

5 M.E. Electrical Drives & Embedded Control
B.E./B.Tech (EEE / ECE / Electronics / Instrumentation / E&I/ I&C)

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

1. M.E. Applied Electronics
B.E./ B.Tech. (EEE/ ECE/ Electronics/ E&I/ I&C/ Instrumentation/ Biomedical/ Biomedical Instrumentation)

2 M.E. VLSI Design
B.E./ B.Tech. (ECE / EEE/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/ E&I/ I&C/ CSE/ IT)

3 M.E. Embedded System Technologies
B.E. (EEE/ ECE/ CSE/ I&C/ E&I) B.Tech. (IT/ Electronics/ Instrumentation)

4 M.E. Communications Engineering
B.E./ B.Tech. (ECE/ Electronics)

5 M.E. Wireless Technologies
B.E. / B.Tech. (ECE / Tele-communication / Electronics / CSE / IT)

6 M.E. Digital Communication & Network Engineering
B.E. / B.Tech. (ECE / Electronics / CSE / IT)

7 M.E. Optical Communication
B.E./ B.Tech. (ECE / Electronics)

8 M.E. Digital Signal Processing
B.E. / B.Tech. (ECE / CSE / IT / EIE/ ICE)

9 M.E. Computer & Communication Engineering
B.E./ B.Tech.(CSE / IT / ECE/ Electronics)

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

1. M.E. Computer Science Engineering
B.E./ B.Tech. (EEE/ ECE/ Electronics/ IT/ CSE/ I&C/ E&I/ Instrumentation) or M.C.A.* or M.Sc. 5 years integrated (IT
/ CS / Software Engineering)

2 M.E. Software Engineering
B.E./ B.Tech. (CSE / IT) / M.C.A.* or M.Sc. 5 Years integrated (CS / IT / Software Engineering)

3 M.E. Network Engineering
B.E. / B.Tech. (ECE / CSE / IT / Electronics)

4 M.E. Enterprise server Data Management
B.E. / B.Tech. (ECE / CSE / IT / Electronics)

Department of Information Technology

1. M.Tech. Information Technology
B.E./ B.Tech. (EEE/ ECE/ IT/ CSE/ Electronics)

2 M.Tech. Mainframe Technology
B.E./ B.Tech. (EEE/ ECE/ IT/ CSE/ Electronics)

3 M.Tech. Animation and Multimedia Technology
B.E/ B.Tech (CSE / IT / EEE / ECE / Electronics)

4 M.E. Information Systems and Management
B.E./ B.Tech. (EEE/ ECE/ IT/ CSE/ Electronics)

Institute of Maritime Education & Research

1. M.E. Marine Engineering
B.E./ B.Tech. (Mech./Civil/Aero./Auto./Mechatronics/Marine )

2 M.E. Naval Architecture and Ship Design
B.E./ B.Tech. (Mech./Civil/Aero)

Department of Nano Technology

1. M.Tech. Nano Technology
B.D.S. / M.D.S.
B.E./ B.Tech. (Mech./ ECE/ Ceramic/ Engineering Physics/BioTechnology/Industrial Bio-Technology/Chemical/
Biomedical / Agricultural Bio-Technology) (or)
B.Pharm. (or)
M.Sc. (Physics/ Material Science/ Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Bio Chemistry/ BioTechnology) with Mathematics as one of the subjects at
B.Sc. Level

MBA Programmes
1 MBA - Core (Finance, Marketing, HR, Production, Systems)
2 MBA - Banking & Insurance Management
3 MBA - Software Project & Quality Management
4 MBA - International Business Management
5 MBA - Brand & Customer Relationship Management
6 MBA - Airline and Airport Management
7 MBA - Retail and Supply Chain Management

M.B.A ELIGIBILITY
(i) A pass in any Degree (10 + 2 + 3) / 4 Yrs Pattern
(ii) A Pass in any Degree with 10 +3(Diploma)+3Yrs Pattern

M.C.A PROGARAMME
ELIGIBILITY
(i) A pass in any Degree (10 + 2 + 3) / 4 Yrs Pattern with Mathematics* at +2 level or with Mathematics/Statistics** as one of the subjects at the degree
level.

(ii) A Pass in any Degree with 10 +3(Diploma)+3Yrs Pattern with Mathematics** at Diploma level or with Mathematics/Statistics** as one of
the subjects at the degree level.

*At +2/ Diploma level:
Mathematics or Business Mathematics

** At Degree Level:
Business Mathematics, Business statistics, Algorithm and numerical methods, Numerical & statistical methods ,Probability & statistics, Probability
Mathematics, Algebra & Probability mathematics , Quantitative Techniques, Computer oriented numerical methods ,engineering Mathematics, Mathematics
for Management ,Operations Research, Discrete Mathematics, Computational Methods, Bio statistics, Allied Mathematics , Allied Basic Mathematics, AlgebraAnalytical
Geometry of 3 Dimensions & Trigonometry, Business spastics and operational research, Quantitative methods of business

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
• The filled in Application should be submitted On-Line at http://www.annauniv.ac.in
• Any false information furnished in the application will be liable for punishment under law

Candidates appearing for the final year semester examinations can also apply.

DATES TO REMEMBER
Application available On-Line from 09-07-2009
Last date for Submission of Application On –line 23-07-2009

Nirma University (Institute of Pharmacy) Admission MPharm, PhD in Pharmacology, PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Phytopharmaceuticals, Bio-Pharmaceutic

Nirma University (Institute of Pharmacy)
Nirma University
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway,
Post: Chandlodia, Via: Gota, Ahmedabad - 382481
Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Email: ap_os.ip@nirmauni.ac.in
Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in/ip/index.asp

Courses offered are:

MPharm (Medicinal Chemistry)
PhD in Pharmacology
MPharm (Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio-Pharmaceutics)
MPharm (Pharmacology)
MPharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis)
MPharm (Phytopharmaceuticals and Natural Products)
PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis

How To Apply:

The Application forms along with the prospectus will be available from the office of the Institute of Pharmacy on payment of Rs. 1000/- The candidates can also download the Application Forms from our www.nirmauni.ac.in and submit the same along with Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- in favour of "Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University" Payable at Ahmedabad.

More details here: http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/ip/index.asp

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) Admission Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM)

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB)
Bhubaneswar Kendra, (BCCM) 9, Kharavel Nagar (Behind Keshari Cinema & RBI), Unit - III,
Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Email: bva.mba.bbsr@gmail.com
Website: www.bvbbhubaneswar.org

Courses offered are:

Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM)

Eligibility:

Preference to Post Graduates, Graduates and working people. However 10+2 are also Eligible, Age No Bar English Essential Rs 40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousand) for the entire course.

More details here: http://www.bvbbhubaneswar.org

Ram Nivas College of Engineering and Technology (RNCET) BTech Admission

Ram Nivas College of Engineering and Technology (RNCET)
Assandh Road, Mohidinpur Thirana, Matloda
Panipat
Haryana
Email: info@rncet.com, chairman@rncet.com
Website: www.rncet.com

Courses offered are:

BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
BTech in Information Technology and Engineering
BTech in Mechanical Engineering
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering

Eligibility:

AIEEE rank with (10+2) qualified in Maths, Physics & Chemistry /Biology/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology.
Fee criterion as per the norms of Haryana Govt. and KUK
Admission for 75% seats through Haryana state counseling.
Admission for 25% seats by the management as per the rules of Application University and DTE Haryana.

The admission criteria, seat-sharing ratio, fee structure and reservation policies are subject to change based on the rules in force. Applicants are required to check the latest developments in this regard.

More details here: http://www.rncet.com

Master of Arts (MA in Translation Studies) IGNOU Admission

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Maidan Garhi
New Delhi
Email: ignou@giasd101.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.ignou.ac.in

Courses offered are:

Master of Arts (MA in Translation Studies)

Eligibility:

(a) Graduate in any discipline and (b) having Hindi and English as subjects in their degree programme or having adequate knowledge of Hindi and English Mode of Admission: Merit Fee Structure: Rs 1000/- per semester.

How To Apply:

Student Handbook and Prospectus are available at Sales Counter, SRD, Block 3, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068 on payment of Rs 500/ Forms can also be downloaded from www.ignou.ac.in

Last date for Submission extended: 31.07.2009

More details here: http://www.ignou.ac.in

World College of Technology and Management, Gurgaon (WCTM) Admission MBA, MCA, BE

World College of Technology and Management, Gurgaon (WCTM)
Farukh Nagar (Kherakhurrampur)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Phone-No: 0124-2016003, 011-26139602
Email: admin@wctmgurgaon.com
Website: www.wctmgurgaon.com

Courses offered are:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Computer Application (MCA)
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

More details here: http://www.knswmc.com/

SOFTDOT Hi-Tech Educational and Training Institute (SHETI) Admission DIMT, MBA, PGDIMT, BBA, BMC, BSc IT, BCA, Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS)

SOFTDOT Hi-Tech Educational and Training Institute (SHETI)
K-16, South Extension Part-I
New Delhi
Email: admission@softdoteducation.com
Website: www.softdoteducation.com

Courses offered are:

Diploma in International Management Technology (DIMT)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Post Graduate Diploma in International Management Technology (PGDIMT)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc (IT))
Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS)
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Eligibility:

Career Opportunities: Managerial Positions, Executives and Brand Representatives in various fields such as Marketing, Retailing, Banking and Insurance, Sales, HR, IT, Finance. Customer Care Executive in BPO'S, IT enabled services, MNC & Public Sector Banks. Database designers, Software developers, Technical support executive. Self Employment.

Admission procedure

Candidate seeking admission in any of the course offered by the University must first Register himself/herself at the Institute and pay registration charges and the application processing charges. Candidate registered with the Institute has to fill the Admission Application Form prescribed by the University and has to attach the necessary testimonials in original and two photocopies each along with two passport size photographs. The application form and the necessary documents will then be processed by the Institute and sent to the University for admission. Candidate is required to submit the application form along with the documents before the last date of admission.

Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (SMUHMTS) Distance Education Admission

Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (SMUHMTS)
Distance Education Wing, Near Smriti Bhavan, Upendra Nagar
Manipal
Karnataka
Website: www.smuhmts.edu

Courses offered are:

Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Management (DHCM)
Master of Science (MSc)
PG Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
Advance Diploma in Safety and Fire Engineering (ADSFE)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Retail Operation)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) (Information System)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Journalism and Mass Communication)
Advance Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Management (ADHCM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management (PGDTTM)
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
PG Diploma in Healthcare Services Management (PGDHSM)
Master of Commerce (MCom) (Information System)
Diploma in Safety and Fire Engineering (DSFE)
PG Diploma in Bioinformatics (PGDBI)
Master of Arts (MA) (Journalism and Mass Communication)

How To Apply:

Applications for admission into the Distance Learning Programs offered by SMU – DDE need to be made at any of the Authorized Learning Centres

Please follow the steps below:-

Step 1: Decide on the program you want to pursue. Find programs
Step 2: Download the prospectus
Step 3: Visit the nearest learning centre Find Learning Centre

Step 4: Purchase the application form from the learning centre

Step 5: Fill the application in all respects and attach the requisite documents mentioned in the application along with the course fee by way of a Demand Draft in favour of “Sikkim Manipal University, DE” payable at Manipal / Udupi.

Step 6: Submit the application form with the requisite documents at the learning centre.
Note: For Admission in International Centres please visit a learning centre in your country for prospectus and application form

You can view the status of your application on this website by entering your application number
If you have any queries please e-mail smuhelpdesk@manipalu.com

MERI College of Engineering and Technology Admission Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

MERI College of Engineering and Technology
53-54 Institutional Area
Janakpuri
Delhi
Phone-No: (011) 28522201
Email: meribs@meri.edu.in
Website: www.meri.edu.in

Courses offered are:

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Eligibility:

50% Marks in 10+2 examination with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology /Engineering Degree OR Diploma in Engineering./Technology of three years duration from state Board of Tech. Education, Haryana or its equivalent.

Admission Procedure

Admission to the B.Tech course is done as per the policy of the Haryana Govt.

Students need to appear/qualify the AIEEE

Saveetha University Admission MBA, MPT, BTech, MSc in Anatomy, PhD in Nursing, PhD in Law, PhD in Management

Saveetha University
No. 162 Poonamalle High Road
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone-No: 044 - 2680 2020
Website: www.saveetha.com

Courses offered are:

Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Technology (BTech in Information Technology)
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Master of Science (MSc in Anatomy)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Nursing)
Bachelor of Technology (BTech in Mechanical Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Law)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Management)

How To Apply:

Application and prospectus for Under Graduate Entrance Examination can be obtained in person for Rs 1000 or by post (DD) for Rs 1050 drawn in favour of Saveetha University payable at Chennai. To download the Application Form and for further details visit www.saveetha.com

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) Admission MBA, Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
Old Delhi College of Engineering Campus, Kashmere Gate
New Delhi
Phone-No: 011-23869802
Email: vc.kka@ipu.edu
Website: www.ipu.ac.in

Courses offered are:

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Eligibility:

Eligibility conditions and other details can be accessed on the http://ipu.ac.in/cet2009/adm09_main.htm. For MBA weekend courses one can also contact at 23900258/253/ 255.

How To Apply:
The Admission Brochure-cum-Application Form can be obtained from Punjab and Sind Bank, GGSIP University, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110403.

Last date for submitting Applications Extended: 07.31.2009

Central University of Rajasthan (CUR) Admission MSc in Statistics, Actuarial, MSc in Tech {Mathematics}

Central University of Rajasthan (CUR)
16, Navdurga Colony, Near Fortis Hospital,
Opp Hotel Clarks Amer, JLN Marg,
Jaipur-302017
Rajasthan
Email: info.curaj@gmail.com
Website: www.curaj.ac.in

Courses offered are:

MSc in Statistics, Actuarial

MSc in Tech {Mathematics}

Eligibility:

Any graduate of a recognized University having Statistics as one of the subjects, studied for at least two years, with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) in aggregate is eligible for the MSc Statistics(Actuarial).

The admission to these programs is based on the results of an entrance examination to be conducted at various centres in India. 15% weight age will be given for the performances of the students at senior secondary level and 85% weight age is for the performance at the entrance examination.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM in Marketing) Admission at Galgotias Business School (GBS)

Galgotias Business School (GBS)
1, Knowledge Park, Phase II,
Greater Noida
Uttar Pradesh, India
Phone-No: 0120-232 6873
Email: info@galgotiasbschool.in
Website: www.galgotiasbschool.in

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) (Marketing)

Minimum of 3 year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities / AICTE as eligible for post graduate studies in management with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and appeared in CAT/MAT. Galgotias Business School conducts its own Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible, provided that they complete all formalities of their examinations before June 30, 2009. such candidates, on selection, will be given provisional admission subject to successful passing or completion of the bachelor’s degree examination by securing at least 50% aggregate marks. The deadline for submission of mark sheet is 30th Oct. 2009.

Non-fulfillment of the above condition will result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Fee General Category

Tuition fee per annum Rs. 2, 50,000/-

Hostel fee (non AC) for 11 months only Rs. 80,000/-

Refundable Hostel Security (one time) Rs. 10,000/-

BTech and MBA Admission at Shri Ram College of Engineering and Management (SRCEM)

Shri Ram College of Engineering and Management (SRCEM)
70 KM Stone, Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2) PALWAL, Haryana
Palwal, Haryana
Phone-No: 01275-263903
Email: info@srcem.ac.in
Website: www.srcem.ac.in

Courses offered are:

BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
BTech in Mechanical Engineering
BTech in Information Technology
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Eligibility:

Pass in 10+2 with Physics & Maths as compulsory subject along with anyone of the following:

Chemistry/Biology/Bio-Tech./Computer Sc

OR
Pass in 3 year diploma in Engg/Tech
Lateral entry to 2nd year of B.Tech (3 years)
Pass in 3 year or more diploma course in Engg. /Tech with at least 60% marks in aggregate of all
Semesters. Diploma (Arch) and eligible for 2nd B.Tech (Civil Engg.)

OR
Diploma of 2 years after 10+2 with at least 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters.

OR
Pass in 3 years or more B.Sc. degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate with Maths as a subject

Admission Procedure

Admission to SRCEM for B.Tech courses shall be made through On-line Off-campus Web based counselling by National Informatics Centre (NIC), on merit in the AIEEE - 2009 examinations. Full details, including the Admissions Brochure' are available on www.techeduhry.nic.in.
Application Form for BTech

Master of Business Administrator (MBA)

Eligibility:

Pass in Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in any discipline

OR
Pass in final exam conducted by ICAI/ICWAI/ICSI

Admission Procedure

Admission to SRCEM for MBA course shall be made through On-line Off-campus Web-based counselling by National Informatics Centre. Full details, including the Admissions Brochure' are available on www.techeduhry.nic.in.
Application Form for MBA

Last Date: August 2009

For further details please visit: www.srcem.ac.in

There should be absolutely no ragging

There should be absolutely no ragging

New Delhi: There should be absolutely no ragging when Delhi University (DU) starts its new session on Thursday, police said on Wednesday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Sagar Preet Hooda said anything that leads to or is even remotely seen as promoting ragging will not be condoned.

"No incidence of ragging or conduct by any student, whether by words spoken or written or by any act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student or indulging in rowdy or indiscipline activity will be allowed," Hooda said.

2 college students booked for ragging

2 college students booked for ragging

Shimla: Two students of a Himachal Pradesh college have been booked for ragging their junior, police said on Wednesday.

The police swung into action after Surya Chandel, a first-year student of a government college in Bilaspur town, alleged that two seniors ragged him along with two outsiders on Monday, Superintendent of Police Kuldip Sharma said. IANS

Tamil Nadu for common school syllabus

Tamil Nadu for common school syllabus

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday said the state government is interested in introducing a common syllabus in schools.

"A special committee is looking into the matter," he said in the state assembly on Wednesday in response to a calling attention motion to the police attack on students on Tuesday outside the state secretariat.

Kapil Sibal for foreign universities in education in India

New Delhi: Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday made a forceful case for private investments including from foreign universities in education, and said there would be a law to regulate these institutions.

Replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha on demands for budgetary grants for his ministry, Sibal delineated his vision for development of the education sector, arguing that "all kinds of new experiments" would have to be made.

The minister reiterated that he would bring the Right to Education bill and get it passed in this session of parliament that concludes on August 7.

8 medical colleges to be derecognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI)

New Delhi: Eight medical colleges including five run by the Madhya Pradesh government are set to be derecognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad told parliament on Wednesday.

Of the eight colleges, six are government medical colleges - five in Madhya Pradesh and one in Uttar Pradesh, and they are facing action for not complying with the MCI norms, Azad informed the Lok Sabha.

The state-run colleges are MGM Medical College (Indore), Shyam Shah Medical College (Rewa), Gandhi Medical College (Bhopal), Gajra Raja Medical College (Gwalior), Netaji Subhash Chandra Medical College (Jabalpur) and BRD Medical College (Gorakhpur).

The rest two are private colleges - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College in Karnataka and Bhausaheb Deshmukh Memorial Medical College in Maharashtra.

Some Sense, Sibal’s

On NDTV’s Walk the Talk programme when asked as to what was the ‘‘nastiest’’ thing that had been said about him after he became HRD Minister, Kapil Sibal said that it was ‘‘he is moving too fast’’. He then went on to add: ‘‘I think those who are making that remark are reacting rather quickly. I am not moving too fast. I am 18 years late. If I can do it today, I will do it today. But the system does not allow me to do it today.’’ When asked as to whether by saying he was 18 years late he was trying to link it to 1991 when economic reforms were initiated in the country, Sibal’s was an emphatic ‘‘yes’’ — implying that reforms in education right from the primary to the university level ought to have been pursued simultaneously with economic reforms. Sibal admitted that in the existing system, a college would be ‘‘punished for raising its own money’’. He said that such mindset must change. The HRD Minister was also candid about the vested interests that would be obdurate in maintaining status quo: ‘‘In higher education, the stumbling block is going to be existing institutions, the bureaucracy in those institutions and those who have nurtured themselves and their interests. When I try to change the system to have an overarching independent regulatory authority by subsuming the UGC and the AICTE in it, you start hearing voices.’’ Will Sibal silence such voices and defeat their designs? This will be known after six months by when the minister has promised of an overarching regulatory body in higher education by doing away with an outdated array of monitoring entities as are presently existing and that cannot, in the present circumstances, contribute meaningfully to the country’s competitive edge.

As Sibal has rightly pointed out, the tragedy of higher education in India is that when we talk about higher education we are ‘‘serving only about 12.4 per cent of the populace’’ because ‘‘for every 100 students completing high school education, only 12.4 reach college’’. A country that aspires to be a knowledge society cannot achieve the target by virtue of a mere 12.4 per cent segment catering to knowledge needs and creating intellectual property. Sibal wants to take that figure to about 30-35 per cent, higher than the global average of 27 per cent reaching college after high school education. But for this to happen, the nature of transition from high school to college must change in the sense that — and we propose a radical shift here — every student who reaches high school has the right to reach college as well. Why make him fail to reach the next level of education? Generally speaking, if a student is failing to reach college, it is not because he has failed to learn his subjects due to deficiencies inherent in him and cannot, therefore, be allowed to reach the next level of education, but because the very anachronistic education system has failed him at the high school; it is, in other words, the teaching methodology and its concomitant framework that has failed him. This must change. Therefore, let there be a complete overhaul of the education system right from the primary level so that the experience of education becomes a fruitful intellectual continuum where no one will ‘‘fail’’ in the traditional sense of the term but where a pragmatic grading system based on an evaluation of students throughout the year will identify who is what and who will be best where. Since Sibal is talking sense as HRD Minister, he should make a beginning right now. SOURCE: THE SENTINEL