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Hans India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM-USHA funds must drive inclusive growth in higher edu: APSCHE vice-chairperson
Tirupati: The vice chairperson of AP State Council of Higher Education Prof K Rama Mohan Rao said that universities have a key role in ensuring that funds under the PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) scheme are used strategically to transform institutions into centres of inclusive excellence. He was speaking at a one-day workshop on 'Gender-Inclusive and Equity Initiative' held at Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) on Thursday. Prof Rao said the state is being mapped into thematic clusters based on regional priorities, with a special focus on skilling women and girls in areas aligned with local livelihood opportunities. The workshop, organised under the Union ministry of education's PM-USHA initiative, aimed to explore ways to empower women through targeted academic and livelihood-based interventions. Principals from government degree colleges across several districts participated, discussing strategies for implementing gender-inclusive training programmes across Andhra Pradesh. State project director of RUSA–AP Dr N Bharat Gupta stressed the importance of structured planning and measurable outcomes. 'The goal of RUSA isn't just to provide funding. It's about enabling impactful, evidence-based reforms in higher education,' he noted. SPMVV vice-chancellor Prof V Uma welcomed the Rs 100 crore sanctioned to the university under PM-USHA, calling it a timely support during a period of financial constraints. 'We need to focus on training women from neighbouring areas based on their unique socio-economic needs,' she said. CMD of the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)–Kerala Dr Usha also spoke. Registrar Prof N Rajani and Academic Guidance Officer Dr Ch Tulasi coordinated the event.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
APPECET-2025 sees 94.47% pass rate, Leela Ganesh from Bhimavaram tops
Candidates who appeared for the Andhra Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test (APPECET)- 2025, have achieved a 94.47 % pass rate. Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), which conducted the entrance test from June 23 to June 26, 2025 on behalf of the AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) at ANU campus Guntur campus released the results on Tuesday (July 1). In a statement, the convener of the exam, P.P.S. Paul Kumar, said that out of the total 1,502 candidates who appeared for the test, 1,419 of them qualified, registering 94.47 % pass rate. The APPECET-2025 results are available at and also on the WhatsApp Governance number 9552300009, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The students can download the rank cards from the website. The top 10 rankers in the entrance test are M. Leela Ganesh from Bhimavaram in West Godavari district, R. Sai Srinivas from Anakapalli, Y. Purushotham from Anantapur, L. Krupa from Visakhapatnam, Sheik Haseena from Srikakulam, B. Vamsi Krishna from Nandyal, A. Vijaya from Srikakulam, B. Vishant Rao from West Bengal, V. Rajasekhar from Vizianagaram and P. Chakra Anusha from Kakinada.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
AP EDCET-2025 results released
Guntur: AP EDCET-2025 chairman and Acharya Nagarjuna University vice-chancellor Prof K Gangadhar on Friday released AP EDCET results. AP State Council of Higher Education and ANU jointly conducted the AP EDCET -2025 for admission into B Ed courses across the state on June 5. Prof Gangadhar Rao informed that as many as 14,612 candidates attended the examinations, out of which 99.42% passed. AP EDCET-2025 convenor Prof AVVS Swamy said for EDCET-2025 results and ranks click K Venkata Kusumanjali, M Chandini and D Krishna secured first three ranks in Biological Science. P Prasanthi, D Srihitha, and V Akhila bagged the first three ranks in English. M Naveen Kumar, P Sai Sadhana, S Komalika secured first three ranks in Mathematics. P Manikanta, V Lakshmi Kameswari, and M Maheswari bagged first three ranks in Physical Science. Syed Habibunnisa, P Jagadeeswara Rao, and Ch Lokesh secured first three ranks in Social Studies.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
99.4% candidates clear AP Education Common Entrance Test
An overall pass percentage of 99.42 has been registered in the Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EDCET)-2025, conducted for admissions into B. Ed. (Bachelor of Education) regular courses in the colleges of education across the State. Acharya Nagarjuna University, which conducted the entrance test on June 5, 2025, in a single session in 87 test centres on behalf of the AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), released the results on Friday (June 20). In a statement, convener of AP EDCET A.V.V.S. Swamy said out of the total 17,795 candidates who registered, 14,612 appeared for the test and 14,527 candidates qualified, recording a 99.42% pass. Sharing information on methodology-wise details of the candidates, Prof. Swamy said in mathematics, out of the total 4,165 candidates who wrote the exam, 4,160 qualified, recording 99.88 pass rate. In physical science, a total of 1,654 candidates appeared for the test and 1,651 qualified achieving 99.82 pass rate while in biological science, 3,631 candidates wrote the test and 3,602 qualified securing a pass percentage of 99.20. In social studies, 4,451 of the total 4,499 candidates who appeared for the entrance test qualified recording 98.93 pass rate and in English, the candidates achieved 100% pass with all the 663, who wrote the test, qualifying in it. The results are available on the website and also on WhatsApp Governance number 9552300009. .
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
A.P. students achieve 93.26 % pass rate in A.P. Engineering Common Entrance Test-2025
Students who appeared for Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (APECET )-2025 have achieved 93.26 pass percentage, against 90.41 % last year (2024). The APECET-2025 results were announced by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University- Anantapur, which conducted the test on behalf of AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), on Thursday (May 15). In a statement, exam convenor B. Durga Prasad said out of the total 34,228 students who appeared, 31,922 of them qualified for admissions. Girls outperformed boys by scoring 95.60 pass rate compared to 92.18 pass percentage secured by boys. The entrance test was conducted on May 6, 2025. Diploma holders and (Mathematics) Degree holders can enter second year Engineering Degree course or second year Pharmacy Degree course through lateral entry by qualifying in APECET. The APECET-2025 results are available in the website and also in the WhatsApp governance number 9552300009. Qualified students can download their rank cards from the website. Prof. Durga Prasad informed that the preliminary keys were hosted on the official website and objections were invited from students till May 10, 2025. He said after careful evaluation of the valid objections, final keys were prepared, and the results were processed.
