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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mission Admission 2025: Students guided on career choices and exam preparations
1 2 Bengaluru: Hundreds thronged the JN Tata Auditorium on Friday for The Times of India's Mission Admission 2025 event which featured a panel of educationists, industry experts, and representatives from leading institutions. It revolved around the central theme of moving beyond the traditional herd mentality and focusing on individual strengths and skills. The crowd spilled over from the auditorium, and parents and students queued up to ask questions during sessions which covered various crucial aspects of higher education, including evolving engineering curricula, specialized counselling for competitive exams like CET and NEET , and exploration of unconventional career paths. Degree alone not enough: Official Inaugurating the event, Mohammed Mohsin, principal secretary, department of medical education, urged the students to leverage such unique opportunities that were unavailable to previous generations. He advised students and parents to conduct a SWOT analysis (strength, weakness, opportunity, threat) for career planning, focusing on individual aptitude rather than societal trends. He said, "Every child is unique, everybody is different. Nobody can match anybody else." He stressed that a degree alone is insufficient; practical skills are crucial. He encouraged the students to scrutinise the quality of teaching in institutions and to not hesitate in asking questions. Professor S Sadagopan, former director of the International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore, stressed the relevance of artificial intelligence and data sciences. He described AI and data science as "two eyes" – inseparable and fundamental to any modern field, urging students to gain proficiency regardless of their chosen discipline. CET and NEET counselling by Manjunatha R, joint controller of examinations and PRO, KEA Manjunatha R laid out a comprehensive roadmap for the upcoming academic season, offering clarity on eligibility, procedures and new technological initiatives. "We are awaiting the final seat matrix approval from the state govt. KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) is ready to begin the seat allotment process immediately upon receiving the seat matrix," he said. "Allotment of seats will be conducted in three rounds for CET. We are awaiting a nod from the govt for conducting further rounds," he said. He also highlighted a coordinated approach with Comed-K to minimise overlap and prevent financial losses for students who might otherwise pay fees to multiple institutions without securing a seat. Comed-K, however, later said it will go ahead with its counselling, without waiting for CET. In the session on NEET that followed, Manjunatha provided a comprehensive overview of the current structure of medical college admissions, focusing particularly on the various categories of seats and the corresponding fee implications in both govt and private institutions. Unlocking winning formula for NEET by Pradeep Eshwar, founder, Parishrama NEET Academy "Why have Karnataka students never achieved the all-India rank 1 in NEET?" asked Pradeep. "It is because class 11 is neglected in the state, while students and teachers focus only on class 12. In CET physics, around 45 questions are from II PU. However, in NEET, a good portion of the questions come from class 11, which our students have not focused on," he explained. The sitting MLA from Chikkaballapur also emphasised the need to focus on NCERT textbooks. "There are six NCERT books, including practical lab manuals, that students have to focus on. However, in the state, students buy only two NCERT books. The practical lab manual used here is a small book, while the original book has 150 pages," he said. Pradeep urged students to let go of phones and TV and put in relentless effort and have an unshakeable belief in themselves. Comed-K by S Kumar, executive secretary, Comed-K Kumar detailed the features of Comed-K. "Why Comed-K? We have three salient features. There are no reservations of any category to meet constitutional requirements in Comed-K. Towards these obligations, all member colleges of Comed-K hand over a certain number of seats to the govt. Private professional education started in Karnataka in the 60s, leaving us with the oldest private institutions when compared to neighbouring states. The ecosystem we have is very supportive of technical education. You name the industry… there is ample opportunity. As long as a student wants to seek, it's all there," he said. Kumar also went on to explain ComedKares, an initiative Comed-K has taken up for upskilling engineering students. "Modern-day engineering needs newer dimensions to be added. So instead of each college investing, ComedKares has now set up a total of 10 centres all over Karnataka. They offer eight courses during the four-year engineering programme—machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, internet of things, planning, prototype design, among others," he said. — Prathikaa V Shastry Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Comed-K 2025: Counselling process to begin without waiting for CET, confirms official
Dr S Kumar says COMED-K UG counselling simplified, four rounds planned for 2025. (AI Image) BENGALURU: Dr S Kumar, executive secretary, Comed-K (Consortium of Medical, dental and Engineering Colleges of Karnataka) Contrary to what the state government had announced, Comed-K said that it will go ahead with the counseling for the UG Entrance Test and will not wait for the Common Entrance Test counseling to kick off. Announcing that Comed-K released the results of the UG Entrance Test 2025 one day in advance to the earlier announced date, Dr S Kumar said at Times of India's mission admission education expo that it will go ahead with counseling. 'CET has its own problems. KEA cannot start counseling for engineering without doing first round medical. To do first round medical, they have to wait for All India counseling. Additionally, they have to follow reservations. To provide all this is a mammoth task. We have it simple: you have your scores, here is your rank, make your choice,' he said. 'What happens if a student of Karnataka takes a seat through Comed-K, and then lands up with a seat in KEA? For the last five years, any student producing the allotment letter of KEA has got a hundred percent fee refund. No injustice is done to any students if the state. There is no logic in waiting for CET,' he said. 'Karnataka colleges lose precious seats waiting for their irregular timelines. So please don't fall their sloganeering,' he added. He also added that there will be four rounds of counseling this time. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Internship opportunities for PU students at NIE in Mysuru
The NIE Incubation Centre, a hub for nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, has partnered with the Idea Lab to create a platform for Pre-University (PU) students to explore and develop their interests in science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. The initiative is aimed at providing early exposure to real-world innovation ecosystems and bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application, according to NIE. Through this internship programme, the PU students gain hands-on experience in areas such as product design and prototyping, innovation and problem solving, entrepreneurial thinking, basic engineering concepts, and mentoring by industry experts and faculty. Students are guided by mentors from the NIE and professionals from industry, working on live projects and problem statements that spark creativity and critical thinking. The Idea Lab brings in modern tools and facilities such as 3D printers, CNC machines, IoT kits, and electronics workbenches to support this learning journey, a press release stated. Overall, the programme aims to empower young minds to innovate, collaborate, and build foundational skills that will be valuable in their higher education and future careers. 'Internships provide valuable early exposure to real-world engineering environments, helping students gain practical skills and better understand their interests. For PU students, internships can be an excellent way to explore different fields, build a foundational network, and develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and time management,' the release noted. The internship is between June 2 and June 30. For registration, interested students shall contact Harshith Divakar on 95388 44373/ 94830 40004/ 87222 66622. Students should have cleared 12th or PUC with a minimum of 60% marks and must be from science background. The students should have appeared in the recent Common Entrance Test or Comed-K exams. The internship will be free of cost.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
COMEDK 2025 exam postponed in 12 cities due to Operation Sindoor: Revised dates to be announced soon
Comed-K Under graduate Entrance Test 2025, scheduled to be held on May 10, has been postponed in select cities in accordance with directives issued by the Indian government under Operation 'Sindoor'The affected test cities are Gujarat: Jamnagar (Test City Code: 26428); Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar (14126), Jammu (7994); Punjab: Ludhiana (14458), Bathinda (1686), Jalandhar (2288), Mohali (38190), Patiala (8756), Amritsar (8799) and Rajasthan: Jodhpur (16596), Bikaner (8665), Sriganganagar (28906).Around 3000 students were expected to take exams in these per official instructions, educational institutions and establishments in these cities have been directed to close. The revised dates for these centres will be announced later, said a press release from Comed-K.'Candidates assigned to centers in these cities are advised not to panic. All candidates are requested to regularly check the official website and for further updates and instructions,' the release read.'We have sent individual communication to all students regarding the postponement. We have advised them not to panic and will hold the exam on an alternate day whenever the government permits,' said Dr S Kumar, secretary, examination will proceed as scheduled for all other candidates in other cities on May 10, 2025 at the time slots/session mentioned in their Test Admission 1.31 lakh students are to appear for Comed-K's (Consortium of Medical, Dental and Engineering colleges of Karnataka) entrance on Saturday for engineering programmes in private colleges of Karnataka and select pan India member the practice was to hold the exam every second Sunday in May, it has been shifted to Saturday following clash with another any queries, candidates may reach out to the COMEDK helpdesk at:Tel: 080-46671060Email: studenthelpdesk@
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Engineering aspirants to write Comed-K entrance exam on Saturday
Bengaluru: Around 1.3 lakh students will appear for Consortium of Medical, Dental and Engineering Colleges of Karnataka's (Comed-K) entrance Saturday for engineering programmes in private colleges of Karnataka and select pan-India member universities. While the practice was to hold the exam every second Sunday of May, it was shifted to Saturday, following a clash with another will be a computer-based examination and will be held across 28 states in 248 test centres in three sessions. The morning session will be held between 8.30 am and 11.30 am, the afternoon one between 1pm and 4pm, and in the evening, between 5.30pm and 8.30pm."Since this is an all-India level examination, the dress code will be in line with what is advocated by the respective state govt," said a press release from to only carry the following to the exam hall:a) Test Admit Ticket (TAT)b) 2 passport size photosc) ID proof as declared in the applicationd) Transparent water bottlee) A pencil
