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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
15% MBA specialised management courses vacant despite four rounds of counselling
Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's flagship MBA programmes saw full enrolment through CUET PG admissions. But several specialised management courses continued to face low response even after four rounds of counselling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now University data shows that MBA programmes in marketing management, human resource management, financial administration, financial services, and business economics filled all available seats. However, seven other specialisations — e-commerce, tourism, foreign trade, business analysis, computer management, entrepreneurship, and media management — still have over 15% of seats vacant. This year, DAVV offered 1,450 seats across 24 CUET PG courses. The first counselling round saw 1,400 registrations and the second about 300, but admissions closed at around 800 seats after the first two rounds. Even an offline counselling session failed to fill vacancies in niche MBA courses. The university CUET admissions coordinator Rajesh Sharma said that the shortfall was partly due to fewer candidates from Madhya Pradesh qualifying in CUET PG. "These specialised courses require greater awareness and interest among aspirants. Without that, enrolment remains a challenge despite repeated counselling," he said. To address the issue, the university has announced departmental-level college level counselling (CLC) for the remaining seats. The process will also allow fresh applicants who did not register earlier to participate. The trend underscores a widening preference gap between conventional MBA streams and emerging specialisations. Experts suggest that targeted outreach, stronger industry linkages, and better career counselling will be essential to enhance the appeal of such courses in the coming years. "We hope with the department level counselling, the remaining seats will be filled," added Sharma.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
DAVV warns colleges of delays in submitting marks
Indore: As Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) gears up for a fresh phase of examinations from August 19, the university has issued a stern warning to its affiliated colleges against any delay in submitting marks for exams. The move comes in the wake of past incidents where late submission of marks caused significant delays in result declarations, inconveniencing thousands of students. The university declared the results for the third and fourth years in July and released the supplementary examination schedule in the first week of August. The third-year exams will be held between August 19 and September 1, while the fourth-year exams will take place from August 19 to 23. According to officials, 1,200 students have applied so far for the supplementary exams. However, with special permission, forms can be filled until August 15. The examination centres will be finalised next week, and the exams will be conducted under the supervision of observers. Examination controller Dr Ashesh Tiwari stated that the number of students in the fourth-year supplementary exams is low, whereas third-year students are still in the process of filling their exam forms. He added that flying squads will also keep a watch at the centres. DAVV has instructed the colleges that if this deadline is missed, leading to delayed or withheld results, the responsibility will rest entirely with the respective college management. The university has stressed that such procedural delays will not be tolerated this year. In addition, the viva and internal examinations for the MEd fourth semester will be conducted in physical mode, and marks for former regular and ATKT students must be submitted by the third week of August through MP Online. Colleges must also provide complete details of supervisors to the examination department and confidential branch, with any violation likely to invite strict action. The directive also addresses concerns over recurring rule violations in smaller examinations, where external influence has allegedly allowed colleges to bypass norms. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Upgrade project on hold, DAVV shifts focus to repairing existing buildings
Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's (DAVV) much-awaited infrastructure expansion on the Takshashila campus has hit yet another pause, as the university has shifted its focus from constructing new buildings to maintaining and optimising its existing ones. The Rs 153-crore project, which was approved last year as part of the varsity's Vision 2030 plan, is now stuck in repeated reviews. Vice-chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai said the decision was made after closely inspecting the current state of university facilities. "After visiting all departments, I noticed that the existing buildings are not being maintained. Some walls are damaged, and certain departments operate from very old structures that need urgent repairs. We have shifted our priority to maintaining these first," he told TOI. Prof Singhai also highlighted underutilised spaces as a major concern. "Many departments have extra rooms being used as storehouses for old files, papers, and even electronic waste. We plan to clear such spaces and use them productively. Terrace areas can also be repurposed, reducing the need for entirely new constructions. The focus is now on making the most of our current infrastructure," added the VC. The varsity's Takshashila campus upgrade, planned last year in collaboration with the Indore Development Authority (IDA), aimed to construct new buildings for four major teaching departments: the International Institute of Professional Studies (Rs 31 crore), School of Law (Rs 8 crore), School of Economics (Rs 19 crore), and School of Social Sciences (Rs 11 crore). The expansion would have doubled classroom capacity for some departments and added over 15,000 square metres of academic space. Additional plans included a Rs 23-crore Central Research Instrumentation Center under the PM Usha Scheme, housing the IT Centre and Data Science Department, a Rs 2.5-crore 300-seat auditorium, and a Rs 2.7-crore administrative block at the Nalanda campus. The previous administration under former VC Prof Renu Jain decided to execute Rs 99 crore of the works through IDA, with the rest handled by other agencies. Funding was to come from fixed deposits worth Rs 57 crore from IIPS, Rs 25 crore from other departments, and Rs 15 crore from the PM Usha Scheme. However, the tendering process was halted by Prof Singhai with a plan to rework the designs of the building, focusing more on vertical buildings instead of constructing buildings horizontally to utilise space. "The revised plan for the construction is ready. However, after the thorough evaluation of the departments and existing infrastructure, a decision will be taken on the construction of new buildings," said Prof Singhai. While the administration assures that the pause is strategic and cost-effective, concerns remain over how soon DAVV's long-delayed infrastructure dreams will take shape. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
DAVV sees heavy turnout for CUET UG verification, few seats likely for second round
Indore: The Takshashila campus of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) saw a large turnout on Tuesday as hundreds of students arrived for document verification of seats allotted in the first round of CUET UG counselling. The verification process will continue till August 14, with candidates given time until August 18 to pay fees and confirm their admission. In the first round, seats in the most sought-after courses, including MBA (MS) 5-Year, (Hons.) at IIPS, MBA (E-Commerce) 5-Year at IMS, BALLB at the School of Law, BA (Hons.) Economics, BBA (Business Decisions) at the School of Economics, MBA (Tourism) 5-Year, BBA (Aviation), (Logistics), and (Retail Operations) at SATHM, were fully allotted. Out of 1,850 total seats across 28 undergraduate and integrated programmes in 10 departments, 1,673 were filled in the first round. Group B saw 1,105 out of 1,190 seats allotted; Group C, 344 out of 360; Group D, 112 out of 180; Group E, 66 agains t 60 seats (including EWS); and Group F, 46 out of 60. "Turnout was good on the first day of verification. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola By August 17, once document verification and fee payment are complete, the vacancy status for the next round will be clear," said CUET admissions Chairperson Dr Rajesh Sharma. Second-round registrations have already begun and will continue till August 18. The merit list will be declared on August 21, followed by offline counselling from August 24 to 26 at the Takshashila campus. However, barely 200 seats are expected to be available in this round, with many popular courses having just one or two seats left. This year, DAVV received 4,752 registrations for around 1,850 seats, reflecting the overwhelming demand for its UG and integrated programmes. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Separate calendars to end exam date confusion
Indore: In a move aimed at bringing clarity and predictability to students' academic schedules, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) has, for the first time, introduced three separate academic calendars for its 34 University Teaching Departments (UTDs). The decision is expected to particularly benefit students juggling competitive exams, internships, and coursework, as it eliminates uncertainty in exam and result timelines. University officials said the new system addresses a persistent issue caused by overlapping admission and examination schedules in recent years. Since DAVV joined the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) in 2022, the admission process for CUET-based courses stretched into late August or even September, often clashing with non-CUET and engineering course timelines. This left students unclear about when exams would be held and results declared, making it difficult to plan further studies or competitive exam preparations. Under the revised arrangement, over 100 non-CUET courses will hold first-semester examinations between November 25 and December 15, with results declared within seven days. JEE-based engineering courses at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) will conduct exams from December 5 to 24, also with a one-week result window. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Woman sells ring given by ex, then jeweler tells her 'This can't be true' Daily Sport X Undo by Taboola by Taboola CUET-based undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, more than 35 in total, will have their first-semester exams from January 6 to 25, following the completion of admissions on August 31. These results too will be declared within seven days."This ensures that every student knows exactly when their exams, results, and review processes will take place," said Controller of Exam Dr Ashesh Tiwari. "It will also help them schedule competitive exam preparation, internships, and other academic activities without last-minute changes." Students have welcomed the step, calling it a much-needed fix. The calendars will soon be available on university's website. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
