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The Hindu
7 days ago
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- The Hindu
250 students of Govt. Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, enrol for free IAS training
About 250 first-year UG students of Government Arts and Science College (Autonomous) have evinced interest in the services of the Free IAS Coaching Centre at the institution, this year. Two sessions are conducted every week at the centre that has trained thousands of students for UPSC and other competitive examinations since 2014. The activities for 2025-26 were initiated on Wednesday by Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education N. Shenbagalakshmi in the presence of the Principal M.R. Yezhili and P. Kanagaraj, Head, Department of Political Science, who has been conducting the programme. Citing an instance of the outcome of the training programme, Prof. Kanagaraj said a former student, Pradeepa had entered the State Forest Service. Students who had used the facility were serving in the fields of administration, business, politics, social service, media and education, the Principal added.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
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- The Hindu
Kerala's FYUGP curriculum is student-centric, says Higher Education Minister R. Bindu
The curriculum framework for the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUGP) in Kerala is a student-centric one, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has said. She was inaugurating 'Vijnanolsavam', a State-level event marking the first day of the academic year for undergraduate students in all universities, at the Government Arts and Science College, Kozhikode, on Tuesday. The FYUGP was launched in Kerala's colleges on July 1, 2024. Ms. Bindu said the framework was prepared keeping in mind the need to change the character of students from passive recipients, who accept one-sided monologues of teachers, to active producers of knowledge. 'Offering flexibility and freedom to students while selecting courses was our priority while designing the FYUGP. They should be allowed to choose courses that suit their tastes and left to freely pursue those subjects. Teachers should confine themselves to guiding them in this journey,' she pointed out. The Minister said that under the FYUGP, the students were getting the opportunity to follow courses of their choice outside their colleges and even outside the universities. 'After a year, if they feel that the selected course was of no interest to them, there is a provision to change it. They can exit the course after completing three years and scoring 133 credit points, and get a degree certificate. Only those who wish to go for research-oriented studies and gain practical knowledge can continue the course and get a honours degree after completing the fourth year. The extremely talented students also have the option to complete the course even after two-and-a-half semesters, if they have scored the mandatory credit points,' Ms. Bindu said. She said that the present generation of students born after the Internet revolution were found to have sharp analytical skills and grasping power. 'They should be made capable of addressing the challenges of the modern era and create new frontiers of knowledge. The college campuses should be able to help the students develop their creative skills. The teaching process, earlier known as pedagogy, is now referred to as andragogy, or the teaching of adult learners. In an era in which the boundaries of disciplinary categorisations are becoming irrelevant, the students should make use of the various sources to access knowledge,' she added.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
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- The Hindu
Week-long orientation programme begins for freshers in government arts and science colleges in Coimbatore
A week-long orientation programme began for freshers in UG courses of government arts and science colleges on Monday (June 30, 2025). At the Government Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, the first-year students were apprised about the factors associated with transitioning from school system to higher-educational arena on the first day. The focus was on familiarising students with the institution's general information, vision and mission. After the general introduction, they were engaged department-wise by the faculty and the alumni members, Principal R. Yezhili said. College heads said they have aligned their week-long programme to the guidelines provided by the Higher Education department. The department has instructed the colleges to familiarise students with the institution, academic structure, rules and regulations, curriculum, examination, evaluation patterns, available resources, student support services, and government schemes and initiatives beneficial to students. On Tuesday (July 1, 2025), the focus will be on academic structure, departments, curriculum, and evaluation methods. For the rest of the week, the orientation sessions will cover aspects like academic calendar, course registration and grading system. The programme will also provide the students insights into the support systems, safety measures, awareness on health and hygiene, human rights, anti-ragging, anti-sexual harassment, anti-drug, and POSH Act. One day will be dedicated for career-guidance, training, and placement opportunities and industry-academic interface sessions, research opportunities, and career services within their fields to provide awareness on the scope of the disciplines undertaken. Inspirational talks and sharing of experiences by police officials, lawyers, women activists, NGOs, industrialists, and employment providers have also been planned for the holistic development of students.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
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- The Hindu
Vijnanotsavam on July 1 to welcome freshers of four-year UG course
Vijnanotsavam will be organised across all government, aided, and self-financing colleges in the State on July 1 to welcome the new batch of students under the four-year undergraduate programme, Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu has said. She was addressing the media at the Thrissur Press Club on Saturday. The State-level inauguration of Vijnanotsavam will be held at the Government Arts and Science College, Kozhikode. Dr. Bindu will officially launch the event. She said the four-year undergraduate programme had marked a historic transformation in Kerala's higher education landscape. The initiative began on July 1, 2024, across nearly a 1,000 colleges and eight university campuses. One year into its implementation, the academic community has responded with enthusiasm and support, the Minister noted. Merits of new system 'Students are much interested in the four-year programmes. The new system offers greater flexibility, allowing students to shape their academic journey according to their goals. A key feature is the multiple exit options, including the opportunity to exit after two-and-a-half years with a relevant qualification.' Through the implementation of a Unified Academic Calendar, the State has addressed a long-standing demand of the student community — streamlining examinations and result declarations across institutions. With inter-university mobility and growing interest from students in other States, Kerala's higher education ecosystem is witnessing a promising shift, the Minister said. The State's academic standing is further reflected in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), where 42 colleges from the State figure among the top 200 institutions in the country. This year alone, over 2,600 students from 81 countries took admission in Kerala University, she added.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
How Chennai students gain a career edge with early preparation
Clarity in thought will transform into action and lead to planning a career of one's choice. How early should students start planning for their future careers? When students choose a stream of study — arts, commerce, or science — after class 10, they make decisions that are somewhat irrevocable. High scores in a subject make them eligible to pursue that subject further, with the scores indicating their proficiency. But that is just the first hurdle cleared. The scores in the qualifying exam in class 12 pave the way for students to decide with greater conviction and confidence. A large number of students enter college with some idea of their future career path. Neha Soni's father is a goldsmith. She cleared class 12 with good scores and chose to pursue a degree at a self-financing city college. She is clear about her career goals. Now in her final year, Neha is simultaneously preparing to ace the Company Secretaryship course. She has cleared the first exam at the intermediate level. After an unsuccessful attempt at the second level, Neha decided to take a break and focus on her degree coursework. 'I chose as my major in college because it would help me do well in the CS course. When I failed, my father suggested I take a break, which is why I joined college,' Neha said. During her summer vacation, she took up a month-long internship. 'The experience of stepping into the real world was an exciting opportunity,' she added. Rupika Devi has similar aspirations. She is in her second year of and aims to become a Company Secretary. Rupika studies at the Government Arts and Science College in Perumbakkam. 'Most students here come from humble families with a strong desire to make something of themselves,' said a faculty member. It is this desire that has propelled M. Jagajeevan and his classmate K. Saranya. Both students are in the second year of the B.A. Tamil programme. Their parents come from modest backgrounds. Jagajeevan's father is a construction labourer, and his mother works as a housekeeper. He aspires to become a schoolteacher. The first-generation learner commutes four hours each day to and from college. The journey by public transport is strenuous, as he has to change three buses. 'If I miss a bus, I have to wait a long time and end up being late to college. I hope the government runs more buses,' he said. Saranya travels from Velachery, about 10 km from Perumbakkam. She is working towards getting a job in a government department and plans to take the Public Service Commission exams to enter State government service. Her mother works as a housekeeper, while her father takes up engineering contract work. Both students are also learning English communication skills, which they say are essential in the workplace.
