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The Hindu
7 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Choice filling for B.Ed candidates moved online, to close on August 9
Eligible candidates seeking admission to courses in State government and government-aided colleges through single window counselling may complete their choice filling online till 5 p.m. of August 9. The decision was taken after it was noticed that candidates from outside Chennai faced difficulties in appearing for in-person counselling sessions, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan stated in a release. Giving details, the release said that a total of 3,545 candidates, including 2,983 women and five belonging to the third gender, had applied for courses this year. The rank list for the same was released online on July 31. Eligible candidates may complete their choice filling using their user IDs in the website A total of 2,040 seats are in offer in 21 government and government-aided colleges of education, the release added.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Date extended for admission to arts and science colleges
: Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan has said that the admission process to masters courses in arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu will continue till August 1. The last date for submitting online applications was July 31, which now stands extended. Candidates may submit their applications on the website a press release said. Meanwhile, the rank list for candidates who have submitted their applications by July 31 will be released soon. Counselling for special category candidates will be held on August 11 and for general category on August 13. Allotment details will be communicated to the candidates through WhatsApp and Email. First year classes will start from August 20, the release added.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Will approach court if assent not given to establish college in Kalaignar's name: Higher Education Minister
The Tamil Nadu government will seek legal recourse, if necessary, to obtain the Governor's assent to a resolution passed in the Assembly to establish a college in memory of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Kumbakonam, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan said here on Monday. Speaking at a book release event at his official residence, Mr. Chezhiaan stated that he and the Higher Education Secretary had sought an appointment with the Governor to discuss this issue but did not receive a response. 'If the assent is not given soon, the CM has already stated that we will approach the court and seek assent,' he told reporters. He stated that the State government had attempted to contact the Governor by phone and had also written to him, but there was no response. 'The reason is he squirms when he hears the name of Kalaignar, or Tamil or Semmozhi. The people of Tamil Nadu know about this trait well.' He recalled that the Supreme Court had already laid down guidelines for the Governor's actions based on a case filed by the Tamil Nadu government.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. government announces 20% more seats for arts and science colleges this year
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Government Arts and Science colleges will take in 20% additional candidates in the current academic year. This decision was necessitated by the ever increasing number of applications received for admissions to Arts and Science colleges in the State, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan said in a press release. Similarly, government-aided Arts and Science colleges will be allowed to take in 15% additional candidates, while private colleges will be allowed to enrol 10% more students. The government has already announced the establishment of 15 new Arts and Science colleges in the State, the release said, adding that the different schemes implemented by the government, such as Pudhumai Pen, Tamizh Puthalvan, and Naan Muthalvan, have helped students from poor and rural backgrounds pursue higher education with good results.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Expecting 15% higher intake in engineering courses this year, says T.N. Minister for Higher Education
Minister for Higher Education Govi. Chezhiaan said since over 3.5 lakh students have applied for counselling for engineering programmes, a 15% increase in students' admission is expected this year, when compared to previous years. During an informal chat with reporters here on Saturday, Mr. Chezhiaan, while participating at a job fair, said over 3.5 lakh students had applied for the single-window counselling for admission into engineering programmes being offered by government and private engineering colleges across the State, while this number was less than 2 lakh last year. Government schemes Thanks to the introduction of new courses, the rolling out of the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme, the implementation of 7.5% reservation for government school students, and the financial assistance being given to the students pursuing higher education, the number of applicants for engineering admissions had increased, he said. 'Hence, we are expecting a 15% increase in the admission of students in engineering education this year,' the Minister said. Mr. Chezhiaan added that the State government had introduced seven new programmes in engineering colleges to equip students with employable skills, and a team had been constituted to introduce a few more new courses in arts and science and engineering colleges.
