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The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Higher education in India requires autonomy with accountability to improve human capital: Ashok Vardhan Shetty
Higher education institutions in India require 'autonomy with accountability and not control through compliance' if the country is to radically improve its human capital, Ashok Vardhan Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor of Indian Maritime University, said here on Saturday. Delivering the Dr. M. Anandakrishnan Memorial Lecture on the topic 'India's Higher Education Needs a Systemic Overhaul', Mr. Shetty lamented the excessive centralisation in the country that has been holding back development. Giving examples, he said the union government should not be running schools; rather, it should be focusing on high-class research institutions. 'A decision that can be taken at the district level is being taken at the Government of India level. There are bound to be delays, inefficiency and corruption,' he observed. 'Why should there be a UGC nominee for selection of Vice-Chancellors of universities and principals of colleges,' he asked, pointing at over-regulation by the regulatory bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). As a way forward, he suggested the constitution of a State universities commission by the State government, on the lines of the State Finance Commission, consisting of eminent academic experts and finance experts, to recommend the staffing pattern and how much the State government should bear. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) redefining higher education across most disciplines, mostly engineering, there should be added focus on introducing AI tools, the ability to craft effective prompts, and courses on algorithmic bias and data ethics, Mr. Shetty remarked. He gave away Dr. M. Anandakrishnan Memorial Scholarships to three students from Government Higher Secondary School, Athanavur, Yelagiri Hills, who belonged to the Malayali tribe, and another student from Government Higher Secondary School, Semmangudi, Thiruvarur district, Dr. Anandakrishnan's hometown. Satya Ananda Krishnan, former Director, James Webb Space Telescope; D. Nedunchezhian, Founder and CEO, Technocrats India College Finder; Vijayan Ramalingam, Senior Editor, Puthiya Thalaimurai; and Dr. Ilakya Devadas, Paediatrician, spoke.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
School Education Department to step up competitive exam coaching in Coimbatore
The School Education Department plans to enhance competitive exam coaching for government school students in Coimbatore district, as part of the Naan Mudhalvan scheme. Coaching is offered for 20 exams across streams such as Engineering, Law, Design, Indian Maritime University (IMU), Arts, Science, Commerce, Hotel Management, Paramedical, Architecture, Teaching, and Education, for students from Classes IX to XII. Each month, eight sessions are held with changing subjects. Topics are introduced at a basic level in Class IX and become progressively detailed by Class XII. An official from the School Education Department said that, in addition to the existing coaching modules, the department is planning to conduct weekly special classes on Saturdays for students who express interest in focused exam preparation. 'Teachers will be trained in specific subjects, and coaching is planned to be conducted at 15 centres — one in each block — to improve student performance,' the official said. Currently, two hours of weekly coaching are held in high-tech labs on working days using Naan Mudhalvan video materials, followed by explanations. Periodic tests are conducted, and student performance is tracked through the Education Management Information System (EMIS). In the previous academic year, 95 students from government schools appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), 262 for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, 13 cleared JEE Advanced, 21 wrote the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam, two appeared for the National Institute of Design (NID) entrance test, three for the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) All India Selection Test (AIST), and seven for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE). The government covered the exam fees, spending ₹10 lakh in total. For students who secure admission to central government institutions or other premier colleges, the State government either bears the cost or facilitates sponsorship, the official added. On Friday, four students who cleared competitive exams and secured admissions were felicitated by Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar. K. Brindha from Kinathukadavu Government Higher Secondary School cleared NCHM JEE and secured admission to the Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai. S. Dhanushasri, M. Sujatha, and Layadharshini cleared the FDDI AIST and are awaiting allotment.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Supported by mom labouring abroad, tribal girl gets seat in IMU
CHENNAI: R Kavitha, a tribal student from the Malayali tribal community in Puliyampatti in Tiruvannamalai district, has secured a BTech seat in the Naval Architecture and Ship Building programme at the Indian Maritime University (IMU), Visakhapatnam. Ever since Kavitha lost her father, Rajapattu, while she was in Class 11, her mother R Poongodi has been supporting the family by labouring as a domestic worker in Kuwait. She completed her Class 12 as a student at the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Puliyampatti. Kavitha now lives with her grandmother Unnamalai, elder sister R Priya, and younger brother R Vignesh, a Class 7 student. 'My sister completed Class 12 two years ago but couldn't pursue college due to financial difficulties. After my mother left for Kuwait, she had to look after our brother too,' said Kavitha.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IMU CET May 2025 results announced at imu.edu.in for UG, MBA, and M.Tech programmes: Direct links
IMU CET 2025 result: The Indian Maritime University (IMU) has officially announced the results of the IMU CET May 2025 examination. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can now check their results on the official website of IMU at Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The results have been declared for various programmes including UG, MBA, and The IMU CET (Common Entrance Test) was conducted on May 24, 2025, in a single batch using the CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. The examination was held from 11 AM to 2 PM. Thousands of candidates from across the country appeared for the test seeking admission into IMU's wide range of maritime courses and affiliated institutes. Results declared for UG, MBA, and courses IMU CET May 2025 results are available in PDF format and candidates can view their names by following a few simple steps. The result announcement is crucial for those seeking admission to IMU's UG ( DNS), MBA, and programmes. A Rank Certificate will be issued to all qualified candidates, which is mandatory for admission not only into IMU and its affiliated institutions but also for DGS-approved MTIs that are not affiliated with IMU. This Rank Certificate is essential for programmes such as (ME), (NS), and DNS. Additionally, candidates with valid rank certificates will be given access to a portal where they can register their course and campus preferences in the order of priority. Steps to check and download IMU CET May 2025 result Candidates can follow these five simple steps to access their results: Step 1: Visit the official website of IMU at Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link that says 'IMU CET May Result 2025.' Step 3: A new page will open; select the appropriate result link for UG, MBA, or courses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Step 4: A PDF file containing the names of the qualified candidates will open. Step 5: Download and save the PDF file, and take a printout for future reference. • • • Admissions and counselling to follow Qualified candidates will be issued the IMU CET Rank Certificate soon after the result. This certificate is a prerequisite for participating in the choice filling and counselling process. Candidates will be able to access a dedicated portal where they can indicate their preferred programmes and campuses. For further details regarding admissions, rank certificates, and choice registration, candidates are advised to regularly check the official IMU website.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IMU CET May Result 2025 declared for UG, MBA and M.Tech courses at imu.edu.in, check list here
Indian Maritime University has declared the IMU CET May Result 2025. The Common Entrance Test result has been announced for UG, MBA and courses. Candidates who have appeared for the examination can check the results through the official website of IMU at The IMU-CETs were scheduled to be held in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode in one batch from 11 AM to 2 PM on May 24, 2025. To check the results, candidates can follow the steps given below. 1. Visit the official website of IMU at 2. Click on IMU CET May Result 2025 link available on the home page. 3. A new page will open where candidates will have to click on UG, MBA and courses result link. 4. A PDF file will open where candidates will have to check the names. 5. Download the page and keep a hard copy of the same for further need. IMU will issue Rank Certificate to qualified candidates in IMU-CET, which is essential for admission to courses of IMU and its Affiliated Institutes and non Affiliated Institutes. The Rank Certificate is also essential to take admissions in the DGS-approved MTIs that are not affiliated to IMU for Programmes ( (ME), (NS) & DNS). Candidates who have been issued with IMU CET Rank Certificate will be provided a portal through which they can register their choices for Programmes/ Campuses where they desire to take admission, in the order of their preference. For more related details candidates can check the official website of IMU.
