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Time of India
3 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
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Need help for college admission? Head to this Bengaluru event
Bengaluru: Don't miss The Times of India's flagship education initiative, Mission Admission 2025, at JN Tata Auditorium, IISc campus, Malleswaram, Friday. Aimed at students and parents navigating the college admission journey, the event promises expert insights and timely guidance. The event will be inaugurated by Mohammad Mohsin, principal secretary, medical education, who will deliver the keynote address. S Sadagopan, former director, IIIT-B, whose name is synonymous with Mission Admission initiative over the years, will briefly address the audience. There will be counselling guidance sessions for CET and NEET state quota seats by R Manjunatha, joint controller of examinations and PRO, Karnataka Examinations Authority. S Kumar, executive secretary of ComedK, will speak on ComedK counselling process. Pradeep Eshwar, founder of Parishrama NEET Academy, will share valuable insights on cracking NEET. For students and parents looking to choose the right course in engineering or liberal arts, commerce, business studies and design, there will be two panel discussions where academicians and industry experts will underline the top trends and job opportunities in each of these streams. Entry is free. For details and registration, visit or scan the QR code.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mission Admission kicks off Friday
To use with logo and QR Code Bengaluru: As admission season kicks off, The Times of India brings its flagship education initiative, Mission Admission 2025, to Bengaluru on Friday (June 6) at JN Tata Auditorium, IISc campus. The event promises to provide much-needed insights for students and parents navigating the complex world of college admissions. The day will feature counselling guidance sessions on Common Entrance Test (CET) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) state quota seats by Karnataka Examinations Authority and ComedK examination by Dr S Kumar, executive secretary of ComedK (Consortium of Medical and Dental Colleges of Karnataka). A special session, 'Unlocking the winning formula for NEET,' by Pradeep Eshwar, founder of Parishrama NEET Academy, will provide guidance for medical aspirants. A highlight of the event is the panel discussion on 'How engineering curriculum is evolving to create industry-ready individuals,' moderated by Atul Batra, ex-chairperson of Nasscom Product Council. Esteemed panellists include Aswath MU (BIT), Subramanya KN (RVCE), Udaya Kumar Reddy KR (Dayananda Sagar University) and Seshachalam D, BMSCE, offering insights into how engineering education is aligning with industry demands. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O novo dispositivo que os idosos usam para ajudar na neuropatia (dor nos nervos) A arte do herbalismo Undo For students exploring broader horizons, a second panel discussion, 'Beyond engineering: Hottest specialised courses for future-ready careers,' will feature Anirban Ghosh (JAGSoM), Julien Paret (Alliance University) and Latha Krishnan (CMR University). Moderated by Sunil C, India country manager at Adecco, the session will showcase emerging academic paths across liberal arts, business studies and commerce. Entry is free. For registration, visit or scan the QR code.
