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Hans India
a day ago
- Science
- Hans India
‘World Oceans Day' brings spotlight on marine conservation
Visakhapatnam: Marking the 'World Oceans Day' and focusing on marine conservation, a beach clean-up activity was undertaken by Andhra University. Involving staff, research scholars and students, the programme was held on Sunday at RK Beach. Volunteering to build an ocean-friendly community, scientists and technical staff from NCCR, CMFRI, CIFT, NIO and NSTL also participated in the event. Centred on the theme 'wonder: sustaining what sustains us', the volunteers highlighted the importance of keeping the coastline clean and plastic-free. The awareness programme was flagged off by Vice Chancellor of Andhra University GP Raja Sekhar in the presence of MVR Raju, Principal of Science College, among others. Speaking on the occasion, the VC emphasised the importance of marine ecology and the need to safeguard the seas for future generations. About 100 volunteers participated in the programme. An ambulance service with medical and paramedical staff was deployed at the beach to meet any medical emergency. About 135-kg of debris was collected and handed over to GVMC Visakhapatnam for further disposal and recycling. The programme was supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, among others. Marking the occasion, the beach clean-up programme was simultaneously carried out in 21 beaches across the country at the same time in 21 beaches.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
AU VC bags excellence award in science and technology
Visakhapatnam: Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University GP Raja Sekhar was conferred with the Excellence Award in Science and Technology by the Academy of Science and Technology Communication, Hyderabad. The award was presented by the Governor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma during the National Technology Day 2025 celebrations held at IICT in Hyderabad. The prestigious recognition underscores the VC's significant contributions to science and technology. The university takes immense pride in the achievement and acknowledges the inspiration it brings to the academic and research community.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
91% of candidates write APICET 2025 held for MBA, MCA admissions
The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 held across the State on Wednesday for the admission into MBA and MCA courses offered by universities and its affiliated colleges saw an attendance of nearly 91%. Andhra University conducted the examination as per the directions of APSCHE in two sessions—9 am to 11.30am and 2pm to 4.30 pm). 'The overall candidate attendance percentage for APICET-2025 was 90.84%,' said AU Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar after releasing the password for the forenoon session. AU Registrar E.N. Dhanunjaya Rao released the password for the afternoon session. A total of 16,930 out of 18,779 candidates attended the examination (90.15%) in the forenoon session, while 17,201 of the total 18,793 candidates wrote the examination in the afternoon session (91.53%). 'In total, 34,131 candidates of 37,572 candidates attended both the sessions with the overall percentage of 90.84%,' Prof. Raja Sekhar told to media. The candidates have been advised to browse the for updates regarding preliminary key, response sheets and others.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Over 37,000 candidates registered for AP ICET to be conducted on May 7, says Andhra University Vice-Chancellor
As many as 37,572 candidates were registered for the A.P. ICET 2025 (Integrated Common Entrance Test) for admission into first year MBA/MCA courses, which is scheduled to be conducted on May 7 (Wednesday) in a computer-based test (CBT) format, said Vice Chancellor of Andhra University and Chairman of AP ICET G.C. Raja Sekhar. He said that the examination will be held in two sessions to accommodate the registered candidates. While the forenoon session will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the afternoon session is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Addressing a press conference at the varsity, Prof. Raja Sekhar said that as many as 94 examination centres were set up across Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad in Telangana. He said that it is mandatory for all candidates to carry a printed copy of their hall ticket to the examination centre and in addition, the candidates must also bring an original photo identification proof. Candidates will be allowed into the examination hall from 7:30 a.m. for the forenoon session and from 1 p.m. for the afternoon session. No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall after 9 a.m. in the forenoon session and after 2 p.m. in the afternoon session under any circumstances, he said. No negative marking Convenor of A.P. ICET M. Sasi said that there is no negative marking for the examination. Candidates should wisely use their time and answer the questions properly. She also said that key will be released after the examination, while the results will be announced on May 21. She also said that all departments are coordinating to conduct the examination in a hassle-free manner.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
AU engineering entrance test records 93% attendance
Andhra University Engineering Entrance Test (AUEET-2025) for admissions to and other undergraduate programmes in engineering was at 13 centres in seven cities—Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Rajamahendravaram, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati— on Monday (May 5) from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Andhra University vice-chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar visited the exam centres at Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG courses and Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College here to review the arrangements. AU Directorate of Admissions director D.A. Naidu said 93.46% of the 6,028 applicants attended the exam. The preliminary key will be released at 6 p.m. on May 6, and objections to the key can be raised till 5 p.m. on May 8. Results will be uploaded to AU website: after 6 p.m. on May 9. The schedule for online certificate verification and web counselling will be announced later, he added.
