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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Schools reopen after summer holidays; ministers distribute books in Salem and Namakkal
Schools reopened after the summer holidays on Monday, and Tourism Minister R. Rajendran distributed books to students in Salem. All government, aided, and private schools in the Salem district reopened on Monday after the summer holidays. Teachers welcomed students back by distributing flowers and sweets. During a ceremony at the Fort Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Mr. Rajendran presented books and uniforms to 421 students, alongside District Collector R. Brindha Devi. Speaking to reporters, the Minister stated that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was prioritising the education and health sectors through schemes like the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme, Pudhumai Penn, Tamil Pudhalvan, Illam Thedi Kalvi, Ennum Ezhuthum, etc. Additionally, model schools and smart classrooms have also been provided. Of the 1,640 government, government-aided and self-financing schools in the district catering to students in Class I to Class V, 67,700 students study in Tamil medium, while 31,906 study in English medium. Among the 350 schools serving students from Class VI to Class XII, 1.16 lakh students study in Tamil medium, while 61,814 students study in English medium. A total of 6.36 lakh books have been distributed to Tamil-medium students, while 2.33 lakh books have been provided to English-medium students. Additionally, uniforms have begun to be distributed to 59,179 children aged two to five enrolled in 2,697 anganwadis. In the function, MLA R. Arul, Salem Corporation Mayor A. Ramachandran, Corporation Commissioner Elangovan, Chief Educational Officer (CEO) M. Kabir, and officials from concerned departments participated. Likewise, in Namakkal district, Adi Dravidar Welfare Minister Mathiventhan distributed books to students at the Government Higher Secondary School at Anna Salai in Rasipuram in the presence of District Collector S. Uma.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Students urged to study in govt. polytechnic college with aid
As the last day for applying to diploma courses in Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College is May 23, 2025, the college administration urged interested and eligible candidates to take up the opportunity to study engineering diploma courses like web designing, logistics, among others. As the college offers both full-time and part-time diploma courses, the yearly fee for full-time diploma is just ₹2,200. Interested can apply for full-time engineering diploma courses like civil, mechanical, electrical, computer, plastic, polymer, wed designing, logistics, and part-time courses like civil, mechanical and electrical in evening classes. While students passed in Class X board examinations can join in first year diploma classes, students who have passed Class XII board examinations and who have passed Class X examinations and also studied ITI (2 years) can get joined directly in second year of diploma classes. Interested candidates can apply through or can directly apply in the college by paying an application fee of ₹150. No application fee for SC/ST students. Along with it, students who have enrolled in the college could also be availed of various government schemes extended to students. Those who have studied in government or government-aided schools from Class VI to Class X or XII, under Tamil Pudhalvan scheme and Pudhumai Penn scheme can monthly assistance of ₹1,000. Under the Naan Mudhalvan schemes the students would be subjected to skill training. Education assistance is available for students from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified communities, Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribes. Selected female students could avail yearly scholarship of ₹50,000 under Pragathi scholarship scheme. Those selected differently abled students in second year would be granted ₹50,000 yearly assistance under Saksham scholarship. Further, paid internship with ₹16,000 for students selected in the second year of their courses. The college administration in its press statement said that the students could also avail of travel benefits like bus passes and train ticket concession.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Admission facilitation centres opened in government colleges in Cuddalore
The Government Periyar Arts College has established an Admission Facilitation Centre to enable students to apply for first-year admission online. Going by the demand last year, the college authorities expect more number of students to apply this time. Last year, there were over 17,880 applicants for 1,375 seats in various first-year programmes in the Government Arts College. The online admission process will be carried out till May 27 and the admissions are likely to be completed by the end of next month so that classes could be started for first year students from August, official sources said. According to an official, a single application would suffice for 176 Government Arts and Science Colleges across the State. A team of faculty members are deputed every day to handle the online admission process for the students from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At least 50 students turn up every day, he said. Right from user registration, the staff help out the students to log in, fill in personal information, and furnish details pertaining to special reservation, scholarship, school of study, and academic qualification. The students admitted in government colleges are exempted from paying tuition fee. Those among the students in government and government-aided colleges who had undergone their schooling in government schools from Classes VI to XII are entitled to a monthly assistance of ₹1,000 (Under Pudhumai Pen scheme for girls and Tamil Pudhalvan scheme for boys). Admission facilitation centres have also been established in other government colleges colleges — Chidambaram (intake of 1,130), Vadalur (230), Vriddhachalam (1,514), Kattumannarkovil (330), Thittagudi (600) and Panruti (270). An application fee of ₹48 and registration fee of ₹2 could be remitted through debit card/credit card/net banking/ UPI. Aspiring applicants can get their queries answered over phone: 044- 24343106/ 24342911.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Students get guidance on the right course
Under 'Kalloori Kanavu thittam,' a part of the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, orientation programme was conducted here on Wednesday for students of Sivaganga and Manamadurai who have completed Class XII. Speaking at the event jointly organised by the district administration, School Education Department and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, Collector Asha Ajith said that schemes such as 'Tamil Pudhalvan,' 'Pudhumai Penn,' have facilitated an increased in enrolment of students in institutions of higher education. 'Compared with other States, Tamil Nadu government has performed well in the aspect of higher education enrolment,' she added. The government, which thought that the economic condition of the students should not be a barrier to pursuing their education, has implemented various programmes to support them through education assistance and loans. In addition, various orientation programmes conducted in every district have proved that they had played a role in improving the enrolment ratio of the State, she said. The programme focused on students from welfare schools, single-parent children, dropout students, students who failed the half-yearly examinations, students with 50% attendance and those from Scheduled Tribes community. They were briefed about higher education opportunities available to them, different business opportunities and education loans. The students were also given one-to-one consultation. The students were explained the procedure to get education loan from banks. They were explained the salient features of various courses such as engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, arts and science and the allied subjects. The students were also encouraged to take eligibility examinations such as NEET, JEE, CUET, CLAT, and they were assured of support from the district administration for the preparations of these exams. In other places Following the event in Sivaganga, the 'Kalloori Kanavu' event would be conducted at the district teacher education and training institute in Kalayarkoil for students from Kalayarkoil and Ilayangudi on May 15, at Velammal Matriculation School in Tiruppuvanam on May 16, at S.S. Matric Higher Secondary School for students from Singampunari and S. Pudur on May 17 , at Tirupattur Baba Matric Higher Secondary School on May 21; and at Alagappa University College of Education in Karaikudi for students from Karaikudi, Devakottai, Kannangudi, Sakkottai and Kallal on May 22.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Six government colleges in Coimbatore district have intake limit of 3,967 seats for first year UG programmes
The intake limit in Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, is the highest among the government institutions in the category with a capacity to admit 1,727 students. Including the eight additional courses sanctioned in shift II, the college will be offering 23 UG programmes in both shift 1 and 11, from 2025-26, Principal M.R. Yezhili said. Since admission will entirely be based on score in Plus Two and as per Tamil Nadu Government communal reservation system, students are advised to choose more number of courses while applying, Prof. Yezhili aid. The other government colleges are in Mettupalayam (intake of 480), Valparai (520), Puliakulam (410), Thondamuthur (410), and Pollachi (420). The students admitted in government colleges are exempted from paying tuition fee. Those among the students in government and government-aided colleges who had undergone their schooling in government schools from levels VI to XII are entitled to monthly assistance of ₹1,000 (Under Pudhumai Pen scheme for girls and Tamil Pudhalvan scheme for boys). Students get trained in skills for securing jobs, and are provided with other educational assistance schemes of the government, free bus pass, District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar said in a press release. Students could download their application from the website: from May 7 to 27, the press release said. Admission facilitation centres have also been established in the government colleges. Application fee of ₹48 and registration fee of ₹2 could be remitted through debit card/credit card/net banking/ UPI. Aspiring applicants can get their queries answered over phone: 044- 24343106/ 24342911, the press release said.
