Thiruvananthapuram: Former minister for higher education R Bindu said the proposed conversion of College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) into a constituent college of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) could undermine CET’s autonomy. She added that it would disrupt CET’s independent development and put its budgetary allocations at risk of diversion.In a statement Bindu alleged…
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid mixed reactions from stakeholders and academics, Save University Campaign Committee has come out in support of the state govt’s decision to convert College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) into a constituent college of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.The committee also welcomed the decision to convert Govt Medical College, Thrissur, into a constituent college of…
Officials said the project continues to remain a priority of the state govt T’puram: The proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Research Park at Vilappilsala in the capital, envisaged as the state’s flagship hub for electric mobility research, innovation and advanced manufacturing, is delayed due to funding constraints linked to the reported restructuring of KIIFB.Senior officials associated…
Thiruvananthapuram: N Jayan, who played a pivotal role in indigenous development of cryogenic propulsion technology, has been appointed director of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro’s) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC).He led the team that developed the CE20 cryogenic engine, which powers GSLV Mk III (LVM3) launch vehicle, marking a significant milestone in India’s space programme.Jayan…
Bengaluru: For most students, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is a gruelling, high-pressure test. For Bengaluru’s Aryan Ragupathy, who secured All India Rank (AIR) 12 in JEE Advanced 2026 and emerged as the Karnataka topper, it felt more like a sport.“In some aspects, it almost felt like a sport. It was very competitive and…
Prayagraj: Prof Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University has introduced a Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to 11 postgraduate courses, enabling students to seek admission to multiple programmes through a single examination. Through CET, candidates can apply for courses including LLM, MBA, MBA in Public Policy and Governance, MCA and several MSc programmes under the…
Mangaluru: A rise in revaluation requests from CBSE class XII students has raised concerns over this year’s evaluation process, with many alleging that a new assessment method may have led to unexpectedly low marks across subjects. The issue has triggered anxiety among students and parents, particularly those seeking admission to colleges and professional courses, and…
