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March 31, 2010
'Self-confidence is the key to crack IIT JEE exam'
The IIT JEE is coming up on April 11 and we asked readers who have taken the test in previous years to share their tips on how to score well in the exam. Here we publish some of the responses we received.
March 30, 2010
Seven simple tips to beat exam stress
It's exam time again! The sun is always shining and you are stuck indoors hitting the books, right? Sleepless nights, revision stress and tension, tension, tension! Here are 7 simple ways to beat exam stress. BHMS course at National Institute of Homoeopathy
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to degree course (BHMS) in Homoeopathy at the National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata for the academic year 2010-2011. Should women behave like men at work?
The friendly, over-considerate shy person may have phenomenally intelligent things to say, but without being assertive and speaking up, they are left in the dark, says trainer and communications expert Nasha Fitter.
March 29, 2010
Now, IIT JEE prep at your fingertips with iProf
iProf, India's first personal education tablet comes bundled with test preparation content for IIT JEE, Google's Android and a Learning Management System. Stay on UGC order on deemed tag: Govt to move SC
Government will move the Supreme Court to challenge stay orders of High Courts in some states on an UGC direction to all deemed universities that they should not call themselves as universities. Indians better than British students in English!
It's official. Indian students are better than their British counterparts in schools, even in subjects like English.
March 26, 2010
5 useful tips to tackle your exit interview
The basic purpose of these interviews is to find out the reason for an employee's departure and improve working conditions, if that is what triggered the action. From pink slip to entrepreneurship: A Bold story
Anuja Mishra and Kartik Bajoria found themselves with no jobs exactly one year ago. Today they run a start-up that offers writing solutions to television channels, websites and corporate houses.
March 25, 2010
Study UK: Don't be fooled by 'short-cuts'
British High Commission First Secretary (Education Services) Kevin McLaven speaks with RMS Atwal about the application process to the UK universities.
March 24, 2010
Class X: Try these FREE Science tests
Here rediff.com in collaboration with TCYonline present three mock papers for Maths for students to improve their speed and sharpen their skills.
March 23, 2010
10 tips to ace your B-school interview
Sidharth Balakrishna, author and IIM alumnus, shares useful prep tips.
March 22, 2010
B-school admissions: Real IIM GD topics
To assist aspiring MBAs in their preparation, students at IIM Lucknow have come together to pool their experiences of the admissions process and present these tips.
March 19, 2010
'Failing in IIT JEE is not the end of your world'
The IIT JEE is coming up on April 11 and we asked readers who have taken the test in previous years to share their tips on how to score well in the exam. Sibal: India will be world's most educated by 2030
The Union HRD minister stresses the use of technology to spread education to dispossessed areas of the country. IIM Lucknow students share GD tips
Students at IIML share tips to help candidates through the group discussion round of B-school admissions. IIT student? Share your JEE tips
To help students give the test their best shot, we're asking readers to share their advice. Get a foreign degree without the travel or expense
A look at some of the institutes that are operating in India and what they offer.
March 18, 2010
'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'
Gulshan Kumar, former Education Officer, Australian High Commission talks about the recent clamp down on student visas and why. 'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'
Philip G Altbach, Monan University Professor and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College in an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder says that foreign universities is not the solution to India's education problems.
March 17, 2010
Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma
Amrita School of Medicine invites applications for Amrita Entrance Examination -- Medical (2010) for admission to MD/ MS and PG diploma courses. Your take: Foreign universities on Indian soil?
If the Foreign Educational Institutional Bill is passed, would you prefer to study at a foreign university's Indian campus? Tell us! B-schools: How to crack the personal interview
The focus here is more on elimination than on selection. So, how does one run the gauntlet and live to tell the tale? British Council IELTS scholarship award launched
The British Council will select eight students from India, each of whom will receive an award of Rs 3,00,000 towards the cost of tuition fees in an overseas institute.
March 15, 2010
TOEFL: 10 tips to take you to the top
Here are some pointers and resources to help you get on your way to score well for the test.
March 12, 2010
Class X: Complete solutions to the Maths paper
TCYonline.com presents the answer keys to the CBSE Maths exam in the Delhi region.
March 11, 2010
Aspiring MBA? Tips to ace your Group Discussion
How you can make a lasting impression at your B-school GD.
March 10, 2010
'Oz college closures means fewer Indian students'
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith today said the closure of some dubious private colleges in the country would lead to decline in number of Indian students coming here for further studies. CAT 2009: The IIMs' uncertainty principle
The CAT results have been declared, but candidates are still left with a lot of unanswered questions. Here's why. New CBSE grading system de-mystified
Suresh Kumar, currently working as an online tutor with TCYonline.com and an academician with nearly 25 years experience as a teacher in various CBSE schools, discusses how the system will work. IIM Lucknow's mentorship programme for GD/PI
Ignicion is a mentorship programme where the entire student community of IIM Lucknow comes together to assist the institute's GD/PI call getters. Tips to ace the IIT-JEE 2010
Systematic preparation and understanding the basics is the only route to success for this very competitive
March 09, 2010
Columbia Univ to open Global Center in Mumbai
Columbia University Monday announced the launch of the latest Columbia Global Center for South Asia in Mumbai in order 'to deepen its global perspective and expand knowledge' particularly about the country and also about the region. Class X: Try these FREE Maths tests
Here rediff.com in collaboration with TCYonline present three mock papers for Maths for students to improve their speed and sharpen their skills.
March 08, 2010
Women's Day special: The light of leadership
It's a hard world. But it's definitely not a man's world anymore. Gone is the perception of a feeble, docile and delicate woman attempting to make a mark in her own small way.
March 05, 2010
Free all India scholarship tests for GATE-2011
GATEFORUM is organising an all India free scholarship test for the aspirants of GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Admission Test) on March 7, 2010 in over 40 cities across the country. UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily
The UK Border Agency advises customers that the visa application centres in Hyderabad, Cochin and Bangalore will be closed from March 31 to April 5, 2010 for an IT system upgrade.
March 03, 2010
5 things to consider before you say 'I quit!'
Some indications that things at work are not going as well as they should in your professional life and it may be time for a change or a re-evaluation. B-school review: LN Welingkar Institute of Mgmt
A look at Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai and its courses.
March 02, 2010
First Gulf Maharashtra business convention
First Gulf Maharashtra business convention titled 'MahaBiz 2010 Dubai' organised by Gulf Maharashtra Business Forum (GMBF) in Dubai, on 23rd and 24th April 2010. 'We look for Indian-ness in every hire'
Kishore Biyani, founder and CEO of the Future Group, has emerged as the largest and perhaps the most successful retailer in India. Here he looks back at successes, failures and other defining moments in his entrepreneurial life.
March 01, 2010
CAT results: Which B-school will you get into?
Mystudyplaces.com has launched a new application whereby students can find out which B-schools they are eligible to apply to based on last year's cut-offs.
February 26, 2010
B-school review: Institute of Mgmt, Nirma Univ
Careers360 reviews Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad and its courses.
February 25, 2010
Class X: Important Bio diagrams you should know
Topper experts present a special revision aid to help you improve your drawing skills in Biology.
February 24, 2010
Class XII: Ready reckoner for Chemistry
To help students in the final leg of their preparation, TopperLearning presents a comprehensive, ready list of the most important formulae and concepts in Chemistry. CV or Resume: Is there a difference?
While most of us use the terms 'Curriculum Vitae' and 'Resume' interchangeably, there is a difference between these two documents. B-school review: All about NMIMS, Mumbai
A look at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai and what makes it one of the best B-schools in the country.
February 22, 2010
Take control of your career curve. Here's how
Global career experts suggest five ways of moulding one's career into a perfect shape.
February 19, 2010
Class XII: Ready reckoner for Maths formulae
To help students in the final leg of their preparation, TopperLearning presents a comprehensive, ready list of the most important formulae in Mathematics. B-school review: Symbiosis Institute of Management
The institute offers an NAAC-accredited MBA for dependents of army personnel, industry-sponsored students. What's wrong with India's state B-schools
Faculty have no incentive to perform and ROI is never calculated.
February 18, 2010
Contest for B-school students. Win Rs 50,000!
Yes Bank in collaboration with Business World is organizing the Yes B-school review: Mudra Institute of Communications
Divergent thinking, creativity and an out-of-the-box solutions approach. 'Despite the Satyam crisis we were treated well'
Siddharth Gollapudi, a former Satyam employee, shares his rollercoaster experience with the company -- from the high of beind recruited by India's fourth largest software firm to the low of possible retrenchment.
February 17, 2010
B-school review: Amrita School of Business
The college claims to get repeat placements even in a downturn. 5 tips on how to ace your B-school interview
Personal interviews present a platform for a candidate to elaborate on his / her candidature. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Sibal: CET for college admissions by 2013
Human Resource and Development minister Kapil Sibal announced that efforts are being made to conduct a single-level entrance test by 2013.
February 16, 2010
UK visas: 'Weeding out fake students is essential'
Mr Jaspal Singh, managing director of Caan World Consultants, a reputed student visa consultancy in Jalandhar, sheds light on new UK student visa policies. B-school review: Amity Business School
Rolling admissions at this business school has its pros and cons. Class XII: I hated Physics, but scored 98 percent
This topper scored 96.2 percent in her Class XII board examinations. We get her to spill the beans on her dreams, her school, favourite subject and much more to help you get ahead in the exams this year. 5 things that will get your CV trashed
Kshipra Singh outlines the mistakes that will have employers pass your CV over time and again.
February 15, 2010
Seminar on a new concept in homeopathy
Homeopath Dr Parinaz Humranwala is all set to to launch TEMPRAZ, a technology aided expert system to to identify the temperament of the patient. B-school review: Acharya Inst of Mgmt & Sciences
The first in a series of 25 reviews of top business schools in the country. Class X: Don't make these mistakes in Math!
Every batch of students tends to make similar mistakes, year after year. So, this list of common slips, blunders, errors and doubts will help you memorise tricky Math concepts, better and end all confusion. Global Indian International School goes to US
The Global Indian International School, which offers a multicultural education for K-8 students, is to open its first United States branch in San Jose, California, in September. The school is currently enrolling students for the 2010-2011 school year.
February 11, 2010
Starting your own company? 5 things to do ASAP
Here are five things that all start-up companies must do on a priority basis. Want to be a pilot? Think twice, then think again!
A student shares his harrowing tale about a dream that is yet to be fulfilled. Management entrance tests: A big farce
They may actually be a test of what most candidates don't know!
February 10, 2010
Calling young entrepreneurs across India
Announcing Entrepreneurship Week India supported by the Wadhwani Foundation and run by the National Entrepreneurship Network. Class XII exams: Try this free sample test
To help students Topperlearning.com presents a series of sample test papers along with solutions for help students rev up their prep. Want to study hospitality in the US? Read this
Seminars in Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi on education and careers in hospitality. How NOT to choose a B-school
6 signs that there's something fishy about the admission process!
February 09, 2010
Meet the future: Brightest young scientists
Suman Guha Mozumder speaks to the Intel Science Talent Search finalists of Indian origin, and finds a common trait - they are all rooted in tradition while aiming for the stars.
February 08, 2010
Announcing admissions to part-time exec MBA course
MET Institute of Management announces admissions for the University of Mumbai, three-year part-time Master's degree in management. ISB vs IIMs: How they match up
The research output of ISB stands out clearly, giving it an edge over the IIMs. 11 things to consider when choosing your B-school
Know these parameters to make an informed choice.
February 05, 2010
B-school rankings: India's top 50
Careers360 visited B-schools across the country, and used the Input-Process-Output methodology to rank them. See results!
February 04, 2010
Class X exams: Try this free sample test
To help students Topperlearning.com presents a series of sample test papers along with solutions for help students rev up their prep. Debate: Are private schools better?
If private schools are indeed better, as Aser says, and cost a lot less than government ones, involving them in programmes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Right to Education Act may be a good idea.
February 03, 2010
Indian universities may soon match Oxbridge
Amidst major funding cuts in British universities, a top US academic has told a London audience that India and China could soon build institutions that match Oxford and Cambridge. 5 qualities that make an effective leader
Many elements put together in the right way can make a leader. A look at some of the essential elements.
February 02, 2010
Felix Scholarship: Higher studies at top UK univs
Experience the intellectual culture at University of Oxford, University of Reading, School of Oriental and African Studies. Want to study engineering in France? Read this!
International Engineering network n+i and Michelin Tyres announce full sponsorships for postgraduate studies to Indian students going to French engineering colleges.
February 01, 2010
Class X: Board exams made EASY!
A list of dos and dont's to help you score your best. Jobs: 'Stay with a firm only if it benefits you'
In the seventh part of our series 'Happy days are here again', reader Ragini Mehra tells us how her employer forced her to resign but she had the courage to overcome her nervousness and emerge as a winner again. CAT 09, phase 2: 'I have no complaints'
The second phase of CAT testing happened over January 30-31 for more than 6,500 students across the country. So how did Round 2 go? 10 careers to watch out for in 2010
Mayank Gupta, of BodhiSutra, discusses 10 career streams that will throw up opportunities in the times to come.