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IITs likely to hike fees

IITs likely to hike fees

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

After Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the nation's premier IITs may see a hike in tuition fees, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh said the Standing Committee of IIT Council (SCIC) has recommended an increase in the tuition fee for B Tech and M Tech courses. The Board of Governors (BoG) of six IIMs located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode had decided to increase the fees of the PGP.

IIT Entrepreneurship Summit '06

IIT Entrepreneurship Summit '06

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT, Mumbai, presents The Entrepreneurship Summit '06.

QS University Rankings 2016: IISc, 4 IITs among Asia's top 50

QS University Rankings 2016: IISc, 4 IITs among Asia's top 50

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, which is placed 33rd this year.

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

All the deaths, he said, could have been avoided had the IIT provided better living conditions for the labourers on the campus

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

International pay packages have soared 10-30 per cent at IITs.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

There's More To Life Than NEET

There's More To Life Than NEET

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

As the CBI continues to probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case, career experts help us understand what the future holds for undergraduate medical aspirants.

Share your IIT JEE tips

Share your IIT JEE tips

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Share your IIT JEE tips with others who are preparing for the national IIT examination across the country.

Free IIT-JEE 2009 mock test

Free IIT-JEE 2009 mock test

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Get Ahead, in collaboration with Career Launcher brings you a FREE sample IIT-JEE test paper with the answers.

What To Do After NEET-UG? Ask rediffGURUS

What To Do After NEET-UG? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com8 May 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel, founder, CareerStreets, offers advice on what students can do after cracking the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test.

IIT- Kharagpur honours HCL founder

IIT- Kharagpur honours HCL founder

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

HCL Founder Shiv Nadar has been awarded the Honoris Causa Doctorate of Science (D Sc) by the Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur.

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old.

'EVM Is Useless As The Black Glass Helps Manipulation'

'EVM Is Useless As The Black Glass Helps Manipulation'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'After a month of working on the new machine, I realised that the black glass on the VVPAT lets the programmer manipulate not just the electronic system, but the paper vote too.' 'And it will not be detected even during the mock poll or the actual voting because of the black glass.'

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

If left unchecked, the 2024 elections may be infamously remembered as the election of deepfakes. The ECI has a tough task ahead, but, more importantly, it has an opportunity to become a global model for scores of countries going to polls this year, notes Ajay Kumar.

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Though the Union HRD ministry has vehemently denied that Shevgaonkar resigned under government pressure, some allege that this is yet another example of the government exercising its influence over educational institutions

IITs see surge in placements

IITs see surge in placements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The process will start in December, but response from companies is very good.

30 students from Super30 crack IIT-JEE this year

30 students from Super30 crack IIT-JEE this year

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Among the 30 students, there are wards from landless farmer, egg seller, unemployed father.

IIT faculties attack Kharagpur director for backing govt

IIT faculties attack Kharagpur director for backing govt

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

The war within IITs over the Centre's 'one-nation one-test' proposal escalated on Sunday with faculties of all IITs attacking director of Kharagpur, Damodar Acharya, for his support to the government's move.

IIT announces alumni meet for 2008

IIT announces alumni meet for 2008

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

IIT alumni's Gloabl Conference -- PanIIT 2008 -- has been organised for December 19-21, 2008.

IIT fee rise: Too little, too late

IIT fee rise: Too little, too late

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Some say it's overdue and the fee is far less than institutions elsewhere; others argue it would burden students.

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Sizing up the IIT-JEE

Sizing up the IIT-JEE

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

A look at the finer aspects of IIT-JEE paper to help you crack it.

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Addressing reporters at his residence soon after the meeting ended, Chowdhury said six names came up before the panel for the selection of the two ECs and the names of Sandhu and Kumar were finalised by a majority of members of the high-powered panel.

IITs advertise to fill faculty quota seats

IITs advertise to fill faculty quota seats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are gearing up to complete the implemention of the scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST) and other backward classes (OBC) quota requirement for faculty positions from next year.

IIT Madras' annual technical festival

IIT Madras' annual technical festival

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Shaastra 2009, the annual technical festival of IIT Madras, will be held at the IIT madras campus between September 29 and October 4.

Success tips from IIT toppers

Success tips from IIT toppers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

IITs slip in Asian university rankings

IITs slip in Asian university rankings

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The rankings listed Asia's top 200 universities, where 12 Indian institutions figure, including seven IITs and five universities.

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee

Hike in IIT fees: Is it justified?

Hike in IIT fees: Is it justified?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

If IIT-Bombay Chairman Anil Kakodkar has his way, studying at any of the 15 IITs across the country will now cost Rs 250,000 every year against the current Rs 50,000. Is this hike justified?

Last minute tips to crack IIT JEE

Last minute tips to crack IIT JEE

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

IIT Delhi student Shiny Singh tells us what you need to do during those crucial few hours before you get set to write the IIT JEE exam that will be held on April 10, 2011.

IIT just became FIVE times more expensive

IIT just became FIVE times more expensive

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

If the IIT Council has its way, fees for the most prestigious engineering institute will shoot up fivefold.

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

IIT develops rail safety software

IIT develops rail safety software

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

IIT-govt stand off resolved: Sibal

IIT-govt stand off resolved: Sibal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The IIT faculty had been demanding withdrawal of 40 per cent cap on promotion of professors to senior grade. The teachers were also opposing the provision of contractual appointment at entry level.

This IIT student cracked the perfect GRE score

This IIT student cracked the perfect GRE score

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Taher Poonawala, 20, a student of IIT-Madras from Mumbai reveals his study secrets.

IIT Kharagpur plans medical college

IIT Kharagpur plans medical college

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

If things move at the right pace, the medical college will be set up in 2009.

1000 students get jobs in 10 days at IIT-Kgp

1000 students get jobs in 10 days at IIT-Kgp

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The placement season has brought in positive cheer for students at the IIT Kharagpur this year.

Recruiters return to IIT Bombay

Recruiters return to IIT Bombay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Participation from companies at double of last year