Tamil Nadu sees rise in students looking to study abroad: Andhra Pradesh has over the years accounted

for the most candidates from India for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the test for admission to postgraduate courses in the US. Delhi and Karnataka follow AP, and Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, with around the same number of candidates, are usually in the fourth place. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Tamil-Nadu-sees-rise-in-students-looking-tostudy-abroad/articleshow/26121696.cms 70% more take GRE as job prospects fall: Receding job opportunities have prompted Indians to look overseas. There has been a 70% surge in the number of Indians taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for admission to postgraduate studies abroad. The number of candidates from India grew from 33,504 in 2011-12 to 56,782 in 2012-13. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/70-more-take-GRE-as-job-prospectsfall/articleshow/26120976.cms CBSE to train students in CCE at workshops: Training for teachers and principals in the nitty-gritty of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is common, but the Central Board of Secondary Education is going a step further by deciding to train students as well. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/CBSE-to-train-students-in-CCE-atworkshops/articleshow/26119520.cms Gujarat Technological University, Indus to set up centres in China: The Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and Electrotherm's Indus University will set up Centres of Excellence (CoE) in China. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Gujarat-Technological-University-Indus-to-setup-centres-in-China/articleshow/26118395.cms IIT Kharagpur plays down FB 'hurt': KOLKATA: With less than a fortnight to go for placements to begin at the IITs, the most talked-about thing on the campuses is perhaps the fact that Facebook and Twitter are not coming for this year's placements. And IIT Kharagpur is no exception. The administration is, however, putting up a brave face. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/IIT-Kharagpur-plays-down-FBhurt/articleshow/26117143.cms Mumbai second in affordability for international students: LONDON: Mumbai has been ranked the world's second most affordable city for international students while Delhi occupies the 12th slot. Paris is the best student city, closely followed by London while no Indian city makes it to the top 50 for 2013, according to the rankings drawn up by QS Best Student Cities. According to the list released on Wednesday, Mumbai is ranked 61st with Delhi at the 69th spot. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Mumbai-second-in-affordability-for-internationalstudents/articleshow/26116244.cms CBSE organizes two-day training programme for English teachers : KANPUR: With an aim to help students acquire proficiency in speaking and listening skills by the time they leave school, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has organized a two-day training programme for teachers at Sir Padampat Singhania Education Center on Wednesday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/CBSE-organizes-two-day-training-programmefor-English-teachers/articleshow/26116225.cms Schools outsource physical education to gyms: CHENNAI: Rather than stick with the usual round of volleyball and a lap or two around the track, several schools in the state have decided to outsource their physical education classes to gyms and professional sports companies. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Schools-outsource-physical-education-togyms/articleshow/26115145.cms

Punjab students recreate miniature varsity at IITF: Chandigarh/New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A group of students from Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU) has created a miniature version of their 600acre institution and displayed the same at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) here. http://www.india-forums.com/news/education/531358-punjab-students-recreate-miniature-varsity-atiitf.htm Above 110 Firms Participated in IIM-A Summer Internship Placement: The Summer Internship placement procedure in Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has been concluded for the post-graduate programme of batch of 2013-15. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/above-110-firms-participated-in-iima-summer-internship-placement1385036723-1 With Declining Job Prospects in India the Indian GRE Takers increases by 70% : Thinning opportunities of getting jobs have made Indians to search for it, abroad. Because of the declining job prospect in India, there has been an increase of 70% in the figures of Indians taking Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which is gateway to admissions in postgraduate programmes overseas Universities. The numbers of GRE takers in India grew from 33,504 in 2011-12 to 56,782 in 2012-13. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/with-declining-job-prospects-in-india-the-indian-gre-takers-increasesby-70-1385036430-1 CBSE to Conduct CCE Workshops for Students: On realizing the fact that training on the basics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is equally essential for students along with teachers/principals, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to organize CCE workshops for students as well. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/cbse-to-conduct-cce-workshops-for-students-1385036292-1 QS World University Rankings: Mumbai and Delhi Affordable Cities for International Students: Mumbai has been considered the second most affordable city of the world, for international students whereas Delhi got rank 12. Paris is the best student city, chased by London. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/qs-world-university-rankings-mumbai-and-delhi-affordable-cities-forinternational-students-1385036188-1 Indian Techies would See Fewer US Companies in this Placement Season: This year, American companies presence at India's campus placements will be noticeable due to absence. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/indian-techies-would-see-fewer-us-companies-in-this-placementseason-1385035915-1 IIM-C to Revamp itself in Various Sector through Project RETREAT: The oldest B-school of India -Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta is planning a project 'RETREAT' to revamp itself in terms of preparing and training professionals for the transforming global management scenario. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/iimc-to-revamp-itself-in-various-sector-through-project-retreat1385021423-1 IGNOU to Launch a Broad Range of Certificate Courses besides Placement Cell in Odisha: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is to establish a placement cell in Odisha, shortly. At IGNOUs 28th foundation day celebrated on 19 November. Regional Director of Bhubaneswar centre, Mr. S K Tripathy, told that IGNOU has a central placement cell located in New Delhi, where students need to register, now, a regional placement centre will also be set up for the benefit of local students. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ignou-to-launch-a-broad-range-of-certificate-courses-besidesplacement-cell-in-odisha-1385021129-1 FutureLearn to offer English Language under MOOC framed by British Council: UKs led first Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) provider, FutureLearn is to offer a platform to British Council to

introduce its open online courses, framed to help course takers to build their proficiency in English language. The original web-based online courses will be created using the British Council's expertise in lending a helping hand to the learners and academicians to assess and improve their English language sense, globally. The global learners can avail new MOOCs from the British Council from 2014 onward. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/futurelearn-to-offer-english-language-under-mooc-framed-by-britishcouncil-1385020891-1 More Students will appear for Board Exams in March 2014, than Ever: CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated school students of Class 10 and Class 12 will have their board exams commencing from 01 March 2014. http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/more-students-will-appear-for-board-exams-in-march-2014-than-evercbse-1385020587-1 Odisha Govt Agreed with CBSE, Following AIPMT in 2014: In the forthcoming year 2014, state-level entrance exam for MBBS and BDS admissions will not be conducted by state Odisha. Instead, the students will be selected from the merit list of All India Pre-Medical Entrance Test (AIPMT). http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/odisha-govt-agreed-with-cbse-following-aipmt-in-2014-1385014597-1 NCHMCT to conduct Hotel Management Entrance Exam in April 2014: National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT ) will be conducting its national-level Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2014 for admission to Hotel Management Institutions in the last week of April 2014. Applications will be available from first week of December 2013 and registration will be open till second week of April 2014. NCHMCT JEE scores are used for admission to B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, and 11 other courses such as Diploma in Front Office, Diploma in Food Production, Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery, Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and Diploma in House Keeping. http://education.intoday.in/story/nchmct-to-conduct-hotel-management-entrance-exam-in-april2014/1/325882.html XAT 2014 Registrations extended to 2nd December 2013: Application deadline for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2014 has been extended to 2nd December 2013 from the earlier deadline of 22nd November 2013. The admit card can be downloaded from 18th December 2013 to 31st December 2013 and examination will be held on 5th January 2014. Results can be expected around mid- February. http://education.intoday.in/story/xat-2014-registrations-extended-to-2nd-december-2013/1/325856.html Patna University PG Exams Postponed: Post-Graduate examinations of Patna University beginning from 19th November 2013 have been postponed until further notice. Examinations were to be held for regular courses but self-financing courses' examination procedure had still not been announced. http://education.intoday.in/story/patna-university-pg-exams-postponed/1/325853.html JEE Mains 2014: How to Apply: JEE (Mains) 2014 and JEE (Advanced) are the new approach to admission in India's best technical Institutions. Here is a guide on how to apply for JEE (Mains) 2014. Candidates are required to apply only through the online application form. http://education.intoday.in/story/jee-mains-2014-how-to-apply/1/325862.html AIIMS Recruits MBBS Graduates for Junior Residency Positions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences invites online applications for the recruitment of 163 Junior Residents (Non-Academic) in various specializations. Selected candidates will begin from January 2014 for 1 term of 6 months, extendable to a maximum of 2 terms (of 6 months each). AIIMS graduates are allowed a maximum of 3 terms as Junior Residents (Non-Academic). http://education.intoday.in/story/aiims-recruits-mbbs-graduates-for-junior-residencypositions/1/325928.html

AIIMS Recruits M.D. holders for 178 Senior Residency Positions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS ) invites online applications for recruitment of 178 Senior Residents/Senior Demonstrators for a tenure period of 3 years, beginning from January 2014 session. Vacancies are available with AIIMS (main), AIIMS Trauma Centre, AIIMS Casualty and AIIMS DR. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital. Application begins from 20th November 2013 and ends on 19th December 2013. http://education.intoday.in/story/aiims-recruitment-for-178-senior-residents/1/325905.html