KERALA – EXAMINATION RESULTS 2010 – COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

The establishment of the erstwhile University of Cochin in 1971 was a commitment from the Government of Kerala towards the new scientific policy resolution adopted by the Central Government on 4th March 1958. The birth of the new University was with the specific purpose of “development of higher education with particular emphasis on post-graduate studies and research in applied science, technology, industry and commerce”. The University of Cochin was later reorganized as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in February 1986.

Introduction : Examination Results 2010 of Cochin University of Science & Technology in Kerala has been declared.

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NCERT grants copyright to 12 states for using textbooks

New Delhi: Bringing parity in the school curricula across the country, the National Council for Education Research & Training (NCERT) has granted 'Copyright' to 12 states to use its textbooks in their respective state board schools.

The states which have been granted the NCERT Copyright include Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Punjab and Goa.

31.3 percent of senior secondary level students will now be able to read the textbooks prepared by NCERT.

The move to grant copyright is in keeping with the mandate of National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005.

An NCERT official said, "The move would also do away with any disparities among the state boards and give students enough confidence to compete at the national level with ease."

The course content will be provided by NCERT and the state boards would be in-charge of getting the textbook printed and translating the content in their respective regional languages.

Source: http://indiaedunews.net/Today/NCERT_grants_copyright_to_12_states_for_using_textbooks_7090/

NCERT grants copyright to 12 states for using textbooks

New Delhi: Bringing parity in the school curricula across the country, the National Council for Education Research & Training (NCERT) has granted 'Copyright' to 12 states to use its textbooks in their respective state board schools.

The states which have been granted the NCERT Copyright include Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Punjab and Goa.

31.3 percent of senior secondary level students will now be able to read the textbooks prepared by NCERT.

The move to grant copyright is in keeping with the mandate of National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005.

An NCERT official said, "The move would also do away with any disparities among the state boards and give students enough confidence to compete at the national level with ease."

The course content will be provided by NCERT and the state boards would be in-charge of getting the textbook printed and translating the content in their respective regional languages.

Source: http://indiaedunews.net/Today/NCERT_grants_copyright_to_12_states_for_using_textbooks_7090/

Kerala announces 5,000 scholarships for Muslims

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday announced 5,000 scholarships for Muslim students.
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan told reporters that the steps for the welfare of the minority community were being taken after a report was submitted by Local Administration Minister Paloly Mohammed Kutty, who studied the Sacchar Committee recommendations."We have decided to give 5,000 scholarships to Muslim students who pursue graduate and postgraduate courses. They will be eligible (to get) Rs.3,000 to Rs.5,000 every year," Achuthanandan said addressing a news conference here after the weekly cabinet meeting.Muslim's in Kerala account for 24 percent of the 32 million population."It has also been decided to set up a welfare fund and also extend pension benefits to madrassa teachers. Monthly stipends would be provided to all Muslim students who stay in hostels to prepare for competitive exams also," said Achuthanandan.

Source: http://www.keralaeducation.net/

Kerala announces 5,000 scholarships for Muslims

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday announced 5,000 scholarships for Muslim students.
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan told reporters that the steps for the welfare of the minority community were being taken after a report was submitted by Local Administration Minister Paloly Mohammed Kutty, who studied the Sacchar Committee recommendations."We have decided to give 5,000 scholarships to Muslim students who pursue graduate and postgraduate courses. They will be eligible (to get) Rs.3,000 to Rs.5,000 every year," Achuthanandan said addressing a news conference here after the weekly cabinet meeting.Muslim's in Kerala account for 24 percent of the 32 million population."It has also been decided to set up a welfare fund and also extend pension benefits to madrassa teachers. Monthly stipends would be provided to all Muslim students who stay in hostels to prepare for competitive exams also," said Achuthanandan.

Source: http://www.keralaeducation.net/

Kerala to get its second hospitality institute

Kozhikode: Kerala's second Institute of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT) will start functioning from next month, state Tourism Secretary V. Venu said here on Wednesday.
The institute will start functioning from a temporary facility here on Aug 4. A five-acre plot in Kozhikode city has been identified to locate the institute and the work on the building is expected to be completed in three years.
The central and state governments together will spend Rs.156.5 million to set up the institute. Initially, the institute will offer three-year graduate course in hospitality management.
"The institute is a milestone in the effort of the tourism department to provide higher education in the field of hospitality management. The selection of the students will be based on the examination conducted at the national level," Venu said.
The tourism secretary said compared to the rest of Kerala, the six northern districts in the state are attracting only a limited numbers of foreign tourists.
"These districts lack in tourism infrastructure."
"Only six percent of the total available rooms in the state are located in these area. The foreign tourists visiting these districts constitute only five percent of the total arrivals in Kerala," he added. IANS

Source: http://www.keralaeducation.net/

Kerala to get its second hospitality institute

Kozhikode: Kerala's second Institute of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT) will start functioning from next month, state Tourism Secretary V. Venu said here on Wednesday.
The institute will start functioning from a temporary facility here on Aug 4. A five-acre plot in Kozhikode city has been identified to locate the institute and the work on the building is expected to be completed in three years.
The central and state governments together will spend Rs.156.5 million to set up the institute. Initially, the institute will offer three-year graduate course in hospitality management.
"The institute is a milestone in the effort of the tourism department to provide higher education in the field of hospitality management. The selection of the students will be based on the examination conducted at the national level," Venu said.
The tourism secretary said compared to the rest of Kerala, the six northern districts in the state are attracting only a limited numbers of foreign tourists.
"These districts lack in tourism infrastructure."
"Only six percent of the total available rooms in the state are located in these area. The foreign tourists visiting these districts constitute only five percent of the total arrivals in Kerala," he added. IANS

Source: http://www.keralaeducation.net/