Education News – Newsletter for November 20, 2010

First management aptitude test to be held Feb 20

CHANDIGARH – The All India Management Association (AIMA), the apex body for the management sector, has launched a Management Aptitude and Skills Test (MAST) to evaluate management students across the country, a senior AIMA official said here Saturday. The first test will be held Feb 20, 2011.

Punjab Technical University (PTU) vice chancellor Rajneesh Arora …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : First management aptitude test to be held Feb 20.

From selling candles to helping students fulfil foreign dreams (Feature with images)

CHANDIGARH – From selling candles and fabric to teaching computers and from establishing an overseas student recruitment business to a software outsourcing company, Naresh Gulati has covered an enviable journey to entrepreneurial success.

With a clear dream of becoming an entrepreneur right from childhood, Gulati started his venture in candle retailing with just Rs.5,000. …. Read the original article  : here.

Oxford students say they are worst behaved in Britain

LONDON – It seems like a long, long time when students at Britain’s top university bragged about their brains. Now, undergraduates at Oxford claim they are the “worst behaved” in Britain.

One in three among the university students said they got so “out of their heads” on beer and wine that they urinate or vomit … Read more : Oxford students say they are worst behaved in Britain.

Chhattisgarh tightlipped over security forces vacating schools

RAIPUR – A day after the apex court asked the state government to remove security forces from schools, Chhattisgarh Friday chose to remain tightlipped about when it will begin the process.

“It’s a very complex issue and I can’t comment on it… vacating these schools needs a lot of thought,” a senior official …. Read the original article  : Chhattisgarh tightlipped over security forces vacating schools.

Government considering common entrance for central varsities

NEW DELHI – A common entrance test for central universities is on the cards of the government as vice chancellors of these varsities agree that modification is needed in the present system.

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Human Resource Development D. Purandeswari Friday said there was a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dikshit stresses moral education in city schools

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday stressed the role of moral education in schools, and noted that society needs “honest and upright” citizens to take the country to greater heights.

Speaking after presenting the Indira Awards 2010 on the birth anniversary of late prime minister Indira Gandhi to best schools, teachers and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dikshit stresses moral education in city schools.