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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dravidian University gets government nod for engineering college, courses to begin this year
Dravidian University in Kuppam is spruced up for the launch of its engineering college after the State government on Friday approved its proposal, and paved the way for the university to commence technical courses from the academic session 2025–26. This marks a significant initiative towards expanding higher education options at the tri-State Kuppam junction. The initiative is directly supported by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the MLA of Kuppam Assembly constituency since 1989. Dravidian University, which remains a traditional university for language studies and subjects of the humanities division, will hereafter make a strong presence in professional technical education. As part of the initiative, the engineering college will offer two undergraduate engineering courses, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and CSE with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) in the first phase, with 60 seats available in each stream. This arrangement will benefit local students, who can now save time by avoiding travel to longer distances such as Tirupati, Chennai, or Bengaluru to pursue professional studies. The university authorities thanked the State government and acknowledged the Chief Minister's role in the sanction. 'This long-awaited dream that came true would not only galvanise the institution's academic scenario but also open great avenues for the students of this rural region. It would also enhance the reputation of the university and provide a big scope for students not only from the Kuppam region but from elsewhere in the southern States,' said Mr. Kancharla Srikath, MLC from Kuppam and government chief whip.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Dravidian University in Kuppam adds Engg wing
Kuppam (Chittoor district): Dravidian University in Kuppam is set to establish its own dedicated engineering college, marking a major milestone in the institution's academic journey. The move, which gives further boost to higher education in the State, comes following an initiative by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who represents the Kuppam constituency in the State Assembly. Though the town of Kuppam already has a private engineering college, this marks the first time Dravidian University will have an engineering college under its own administration. The University currently offers a variety of programmes in arts, science, technology and management, but lacked a formal engineering stream until now. In a circular issued on June 27, 2025, the University announced the approval from the Government of Andhra Pradesh to launch the new engineering college. The institution will begin operations from the 2025–26 academic year with two BTech programmes: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and CSE with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML). Each programme will accommodate 60 students per year. The University expressed gratitude to the State government, particularly Chief Minister Naidu, for sanctioning the much-awaited college. 'We take pride and pleasure in sharing this historic development with all teaching and non-teaching staff,' the circular stated. 'We thank the State government for supporting the institution's growth and commitment to academic excellence.' Welcoming the move, MLC and Government Whip in the Legislative Council Dr Kancharla Srikanth described the announcement as a key step in strengthening the educational landscape of the region. 'The students of Kuppam have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time,' he said, thanking CM Chandrababu Naidu and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on behalf of the local community. Leaders of the TDP and residents of Kuppam also hailed the decision, calling it a timely intervention that would bring quality technical education to the doorstep of meritorious students.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Competition heats up for TNEA 2025 as more students score high cut-off score
This year, 144 students have secured a perfect cut-off score of 200, more than double the figure of 65 last year, according to the merit list released by the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 committee. The increase signals a stiffer competition for coveted seats across the State. As cut-offs fall slightly overall, more students are clustering in tighter score bands. For example, students with a cut-off of 198 this year will find themselves ranked similarly to those with 197 last year. But they will now be competing against 1,035 more candidates. The disparity is even more pronounced in the lower score ranges. A candidate with a 145 cut-off this year holds the same relative rank as someone with a 129.5 cut-off last year — a 15.5-mark difference. In this bracket, 1,74,740 students are competing for seats, up from 1,32,337 in 2024, an increase of 42,403 applicants, said R. Ashwin, an independent career guidance counsellor. 'In 2024, only 78% of the candidates who scored 200 or above 198 took up the seats allotted to them. Among those with cut-offs between 199 and 195, just 74% opted to join. Overall, the percentage of candidates accepting seats has dropped at every level. Notably, only 40% of TNEA-registered candidates scoring below 130 took part in counselling,' he added. Mr. Ashwin also pointed to a shifting trend in course preferences. 'Computer Science Engineering and Computer Science-related programmes, like AI and Data Science, continue to draw top scorers. However, students with slightly lower marks are increasingly turning to the ECE [Electronics and Communication Engineering] stream, which is likely to see more high cut-offs this year.' Girls make strides Girls have made strides in the merit list. Twelve girls from the general academic stream — including five of government schools — are among the top 10 rankers, all with perfect 200. However, girls represent only 45% of the total applicants, numbering 1,09,055, compared with 1,32,582 boys. In the horizontal reservation category for government school students, 24,752 girls have applied as against 22,619 boys.
Khaleej Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
SAE University College Dubai opens admissions for project-based Bachelor of Computer Science
SAE University College Dubai is now accepting applications for its Bachelor of Computer Science program, starting September 2025. This Australian-accredited degree takes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning. There are no written exams, just real-world work that builds a job-ready portfolio. From the first trimester, students create functional software using professional tools and workflows. They present their work, collaborate across teams, and graduate with skills that employers value. No memorisation. No theory overload. Just hands-on experience from day one. Each student is guaranteed an industry internship, giving them direct access to real tech environments before graduation. It's structured for the workplace, not just the classroom. There's no requirement for math or science grades. This programme is open to students from any academic background, especially those who think creatively, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn by doing. Collaboration is built in. Computer Science students work alongside peers in Design, Animation, Audio, Film, and Games. It reflects how real-world creative tech teams operate. SAE has over 40 campuses in 20 countries and has been delivering creative media and tech education for more than 45 years. Degrees from SAE Dubai are accredited by Australia's Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). The Dubai campus is also licensed in the UAE by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Bachelor of Computer Science is one of several industry-focused degrees offered at SAE Dubai. For those who do not meet direct entry requirements, the one-year foundation programme offers a pathway into a bachelor's degree. Applications are now open for all bachelor's and foundation programme starting September 2025. For more information, visit the website:
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Time to demystify engineering education?
Hyderabad: Is it time for the state government to move away from outdated and redundant policies that heavily favor engineering education and to demystify the perception surrounding it? For the past three decades, the policies of successive governments in the Telugu states have excessively favored engineering education at the expense of basic sciences and other fields of study. This obsession with engineering has not only disadvantaged other disciplines, but the realm of engineering education has also become plagued by capitation fees, similar to issues seen with land and other mafias. Speaking to The Hans India, a former faculty member of an engineering college in Ranga Reddy stated, 'It is an open secret that many private, unaided engineering colleges and other professional colleges have been violating every known regulation imposed by the state and regulatory bodies.' Currently, management quotas for seats in AI, Data Sciences, Robotics, and Machine Learning branches, along with Computer Science Engineering, are being sold for fees ranging from Rs 6 to 15 lakh. 'This is preying on the emotions of parents who want their children to have a bright future by studying premium branches of study,' says Srinivas Reddy, an assistant professor at an engineering college in Medchal. Moreover, the fee structure for several new subject areas introduced in the top 25 to 30 institutions in and around Hyderabad goes beyond Rs 15 to 20 lakh, largely because these institutions have higher placement records. 'Yet, many institutions do not pay salaries properly to their faculty. Some colleges that collect huge donations do not return the original certificates of students, claiming that the state government has not cleared the fee reimbursement,' he added. The manipulations of private unaided colleges include collecting donations, faking college ratings, and obtaining grades through fraudulent data, which has turned engineering education into a donation mafia. When asked, Prof. N. Sridhar (name changed) from an 'A' rated autonomous engineering college in Ranga Reddy pointed out, 'We cannot blame only the colleges for all the ills. The state government and universities must establish interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary pathways that connect different fields and encourage a broad spectrum of study areas.' For instance, it is not necessary that a non-engineering student cannot study Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) or Data Sciences. The experimentation taking place at central universities, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other central universities showcases how the intersectionality among science, engineering, management, social sciences, and humanities has become increasingly vibrant and highly sought after by various industries. Once the compartmentalized approach is dismantled, it will have a significant impact on demystifying engineering education, allowing non-engineering and non-IT students to enter emerging job markets in areas like AI, ML, and related fields. Creating more study options with potential job prospects would help prevent engineering and other professional colleges from taking advantage of parents and violating rules and regulations, claims a senior faculty member from IIT-H.
