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Time of India
4 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Educationists flay MCQ tests for polytech colleges
Chennai: The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) recently decided to reform assessment methods in polytechnic colleges, transitioning from descriptive type answers to MCQs from this academic year. Previously, the assessment system involved questions of two, three, five, and seven marks demanding descriptive answers. The reformed system increases emphasis on MCQs, even for questions that require application, analysis, and critical thinking. For internal theoretical assessments, number of MCQ questions (one mark) is double that of short answer questions. As for the end semester examination, the entire assessment (one-mark and two-mark questions) is MCQ-based. For theoretical-cum-practical exams, also known as practicum (integrated tests), equal weightage has been given to MCQs and theoretical questions (two marks and three marks), accounting for 50 marks. The remaining 50 marks come from practicals, as revealed by a perusal of the communication from DOTE accessed by TOI. While the directorate contends that the reform would help students move on from rote-based learning and help measure learning outcomes accurately, educationists says the measure is a smaller component of outcome-based education, which the NEP 2020 endorsed. "When the state itself is opposed to NEP, bringing about reforms outlined in the policy is wrong. Outcome-based education kills the spirit of learning. This is a failed model of evaluation. Thrusting this on students without consultating them is unfortunate," said Prince Gajendra Babu, general secretary, State Platform for Common Education System. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai MCQs can only assess the 'what' aspect, not the 'how', L Jawahar Nesan, former convenor, State Education Policy, said. "Especially in a polytechnic setup, the weightage on practicals has to be increased. Focusing on MCQ-based assessment is opposite to the desired learning outcomes. Ideally, 95% of the questions should be comprehensive, providing a multi-dimensional assessment model for the student to analyse the problem," he added.
New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
One-fifth of private TN polytechnic colleges opt out of admissions
CHENNAI: As many as 80 — or one-fifth — of the 401 private polytechnic colleges in Tamil Nadu have opted out of the admission process this academic year. The unprecedented development has brought to light the issues ailing polytechnic education — at private institutions in particular — where colleges and seats are aplenty, but takers few. According to officials of the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), of these 80 colleges, 35 have applied for permanent closure in the last two years, while the remaining have chosen not to admit students this year. 'Some of these colleges have failed to enrol students even in single-digit figures in the last three years. Hence, we have not asked them to join admissions,' said an official. Experts attribute the declining enrolment to the rising interest among students in engineering courses and the high fees charged by private polytechnic colleges. 'When a student can study a course in a government college for just Rs 2,500 a year, why would they want to spend Rs 30,000 in a private college,' said the principal of a private college in Coimbatore. P Selvaraj, secretary of the Consortium of Self-financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in TN, said private polytechnic colleges are struggling to fill even half their seats and operational costs are taking a toll on their survival.
India.com
17-07-2025
- General
- India.com
TNEA Seat Allotment Round 1 Result Likely to be Out on THIS date at tneaonline.org, Steps to Check Allotment Status and Key Details here
(Representational image: New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 Round 1 tentative seat allotment result is expected to be released by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) on July 17, Thursday. This round of result will cover ranks 1 to 39,145. It is important to note that the window for opting for choices for Round 1 closed on Wednesday, July 16. DoTE has also informed that all candidates who participated in the TNEA 2025 counselling process will have their seat allotment process on different dates. Candidates can keep track of their allotment status and can check the TNEA 2025 seat allotment dates on the official website – TNEA Seat Allotment Round 1: Key Details Candidates who get their seat allotted in the first round will have to confirm their choices by July 18 (Friday) 5 PM. Only those who complete this confirmation will be considered for the provisional allotment process. TNEA Seat Allotment Round 1: Steps to check TNEA 2025 seat allotment result For the convenience of the candidates, we have provided the steps through which they can check their seat allotment result: Step 1. Go to the official website – Step 2. On the homepage, click on the 'Login' button. Step 3. Enter the asked credentials (Email & Password) Step 4. Your result for TNEA Allotment will appear on the screen. Step 5. Check your admission status and download the allotment list for future reference. TNEA Seat Allotment Round 1: The Next Step Once the seat allotment results will be accessible to students, they will have six options to choose from: 1. Accept and join 2. Accept and upward 3. Decline and upward 4. Decline and move to the next round 5. Decline and quit 6. Upward and move to the next round It is advisable for candidates to visit the official website frequently to in case of any updates related to the allotment process. However, it is to be noted that the TNEA 2025 admission process is in its last leg, which is the General Counselling. Candidates can contact TNEA's Toll-Free Number at 1800-425-0110 or email them at tneacare@ for more information or queries
Mint
17-07-2025
- General
- Mint
TNEA 2025 Round 1 date: Allotment list likely today at tneaonline.org
TNEA 2025 Round 1 date: The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, will likely release the tentative seat allotment result of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 Round 1 on Thursday, July 17. This round covers candidates with ranks from 1 to 39,145. The window for opting for choices for Round 1 closed on Wednesday, July 16. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website — Candidates who receive a seat allotment in Round 1 must confirm their choices by Friday, July 18, at 5 PM. Only those who complete this confirmation will be considered for the provisional allotment process. A provisional allotment letter will be issued to the students who select the 'accept and join' option sent on July 19. The reporting period for these candidates is from July 19 to July 23. To check the seat allotment result, candidates need to: Go to the official website: Click on the 'Login' button on the homepage Enter your registered email address and password in the login section View your TNEA allotment result displayed on the screen Check your admission status and download the allotment list for future reference After the seat allotment result is out, students will be provided with six options to choose from: Accept and join Accept and upward Decline and upward Decline and move to the next round Decline and quit Upward and move to the next round Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly to stay informed about further rounds and related updates. Currently, the TNEA 2025 admission process is in its last leg: General Counselling. For queries, students can contact TNEA's Toll-Free Number at 1800-425-0110 or email them at tneacare@
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TANCET MBA, MCA rank list 2025 released at tancet.annauniv.ed: Check direct link to download here
The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Government of Tamil Nadu has officially released the rank list for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2025 for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree programmes for the academic session 2025–26. Candidates who registered for admission through the state's centralised online counselling platform can now log in to the official portal — to view their assigned ranks. Steps to download the TANCET 2025 rank list Candidates seeking admission into MBA and MCA programmes through TANCET 2025 can now view their ranks online. Follow the instructions below to access the rank list: Step 1: Head to the official website: Step 2: Look for the 'MBA/MCA Counselling Click Here' link on the homepage and click on it. Step 3: You will be redirected to a page displaying the rank lists on the left. Step 4: Locate 'Rank list 2025' and search for your name or registration number and download the document for reference Direct link to check the TANCET 2025 MBA rank list is here . Direct link to check the TANCET 2025 MCA rank list is here. The rank list has been compiled based on the marks secured by candidates in the TANCET 2025 entrance examination. According to the exam's evaluation system, each correct answer carried 1 mark, while 0.25 marks were deducted for every incorrect response. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ทองคำกำลังทะยานขึ้นในปี 2025 — นักเทรดแนวหน้าเริ่มคว้าโอกาสกันแล้ว IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo Who is included in the TANCET 2025 rank list? The published list includes rankings for: • General category applicants for MBA and MCA courses. • Differently-abled candidates under both MBA and MCA categories. Institutions covered under TANCET 2025 counselling This admission process is applicable to: • Government and Government-Aided Engineering and Arts and Science Colleges • University Departments (including Anna University, Annamalai University, and their regional centres) • Self-financing institutions under the purview of the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) and the Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Chennai Applicants are advised to monitor the official website for timely updates on counselling schedules, choice filling, tentative seat allotment, and confirmation procedures. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
