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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Non-CAP colleges ahead in race to start undergraduate classes
Kolkata: While the centralised admission portal (CAP) is still accepting applications for UG courses, colleges not part of CAP have either started classes or are preparing to do so shortly. St. Xavier's College, Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, and Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Rahara, have started their first-semester UG classes while others, like Bhawanipur Education Society, Loreto, Scottish Church, and Women's Christian College will begin in Aug. The CAP will be open till Friday, causing concern among students who wish to study in prominent institutions under this portal that includes 460 state-aided colleges under 15 universities. St. Xavier's College began classes on July 14, while Ramakrishna Mission Residential College Narendrapur started classes on July 10. Scottish Church College conducted its first assembly for first-year students on July 19. Bhawanipur Education Society will hold its orientation programme on July 28. Women's Christian College will hold its first assembly and orientation programme on Aug 4 while Loreto College and Shri Shikshayatan College will also start their sessions in Aug. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata St. Xavier's College principal Fr. Dominic Savio said they follow the same schedule every year for first-semester classes. Principal of Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur, Swami Ekachittananda, said: "We follow this timeline every year. Out of 235 seats, almost all have been filled." Bhawanipur Education Society's spokesperson Miraj Shah said they have 3,500 seats, of which 3,200 have been filled. Jadavpur University's science faculty published its provisional merit list on Tuesday and classes will begin on Aug 4. The arts faculty will publish its provisional merit list at the end of July and classes will start on Aug 12. "Though our admission portal opened late, we conducted the process quickly. The university also took a wise decision regarding the OBC issue to avoid controversy, which helped in the admission process," said JUTA general secretary Partha Pratim Ray. The philosophy and Sanskrit departments published their provisional merit list on Wednesday. Presidency University's entrance tests were held on June 21 and 22, but the results may be declared only after the OBC matter is resolved. Several college principals fear a large number of seats may stay vacant due to this delay.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI in business, data analytics, wetland conservation debut as UG courses
Kolkata: Colleges and universities have introduced innovative courses and unique combinations for students to enhance their skills across various fields. With industry demands evolving rapidly, several institutions are embracing future-ready programs in data analytics, artificial intelligence in business, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence. In recent years, traditional core subjects like mathematics, chemistry, and physics saw declining enrolment numbers. However, new interdisciplinary combinations incorporating these fundamental sciences are gaining traction among undergraduate students, offering more practical and career-oriented pathways. St. Xavier's College introduced data analytics, artificial intelligence in business, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and business intelligence. P by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo rincipal Dominic Savio said, "Our program encourages students to explore and integrate knowledge across various domains. A strong focus is placed on creativity, critical thinking, communication skills, and ethical values. Students have the flexibility to design their academic paths by choosing from a diverse basket of courses, which include core courses, elective courses, and skill enhancement courses. We actively promote blended learning approaches and effective use of digital tools to support student engagement and learning outcomes." St. Xavier's College expanded its curriculum to include multidisciplinary courses spanning both arts and science streams, from wetlands conservation to sports management. The college emphasises holistic development through skill enhancement courses, value-added courses, and ability enhancement courses (AEC). St Xavier's University also introduced BSc in data analytics and statistics, which includes statistics, mathematics, and data science. Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Narendrapur) introduced a comprehensive life science program that includes microbiology, zoology, biotechnology, botany, and physiology, reflecting the growing demand for specialised, industry-relevant education. Principal Swami Ekachittananda said, "This year we introduced life science for the first time, for which 10 seats have been allocated. Earlier, we didn't have a bio-science stream, but for the last few years, we received numerous feedback prompting us to introduce these subjects which have market demand at present. " The college has around 180-190 seats for undergraduate courses, which will be increased to accommodate new courses. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, is offering data science as a minor subject for students. Principal Swami Kamalasthananda said, "This is an age where students need to be well-equipped and have clear knowledge of numerous contemporary subjects. In these cases, I observed several students taking advantage of online courses because they have limited time to get an overall idea of the subject. " Asutosh College in Kolkata introduced 25 contemporary certificate courses that include wildlife conservation and ecotourism, data management for social sciences, AI for office work, electronic product design, and analysis of pollutants in the environment for both in-house students and others. Principal Manas Kabi highlighted that these certificate courses have been introduced for students who are eager to enhance their skills in various fields. Graphic— St Xavier's College | Data analytics, artificial intelligence in business, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence St Xavier's University | BSc in data analytics and statistics Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Narendrapur) introduced life science that includes microbiology, zoology, biotechnology, botany, and physiology
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No OBC quota in JU admission
Kolkata: Jadavpur University has decided not to admit students under the OBC category this year, citing the ongoing Supreme Court case. The Calcutta High Court in May 2024 scrapped all new OBC categorisations in Bengal after 2010, saying the authorities "practised protective discrimination in deviation of constitutional norms". The SC is hearing the state govt's appeal. In 2024, JU had asked candidates admitted under the OBC-A and OBC-B categories to submit an undertaking on a non-judicial stamp paper, stating that their admission will be revoked if their OBC certificates become invalid in the future. The university has written to the higher education department but has not received any suggestion. Recently, a notice for the admission to the bachelor programme of library science course has been published where there is no provision for OBC reservation. "We have taken the decision following legal advice," said an official. Meanwhile, the HC heard a PIL where it was pointed out that several universities were still following the reservation for OBC-A and OBC-B categories in violation of the May 2024 judgment, citing examples from JU. Calcutta University had also written to the higher education department seeking advice. But it too has not received any directive yet. St. Xavier's principal Fr. Dominic Savio said, "We have been having SC, ST and OBC category students from the beginning or from the time we got autonomy. "
