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The Hindu
25-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
APPGCET results see 88.6% pass rate with girls outperforming boys
As many as 88.6% of the candidates who have taken the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (APPGCET 2025) this year are eligible to join the post graduate programmes across the State this academic year. Minister for Human Resource Development Nara Lokesh formally released the APPGCET 2025 results on Twitter, which were announced by SV University Vice-Chancellor Ch. Appa Rao at the campus here on Wednesday, in the presence of the Registrar M. Bhupathi Naidu, Convener P.C. Venkateswarlu, principals and deans. Of the 25,688 candidates who had applied for the test, 21,995 appeared, out of which 19,488 passed, which takes the pass percentage to 88.6. Women candidates excelled in terms of the number of applicants as well as the passed candidates. A total of 12,025 women candidates out of the 13,485 passed, taking the pass percentage to 89%. On the other hand, 7,463 out of the 8,510 male applicants passed, which pegs the pass percentage at 87.7%. Some subjects were merged in the common entrance test this year keeping the convenience of students. As a result, the tests were held for a total of 31 subjects. Similarly, the question papers were provided in English as well as Telugu, keeping in mind the students who had pursued under graduation in Telugu medium. It may be recalled here that Sri Venkateswara University conducted the entrance test for the first time this year, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The notification was issued on March 31 and the online application process was on from April 2 to May 25. The tests were conducted in a peaceful manner in 10 sessions from June 9 to 12, while the certificates of Physical Education candidates were verified on June 13 and 14.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Temple city turns to yoga, gears up for IYD celebrations
Tirupati: The temple city of Tirupati is abuzz with yoga fever as it gears up to celebrate International Yoga Day (IYD) 2025 on Saturday. Over the past month, the district administration has led a series of initiatives including awareness drives, training sessions, and community engagements, sparking a visible transformation across all sections of society. Now, yoga has become a buzzword, embraced by people of all ages for its promise of holistic wellbeing. The main event will take place at SV University's Tarakarama Stadium in Tirupati, where nearly 10,000 participants are expected to gather for a mass yoga demonstration. Elaborate arrangements have been made to mark the occasion with grandeur. Several other universities, schools, and private institutions are also planning celebrations in their own spaces, upholding the spirit of this year's IYD theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' 'Yoga is a divine medicine for both physical and mental ailments. It brings discipline into life,' said Ramesh, a postgraduate student at SV University. Speaking to The Hans India, Dr R Lakshmi Narayana, Assistant Professor at the Department of Yoga Vignana, National Sanskrit University, remarked that yoga has reached almost every doorstep in recent years. 'The Prime Minister's consistent advocacy over the last decade has created real impact. People in villages and cities alike are recognising its value,' he said. He believes at least 50–60 per cent of those who take part in IYD will continue the practice, leading to long-term societal wellbeing. Senior yoga practitioner and Founder Secretary of the Chittoor District Yoga Association, S Sreenivasulu Naidu, noted that the past year has witnessed a rapid rise in yoga awareness. 'Everyone from farmers in rural areas to tech employees in cities. is now aware of yoga's benefits. Whether they continue the practice or not, the awareness is firmly in place,' he observed. 'Earlier, people looked for free classes. Now, they seek certified instructors and are willing to pay for quality training,' Naidu added. In a proud moment for the region, five students from Tirupati and four from Chittoor have been selected to perform yoga alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Visakhapatnam on IYD. They will be positioned at a gallery close to the Prime Minister during the event — a symbolic honour for the city's growing yoga community.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
SVU V-C unveils roadmap on academic transformation
Tirupati: SV University Vice Chancellor Prof Ch Appa Rao delivered a keynote presentation at the National Workshop on Multidisciplinary Education and Research University (MERU), organised by the Ministry of Education under the PM-USHA initiative in New Delhi on Wednesday. Representing SVU as the coordinating institution for Session 4—focused on 'Future of Work and Courses in Emerging Areas', Prof Appa Rao outlined a forward-looking strategic roadmap addressing workforce preparedness and academic transformation. His thematic presentation, developed in collaboration with five leading state universities, emphasised the urgent need for universities to adapt to rapid technological and industry changes. Key proposals included curriculum reform to introduce interdisciplinary and flexible learning paths, integration of emerging fields such as AI and renewable energy, and a stronger focus on digital fluency and entrepreneurship. The roadmap also called for enhanced industry-academia collaboration, robust research clusters, faculty development, and inclusive digital outreach. Prof T Ramasri, Coordinator, RUSA and Rayala Vamsi, CEO, RUSA, also represented SVU at the workshop, contributing to the formulation of the joint roadmap.
