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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Agniveer recruitment rally: Army official inspects CEE centres
Prayagraj: Deputy director general recruiting (states), Headquarters Recruiting Zone, Lucknow, Brigadier Swarn Singh inspected the online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) centres in Prayagraj on Monday. Defence PRO, Wing Commander Debartho Dhar, said as part of the Indian Army's ongoing commitment to fair and technology-driven recruitment, the senior officer visited TCS iON Digital Zone, Sallahapur, and iTech Zone, Jhunsi, to assess the conduct and administration of the online CEE being held for the Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2025. The online CEE is being conducted pan-India from June 30 to July 10, under the aegis of the Recruiting Directorate, Indian Army. Introduced two years ago as a major reform initiative, the digital examination process represents a paradigm shift in the Army's approach to recruitment, aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness and ease of access for candidates from all backgrounds. Singh undertook a comprehensive review of the operational setup at both examination centres. Key aspects such as biometric authentication, CCTV monitoring, examination room environment, candidate handling and digital invigilation systems were thoroughly examined. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The DDG also interacted with some candidates and inquired about their experience with the online format, the difficulty level of the question paper, and any logistical or technical challenges they may have encountered. Candidates responded positively, expressing appreciation for the convenience and clarity of the new system.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIT Madras launches course in machine learning operations
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras Pravartak launched a machine learning operations course. The online 110-hour certification MLOps course, jointly offered with TCS iON, will prepare professionals for careers in AI, ML and aims to address the demand for talent in the evolving domain of machine learning operations. The MLOps Scalable ML Operations - Associate is expected to bridge the skill gap and graduates can aim for career opportunities in data science gen AI and LLM besides AI and ML. The course will commence on July 15. The last date to register is July 5. Aspirants may register at – 'To teach industry-relevant skills' Venguswamy Ramaswamy, global head, TCS iON said, the experiential learning programme with classes by IIT-M Pravartak professors and industry experts aims to equip learners with industry-relevant skills and knowledge on real-world application scenarios. TCS iON, a business unit within the Tata Consultancy Services focuses on providing technology-driven solutions for learning, assessments and business processes. It caters to various segments, including educational institutions, manufacturing industries and examination boards. M.J. Shankar Raman, chief executive officer, IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation said, 'Machine learning models have to be deployed, managed and scaled in the right way. The course aims to upskill professionals and make them stay relevant in AI driven industries.' IIT-M Pravartak Technologies is a Section 8 company housing a technology innovation hub on sensors, networking, actuators and control systems. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology under its national mission on interdisciplinary cyber-physical systems and hosted by IIT-Madras. The course will provide pathways for careers in job profiles including data engineer, MLOps engineer; MLOps Platform engineer and ML automation engineer.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TCS, JNTU partner to boost IT skills of rural youth
Hyderabad: Tech services giant TCS has joined hands with the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) to kick off a TCS iON Placement Success Programme (PSP) in Telangana with an eye on empowering rural youth through targeted collaboration between TCS and JNTU, Manthani aims to equip final-year students and fresh graduates with the skills needed for entry-level IT part of the pilot for the programme, 100 students will be enrolled to undergo a 20-week immersive training programme designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The curriculum will focus on building both core technical competencies and essential soft skills to prepare candidates for real job roles in the IT sector. The programme will also offer placement support through TCS iON's recruitment platform, connecting eligible graduates with job the occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed by JNTU Hyderabad vice chancellor Prof T KishanKumar Reddy and TCS iON business head for skill education Smriti Mulye in the presence of the IT & industries minister Duddila Sridhar Babu."The recent drop in employability among Indian youth from 44.3% in 2023 to 42.6% in 2024, highlights a serious problem – less than half the graduates are prepared for the demands of the job market, which affects students, educational institutions, industries, and the government," said Sridhar Babu."In Manthani, we are taking action to change this. With this programme we are not just educating our youth, we are making them job-ready. The programme will bring the skills and training needed for real jobs to rural Telangana, bridging the gap between rural areas and industries," he added.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT signs pact for certificate course in cloud computing
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: IIT Bhubaneswar and TCS iON on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a certificate programme on ' cloud systems and infrastructure management '. The programme will cover theoretical, practical and applied use cases in the fields of cloud systems and related technologies."Internationally acclaimed academics, researchers and industry professionals with proven knowledge, experience and demonstrable ability in the field of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) will conduct sessions under the programme," said an IIT programme will allow freshers, mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs to gain foundational skills and applied domain knowledge in the areas of cloud systems and infrastructure management. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list This will also open possibilities for different research collaborations between TCS and IIT Bhubaneswar, said an official statement of MoU was signed between Dinakar Pasla, dean (sponsored research and industrial consultancy), IIT Bhubaneswar, and V Ramaswamy, global head, TCS iON.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
TCS, JNTU Manthani collaborate for upskilling programme
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Manthani have decided to collaborate for launching an upskilling programme to equip final-year students and fresh graduates with skills required for entry-level IT positions. In the pilot phase, 100 students are to be enrolled. They will undergo a 20-week immersive training programme designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The focus will be on building core technical competencies as well as essential soft skills. Additionally, the programme offers placement support through TCS iON's recruitment platform, connecting eligible graduates with job opportunities, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu's office said after he inaugurated the TCS iON Placement Success Programme (PSP). JNTU Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor T. Kishan Kumar Reddy and Business Head-Skill Education of TCS iON Smriti Mulye signed an MoU in the presence of the Minister, it said. Less than half of the graduates are prepared for the demands of the job market, Mr. Sridhar Babu said, citing the drop in employability among Indian youth from 44.3% in 2023 to 42.6% in 2024. This in turn impacts students, educational institutions, industries and the government. 'In Manthani, we are taking action to change this. With the TCS iON PSP in collaboration with JNTU Manthani, we are not just educating our youth, we are making them job-ready,' he said in a release on Thursday. The collaboration with JNTU Manthani is bound to 'empower job seekers with the skills and opportunities needed to succeed in today's competitive job market,' Global Head of TCS iON Venguswamy Ramaswamy.
