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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Indian Institute of Technology open exam process to students

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Results of the IIT's Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) - one of the most keenly contested examinations in the country just got more transparent. Taking note of the numerous queries filed under the Right to Information Act (RTI) regarding its admission procedure, IIT Joint Admission Board has decided to release the cut-off scores for individual subjects and different streams on its website.

Applicants can now get to know the cut-off scores in individual subjects like physics, maths or chemistry and also aggregate cut offs for streams like computer, electronics, mechanical and civil engineering. For the 2007 entrance exam, the institute had posted their question papers and correct answers on their site.

The first detailed score sheets will be released on August 1 at 8 pm on the institute's website www.iitg.ernet.in for students who appeared for the 2008 entrance exam. The score sheets will show the opening and closing ranks of different branches for every category, general and reserved.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

MBA dream shattered, youth tries to kill self

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A 21 year old student tried to kill himself on Friday after realising that a private college he had joined was allegedly not recognised by the government. Kanpur native Arunesh Singh's family had taken a Rs 3 lakh loan to send him to Delhi for an MBA.

Laxmi Nagar-based IIMR is not recognised by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), students alleged. Nor is it affiliated to the University Grants Commission (UGC). AICTE is the apex body that approves courses in engineering, management, architecture, hotel management etc. Many corporate houses do not recognise a degree that is not approved by AICTE.

"Two days ago, I confronted the institute director S.K. Singh, and he assured me that he would soon get affiliation. When I demanded an explanation, I started getting threatening calls on my mobile phone," Arunesh said from his hospital bed. In despair, the young man popped a handful of sleeping pills early on Friday morning.

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