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The College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum) started functioning on 3 July 1939 as a part of the erstwhile University of Travancore, Kerala, India. The college campus is situated near Sreekaryam, 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central (railway station). Extending over 125 acres (500,000 m²) of land, it has one of the most spacious campuses in the country. The main building resembles a spanner from the air, around which are spread the departmental buildings, library block, labor ...

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The system is divided into preprimary, primary, middle (or intermediate), secondary (or high school), and higher levels. Preprimary is usually composed of Lower Kindergarten and Upper Kindergarten, where primary reading and writing skills are developed. Primary school includes children of ages six to eleven, organized into classes one through five. Middle school pupils aged eleven through fourteen are organized into classes six through eight, and high school students ages fourteen through seventeen are enrolled in classes nine through twelve ...

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Roorkee is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in research and providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country. The Institute ranks among the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It is considered a tr ...

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Technical colleges in the Banaras Hindu University were the Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) in 1919, the College of Mining and Metallurgy (MINMET) in 1923 and the College of Technology (TECHNO). The first-ever degree courses in Mining, Metallurgy, Ceramics and Pharmaceutics in India were pioneered at BHU. After India became independent in August, 1947, post graduate and doctoral research programmes were also introduced. BENCO, MINMET and TECHNO produced outstanding engineers who manned various industries, academic institutions, R&D Labs and others, thus providing the much needed t ...

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While engineering hostels have been synonymous with drug-culture, RVCE has the distinction of probably being the finest party school in the system while still being the best merit-wise. Some explain it to the attitudes of the conglomeration of open-minded sub-urban youth from across the country, others would call it the "Work hard, party harder" ethic. Students are engaged in various activities and at any point of time they can be seen furiously typing away on their keyboards or playing games like the immensly popular Counter ...

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Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Ranking, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Academics, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Student life, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Undergraduate departments, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Post-graduate departments, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - The RV Work-Play culture, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - RV School of Architecture, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Achievements, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering - Trivia

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Established as College of Engineering in 1961, IIT Delhi was given the current name and declared an Institution of National Importance under the "Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963" It was then accorded the status of a deemed university with powers to decide its own academic policies, to conduct its examinations, and to award its degrees. The picturesque Institute campus extends over an area of 320 acres (1.3 km²). With clean and wide roads, the campus presents a spectacle of harmony in architectural and natural beau ...

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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Overview, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Academic structure, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Other facilites, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Some major festivals at IIT Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Alumni

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The Institute of Technology, like all other Faculties and Departments of the Banaras Hindu University, owes its existence to the far-sighted vision and relentless efforts of its founder Mahamana [Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya]. During the days of India's freedom struggle, three engineering and technological institutions were established by Mahamana, viz. the Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) in 1919, the College of Mining and Metallurgy (MINMET) in 1923 and the College of Technology (TECHNO). The first-ever degree courses in Mining, Metallur ...

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When IT-BHU was formed, the earlier system of region-wise admission (via merit lists) in the old colleges of BENCO, MINMET and TECHNO was replaced with all-India admission procedures. Main article: Joint Entrance Examination For undergraduate admissions, IT-BHU (along with the IITs and ISM Dhanbad) uses the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) to select students. The Joint Entrance Examination is one of the toughest science-oriented entrance exams in the world, testing applicants' knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry. The unde ...

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Education in India - Non-Formal Education. In 1979-80, the Government of India, Department of Education launched a program of Non-Formal Education (NFE) for children of 6-14 years age group, who cannot join regular schools. These children include school drop-outs, working children, children from areas without easy access to schools etc. The initial focus of the scheme was on ten educationally backward states. Later, it was extended to urban slums, hilly, tribal and desert areas in other states as well. The program is now functional in 25 states/UTs. 100% assistance is given t ...

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IT-BHU is consistently ranked among the top ten technology schools in India. In May, 2005, a survey of engineering schools ranked IT-BHU at Number 5 overall, and at Number 1 in the development of "Intellectual Capital". Many of its departments, called branches, come under the distinguished category of "Centre Of Advanced Studies", a distinction awarded by India's University Grants Commission. In August 2003, the World Bank carried out a survey of leading technical colleges in India. According to their report, IT-BHU was ranked ...

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Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University - History, Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University - Admissions, Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University - Assessments, Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University - Departments, Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University - Alumni

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Applied Departments Applied Chemistry Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Schools Bio-chemical Engineering Bio-medical Engineering Material Science and Technology ...

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Education in India - Up to the 17th century. The first millennium and the few centuries preceding it saw the flourishing of higher education at Nalanda, Takshila, Ujjain, & Vikramshila Universities. Art, Architecture, Painting, Logic, Grammar, Philosophy, Astronomy, Literature, Buddhism, Hinduism, Arthashastra (Economics & Politics), Law, and Medicine were among the subjects taught and each university specialized in a particular field of study. Takshila specialized in the study of medicine, while Ujjain laid emphasis on astronomy. Nalanda, being the biggest centre, handled all branches of knowledge, ...

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The Roorkee College was established in 1847 AD as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The College was renamed as The Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854. It was given the status of University by Act No. IX of 1948 of the United Province (Uttar Pradesh) in recognition of its performance, potential and keeping in view the needs of post-independent India. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, presented the Charter in November 1949 elevating the erstwhil ...

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Education in India - Women. Under Non-Formal Education programme, about 40% of the centers in states and 10% of the centers in UTs are exclusively for girls. As of 2000, about 0.3 million NFE centers were catering to about 7.42 milion children, out of which about 0.12 million were exclusively for girls. In engineering, medical and other colleges, 30% of the seats have be ...

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Computer Engineering Ceramic Engineering Chemical Engineering and Technology Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering [1] Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Pharmaceutical Engineering Applied Departments Applied Chemistry Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Schools Bio - Chemical Eng ...

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Modern education in India is often criticized for being based on rote learning. Emphasis is laid on passing exams with high percentage. Few institutes give importance to developing personality and creativity among students. Recently, the country has seen a rise in instances of student suicides due to low marks and failures, especially in metropolitan cities like Mumbai. The expenditure spent on schools is generally very less as compared the admission fees of the students, which is in many cases not all they have to pay: the cost for t ...

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Education in India, Education in India - Structure, Education in India - Elementary Education, Education in India - Middle and secondary level education, Education in India - Higher Education, Education in India - History, Education in India - Up to the 17th century, Education in India - Education under British Rule, Education in India - After Independence, Education in India - After 1976, Education in India - Recent Developments, Education in India - Expenditure on Education in India, Education in India - Initiatives, Education in India - Non-Formal Education, Education in India - Bal Bhavans, Education in India - Distance education, Education in India - Education for special sections of society, Education in India - Women, Education in India - SC/STs, Education in India - Criticism of Indian Education System, Education in India - Chronology of main events

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The Students Activity Centre provides a number of facilities for students' extracurricular and physical development. The central two-storied block with a swimming pool and a gymnasium hall has amenities such as squash courts, hobbies workshop, seminar rooms, music rooms and other multipurpose rooms for reading and indoor games. The amphitheatre constructed in modern style is an added amenity to the Centre. The campus also provides such amenities as staff club, hospital, shopping centre, bank, post office, community centre, stadium and playin ...

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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Overview, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Academic structure, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Other facilites, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Some major festivals at IIT Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - Alumni

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Tryst: Technical Festival of IIT Delhi, attracts brains from over 400 professional colleges from all over the county and the top schools of Delhi. It is organised during the first weekend of February. Rendezvous: Cultural festival of IIT Delhi, organised during the third weekend of September every year. Sportech: Sports Festival of IIT Delhi, organised in November every year. ...

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Since its formation, the Institute of Technology has not only developed to become a premier educational institution producing graduate engineers with sound scientific and technological background, but has also grown into a Centre which provides versatile postgraduate training and conducts advanced research in Engineering and Technology.Many of the branches come under the distinguished category of "Centre Of Advanced Studies" a distinction awarded by University Grants Commission.It includes Dept Of electroni ...

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