These are just three of the 18 joint ventures with the private sector that the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has formed in its over one year existence.

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To get the best talent, they put stiff riders for recruitment.

IT firms slug it out on engg campuses

When its peers went international almost a decade ago, the 25-year old TA Pai Management Institute is still charting out plans for an overseas foray. Saji Gopinath, Director, TA PMI, discusses the institute&rsquo;s future plans with Pradeesh Chandran.

Q&A: Saji Gopinath, Director, TA Pai Management Institute

Ten B-schools join hands with IIM Ahmedabad in the move.

Placement reporting norms coming soon

Year 1961: The Indian government realised the need for development and growth of small industries in the country and joined hands with Ford Foundation, to sponsor a three month visit of renowned American designers&mdash;Charles and Ray Eames.

NID to revive Northeast textile industry

Hyderabad-based Indian School of Business (ISB) will launch a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), equivalent to PhD, for young researchers this September.

ISB to start doctoral programme

I think that summer placements will not be affected by the recessionary trend again this year. This is so because much of the recession period had gone and bail out process were also involved in many of them.

Student's corner

With more players offering courses in animation and special visual effects, things are looking up for the Indian animation industry.

Animation on the fast track

* The world economy has become more prudent in the last few years because of the recessionary trends. Corporates are becoming more pragmatic and are leaving no stone unturned in tapping the best talent from the pool of elite MBA graduates. The future impact of this debt crisis is still debatable and the outcome of this is not predictable. But encapsulating the whole scenario, it can be be said that finance will always dominate the MBA domain with only slight upheavals in terms of salary package, during the recession.

Students' corner

A host of institutes sees business opportunity in giving leadership training to their faculty.

Teachers back in learning mode

The decision of AICTE to conduct its own management examination for B-schools i.e. Common Management Entrance Test (C MAT) is good.

Management institutes have also sought clarification on whether GMAT scores would be used for admitting students to PGDM courses.

B-schools seek clarity on CMAT puzzle

Inducting more players into the teacher training segment will usher in a more competitive, effective and result-focused training program. This move will be in the betterment of the teachers,&nbsp;thereby translating into a positive effect for the students.

11 Bills related to education sector are pending in Parliament. The Foreign Universities Bill is expected to improve quality of education.

Will higher education see a sea change?

Some of the biggest consulting names are among the top recruiters at campuses.

Scorching summer for consulting at B-schools

Universities in India and abroad are reaching out to young talent.

Head start on the learning curve

It is not possible to predict the long-term impact of the new admission format on the coaching classes. However, it is certain that coaching classes will try to adapt themselves to the changed format by altering their syllabi and style of teaching. Giving equal weightage to board results will prompt them to include other subjects as well.

Most private institutes say they are in for a good season with offers for summer jobs picking up, despite fears of a global slowdown and job cuts.

B-schools cheer return of companies

Functioning from the premises of the Ordinance Factory in Medak, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, expects to move into a 580-acre permanent location by July 2013. The institute aims to become an R&amp;D destination and is involved in collaborative partnerships with local industries. IIT-H Director Professor Uday B Desai talks about his future plans with B Ramakrishna.

Q&A: Prof Uday B Desai, Director, IIT Hyderabad

The phone maker seeks to protect market share via budget smart phones, dual-SIM devices and more.

Nokia fights back

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