July 25, 2014

10th Class Exams - Old Pattern or New Pattern - Number of Papers 2014-15

Several Teachers Federations and Associations in Andhra Pradesh have requested the Government of AP to conduct the SSC / 10th Class public examinations in the new pattern, as per the new syllabus. There is still lot of confusion in both the states of AP and Telangana regarding structure and pattern of SSC / 10th Class exams.

Teacher associations like UTF, APTF, STU, APTF (1938), DTF, HMA, RUPP, BTA and other associations have petitioned that the Tenth Class exams should be held as per the guidelines of NCF and SCF recommendations.

The new pattern of exams includes formative and summative assessments. The public exams will be conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks will be given for formative assessment by the teachers in the respective schools.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have to take a final decision on the examination pattern for SSC Exams to be conducted in March 2015. AP has earlier announced that the exams will be held in old pattern. We need to wait for some more time to get a final decision of the governments.

July 24, 2014

Ambedkar Overseas Scholarships for SC Students in AP 2014-15

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced notification inviting applications for the award of Ambedkar Overseas Scholarships for SC students from Andhra Pradesh to study abroad. The scholarships are applicable for foreign studies in USA, UK, Canada, Singapore and Australia. Interested SC students from AP may apply through ePass website at apepass dot cgg dot gov dot in .

Total number of scholarships under this scheme is 300. These will be disbursed in two sessions / phases to eligible candidates. Applicants must be from SC community and they must have applied and secured a seat in the countries mentioned above. The scholarships are applicable to pursue Post Graduation (PG) or its equivalent courses.

Applicants should have valid score in any one of the English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT etc. as these are basic requirements for admission into foreign universities. Interested candidates can apply online through epass website.

Last date for the submission of applications is 29th July 2014. Amount of scholarships is Rs. 10 lakhs. Annual income of the parents should be less than 2 lakhs. Selection of the candidates for scholarships will be through an interview by a panel of experts.

July 23, 2014

CDAC Short-term Certificate Programmes 2014

Online applications are invited by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for admissions into Short-term Certificate course 2014. Duration of programme is 6 weeks. Candidates will be selected based on merit in academic records.

1. Digital System Design Using HDL
2. Electronics Packaging and Industrial Design
Eligibility : BE / B.Tech in Electronics and Communication / Electrical and Electronics / Electronics and Instrumentation with minimum first class marks. Candidates who are studying of their final year degree may also eligible to apply.

Candidates are required to apply online through website : http://www.cdachyd.in. Closing date for submission of online registration is 11th August, 2014. Classes will be started from 25th August, 2014.