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A short cut to success Chandigarh, February 27 Over the past few years, scores of centers for coaching students appearing in competitive examinations for admission to medical and engineering colleges have come up in the city. Most of them are in Sector 36, 20, 34 and 17. Many coaching classes are also being run by teachers in residential areas. With stiff competition between them and the increasing number of students joining preparatory courses, the coaching centers are trying to outdo each other by claiming to provide additional "specially designed" study material besides offering some "added" facilities. Several such centers are making transport available to students to reach the centre. Some have hostel facilities for outstation students, while others claim to have arrangements for paying guest accommodation. A few are even offering fee concessions to meritorious students. Students spoken to were unanimous that attending such coaching centers definitely goes a long way in offering substantial benefits than can be garnered by self study. Added to this is the fact that there is significant difference in the syllabus prescribed by education boards and that prescribed for entrance exams. Further, the method of instruction and emphasis in schools as well as the pattern of board examinations does not meet the requirement of entrance examinations. "Dedicated and experienced teachers as well as regular tests as per the pattern of entrance exams which these centers conduct orient students towards solving questions quickly and accurately, besides improving self-confidence," said Madhvi Kanwar, who is preparing for pre-medical entrance tests. "Since the syllabus is vast, they also tell us what topics to lay stress upon and how to go about the curriculum," she added. "Coaching centers tell us about the latest trend of questions and the pattern of question papers and the most effective way to attempt them keeping in mind the time constraint and conciseness of subjective questions," Harish Sharma, A student of DAV College said. Teachers said that between covering board syllabus and preparing for entrance exams, some students tend to get confused. This is where effective guidance and counselling come in. Though classes in coaching centers are more or less over, some students still trickle in with some queries or problems. "Coaching centers are striving to provide extra attention to students. Students' performance is assessed individually and their weaknesses are addressed accordingly," said Shalini Grewal, who runs a coaching institute in Sector 36. A lot of time and effort goes in preparing study material and practice tests," she added. Coaching centers who are into this business seriously, are making it a point to appoint well trained and experienced faculty, who can effectively undertake the responsibility of preparing students to succeed in entrance exams and, if teachers are to be believed, are paid well. This, perhaps, accounts for the "exorbitant" fees charged from students. The ambience of classrooms too has improved over the years, with airconditioners and water-filters being common. "We are now gearing up to run crash courses for last minute preparations," Said Ajay Aggarwal, who runs a coaching institute in Sector 20. These courses run for four to six weeks and are focussed at syllabus revision and providing last minute tips. "One of the most important benefits of attending coaching institutes is that they teach you short cut methods for solving multiple choice questions, which save a lot of time," remarked Malvika Sood, who is attending a coaching institute in Sector 36.  |
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CET forms
on sale from today
Chandigarh, February 27 The CET brochure is needed for admission to courses in software engineering, telecommunication and communication technology, micro-electronics engineering, bio-technology engineering, chemical and food technology engineering, MBBS, BAMS, bachelor in pharmacy and honours school in anthropology, bio-chemistry, bio-physics, bio-technology, botany, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, mathematics and computing, microbiology, physics and zoology. The forms will be available at State Bank of India branch on the campus and the bank branches at Hall Bazaar (Amritsar), Delhi University, Civil Courts (Hoshiarpur), Civil Lines (Ludhiana) and Old Abohar Road (Muktsar). The forms should reach the office of the Assistant Registrar by April 7. |
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Dr Rajan visits
CIET Chandigarh, February 27 Emphasising the need to adopt hi-tech techniques to keep pace with developments, he appreciated the institute's
endeavour to introduce web designing course for all students. Dr Rajan also went around the class rooms, laboratories and library. Saplings were also planted by Dr Rajan, Dr Ashok Chitkara, chairman CIET and Dr Madhu Chitkara, director CIET, to mark the occasion. |
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FROM COLLEGES Chandigarh, February 27 Following the lighting of the lamp and singing Saraswati Vandana, the college principal, Mr S C
Nijhawan, presented the college’s annual report. Congratulating the prize winners in his address, Dr Bajpai exhorted them to strive hard for success in the highly competitive world. The chief guest also gave away prizes for excellence in the field of academics, sports and extra curricular activities. Six students, Jatinder Singh, Amarjit Brar, Ajit Singh, Supriya Bhardwaj (all from BA III), Ravinder Singh (BA II) and Yogesh Dev (B Com I) were awarded the Roll of Honour. College Colours were presented to 34 students, while 23 students were awarded merit certificates. Academic prizes were awarded to 273 students on the basis of their performance in
examinations. MCM College function At MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, the annual prize distribution function was presided over by the UT Home Secretary, Mr R. S.
Gujral. Addressing the students, he said that life is full of competitions and that students must achieve their goals through hard work. Praising students who had brought laurels to the college at the university, national and international level, he advised them that they should not slacken their pace but strive to excel not only in academics but sports as well. Farewell party A colourful cultural programme marked the farewell party for students of B.Sc - III was organsied at the Government College for Girls, Sector 42 here today. In a modelling contest organised for the outgoing students, Varinder Pal was adjudged as Miss Science, with Charu Tiwari and Rama Kanwar being the first and second runners-up respectively. Rimmy Bhardwaj was declared as Miss Perfect. Skill-in-teaching competition An inter-college competition in skill-in-teaching was organsied at Government College of Education, Sector 20, here today, in which 48 students from various colleges of education affiliated to Panjab University took part. The Secretary, Information Technology, Punjab, Mr N. S. Kalsi, was the chief guest and gave away prizes to winners of various competitions. The results of various competitions, in the order of merit are: Skill-in-teaching — Science: Zorawar Singh
(GHGCE, Sudhar); Prabhjeet Kaur (DSCE, Chandigarh); Soni Bobby (DAVCE, Abohar); Home Science: Harpreet
(BCMCE, Ludhiana); Gurpreet Kaur (HPCEW, Ludhiana). Fine Arts: Tarun Preet Kaur
(GHGCE, Gurusur Sudhar), Monika (GCE, Chandigarh); Music: Jyotsna (DSCE, Chandigarh); Balwinder
(GCE, Chandigarh). Yoga: Reema Garg (BYTC, Chandigarh). Preparation of teaching aids - Science: Tejinder
(DAVCE, Hoshiarpur); Jeesu Jaskanwar Singh (BCMCE, Ludhiana); Parwinder Kaur
(HPCEW, Ludhiana). Home Science: Rupinder Kaur (MCMCE, Ludhiana); Sukhjeet
(GCE, Chandigarh). Fine Arts: Jasveer Kaur (GHGCE, Sudhar); Meenu (GCE, Chandigarh). Music: Binopal Kaur
(DSCE, Chandigarh). Yoga: Sunita Dogra (GCE, Chandigarh). |
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FROM SCHOOLS Chandimandir, February 27 The school was a hub of excitement as tiny tots of LKG and UKG prepared themselves for the function. Also participating in the function were the special children of Asha School. Maj Gen B.S. Pawar, Chairman of the school was the chief guest along with Mrs Manpreet Pawar. The chief guest was escorted to the stage by the children marching to the beats of the drum in true Army fashion. The function commenced with the lamp lighting ceremony by Mrs Manpreet Pawar. The performance was followed by the annual report read by the Principal of School, Mrs Sunaina Bhatnagar. Chandigarh: As the audience stood up to applaud, the little ones dressed up like Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikhs, conveyed the message of unity during the fancy dress show ''Unity in Diversity''. As a part of their curriculum, NTT students have been going to different schools for teaching practice. They have been instructing pre nursery, nursery, first and second class students, under the guidance of the school teachers. Today, apart from teaching, the students also decorated the classrooms and activity rooms of the school. The junior section students were taught paper folding, thumb painting, paper tearing, leaf painting and collage making The NTT students also shared their views with the parents regarding health, hygiene and nutrition. The function was attended by the Principal of Sector 15 DAV Model
School, Mr Rakesh Sachdeva ,and the Principal of Sector 35 Government Model Senior Secondary School,Mr Khushinder Sharma. |
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Carmel Convent holds
seminar on biotech Chandigarh, February 27 Dr Sunil Arora from the Department of Immunopathology P.G.I, spoke on biotechnological management of dirty water. The guest of honour was Mr Vivek Atray, Director, Department of Science and Technology. The D.P.I. (Schools), Mr D.S. Mangat, Mr P.J.S. Dadhwal, Additional Director, Department of Science and Technology and Mr G.S. Bains, Project Director, Prof Tewari from the Department of Biotechnology, P.U, Chandigarh and Dr Rajesh Grover from the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology were also present. More than 50 science teachers from private and government schools of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali participated. |
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Strawberry
Fields campus best Chandigarh, February 27 A riot of colour in the dusty windy February and March months, just before the scalding summer sun can deplete them of their naturalness cheerily greet you with a healthy crop of Larkspurs, Antirrhinums, stalks, Verbenas and Dahlias. The Erica palms, Ashoka, caserina and fish tail palm trees-lined sides of the sprawling garden provide the ideal outer facia to the school. Hanging fern baskets and border-laced hedges are reminiscent of French Boulevards and aristocratic English homes. Here is a place where children soak in the beauty of nature in its most spontaneous and creative best. They run around flower-paved pathways, undertaking art and craft activities in the gazebos and sheds which are covered with creepers and orange begonia venesta as they experience the unadulterated joys of childhood, running gleefully in the multiple play station area which also houses the sand pit and splash pool. There is a place for everything and the beauty is that man-made structures co-exist synergistically with natural wonders of flora and fauna — the ideal manure for the growing child's emotional and academic needs. |
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Creche can be run from residential
building Chandigarh, February 27 A portion of a residential building up to 50 square meters or 25 per cent of the covered area, whichever is less, may be used by the person residing in the residential building for running a creche. The creche may provide baby-sitting or child care facilities for infants and children below the age of four years. Such a creche or baby-sitting facility will have to provide services for the full length of a normal working day and cannot operate as a nursery school or play school during any part of the day. The creche will have to be managed and operated in accordance with the guidelines for such purposes issued from time to time by the Chandigarh Administration. Only a qualified and authorised person will be allowed to run such a creche, with the prior permission of the Director, Social Welfare, Chandigarh. Such person will have to notify in writing to the Estate Officer as regards the premises and the portion thereof to be used for the purpose of running a creche, along with a copy of the permission obtained from the Director Social Welfare. The Estate Officer may at any time, through an authorised representative, have the premises inspected for the purpose of ensuring that the conditions prescribed for the running of a creche are being complied with and non-compliance of any such condition will amount to misuse of the premises under the rules. |
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NEW RELEASE Rajshri Productions (R) Limited presentation ‘Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe’ opens today at Nirman, Chandigarh. It features hazel-eyed Jugal Hansraj and introduces pretty Tina Raana who hails from Delhi. The film gives a chance to both of them to prove their mettle in a family drama that speaks about keeping away from bad company. Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Raj Kumar Barjatya and Ajit Kumar Barjatya, producers, are upbeat about the film which, they claim, provides entertainment and also delivers a social message. Mohan Singh Rathor, who makes debut in Hindi films as director, has also penned ‘Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe’. ‘Pratighat’ cinematographer H. Laxminarayan is back in the Rajshri camp with a bang. Ravinder Rawal, Dev Kohli, Israr Ansari, Suman Sarin and Shaheen Iqbal have penned lyrics for the film. Raam Laxman, who has been composing music for Rajshri films for two decades, has come up with fine music. ‘Hum pyar tumhi se kar baithe (title track), ‘Ek kamre mein’ and ‘Aaj ka sama...’ may become a craze among the masses. Dialogue by Mohan Singh Rathor, editing by Mukhtar Ahmed, art by Dilip R. Dey, choreography by Habeeba and thrills by Shamim Azim are major credits of the film. Sachin Khedekar, Navni Parihar, Vishnu Sharma, Mushtaq Khan and Johny Fever (duplicate Johny Lever) also star in this film. Jeet Upendra, Mona Parekh, Viju Khote and Dinesh Hingoo are in special appearance. DP |
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