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Mumbai college rejected him, now Adani delivers lecture at same institution

He did not pursue education but turned to business and went on to build a USD 220 billion empire.

Mumbai University notice to Jai Hind over WiFi fees; college says it gave refund

According to the notice, inquiry conducted by a varsity committee found credence in a complaint filed around five years ago that said the college had collected ₹1,000 from students as ‘Wifi charges.

Kashmiri students find support from Mumbai colleges

HT contacted several Kashmiri students living in Mumbai, but they refused to speak, citing concern for their safety.

Minority colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region see dip in FYJC cut-offs

While minority colleges like Jai Hind, KC and Mithibai Colleges saw a dip in their cut-offs owing to surrendered quota seats, non-minority colleges like VG Vaze, Ruia and Ruparel Colleges saw a spike in cut-offs across streams.

1.87L FYJC seats in Mumbai Metropolitan Region still vacant, but few in prominent colleges

Edu dept data shows Arts has least vacant seats, followed by Science

61K FYJC seats claimed; second round on July 22

Around 1.85 lakh students had applied for admissions under the centralized admission process, of which 1.34 lakh were allotted seats. More than 48,000 students were allotted their first preference, and will have to secure admission in the same institute as per admission rules.

Admission scam in Mumbai’s minority colleges? State government to look into claims

Opposition alleges 3 colleges converting minority seats into management to ‘sell them’; state refutes allegations, but promises probe

FYJC seats to be increased by 8%?

Officials said around 60 colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have been identified for this purpose, on the basis of their cut-offs from 2018.

First merit lists of Mumbai University colleges: Arts cut-off touches 98%

Experts attributed the rise in cut-offs in humanities programmes to the growing popularity of the Arts discipline.

More seats, less FYJC chaos? Maharashtra govt mulls new solution

The move comes a day after Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the issue and suggested addition of seats as one of the remedies to the existing chaos

Mumbai University’s autonomous colleges offer wine tourism, astronomy courses

Academic autonomy allows the college to design its own curriculum and hold its own exams for degree courses

Mumbai University’s autonomous colleges get full marks for paper checking

Even though they deal with fewer answer sheets, experts feel system is better than varsity’s OSM

Each one, preach one: Mumbai college students’ agenda to increase voter turnout

Students, especially from the NSS, hold rallies, street plays to spread awareness

Our exam culture is failing the test of modern times

Those who argue on behalf of exams say that they inculcate a disciplined approach to studying

2019 polls: Mumbai students organise workshops, awareness drive to increase voter turnout

In most colleges, voter registration and awareness drives are being organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) cadets

Mumbai colleges shift focus to physical, mental health of their students

14 city institutes are part of Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board (HSNCB)

As 8 Mumbai colleges get special grants, check out what they plan to do next

The national higher-education scheme RUSA recognises autonomous institutes of quality with special grants.

College canteens are reinventing to create new USPs

In-house bakeries, neer dosa-stew and diet bhel are some of the new favourites on Mumbai campuses. Also served: chocolate cakes and free birthday softie ice-creams.

Funds to celebrations: Colleges in Mumbai open ex-(student) files for help

While alumni will redesign logo for St Xavier’s, they will motivate youngsters at Jai Hind

FYJC admissions: Another round for left-out students

As per a recent circular, a fourth first-come, first-served round started on October 8 will end on October 20

MU, colleges join hands to help flood-ravaged Kerala

While the university is encouraging colleges to initiate drive to raise funds, several colleges have already sent clothes, food grains and sanitary products to Kerala

FYJC special merit list: Surrendered quota seats make cut-offs plunge

Low-scorers get into top colleges; FCFS round for the rest to be announced by August 21

FYJC admissions: 1.17 lakh seats up for grabs in special round

Around 50,000 seats from various quotas in minority colleges were surrendered and merged into the general pool

FYJC admissions: 60K studentswithout seats after final merit list

Education dept to conduct special round; schedule will be declared on Friday

After third FYJC merit list, 1.3 lakh seats are still vacant

Of the 54,727 students who were allotted colleges in the third round, only 21,213 confirmed their seats until 6pm

FYJC third list today, 99,735 seats up for grabs for students in Mumbai

While the list would be declared after a series of delays, there is a growing concern among students as 58,283 vacant quota seats in minority colleges are still not a part of Centralised Admission Process

Mumbai junior college admissions: Even high-scorers face a low

Overheard in the classroom: Feedback on courses, syllabi

Institutes are making students a part of the decision-making process, including research modules and certificate programmes based on their suggestions.

Mumbai admissions cheating racket: Another student files police complaint

Ferin Patel, a former engineering student, was arrested by Juhu police on Friday

Degree college admissions in Mumbai: ISC and CBSE students ahead in the race

State authorities said 38,291 students have scored distinction in Mumbai, of which 2,288 students have got above 90%.