Central Universities

The Government of Australia has decided to shut down three Australian Universities on the grounds of not maintaining standards as prescribed by the authorities. It is estimated that about 400 Indian students are enrolled at the Ashmark Group college, 100 Indian students at G Plus G Global and another 30 Indian students at the Ivy Group.

Both of these institutions are vocational colleges. Australia’s vocational education regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has decided to close the colleges on the grounds of non compliance. All these colleges are located in Victoria and New South Wales.

The colleges may ask for the review of the decision taken by ASQA. This may delay or change the process of closure. The ASQA decision will come into force from October 30, 2012. The Indian High Commission in Australia is trying to provide legislated safety net to the Indian students in the respective colleges.

Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod has announced notification for admission into MA Hindi and Comparative Literature Programme for the academic session 2012 – 13. The admission will be based on merit in the qualifying examinations. There are 26 seats at Central University of Kerala.

Eligibility : Applicants must have BA in Hindi with minimum 50 percent marks. Candidates with BA / B.Sc with minimum 50 percent marks in subjects and minimum 55 percent marks in Hindi as a language in Part II are also eligible. Applicants age should be below 25 years.

Interested and eligible candidates should send their filled in application form along with relevant copies of certificates to the Controller of Examinations, Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar, PO, Kasaragod – 671 123. Last date for submission of application forms is on 30th July, 2012.