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A few days ago I met a senior IAS officer who held an important post in the human resources development (HRD) ministry of the previous government at the Centre. It was in his tenure that the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) confronted the first significant move to curtail their autonomy. Considered close to the then HRD minister, he was also known for arm twisting the IIM directors with fiats on matters such as fee reduction. I was interested in knowing his side of the story and what motivated him to take on the IIMs.
He started by describing how venal some directors of IIMs were, the corrupt practices they indulged in, and so on. The IIMs, he said, are among the most mismanaged institutions. For instance, he said, in IIM-Ahmedabad he observed there are more than 400 support staff for about 80 faculty. The faculty, too, he claimed, is mediocre and, on average, teaches for only three hours a week and doesnt do much research. He said the incoming student group in the IIMs is very good, but the value addition is negligible. He cited the Shunglu committee report in support of his charges. And, of course, didnt want his name mentioned.
Whatever excuses the bureaucrats or politicians give, they cant camouflage the desire to control the IIMs; not for the good of society, but to satisfy their egos and the power associated with such control. The high growth in demand for management jobs in the last decade has probably made IIMs too tempting for the HRD ministry.
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Playing down a possible face-off with the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the HRD on Wednesday clarified that it would not interfere in the selection of directors at the top business schools.
The practice of selecting directors through search-cum-selection committees has not been discontinued, the ministry said in a statement.
The clarification followed a newspaper advertisement placed by the ministry inviting applications for the post of director at three IIMs.
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NEW DELHI: The UPA, the government said Wednesday that it was restoring the financial autonomy of IITs, IIMs and other institutions of higher learning and the cancellation of the "negative effects", she has been suspended for the duration of the NDA regime by setting up Amended Block Grant Scheme for funding.
In the interest of "the financial and functional autonomy" to these renowned institutions, the European Union ministers approved a new funding scheme, which reflects in the other institutions, I & B Minister's Office and bears He said S Jaipal Reddy.
Apart from the five Indian Institute of Technology, three Indian Institute
In a bid to provide functional and financial autonomy to prestigious institutions of higher learning, the Union Cabinet today approved a modified block grant scheme for funding institutions like IITs and IIMs.
Briefing newsmen after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister S Jaipal Reddy told reporters that the continuance of the block grant scheme of funding, with some modifications, was approved on the basis of the experience of its implementation in IITs, IIMs and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Observing that the autonomy of these institutions was adversely affected during the NDA rule, he said "We are seeking to augment
KOLKATA: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C), at its meeting of Faculty, April 22 a letter from the past Alumnus of the IIM Ahmedabad Vipin Gupta, one of the originals of the applicant against the union ministry for PIL The development of human resources, the IIM Slash for fees of Rs 1.50 to Rs 30000 lach, IIMC dean of planning and administration, said Ashish Bhattacharyya.
The positive side of the Court of management is that the Centre is finally a dialogue with the IIMs cut of the fee and autonomy.
"The key to all hopes for the confirmation of the institutional autonomy
The Indian Institute of Management (IIMS), and finally the international debut. IIM Bangalore, is completing plans for the establishment of an offshore campus in Singapore or in one of the countries in Southeast Asia, Prakash Apte G IIMB director told The Times of India.
The Institute works outside, the modus operandi of the university campus next few years, but it is still a reflection on programmes.
The proposal will probably be raised during the meeting between the Ministry of HRD and directors of the six IIMS in New Delhi next week, Apte said. HRD officials to attend two days of higher education
Calcutta: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) on its faculty at the 22nd session of the Council a letter dated April past Alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad Vipin Gupta, an original by the applicant against the Union PIL Department of Resource Development Human IIM's helm for tuition of 1.50 lakh RS RS 30000, IIMC dean of planning and management, Ashish Bhattacharyya said.
The positive side is the meaning of the Court that, finally, is the centre of a dialogue with IIMS on fresh cut and autonomy.
"The key expectations reaffirming the institutional autonomy and limitation of financial dependence by the Indian government, so
Your quest for that elusive seat at IIM has just got tougher. If competing with 1.5 lakh applicants wasnt enough, IIM aspirants will face intense competition from international applicants this season. All the six IIMs have recorded a rise in the number of overseas applicants seeking admissions for 2005-06.
IIM-Bangalore, has received over 100 applications from overseas students/NRIs this year. IIM Calcutta has recorded a rise in numbers, especially those from European countries.
Even at younger IIMs like Indore, Kozhikode and Lucknow, theres been a 20-30 per cent escalation in number of foreign applicants. IIM Kozhikode, for instance, which admitted
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has recommended the creation of at least one Indian Institute of Management (IIMS) in each State and also the number of seats in existing IIMS. The Government should create more opportunities for students in the country by opening at least one IIM in each state, the Parliamentary Standing Committee for the development of human resources, said in its report.
In response to the recommendation of the committee, the government said in its report on measures taken to ensure that the consultation of IIMS to increase their intake students. The government was also setting up the seventh
AHMEDABAD: The questions on the autonomy of the institutes at the forefront came again. The decision of the central government's, applications for the post of Director of the three IIMs - Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta - has been criticized by the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad director Bakul Dholakia.
"Previously, the government has a moderating role in educational institutions, including the further learning. Well, it is an interference in their activity and autonomy," said Dr. Dholakia. He attended to reporters at a two-day workshop on regional challenges of globalization: The Role of Economic Freedom, "organized by the Press Institute of
New Delhi: UPA, the government said Wednesday it was restoring the financial autonomy of IITS, IIMS and other institutions of Higher Education and dissociation of "adverse effects", in which they are subject During the NDA regime on the Establishment of a modified block Grant Scheme for funding.
In order to "functional and financial independence to such renowned institutions, the EU ministers approved a new funding scheme that is also to other institutions, I & B minister and spokesman for the Cabinet S Jaipal Reddy said.
In addition to the five Indian Institutes of Technology, three Indian Institute of Management and Indian Institute
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