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College students recreate Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi. Watch

aane Tu... Ya Jaane Na tugged at the heartstrings of many. Now, a video of some college students recreating the song Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi from the film has gone viral.

College students recreate Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi.(Instagram/@ecc.sxc)

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Published on Feb 23, 2023 05:35 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

FYJC admissions delayed as seat intake yet to be finalised, SSC students’ marks

Admissions to first year junior college (FYJC) seats is likely to begin next week as the admissions authority is still working on finalising the intake capacity for the 2022-23 academic year.

Admissions to FYJC in Maharashtra depend on pre-admission registrations, which is a two-part form. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 23, 2022 05:29 PM IST

ByShreya Bhandary

Mumbai colleges return to online classes as Covid-19 cases rise

Some colleges had chosen to restart practical sessions as it is difficult for students to understand these concepts online.

Students at St. Andrew’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai - PUNEET CHANDHOK/HT PHOTO

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Published on Mar 05, 2021 07:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Mumbai college to start cert course in hip-hop

Vile Parle’s Usha Pravin Gandhi College (UPG College) will be starting the first batch of this dance course in March this year.

UPG College's Introduction to Hip Hop Studies will be a 60-hour certificate course. Representational Image.

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Published on Mar 01, 2021 03:07 PM IST

ByShreya Bhandary, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Hold summer exams only in online mode: Students to Mumbai University VC

In a letter addressed to MU VC Suhas Pednekar, students of colleges affiliated to the university have their raised concerns about offline exams.

Students of Maharashtra prefer online exams over offline exams. RAHUL RAUT/ HT PHOTO

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Published on Feb 25, 2021 01:43 PM IST

ByShreya Bhandary, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Online exams likely, says Mumbai Varsity

Though the University of Mumbai (MU) is yet to take a final decision on the issue, sources said that it is more likely to hold online examinations.

While colleges in rural areas around Mumbai have been allowed to resume physical classes, the university is yet to allow those within the city. (HT file)

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Published on Feb 24, 2021 06:31 PM IST

ByPriyanka Sahoo, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Mumbai colleges, alumni help students pay their fees

While fee payment in instalments and part-waiver of fees were introduced in some institutes, some colleges sought help from their alumni to raise funds for students.

Some colleges have reached out to their alumni to raise funds and help students with admission fees. HT FILE

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Published on Feb 18, 2021 02:20 PM IST

ByShreya Bhandary, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Mumbai Colleges await final word from local bodies before reopening

Staff and students will be brought to colleges in a phased manner.

Employees in PPE kits sanitise a classroom at SIES College in Sion, Mumbai. SATISH BATE/HT PHOTO

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Published on Feb 12, 2021 02:15 PM IST

ByShreya Bhandary, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Colleges in Mumbai set to reopen, TISS still undecided

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar campus, will decide about reopening after making a thorough assessment of the ground situation.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar campus has remained shut since March while classes continue online. FILE PHOTO

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Published on Feb 10, 2021 05:51 PM IST

ByPriyanka Sahoo, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Peak-hour train travel should be allowed for Mumbai colleges to reopen

Students say they are midway into term, would like to carry on online; profs point to travel, work pressure

Teachers, students say travelling in local trains in the stipulated time slots will not be feasible as they may have to wait till 9pm after classes to board trains if timings are not changed. HT FILE

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Published on Feb 10, 2021 04:31 PM IST

ByShreya Bhandary, Hindustan Times, Mumbai

Over 2.42 lakh FYJC seats up for grabs in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, 2nd merit list on Dec 5

More than 2.42 lakh first year junior college (FYJC) remain vacant after the first round of online admissions.

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Updated on Nov 26, 2020 09:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByShreya Bhandary

Mumbai University final year online exam begins; some colleges face technical glitches, others postpone exams

Some colleges also chose to use more time to train teachers and students on the new concept of examinations that will be conducted online and therefore decided to start exams for ATKT students starting next week.

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Published on Sep 25, 2020 06:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByShreya Bhandary

K-pop sensation Z-Stars in India: Performing here was surreal

During their India showcase, Z-Stars talk about their fascination with Bollywood as they find themselves unable to get Hindi songs out of their heads.

Comprising 14 artistes from seven Asian nations, Z-Stars trained and debuted in South Korea.

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Updated on Mar 05, 2020 11:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByFarozan Akhtar, New Delhi

Battling caste injustice on campuses | HT editorial

A plea to the SC highlights continued discrimination, offers remedies

These formidable women are bound together by the tragic deaths of their children, Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, who ended their lives in 2016 and 2019 respectively(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 05, 2019 09:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

25,000 FYJC aspirants yet to get seats after 4 rounds

Admissions under the special merit list, which was the last merit-based admission round, concluded on August 19. Under the special round, a total of 56,375 students had applied for admission. Of these, only 28,978 students ended up confirming their admissions.

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Updated on Aug 21, 2019 10:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByAnkita Bhatkhande, Mumbai

Solar energy, vertical gardens, waste management: Mumbai college teaches green lessons to its students

The Smt Kamaladevi Gauridutt (KG) Mittal College of Arts and Commerce uses solar energy to cater to 25% of its electricity requirements, which helps it save Rs 27,500 every month in electricity bills.

Mumbai’s Smt Kamaladevi Gauridutt (KG) Mittal College of Arts and Commerce has developed vertical gardens on its eight-foot-high compound walls.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2019 09:01 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByBadri Chatterjee, Mumbai

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.

The management of Vile Parle’s Mithibai College recently launched an initiative ‘Home away from Home’ at their institute.(HT image)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2019 03:09 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByShreya Bhandary

UGC grants autonomy to 3 Mumbai colleges

While Thakur College of Engineering (TCE) in Kandivli was granted autonomy last month, Thakur College of Science and Commerce (TCSC) in Kandivli and DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE) in Vile Parle were given autonomy last week

Academic autonomy allows colleges to frame their own curriculum, conduct examinations and introduce new courses, even though their admissions and fee structures will be determined by the universities they come under.

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Published on Jul 10, 2019 12:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMusab Qazi, Mumbai

FYJC admissions: 1.17 lakh aspirants apply for commerce

Of the total 1.85 lakh students whose names appeared in the list, 1.17 lakh students opted for commerce for this year. In MMR, there are currently more than 1.74 lakh FYJC commerce seats.

The second-most popular choice of FYJC students in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region was science this year.(HT File / Photo used for representational purpose)

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Updated on Jul 09, 2019 02:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByAnkita Bhatkhande, Mumbai

Top scorers from CBSE, ICSE apply for FYJC seats in Maharashtra

Of the 1,487 aspirants with 95% and above score, only 301 from the state board

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Published on Jul 07, 2019 11:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnkita Bhatkhande, Mumbai

Mumbai colleges go online for degree admissions

Some city colleges have now moved college prospectus, application forms and fee payment online.

Admission to a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai (MU) is a two-fold process.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Jun 03, 2019 12:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMusab Qazi, Mumbai

Man stalks, molests teen, abuses her online, held

The complainant is a resident of Dongri and a first-year Bachelor of Arts student. The accused works at a mall. In her police complaint, the woman said since December 2018, the accused would harass her and stalk her on her way to college and back home, she said.

The Dongri police have arrested a 24-year-old man, who allegedly stalked and molested a 19-year-old student of a south Mumbai college.(Representative Image/HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2019 01:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByVijay Kumar Yadav

Mumbai colleges teach students importance of voting

Colleges organised workshops and awareness programmes for students as most of them are first-time voters

Students of RD National College, Bandra, promote voter registration drive during an event last month.(HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 01, 2019 12:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Bhandary, Mumbai

Power to the pupil: Mumbai colleges aim to empower children through outreach

Colleges plan outreach activities to educate young students and communities

Nagindas Khandwala College started a programme to work with students at a Raigad school(HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 01, 2018 08:11 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Bhandary, Mumbai

Mumbai colleges plan exam schedules better after gaining autonomy

Schedule exams before Diwali vacation so that their teachers don’t have to work extra

The University of Mumbai (MU) is facing criticism once again for scheduling examinations during the Diwali.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2018 09:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Bhandary, Mumbai

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

Students who are yet to get admission are hoping to find their names on the latest FYJC admission list(HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 14, 2018 12:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnkita Bhatkhande, Mumbai

Mumbai colleges set for Bapu’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations

The Centre has created a committee to plan events between October 2, 2018 and October 2, 2020

A session underway at RD National College, bandra.(HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 12, 2018 11:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByYesha Kotak, Mumbai

Biometric attendance system: Mumbai colleges miss deadline

On June 15, the state education department had issued a government resolution, making it mandatory for all science junior colleges to install biometric attendance systems.

The GR had asked colleges to comply within a month after the resolution came into effect.(iStock)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2018 11:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnkita Bhatkhande, Mumbai

Ode to the past: Mumbai colleges celebrate milestones with festivals

Some of the city’s iconic colleges such as Sophia and St Xavier’s are celebrating milestones in their academic journey.

The all-girls Sophia college in Breach Candy used to be a royal residential mansion.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2018 04:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKrishang Nadgouda, Mumbai

FYJC first merit list: Cut-offs soar in top Mumbai colleges

The rise in cut-offs attributed to the high number of students scoring 90 percent and above in Class 10 exams

Students and parents check the first merit list of FYJC at Ruia College, Matunga on Thursday.(Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 06, 2018 11:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnkita Bhatkhande, Mumbai

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aane Tu... Ya Jaane Na tugged at the heartstrings of many. Now, a video of some college students recreating the song Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi from the film has gone viral.

Admissions to first year junior college (FYJC) seats is likely to begin next week as the admissions authority is still working on finalising the intake capacity for the 2022-23 academic year.

Some colleges had chosen to restart practical sessions as it is difficult for students to understand these concepts online.

Vile Parle’s Usha Pravin Gandhi College (UPG College) will be starting the first batch of this dance course in March this year.

In a letter addressed to MU VC Suhas Pednekar, students of colleges affiliated to the university have their raised concerns about offline exams.

Though the University of Mumbai (MU) is yet to take a final decision on the issue, sources said that it is more likely to hold online examinations.

While fee payment in instalments and part-waiver of fees were introduced in some institutes, some colleges sought help from their alumni to raise funds for students.

Staff and students will be brought to colleges in a phased manner.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar campus, will decide about reopening after making a thorough assessment of the ground situation.

Students say they are midway into term, would like to carry on online; profs point to travel, work pressure

More than 2.42 lakh first year junior college (FYJC) remain vacant after the first round of online admissions.

Some colleges also chose to use more time to train teachers and students on the new concept of examinations that will be conducted online and therefore decided to start exams for ATKT students starting next week.

During their India showcase, Z-Stars talk about their fascination with Bollywood as they find themselves unable to get Hindi songs out of their heads.

A plea to the SC highlights continued discrimination, offers remedies

Admissions under the special merit list, which was the last merit-based admission round, concluded on August 19. Under the special round, a total of 56,375 students had applied for admission. Of these, only 28,978 students ended up confirming their admissions.

The Smt Kamaladevi Gauridutt (KG) Mittal College of Arts and Commerce uses solar energy to cater to 25% of its electricity requirements, which helps it save Rs 27,500 every month in electricity bills.

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

While Thakur College of Engineering (TCE) in Kandivli was granted autonomy last month, Thakur College of Science and Commerce (TCSC) in Kandivli and DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE) in Vile Parle were given autonomy last week

Of the total 1.85 lakh students whose names appeared in the list, 1.17 lakh students opted for commerce for this year. In MMR, there are currently more than 1.74 lakh FYJC commerce seats.

Of the 1,487 aspirants with 95% and above score, only 301 from the state board

Some city colleges have now moved college prospectus, application forms and fee payment online.

The complainant is a resident of Dongri and a first-year Bachelor of Arts student. The accused works at a mall. In her police complaint, the woman said since December 2018, the accused would harass her and stalk her on her way to college and back home, she said.

Colleges organised workshops and awareness programmes for students as most of them are first-time voters

Colleges plan outreach activities to educate young students and communities

Schedule exams before Diwali vacation so that their teachers don’t have to work extra

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

The Centre has created a committee to plan events between October 2, 2018 and October 2, 2020

On June 15, the state education department had issued a government resolution, making it mandatory for all science junior colleges to install biometric attendance systems.

Some of the city’s iconic colleges such as Sophia and St Xavier’s are celebrating milestones in their academic journey.

The rise in cut-offs attributed to the high number of students scoring 90 percent and above in Class 10 exams

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