Computer Science: News

IIT-K develops online tool to help people deal with mental-health-issues

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has developed an online tool, TreadWill, to help people cope with issues related to their mental health.

Rs. 1,500cr-by-15th-year: Jio Institute earned institute-of-eminence tag with this proposal

Reliance Foundation's Jio Institute, which was named among the government's 'Institutes of Eminence'(IoE) despite not even existing, has projected an income of Rs. 100cr in its first year from 1,000 students.

Indian Army invites applications for SSC at Rs. 56,100 stipend

The Indian Army has invited applications for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in all arms/services.

DU admissions: Fourth cut-off list announced, 0.25-2% drop in humanities

DU announced its fourth cut-off list last night. There has been a drop of 0.25-2% in cut-offs for humanities courses across colleges.

Tripura IIIT to start functioning from this year: Minister

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Tripura will start functioning from the current academic year, state Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed the Assembly.

Computer Science and IIT-Bombay are hot favorites of JEE toppers

Computer Science and IIT-Bombay have emerged as the top favorites this time, with most JEE toppers preferring this course in this institute, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has revealed.

#CareerBytes: 8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

#CareerBytes: 8 popular engineering colleges in South India

South India is home to some of the best engineering institutes in the country, making it one of the most preferred destinations for engineering aspirants.

DU admissions 2018: Most cut-offs remain high, but may fall

Delhi University has stood true to its reputation: going by the first cut-offs released yesterday, chances of getting into top colleges with less than 95% are slim.

#CareerBytes: 7 Delhi University colleges that offer technical courses

When it comes to technical courses, BE and BTech are the popular ones. However, these engineering courses aren't the only way to acquire technical skills.

#CareerBytes: Central government job openings currently available in North India

Many Indians prefer government jobs over joining the private sector as they feel such jobs provide job security, better perks/allowances, medical benefits, etc.

IIT-D alumnus, suffering from depression, commits suicide on campus

Anshum Gupta, a former student of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, jumped from the seventh floor of a campus building on Friday.

#CareerBytes: DU colleges you could get into based on 2017-cutoffs

The University of Delhi offers many undergraduate courses but admission to a majority of them is based on cutoffs, the minimum percentage of marks required.

#CareerBytes: Top 7 colleges for engineering in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is one of the most popular destinations in India for engineering students as it is home to some of the best engineering institutes.

IT jobs around India: From freshers to experts

If you are looking for jobs in information technology (IT), you are in luck. Topmost companies around India are looking for candidates in a variety of roles.

#CareerBytes: How to get into Indian Army after Class 12?

The Indian Army is the world's second-largest standing army and one of the most privileged forces, too.

Students, brace yourselves, for higher DU cut-offs after phenomenal results

In Class 12 results announced by Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE), 12,737 students scored above 95%, which is equally celebratory and concerning.

#CareerBytes: DU colleges you could get into based on 2017-cutoffs

The University of Delhi offers many undergraduate courses but admission to a majority of them is based on cutoffs, the minimum percentage of marks required.

#CareerBytes: Best engineering colleges, other than IITs, NITs

Given the vast prospects that it offers, Engineering remains one of the most preferred courses in India after Class-12.

7 Delhi University colleges that offer technical courses

When it comes to technical courses, BE and BTech are the popular ones. However, these engineering courses aren't the only way to acquire technical skills.

Bengaluru: Home-schooled boy to represent India in International Informatics Olympiad

Among the four students who would represent India in this year's International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), one participant stands out.

JEE Main 2018: Six students scored top marks this time

The JEE Main 2018 saw a unique moment: as many as six students had secured 350/360, the maximum marks.

Best engineering colleges (other than IITs/NITs) for Computer Science courses

Aspiring computer science engineers may feel overpowered by the abundance of options, especially with engineering college admissions already underway in India.

Best engineering colleges (other than IITs, NITs) after 12th Class

Given the vast prospects that it offers, Engineering remains one of the most preferred courses in India after Class-12.

'Computer Science paper was tricky, not lengthy': CBSE Class-12 students

CBSE Class 12 students had their Computer Science exam today. For a change, most agreed that some of the questions were tricky, but the paper wasn't lengthy and could be completed in time easily.

USIEF announces a range of Fulbright fellowships for Indians

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has invited applications for a range of Fulbright scholarships for the 2019-20 session.

Avani Chaturvedi becomes first Indian woman to fly fighter-aircraft solo

Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo.

DU considers limited cut-off lists, online aptitude tests for candidates

The Delhi University (DU) is mulling cutting down the number of cutoff lists for undergraduate admissions to five.

CBSE reschedules Class 12 Physical Education exam after controversy

The CBSE has rescheduled the Physical Education test for Class 12 after facing flak over its examination date sheet.

Students outrage over Class 12 routine, CBSE says gaps impossible

The CBSE routine for Class 12 board exams has caused outrage among students, parents and teachers. There is not enough gap between many papers, they have complained.

How much does Salil Parekh, new Infosys CEO, earn?

After months of search, Infosys finally decided on its new CEO last December. Salil Parekh took charge the day before yesterday.

Capgemini's Salil Parekh named Infosys's new CEO & MD

Google invites applications for 12-month AI research program

Google has invited applications for its AI Residency Program (formerly called the Google Brain Residency Program) for those interested in machine learning research.

Heart scans over facial recognition, retinal scans any day

If you think facial recognition, retinal scans, and passwords are enough to secure a device, a research team at the University of Buffalo would like to differ.

This browser lets you view websites in 3D

Virtual Reality has finally started to become a reality after years of trials.

NYU Professor Viral Acharya becomes RBI's new Deputy Governor

Viral Acharya, an economics professor at the New York University's Stern School of Business was appointed as the Reserve Bank of India's deputy governor on Wednesday.

IIT Kharagpur scientists create tool to prevent train collision

A team of scientists from IIT Kharagpur successfully tested a tool which can prevent trains from colliding into each other.

Two IITM alumni donate $1mn for setting up 'Visiting Chairs'

Two alumni of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras based in the Silicon Valley donated $1 million to their alma mater to create a corpus and fund Visiting Chairs in Computer Science.