<div>The common entrance tests for postgraduate courses like ME/MTech and MBA/MCA are likely to be advanced this year. The process, which usually begins in August, is likely to be advanced to June from this year. <br /><br />This is because the late schedule has been dissuading non-Karnataka students from opting for the state, leaving a large number of vacant seats. Students prefer neighbouring states, where the process begins in June. <br /><br />According to the tentative schedule this year, the process is scheduled to begin from June 25 with the exam for ME/MTech slated for July 25 and that for MBA/ MCA on July 26. <br /><br />“Although we have made plans for an early start, we are awaiting a government order. The main motive behind the move is to attract students from outside the state,” said S N Gangadhariah, administrative officer, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). <br /><br />Last year, the PGCET itself was held in August with the processes of counseling and seat allotments going on till October. The timetable followed by Maharashtra is presently being considered. <br /><br />“There is no logic in holding tests in August and commencing classes in November. It is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. Students who would otherwise come here, go to other states,” said M Prakash, secretary, Karnataka Private Post-graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). “MBA/MCA courses also face stiff competition from postgraduate degree courses in MCom, Masters in Financial Administration (MFA) and Masters in International Business (MIB),” Prakash added.<br /><br />T V Raju, director, RV College of Management, said: “Having tests around June or July will be appropriate. With the present schedule, there is no time for students to settle down. A well-defined timetable may help us avoid losing students to other states.” <br /><br />K B Raja, faculty, Electronics and Communication Engineering, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) said: “In well-known colleges like UVCE, the MTech and ME seats get filled. However, many less-known engineering colleges in the city struggle to fill seats. Things might improve with an early timetable,” he said.<br /></div>
<div>The common entrance tests for postgraduate courses like ME/MTech and MBA/MCA are likely to be advanced this year. The process, which usually begins in August, is likely to be advanced to June from this year. <br /><br />This is because the late schedule has been dissuading non-Karnataka students from opting for the state, leaving a large number of vacant seats. Students prefer neighbouring states, where the process begins in June. <br /><br />According to the tentative schedule this year, the process is scheduled to begin from June 25 with the exam for ME/MTech slated for July 25 and that for MBA/ MCA on July 26. <br /><br />“Although we have made plans for an early start, we are awaiting a government order. The main motive behind the move is to attract students from outside the state,” said S N Gangadhariah, administrative officer, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). <br /><br />Last year, the PGCET itself was held in August with the processes of counseling and seat allotments going on till October. The timetable followed by Maharashtra is presently being considered. <br /><br />“There is no logic in holding tests in August and commencing classes in November. It is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. Students who would otherwise come here, go to other states,” said M Prakash, secretary, Karnataka Private Post-graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). “MBA/MCA courses also face stiff competition from postgraduate degree courses in MCom, Masters in Financial Administration (MFA) and Masters in International Business (MIB),” Prakash added.<br /><br />T V Raju, director, RV College of Management, said: “Having tests around June or July will be appropriate. With the present schedule, there is no time for students to settle down. A well-defined timetable may help us avoid losing students to other states.” <br /><br />K B Raja, faculty, Electronics and Communication Engineering, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) said: “In well-known colleges like UVCE, the MTech and ME seats get filled. However, many less-known engineering colleges in the city struggle to fill seats. Things might improve with an early timetable,” he said.<br /></div>
