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IIT Bhubaneswar Research Park: Question in Rajya Sabha

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO  2199
ANSWERED ON  13.08.2010

RESEARCH SCIENCE PARK IN IIT BHUBANESWAR .
2199 SHRI PYARIMOHAN MOHAPATRA
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether the proposed Research/Science Park in IIT, Bhubaneswar campus has been approved; 

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; 

(c) whether there is a proposal to take up construction of the main campus of IIT and the

Research/Science Park simultaneously; and 

(d) if not, whether Government will consider it for harmonious development of the Institution?
   
ANSWER
   

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 

(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI) 

(a) to (d): No, Sir. The proposal for setting up of a Research Park at Indian Institute of Technology 

(IIT), Bhubaneswar could be considered only after the setting up of the main campus of the Institute.

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IISc Bangalore to start 4 year B.S program starting from 2011

(Thanks to Abi for the pointer.)

The web page for this program is http://www.iisc.ernet.in/ug/index.htm. Following are some excerpts from its main page.

The Indian Institute of Science, a leading institution of higher learning with a strong tradition of research for over a century, is opening its portals to undergraduate students by launching a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Programme. The programme is designed as a balanced blend of core science and interdisciplinary topics, to serve as a launching pad for research and doctoral studies in cutting-edge areas in science and technology. The graduates will also be ready for attractive career opportunities in academia and industry.

Major Disciplines offered: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials, Mathematics and Physics.

Students majoring in any of the above disciplines will also take courses in engineering, humanities, and inter-disciplinary areas for a well-rounded learning experience.

The inaugural batch will begin classes from August 2011 and graduate in July 2015.

Admissions will be based on national examinations such as KVPY and through other channels to be announced soon.

Eligibility: 12th Standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subject.

Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2011 till March 31, 2011.

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