‘Akhra’: International Tribal Festival at Central University of Jharkhand

The Central University of Jharkhand is gearing up for a three-day International Tribal Festival, popularly titled ‘Akhra: Tribal India, International Festival’. After receiving enormous support and response in past time, University has scheduled this fest in October this year.

The mega affair has started from October 28, 2013 at varsity campus at Brambe. 400 participants from different parts of India besides members from foreign countries comprising Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Nepal and Serbia to name a few are expected to mark their presence to the event.

Vice chancellor Darlando T Khathing said the festival is not simply to watch performances but an opportunity and platform to facilitate interaction among different tribal groups as well as to witness and appreciate the rich culture among the tribal peoples. “Akhra is a platform in which we want to create facilities for them to know each other”, he said adding theme and thrust is largely on tribal and it is good that foreign countries are also showing interest in the event.

About the University:

The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) is a Central University of India, established by an act of Indian Parliament (Act no. 25 of 2009) in 2009. The President of India assented this act on 20 March 2009, however the university act deemed to come into force on 15 January 2009. Like other Central Universities of India it is a teaching and research university.

CUJ offers five year "Integrated Masters Programs" in more than 20 disciplines, a few postgraduate programs and Ph. D. These are run at the temporary 45-acre Brambe campus. Apart from these regular courses it also offers diploma and certificate programs.

CUJ also offers Choice based credit system (CBCS) to enable students learning at their own pace and comfort. CBCS is offered to the students across schools.

Admission Procedure:

• Admission to the integrated courses are based on the score obtained by a candidate in the Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) (70% weightage) and marks obtained in +2 exam (30% weightage)

• Admission to postgraduate programs is also done through CUCET whereas Ph.D. program is done on the basis of entrance test followed by a personal interview. NET-LS/NET-JRF qualified candidates are exempted from entrance test

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Source: Swati Bhushan, click4college Specialist