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For better management of the widely spread and vast academic coverage of these educational bodies, it is not being considered by the Maharashtra government to split the Pune and Mumbai universities. This is being undertaken in wake of the suggestions given by the National Knowledge Commission or the NKC.

This is a big step which is being thought of in order to improve the levels of teaching and research in the universities and to facilitate better management. Bifurcation or even trifurcation of these universities may take place since the decision has not been taken yet. Only in five districts, the Mumbai University has hundreds of colleges which make it very difficult to administer and control. Similar is the case with the Pune University which has under it three districts and numerous colleges. These proposals however are yet to be approved by the central government. Such decisions could really work to improve the standards of universities and therefore are being considered.

The NKC or the National Knowledge Commission was formed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The main purpose of formation of the NKC was de-linking the undergraduate colleges and establishing their own administrations rather than their being dependent on the universities. This was done to make it possible for universities to focus on researching and also on teaching in a better way.

For anyone who wishes to be successful in life and have a great future ahead, an engineering degree is something which is just perfect. For a good life ahead with a better standard of living, progress of the nation it is important to make a strong educational and professional base. Crossing the initial barrier of engineering entrance examinations would be a major step. The dates for the main engineering examinations in the country are given below:

• AIEEE entrance examination 2009:

Paper 1 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics): 26.04.2009 (9.30a.m to 12.30p.m)

Paper 2 (Mathematics-Part I, Aptitude Test- Part II & Drawing Test-Part III): 26.04.2009 (02.00 P.M to 05.00 P.M)

• Delhi Combined Entrance Examination 2009 (CEE-2009) for DCE and NSIT: May, 30, 2009