Alma Mater.

To thy happy children of the future,

those of the past,

Send tidings...

The hope-giving tidings being an excerpt from an article on the economictimes.com on 30th June, regarding the changing trends in JEE due to various modifications:

"This increase could be attributed to the reforms made in the conduct of these examinations. The number of candidates qualified in their first attempt is 2,761, which is 43.5 per cent of the total number of qualified candidates," said the statement. Last year, 28.49 per cent were first timers.

The participation of female candidates also increased from 29,291 in 2005 to 58,997 this year, as entrance fee for them was halved, it said. "

About time, I say. Quite timely w.r.t DD's post.

May my Alma mater's happy children prosper... :)