Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
The University of Glasgow will hold its first India Open Day in Bengaluru on February 28, offering prospective students sessions with faculty, admissions guidance, degree exploration across all colleges, and information on scholarships and funding. Details at https://tinyurl.com/2v3ntzww
ADMISSIONS
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed-to-be University, has opened registrations for UG admissions for 2026–27 across Engineering; Technology Management; Pharmacy; Commerce; Economics; Liberal Arts; Branding and Advertising; International Studies; Management; Law; Design, and Mathematical Sciences Details at https://nmims.edu/
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, has opened admissions for its MBA Batch 2026–28.
Eligibility: Candidates require a graduate degree (10+2+3) with minimum 50%, and selection requires a valid CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, or CMAT score.
Programmes: MBA in Dual Specialisation; Banking and Financial Services, and Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India has launched its PGDM in Entrepreneurship for Tech Startups in Bengaluru.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories as per norms). Final-year students and those with valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT/CUET scores can apply. PIO/NRI/Foreign candidates are eligible.
University of Southampton Delhi has introduced a one-year MSc in Data Science programme.
Eligibility: Graduates with a UG in Computer Science or related disciplines such as Software or Computer Engineering, Maths, Statistics or Physics, with a minimum of 65% or an equivalent international qualification. Applicants should have prior exposure to at least one programming language, including Python, Java, MATLAB or C++, along with an advanced Maths module, preferably in Statistics or Probability, and must meet English language requirements.
The Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts has launched its eight-week Egg-Free Professional Baking Course.
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the higher secondary (10+2) qualifying exams from any recognised board, including AISSCE, IB, ICSE, CBSE or their equivalent.
Deadline: March 15
Birla Global University (BGU) invites applications for MBA in Financial Technology.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% for reserved categories as per norms). Candidates can apply through the BGU Entrance test or with CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, or MAT scores,
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, launched an MSc in Financial Mathematics and Data Science programme starting this September.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold a second-class Honours degree (2:2) or overseas equivalent in Maths, Statistics, or a closely-related discipline; minimum English language requirement of IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.
Webinar: Students can learn more about this programme by attending webinars on March 18 at 10 a.m. and May 7 at 11 a.m. (UK time)
The University of Sheffield, the U.K., invites applications for its MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation, starting this September.
Eligibility: Holders of a three-year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 60 % from a recognised university in a relevant subject with relevant modules. Degrees are accepted in: Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Environment Management, Fisheries, Forestry, Marine Biology, Natural Sciences. and Zoology. Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Scholarship: Overseas fee-paying students joining this September will automatically receive a £3,000 tuition fee discount (subject to eligibility) if they accept their offer by July 7.
SCHOLARSHIPS
BITS Pilani has introduced tuition-blind admissions for the top 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to ₹20 lakh will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5. Details at https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/
The University of Birmingham has opened applications for the India Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Value: £10,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be domiciled in India, and hold and have accepted an offer for a PG programme at the university.
Deadline: May 31
The University of Manchester, the U.K., has launched the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships.
Eligibility: Women from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka who have, or will complete a UG degree, and have received an offer to study an eligible full-time Master’s programme at the university.
Eligible programmes: M.Sc Pollution and Environmental Control; M.Sc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology; M.Sc Geoscience for Sustainable Energy; M.Sc Subsurface Energy Engineering; M.Sc Biomaterials; M.Sc Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Management, M.Sc Advanced Process Integration and Design
Deadline: April 30
Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR, has announced fifty 100% tuition fee waivers in JEE Main, as part of its Special Merit Scholarships under the UG admissions 2026 cycle.
Eligibility: Applicants must have secured a minimum 98 percentile in JEE Main and meet the university’s admissions criteria.
The university has also announced 500 Special Merit Scholarships. The admissions process will be conducted across four application rounds, concluding on May 31.
Details at www.ashoka.edu.in
Events
UPES and HESCO hosted a national-level workshop on Environmental Education where participants discussed an actionable curriculum framework for integrating sustainability across Indian higher education. The keynote address was delivered by Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NAAC.
Smiling Tree partnered with local schools to integrate the Eco-Schools Programme into their curriculum, offering practical guidance, and actionable tools to build climate resilience.
Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD), Kolkata, celebrated its Annual Day and Awards Ceremony 2026, with Anant Sinha, Director of The Asiatic Society, as the chief guest.
Under the International Technical and Economic Cooperation programme of the Ministry of External Affairs, IIHMR University, Jaipur, was named a Partner Institute to conduct international training for foreign ministry officials, and recently hosted its first programme on Transformational Leadership for Health System Strengthening, with 30 participants from 13 countries.
Udaan, powered by Sunstone, has provided over 10,000 class 11 and 12 students with early, hands-on exposure to AI and emerging technologies, hosting sessions at HiTech Institute of Engineering and Technology, IITM Murthal, and Institute of Technology and Management.
GAV International School organised its annual function where students presented cultural performances showcasing India’s heritage.
MDI Gurgaon hosted Imperium 2026, its student festival where Students from Management institutes, faculty members, alumni, and industry partners participated.
Stonehill International School organised Technofest, its inter-school competition where over 400 students from more than 13 schools across India participated. Events included Makeathon; Formula 1 car racing, hackathon, and more.
VIT Bhopal University’s Mathematics division, under the School of Advanced Sciences and Languages, hosted an international workshop on Numerical and Optimisation Techniques for Machine Learning in real-world applications, to connect foundational Maths with real-world AI and ML applications.
The Centre for Achieving Sustainable Climate Action Development and Engagement, with the Somaiya Institute for Research and Consultancy, hosted the Somaiya Sustainability Dialogue 2026 on Human–Animal–Nature Interactions, engaging over150 participants in exploring sustainability as a lived, culturally rooted responsibility.
Shiv Nadar University’s School of Management and Entrepreneurship hosted the Industry Academia Seminar 2026: New Challenges Facing MSMEs in Skilled Resources, featuring industry leaders who discussed talent shortages and better alignment between academia and industry needs.
IIT Roorkee hosted the Stakeholder Workshop on Digitalised Green Hydrogen Ecosystems (H2-BRIDGE) under the Indo-Danish Bilateral Research Initiative,where participants discussed green hydrogen and digital energy systems.Its Design Innovation Center also ran an awareness programme on the MSME Innovative (Design) Scheme under the Ajit Singhvi Institute Chair Professorship.
The Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council and the Manipal College of Health Professions hosted the final state-level workshop on implementing the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions curriculum, preparing Karnataka’s allied and healthcare institutions for the mandatory competency-based curriculum rollout from 2026–2027.
IIM Bangalore’s Executive PG Programme batch hosted Samvay 2026, a business conclave themed Breaking the Mold: Entrepreneurship in the Age of Disruption, with a keynote by Raj Kumar Dubey, Director – HR, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.
ASM Group of Institutes launched ASM AI Fest 2026, themed Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow, featuring a keynote by the AI Digital Twin of Chairman Sandeep Pachpande across 10 campuses, along with training sessions and workshops for students and administrative staff.
O.P. Jindal Global University inaugurated the Shallu Jindal Performing Arts Academy to host performances, exhibitions, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations for students, faculty, and visiting artists.
Noida International University’s School of Sciences hosted its first Dialogue Series guest lecture, Saving the Wild: Entrepreneurial Solutions to Wildlife Challenges. Its School of Nursing, and the Institute of Applied Statistics, conducted IRIS-G 2.0, a Faculty Development Programme attended by 200 nursing and allied faculty members.
IIM Kashipur concluded Uttishtha 2026, its entrepreneurship summit. Industry leaders, students, and others held conversations around the future of business and innovation.
Dnyaan Prasad Global University’s School for Hospitality and Tourism and Plant Based Treaty, hosted a plant-based culinary workshop led by Jayalaxmi Rai, giving students hands-on experience in sustainable gastronomy and modern plant-based cooking techniques.
SVKM’s NMIMS Chandigarh’s School of Technology Management and Engineering hosted a workshop on Design Thinking for ESG, while its School of Law, under the Mirae Asset Foundation – NMIMS ESG Research Chair, conducted training on embedding ESG in MSME growth for sustainable leadership.
Kishinchand Chellaram College’s Department of Mass Media hosted its XII International Media Summit, where participants explored how credibility, technology, ethics, and narratives are reshaping journalism and strategic communication, featuring speakers such as Sanjay Singh, senior journalist, RJ Jeeturaj, and others.
BML Munjal University awarded Rs 1.6 crore to 10 startups at Propel Pitchfest26 during its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summit, and hosted a principals’ roundtable on AI’s impact on pedagogy and well-being.
Aakash Institute launched Specialised Academic Programmes for West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education students to adapt to the new semester system and prepare for competitive exams.
Anant National University hosted the fourth WITH Festival themed Borders Fade, Art Resonates, alongside the inaugural Anant Student Fest, uniting artists, designers, storytellers, and performers across art, technology, and social impact.
Microsoft launched Microsoft Elevate for Educators in India to train two million teachers and reach 2,00,000 schools by 2030, embedding AI and Computational Thinking from class three under NEP 2020, in partnership with CBSE, NCERT, AICTE, NCVET, and DGT.
PRISM and Emversity partnered to offer an international hotel management training and placement programme, awarding a 40-credit Professional Diploma in Hotel Management.
Azim Premji University hosted the release of two Kannada books on school education:Shikshana Sangata by H. B. Chandrashekhar, exploring schools’ responsibilities beyond academics, and Jogulada Harake by Prof. H. N. Muralidhar, examining key concepts, language, and individual-society relations.
Mahindra University launched its Centre for Language Learning and Development with a two-day teacher workshop titled Stories Worth Telling: An Experiential Workshop for Teachers. The centre aims to equip students, researchers, and educators with essential global communication skills.
Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology’s Department of Information Technology, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Solid Waste Management, under Project Swechchha, organised Genesis 2026, a hackathon themed Building Intelligent, Sustainable, and Decentralised Solutions for the Future, where students tackled real-world civic challenges.
Samir V Kamat, Chairman, Secretary of Department of Defence R and D and Chairman, DRDO, met with SRM University-AP leadership and faculty to promote research collaboration in national defence technology.
REVA University hosted the ASME Engineering Education Seminar and Drone Technology workshop during its Mechanical Engineering Education Summit, providing hands-on workshop on Drone Technology in Mechanical Engineering for students.
Learn by Chapter was launched at Museo, Gurugram. The platform offers NEP 2020–aligned, chapter-wise learning solution for classes 6–12 across CBSE subjects, using multiple-intelligence pedagogy to bridge learning gaps and enhance outcome-focused, future-ready engagement.
David Lammy the U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the UK Education Hub at the British Council, facilitating India-UK education dialogue, collaboration between universities and government bodies, and supporting India-UK Vision 2035 objectives.
L and T Technology Services Limited and National Institute of Engineering hosted Illuminate, a public lecture series on frontier technologies. It featured Prof. Navakanta Bhat Dean, Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Professor at CeNSE, IISc, and Y. Dilip, Director, ADE, DRDO – Bengaluru, who shared insights with over 2,000 participants.
CrazyGoldFish was featured in the AI Impact Casebook in Education at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 for its AI-assisted evaluation engine, which halved teacher assessment time while maintaining 93% scoring reliability under a governed hybrid model.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship hosted a a session titled Human-Centric AI: How India Can Power the World through Talent, Trust and Technology at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, featuring a keynote on human flourishing in AI by Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business, The Fletcher School, Tufts University.
Rankings, laurels, awards
In the the Financial Times (FT) MBA Rankings 2026:
IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme ranked 34, and third in India
IIK Kozhikode ranked 65 globally
ESCP Business School ranked eighth in Europe and 22nd worldwide
The Indian School of Business’ Post Graduate Programme in Management ranked #1 in India and #2 in Asia
IIM Lucknow’s International Programme in Management for Executives secured the 58th rank globally.
Prayoga Institute of Education Research received an ISRO RESPOND grant for R and D on antibacterial efficacy in space and terrestrial environments.
NICMAR’s Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge Mumbai City Round concluded, with Datta Meghe College of Engineering winning first prize, followed by Pillai HOC College of Engineering and L S Raheja College of Architecture.
Cambridge University Press and Assessment’s International Education group announced winners of its Science competition for various awards: Jayshree Periwal International School (Best in World), FirstSteps World School (Sustainability), and Deccan International School (Engineering).
Team Mentorlycomprising Andrea Rosa Alen, Sanchi Jawaria, and Radhika Katti, IBDP Year 1 students of Greenwood High International School was the overall winner of Youth Udyami 2026, hosted by Prayaas, the social responsibility initiative IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management.
Harsh Warrier, Susnitha Sivaraju, Yashika Bhatt, Rashi Bhagre, and Ritika Malik, students, JK Lakshmipat University’s Institute of Design, were felicitated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for their Systems Design project for the Taj Restaurant under India Tourism Development Corporation.
Kayana Monga, a Diploma Programme student at Shiv Nadar School Noida,won the Asia-Pacific IB Community Inspiration Award for Project Muskan, a rural mental health initiative supporting over 500 children and identifying over 40 cases of suicidal ideation.
Prof. Subir Verma, Director, FORE School of Management, was conferred the Change Maestro and Institutional Builder of the Year award at the Industry Academia Conference 2026.
MoUs and partnerships
Vijaybhoomi University partnered with KEDGE Business School to offer student exchanges, joint programmes, research, and faculty collaboration.
The Nemetschek Group signed an MoU with TNSKILL Corporation to train civil engineering students in Advanced Building Information Modeling Level 2, under the Naan Mudhalvan programme, bridging academia and industry needs.
Indian Overseas Bank partnered with RMK Group of Institutions to host a PAN-India Cybersecurity Hackathon promoting innovation in banking and finance.
Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology’s Management Department signed an MoU with Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals to provide internships, training, and live projects for Management students.
Kotak Education Foundation partnered with BharatGen Technology Foundation to expand the use of AI in India’s education sector.
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City signed an MoU with Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management to collaborate on academics, knowledge exchange, and fintech initiatives through the GIFT International FinTech Institute.
Simon India Limited partnered with IIT Bombay’s Department of Earth Sciences, to develop next-generation green and low-carbon technologies.
LTM signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies to enhance industry-aligned skilling and workforce readiness in advertising, film, immersive media, and digital storytelling.
Ashoka University partnered with École normale supérieure – PSL for joint research, exchanges, and collaborative programmes in the sciences and the Humanities.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed an MoU with CORE Diagnostics to advance precision oncology and train students in diagnostics, genetic counselling, and industry research.
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