Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
CLATPrep launched the All-India Open Mock Cum Scholarship Test (Offline/Online) for CLAT aspirants, for 2027-28.
Eligibility: Students currently in class 11 and 12, including CLAT retakers, as well as those preparing for CLAT 2027 or 2028.
When: March 8
Admissions and scholarships
The University of Chicago’s Physical Sciences division invites applications for MS in Environmental Science.
Eligibility: A UG degree; TOEFL iBT (minimum 90) or IELTS (minimum 7.0) if waiver criteria are not met
Deadline: March 2
Heriot-Watt University Dubai invites applications for its May 2026 intake for the MSc International Business Management with Marketing and MSc International Business Management with Finance courses.
Eligibility: A relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualification; English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with no band below 5.5, except writing which must be minimum 6.0
Deadline: May 12
The Indian School of Hospitality launched a four-year B.Sc. in Global Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Eligibility: Class 12 pass (any stream); valid SAT scores or the ISH Aptitude Test
The University of Leeds invites applications for its full-time, 12-month MSc in Health Informatics with Data Science, starting this September.
Eligibility: First class or grade equivalent UG degree in a relevant subject from a recognised Indian university; class 12 English at 70% or 75% depending on the state board, or IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Deadline: July 31
YES Italy admissions to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Italian universities for the are open 2026 intake.
Eligibility: For Bachelor’s programmes — class 12 pass (CBSE/ISC/State Boards or equivalent); minimum academic performance around 70% (subject to university criteria); English language proficiency such as IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL iBT (80); entrance exams for competitive programmes such as Medicine (IMAT), Architecture, or Engineering; portfolio submission for Art, Design, and Architecture programmes.
For Master’s programmes — Relevant Bachelor’s degree with approximately 68–75% or higher for competitive universities; English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80); Entrance exams only for select technical or specialised courses.
Scholarships: MAECI Italian Government Scholarship; Regional DSU Scholarships (such as EDISU and LazioDiSCo), and Invest Your Talent in Italy
Details at https://tinyurl.com/y25tsm9u
Events
Svayam partnered with Kirori Mal College at Accessible Horizons 2026 to create a Stimulation Zone, giving University of Delhi students firsthand insight into the challenges faced by persons with reduced mobility.
FORE School of Management hosted its 30th convocation where over 460 students received their degrees. Gaurav Dalmia, Chairman, Dalmia Group Holdings, chief guest, delivered the convocation address.
A team from NIT Rourkela developed an IoT- and edge computing-based roadside system that detects traffic around blind corners and alerts drivers in advance. The research was co-authored by K.L. Sanjeev Tudu (BTech graduate), Prof. Santos Kumar Das, Prof. Umesh Chandra Pati, and Prof. Poonam Singh, with research graduates Goutam Kumar Sahoo and Rashmiranjan Nayak from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Rourkela.
Udaan, powered by Sunstone, held a Faculty Development Programme at Rathinam Institute of Technology, training over 50 educators in practical GenAI applications for the classroom.
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts at Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University and the Indian Council of World Affairs co-hosted an international conference on Changing dynamics of India’s narrative diplomacy, focusing on strategic storytelling, soft power, and global engagement.
DreamXec launched a student research and innovation crowdfunding platform, www.dreamxec.com. It aims to bridge the gap between early-stage ideation support and later-stage commercialisation capital (startup funding). It connects verified college students directly with alumni, individual supporters, and corporate CSR contributors.
Vascon Engineers partnered with College of Engineering Pune to launch a Centre of Excellence for Construction and Real Estate Innovation, advancing research and technology deployment in the built environment sector.
ESCP Business School appointed Professor Cédric Denis-Rémis as Executive Vice-President of Executive Education and Corporate Relations, and Dean of ESCP School of Technology.
KCG College of Technology hosted the SAEISS Drone Development Challenge 2026, featuring 85 teams nationwide competing with advanced unmanned aerial systems.
Fortune Institute of International Business hosted the 15th Responsibility Summit, Educate for Impact: The New Non-Negotiable, focusing on how Management education must evolve to tackle social and sustainability challenges.
The School of FutureTech’s Research and Development Club hosted Think Research Implement,a workshop where students explored advances in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and built a practical RAG pipeline bridging research and real-world application.
Sanjay Ghodawat International School launched an Internet safety curriculum covering cyberbullying, social media etiquette, digital footprint, privacy protection, and more.
Excelsoft Technologies launched Saras Assessments in a Box, a plug-and-play device for secure digital exams that works instantly with or without Internet connectivity.
mySATHI Foundation launched mySATHI, a national readiness platform aligned with NEP 2020, to help learners transition to higher education, careers, and entrepreneurship.
The National Skill Development Corporation expanded its Centre for Future Skills by opening a new campus at Federal Institute of Science and Technology, integrating advanced training, global certifications, and project-based learning into degree programmes. It aims to benefit one million students in 10 years.
Prof. Avinash A. Deshpande, Prof. Pankaj Jain, astrophysicists from IIT Kanpur and Ashish Kumar from the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics Pune, developed a method to estimate distances to stars emitting periodic radio flashes, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society by Oxford University Press, in a paper titled Probing the morphology of the Gum Nebula using pulsar observables and a novel distance estimation method.
Researchers at Nagaland University proposed a conflict-mitigation strategy combining ecotourism, community participation, and geospatial technology to address the rising human–tiger conflicts near Jim Corbett National Park. The findings were published in the International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.
Sharda University hosted the fourth International and 25th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Psychiatric Nurses, themed Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies – Empowering Nurses. focused on empowering nurses and improving mental health service access during emergencies and catastrophes.
One Million for One Billion, in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, launched a Sustainability Experience Center at Delhi Public School Bengaluru North to teach students sustainability, climate literacy, and AI-driven climate solutions.
FLAME University launchedThe India State Stories, a national research and visual platform supported by Centre for Legislative Education and Research, to raise awareness of India’s legislative process and the evolution of its states and districts. It can be accessed at https://www.indiastatestory.in/
Backed by ₹100 crore from Sajjan Agarwal, entrepreneur, Rishihood University launched the Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology, along with an AI Studio to advance India’s deeptech capabilities.
IIM Lucknow completed final placements for its 40th PGP and 21st PGP-ABM batches, with recruiters including Accenture, Amazon, EY-Parthenon, Darwinbox, Berger, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, and Navi.
Miraqules MedSolutions Pvt. Ltd., NIT Rourkela’s startup, received regulatory approval to commercially produce and deploy StopBleed, its patented nano-biopolymer hemostat for rapid emergency haemorrhage control in severe trauma cases.
O.P. Jindal Global University launched three Master’s programmes in Electoral Analysis and Management; Political Communication, and Legislative Drafting. Om Birla, Speaker, Lok Sabha, was the chief guest.
Noida International University organised an Educators’ Meet in Durgapur, West Bengal, to strengthen academic collaboration and dialogue with educators.
XLRI Delhi-NCR concluded VerteX 2026, its CXO conclave The Five-Year Mosaic (2020–2025), where industry leaders discussed leadership, key decisions, and technological shifts shaping organisations over the past five years.
Gujarat Law Society commenced its centenary celebrations with GLS Centenary Celebration – Unlocking a Century of Legacy, inaugurated by Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat.
IIM Kozhikode and the National Stock Exchange of India, hosted the third Annual Conference on Macroeconomics, Banking and Finance, where participants deliberated on the theme Information Asymmetry in the Information Age – Markets, Economy and People.
Middle and high-school students of Stonehill International School put up a production of Footloose, a 1998 stage musical based on the popular film.
Bharti Airtel Foundation partnered with CK-12 Foundation to integrate 45+ AI teaching tools into TheTeacherApp, a free digital platform enhancing K-12 classroom instruction and teacher efficiency.
Urban Land Institute India launched its Education portfolio to promote collaboration among academia, industry, and corporates, empowering future urban planners, architects, designers, and entrepreneurs.
Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology partnered with the Maker Bhavan Foundation to launch a Tinkerers’ Lab for hands-on, project-based engineering learning.
Reap Benefit hosted the 10th SolveCon at PES University, engaging over 1,700 participants from 88 organisations in climate risk mapping, mental health campaigns, policy debates, and cross-city collaborations.
HFCL Limited joined the consortium of a Department of Telecommunications-funded research project led by the IIT Delhi, to advance hollow-core fiber technology for next-generation 6G and quantum communication networks.
Dnyaan Prasad Global University’s School for Hospitality and Tourism hosted a two-day workshop on Innovative Indian Sweets and Confection with Chef Sumant Sharma, giving students hands-on experience with new culinary techniques.
ITM Institute of Design and Media students presented their installation, Mumbai’s Tomorrow at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026, exploring the city’s architectural evolution and future through sustainability, technology, and civic responsibility.
A Nottingham Trent University delegation conducted 10-day hybrid Winter Schools at University of Delhi colleges including Hindu College, Kirori Mal College, and Miranda House, introducing UG students to UK-style PG pathways in Sustainable Chemistry and Forensic Science.
According to research by Prodigy Finance, 79% of India’s study abroad applicants are from tier-2-and-3 cities including Northeast Assam, Meghalaya, Punjab, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, and Kochi, with tier-3 at 46%, as students look beyond local options for better outcomes.
Pearson research finds students using AI-enabled study tools in their digital material engage more as active readers, improving higher education outcomes.
A study by University of Warwick, Northumbria University, University of Birmingham, and University of Oxford, published in Nature Communications, finds next-generation solar panels could cut global carbon emissions by up to 8.2 billion tonnes by 2035.
IIM Sambalpur hosted Andrew Main Wilson, CEO of Association of MBAs (AMBA) and Business Graduates Association (BGA), and Shikha Taunk, Strategic Engagement Manager, AMBA, India. Discussions revolved around academic quality, global accreditation standards, campus development, strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and the integration of emerging technologies in Management education.
IIM Mumbai completed final placements for its 2024–2026 batch, with 502 students across MBA, MBA-Operations and Supply Chain, and MBA-Sustainability programmes securing offers from recruiters including AWL, Bayer, BDK Valve, Birla Pivot, Bristlecone, Mindsprint, Nexsales, Nomura, Nouryon, and ORO Labs.
Laurels and awards
JS Institute of Design and DJX Labs hosted the DJX Hackathon 2026, where teams developed innovative design-tech solutions; Team 4 won, with Team 2 and Team 10 as runners-up.
Rithika S.K., a third-year student at KCG College of Technology in Chennai, won the IET India scholarship for HEKIO, a solar-powered medical kiosk enabling basic health screenings in underprivileged areas.
TCS announced the winners of TCS CodeVita, its coding competition. Tejaswini Singh from Lucknow was the winner of the ‘Best Women coders’ category, followed by Keerthi KP from Chennai, and Mahak Lachhwani from Bhopal.
Class 10-11 students Reshma J.V., Kirat Kaur, S. Yamini, and Lakshmi G. from rural Karnataka, were felicitated by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka for Green Chemistry research under Anveshana, Prayoga Institute of Education Research’s fully-funded science research programme.
Nippon Paint India announced winners of the AYDA Awards 2025–26. Sivani Dirisala from Wadiyar Centre for Architecture, Mysuru, won the National Gold Award in Architecture while Keerat Kaur Gill from the School of Environment and Architecture, Mumbai, won the National Silver Award. Jeeshnu K. from Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design, Chennai, won the National Gold Award in the Interior Design category, while Meeshva Patel from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, won the National silver award.
Mahindra University’s Bishnu Pal, Professor and Dean Ecole Centrale School of Engineering, won the 2026 Sang Soo Lee Award by Optica.
Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd. awarded the Shikshak Ratna to Archana Kapse, from Veershaiva Upper Primary School Shantinagar, Nagpur, and Ravi Prakash Singh from R P Singh tutorials, Vile Parle, Maharashtra, for their state and national teaching recognitions.
Harsh Pawar, student, Arena Animation, secured the gold medal in the 3D Digital Game Art category at the regional round of the IndiaSkills Competition 2026 organised by the NSDC, while another student, Samruddhi Thombre, secured a placement at Galleri5.
Pranet Khetan, one of the winners of Samsung India’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 for his invention Paraspeak, won first prize at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.
T.V. Rao, co-founder of the National HRD Network, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management, hosted by The International School of Management Excellence, which focused on AI, research ethics, and industry-ready methodologies.
MoUs and partnerships
Macquarie University partnered with Aditya University to offer a dual-degree Engineering programme with initial years in India and final years in Australia.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education signed an MoU with Broadridge Financial Solutions to enhance academia-industry collaboration and equip students with industry-relevant skills.
Simon India Limited partnered with IIT Bombay’s Department of Earth Sciences, to develop next-generation green and low-carbon technologies.
Marwadi University signed an MoU with Hack2Skill’s Academic Partnership Programme to provide internship and training opportunities, recruitment support, and industry mentorship to students.
HCLTech and IIT Kanpur have partnered to convert research into real‑world pilots and scalable solutions for Global Capability Centers.
Medhavi Skills University held its second convocation for degree programme graduates in Gangtok. It also signed MoUs with Dhoot Transmission; NephroPlus; Emversity; Redversity; CNH Industrial (India) Private Limited; Talent Corp Solutions; GKN Powder Metallurgy, and NextStep Educate and Skilling Services for industry-academia collaborations to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities and more, for students.
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