Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
Micro credit workshops
The ITM Institute of Design and Media launched micro-credential workshops. students in classes 10 and above, and college students, can apply. Details at https://tinyurl.com/mvrf9n7y
Admissions and scholarships
The University of Liverpool will launch its new Bengaluru campus at Alembic City in 2026. Admissions are now open for UG and PG programmes in Computer Science, Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, and Game Design. Details on courses and eligibility at https://tinyurl.com/2tnjhrx4
Registrations are currently open for MAT December 2025.
Test and date: Paper Based Test (PBT) – December 13; Computer Based Test (CBT) – December 21
Deadline: PBT – December 7; CBT – December 15
For details on the list of participating B-schools for the December, PBT, CBT, and more, visit https://mat.aima.in/
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, launched B.A. (Research) in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences.
Specialisations: Sustainability Studies; Archaeology, Heritage and Historical Studies; or Society, Culture and Technology
Eligibility: Students from any high school stream
More details on the course, eligibility, and the admission process, at https://tinyurl.com/ynvtytu6
TAPMI invites applications for MBA programmes for 2026–28.
Eligibility: Graduates with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university; students must provide a valid cutoff score in either of the entrance exams — CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, by GMAC (Only for sectoral programmes). For the selection process, the highest score will be considered. Candidates appearing for their final year in 2026 can also apply.
Deadline: December 29
Details at www.tapmi.edu.in
BIMTECH invites applications for its two-year full-time PGDM programmes.
Eligibility: Graduation with minimum 50% marks with valid CAT 2025/XAT 2026/GMAT 2024/2025-26/CMAT 2026 score can apply. Prospective students wishing to apply for PGDM in Insurance Business Management and Retail Management programmes can also apply with valid MAT 2025-26 scores.
Deadline: November 28
Details at https://tinyurl.com/5n9aw3w5
IIM Lucknow invites applications for its Ph.D programmes for 2026.
Eligibility: A minimum of 55 % marks in all public exams starting with the secondary level; a Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST candidate); or a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 75% marks (70% for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent GPA, or any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks.
Deadline: February 16
Details at https://tinyurl.com/7e9dm68m
The University of Sheffield, the U.K., invites applications for its MSc Business Analytics course starting in September 2026.
Eligibility: Holders of a three-or-four-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognised university in any subject; IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or university equivalent.
Scholarship: The university will offer International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 scholarships worth £3,000 to international fee-paying students starting their studies in September 2026. It will be awarded to students who offer the accept from the university by July 7.
Details at https://tinyurl.com/swjz378k
Scholarships are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught Master’s degree in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in September 2026.
Value: £7,000
Eligibility: Candidates must be new, international (non-EU) fee-paying students enrolling on a full-time taught Master’s degree in the Department of Physic; be self-funded; students who receive full sponsorship, from a government office or embassy are not eligible.
Deadline: September 11
Details at https://tinyurl.com/2uzxyc3y
The university’s Faculty of Science is also offering International Excellence Scholarships for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students.
Value: £7,000 to £8,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be a new, international (non-EU) fee-paying student holding an offer of admission for a full-time, on campus Postgraduate Taught Masters degree in the Faculty of Science for September 2026; be self-funded.
Subject eligibility: Biochemistry; Biology and the Biological Sciences; Biomedical Science; Chemistry; Computer Science; Forensic Science; Immunology; Mathematics and Statistics; Microbiology; Pharmacology, and Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.
Deadline: August 31
Canadian International School, Bengaluru, has opened applications for its Scholarship Programme for 2026–27, for applicants entering class 11.
Scholarship: IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Full Scholarship and IBDP Merit Based Scholarship
Deadline: January 16
Details at https://tinyurl.com/3dksehck
Events
Chanakya University commemorated its Foundation Day. The foundation stone for a CBSE school was also laid by Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation. Multiple buildings on the campus were also inaugurated.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education hosted Kairos 2025, its annual International Student’s Day celebration. The theme was Empowering Students to be Agents of Change. Also, the institute’s Manipal School of Information Sciences, Prasanna School of Public Health, and Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, organised the Prevention and Screening Innovation Project Toward Elimination of Cervical Cancer (PRESCRIP-TEC) Conference.
Karur Vysya Bank and the National Finance Olympiad have launched a Financial Literacy Awareness Programme for students in classes 9–12 from government and underprivileged schools, offering a structured curriculum with study material and online/offline exams.
Rahul Subramaniam, co-founder, and Jared Griffin, creative director, Athena Education, held a workshop in Hyderabad on held a workshop, Secrets to Ivy League Admissions, giving students and parents insights into the admissions processes at top universities like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Yale.
Over 900 students participated in the Delhi edition and over 850 in the Mumbai edition of Arena Animation’sCreative Minds 2025, showcasing their talent in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) industry.
IIT Guwahati hosted the Second Annual Review Meeting of Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 Projects. Prof. A.K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, was the chief guest. Two research centres were inaugurated — Centre for Innovation in Agri and Aqua Voltaics, and the Integrated Facility for Wellness-Product Innovation.
Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture hosted the Global Students Programme, a part of the IFLA–APR Mumbai 2025 congress, themed Growth Paradox: Reimagining Landscapes. It explored redefining growth to create resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future cities.
Gaurs International School marked its fifth annual day with its showcase Mahakumbh – Confluence of Talent and Tradition. Dignitaries included Kuljeet Chahal, Vice Chairman, NDMC, and Shri Visshnu Mittal, General Secretary, BJP Delhi Unit and National Convenor.
The International Institute of Culinary Arts, New Delhi, hosted Michelin-star chef Italo Bassi for an Italian Cuisine Masterclass, as part of the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine, an initiative of the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi.
NIT Rourkela researchers have patented BHU-MANACHITRA, an autonomous AI-powered drone system that generates real-time land maps without the Internet, external computers, or manual input. Another team has also secured a patent for an eco-friendly process that combines traditional artisan methods with modern technology to sustainably produce black terracotta wares.
Prof. C. S. Maiti and Graceli I. Yepthomi from Nagaland University developed SAS-KEVÜ, a new ginger variety with higher yield, better dry matter recovery, and improved culinary quality, offering value for farmers, the fresh produce market, and the spice-processing industry.
Zeta and Project Shiksha inaugurated a second computer lab at Cheemasandra Government School, providing digital learning and computer education to over 300 upper-primary students.
Noida International University’s (NIU) School of Journalism and Mass Communication, organised Youth Music and Beatswap as part of the YMCI Producer Battle Fest for over 3,000 students. The university also organised the HR Conclave 2025.
SRMIST’s Department of Chemistry, with the Journal of Chemical Sciences and the Indian Academy of Sciences, hosted Current Trends in Chemistry (CTC-2025), an outreach programme featuring talks, lectures, and poster sessions on nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, light-matter interactions, and more for over 200 participants.
IIM Kashipur hosted Manthan 2025, its annual conclave themed Innovation Unleashed: Redefining Business to Shape a Sustainable Future, where leaders and experts discussed turning ideas into sustainable business impact.
Over 5,700 students from India and 11 other countries participated in the SIP Abacus International Prodigy Competition 2025 held in Chennai, showcasing their mental arithmetic abilities. Padma Kumar E.S. Director, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, and Bandi Gangadhar, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, were the chief guests.
St. Xavier’s School, Shahbad, celebrated its annual day themed A Journey Through Time – From the Ancient Gurukul to the Future AI-Led Classrooms. Veditha Reddy, IAS, Director Education, Directorate of Education, GNCTD, was the chief guest.
Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd., hosted a special drawing competition for children receiving treatment for HIV and Thalassemia. Three winners were awarded educational material.
ITM’s BBA iConnect programme featured a branding workshop, Elevate Your Brand, by trainer Lekhha Harish, and an industry visit to the AMUL Plant in Vasai guided by HR Head Dheeraj Chouhan, among others.
ITM Vocational University’s Environmental Cell organised EcoVision 25 to promote environmental awareness and sustainability, engaging 50 students in activities such as Best out of Waste and the Green Quiz Challenge.
IIM Nagpur launched its Case Research Centre to create case studies on Indian companies, start-ups, and government projects, aiming to make Management education more relevant to India’s real-world context.
SecurEyes conducted a cybersecurity-awareness session at GEAR Innovative International School, Bengaluru, where CEO Karmendra Kohli and Technical Manager Mrutyunjay Sahoo provided live demonstrations and practical tips to help students stay safe online.
RV University concluded its Teen Indie Film Awards (TIFA) 2025. Multiple awards across various categories were presented.
Awards and laurels
Prayoga Institute of Education Research, for its Anveshana programme, a fully funded science research initiative for students of classes 9 to 12, won the Nexus of Good Award.
LNM Institute of Information and Technology, Jaipur, won the TrackShift Innovation Challenge hosted by Plaksha University, in collaboration with the Mphasis F1 Foundation. Sarhad College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Pune, and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Gangtok, won second and third place respectively.
Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi, was awarded the AACSB International Accreditation.
Vikrant Joshi, Principal, Vivekanand Education Society Polytechnic, won the Indian Society for Technical Education Best Principal (Diploma) 2025 Award.
IIM Bangalore secured rank No. 1 rank in India and Central Asia and received the 5 Palmes Emeritus distinction, at the 18th Eduniversal World Convention, hosted at IIM Indore.
Roshan Kanna and Vivaan Kundetkar from Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane, won the Mumbai edition of TCS InQuizitive 2025, while Sashreek Satapathy and Nilesh Nagarajan Suba from Delhi Public School, Vadodara, won the Ahmedabad edition.
UILS, Chandigarh won the Second edition of the NLS-SAM FinTech Moot Court Competition held at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
Semester V students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Noida International University, won the Best Music Video Award at the Cinematic Brilliance Awards 2025 (AIFF – All India Film Festival, and received special recognition at the Navrang Film Festival 2025 in Assam.
Rafia Anjum from B.Sc. Microbiology, and Mahek Nisha from B.Tech. Computer Science won, from ITM University Raipur, won the Best Research Paper Award in the MetaAeon Series Command Hub, an online workshop organised by ARKASA, in collaboration with Stardust Odyssey. Lumesh Sahu from B.Sc. Biotechnology, earned an internship opportunity.
Aanya Baxi, a student leader, represented India at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference 2025 held in The Hague, Netherlands. She was the only Indian and one of 12 students globally to join the inaugural IB Youth Advisory Council, from over 1,400 applicants across 160 countries.
Convocations
Pearl Academy, New Delhi, hosted its convocation where 834 students received their degrees.
BML MunjalUniversity hosted its 10th convocation where 597 students received their degrees. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce South Asia, was the chief guest.
Sanjay Ghodawat University hosted its seventh convocation where 937 students received their degrees. Ram Nath Kovind, Former President of India, was the chief guest.
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangaluru held its 23rd convocation where 1,995 students received their degrees. Kamal Bali, President and MD of Volvo Group, India, was the chief guest.
MoUs and partnerships
Ashoka University signed an MoU with the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania, the. U.S., to advance collaborative research for students and faculty in Science, Technology, and interdisciplinary education.
IIHMR University partnered with the University of Manchester, U.K., to enhance global collaboration in health and medicine through joint research projects, student exchanges, and other initiatives.
Galgotias University signed an MoU with Vivo Mobiles, to bridge the academia-industry gap and to equip students with industry-ready skills.
Mahindra University partnered with the University of Southampton, U.K., to promote academic exchange and joint research across disciplines, focusing on Life Sciences and Engineering.
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed an MoU with YouTube to collaborate on skill development, industry knowledge sharing, and capacity building in India’s AVGC-XR sectors.
The International Institute of Culinary Arts, New Delhi, has partnered with Kyoto Culinary Art College and Kyoto Pastry and Bakery Art College, to promote international culinary education and foster cultural exchange between the countries.
Techno India University, West Bengal signed an MoU with Queen’s University Belfast for student exchange programmes, joint research, and more.
Simandhar Education partnered with Presidency University, Bengaluru, to incorporate U.S. CPA, US CMA, and EA certifications into B.Com and MBA programmes, providing students with globally recognised credentials.
Tata Electronics partnered with NIELIT Deemed-to-be-University, Kohima, to enhance India’s semiconductor skilling ecosystem and bridge the domestic industry’s skill gap.
IIM Mumbai partnered with the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF), to bridge the gap between academic research and global societal impact through WIF’s Intellect to Impact framework.
BML Munjal University concluded the first SAAR 2025 by signing MoUs with Bosch India Foundation to support technology-driven sustainable mobility solutions and with ICICI Foundation to promote clean energy and efficient resource use.
The second Tech4Ed International Conference 2025, organised by KC GlobEd and the Association of Indian Universities, saw KC GlobEd sign MoUs with AIMA, ICT Academy Kerala, the International Council for Employment and Empowerment, and the CSR Government division to advance skill development, global certifications, and scholarships for underrepresented learners.
BITS Pilani signed MoUs with CentraleSupélec (France); Dresden University of Technology, and Technische Universität Ilmenau(Germany); University of Groningen (Netherlands), and KU Leuven (Belgium), to strengthen international curricula, enhance student and faculty mobility, and foster joint research initiatives.
byteXL partnered with HackerRank to give students across its partner institutions, access to industry-standard coding assessments and mock technical interviews.
CREDAI Chennai partnered with Central Polytechnic College, Taramani, to set up a Centre of Excellence for Construction Practices, aiming to align academic learning with real-world construction industry needs.
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir partnered with Employability.life to create a Future of Work Lab, providing students with internationally recognised microcredentials and practical skills.
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies partnered with Coburg University, Germany, to launch a Dual MBA in Financial Management, allowing students to study at both institutions and earn two MBA degrees.
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