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Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) students have designed, developed and built a solar-powered car that will now compete in a global challenge. Called ‘Aagneya’, this car was developed by Team Agnirath from the Centre for Innovation (CFI), which is the largest student body in India. The car will compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025,
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Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Odisha. According to SCCL, the joint collaboration with CSIR–IMMT will facilitate exploration, production, and application of modern technologies in the detection and utilisation of critical minerals present
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Anna University’s Center for University Industry collaboration (CUIC) said on Thursday that 72 students from the University have got job offers from two Japanese companies – Thirdwave Corporation and Koganei Seiki Co., Ltd. The annual salary package for the selected students is around ₹20 lakhs, a release from the University said. Thirdwave recruited 62 students
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Jamia Millia Islamia | Photo Credit: ANI Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkish educational institutions, amid escalating calls across the country to boycott Turkey over its vocal support for Pakistan during the recent conflict. Speaking to ANI, Professor Saima Saeed, PRO of Jamia Millia Islamia, said, “We have suspended
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This year’s PIR introduced a faculty survey alongside the existing student assessment, offering a dual-stakeholder perspective for the first time. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has secured a Level 5 ‘Pioneering School’ status in the 2025 edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), with a score of 9.3
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Mangaluru-based St Aloysius (Deemed-to-be University) has received approval from the Bar Council of India to launch law programmes under its School of Law. With the recent recognition granted under Section 7(1)(i) of the Advocates Act, 1961, by the Bar Council of India, St Aloysius has been officially authorised to confer degrees in law. A media
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Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University and other dignitaries. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, has launched ‘B.Tech in Defence Technology’ programme which was recently formally inaugurated. “Defence technology plays a vital role in achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). The entire nation has witnessed the strategic importance
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Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia, addresses online learners at Panorama 2025, organised by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence deemed to be university, organised Panorama 2025, an in-person immersion event for its online degree and certificate learners in Manipal
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V Kamakoti (second from right), Director, IIT Madras, presents certificate to a student during the IIT-M BS Degree Convocation held on Sunday Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) conducted the convocation for its BS degree programmes on Sunday. This included the first batch of students graduating from the institute’s four-year BS degree. Over 38,000 students
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Trump revives travel ban, restricting entry from 12 countries for national security | Photo Credit: REUTERS President Donald Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, signing a proclamation Wednesday night preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. The countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo,
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the initiative, aimed at building a robust AI ecosystem through education, research, and innovation. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU Global chip major NVIDIA will collaborate with the Andhra Pradesh Government to set up the country’s first AI University. “Plans are underway to establish India’s first AI University in
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Ambani spoke fondly of his mentor Prof Sharma, crediting him as a quiet architect of India’s economic reforms and a guiding force in his life. | Photo Credit: – Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries announced an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, from where he
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The Supreme Court on Friday granted the National Board of Examination an extension to conduct the NEET-PG exam on August 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on Friday granted extension to the National Board of Examination (NBE) for holding the NEET-PG examination on August 3, 2025. The exam was initially
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The Tamil Nadu government wants to replicate the successful collaborative and mentorship model of IIT Madras Research Park by setting up University Research Parks (URPs) in state universities in Coimbatore and Madurai. These parks will be set up as a collaborative ecosystem that brings together academia, industry, startups and government to foster innovation, research and
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St Aloysius and Vinith D’Costa & Associates sign an MoU in Mangaluru on 4 June 2025. The Mangaluru-based St Aloysius (deemed-to-be university) will offer B Com (Investment Management) degree programme from the academic year 2025-26. In this regard, St Aloysius signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vinith D’Costa & Associates, Mangaluru, to offer the
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FILE PHOTO: People walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI US President Donald Trump is moving to block nearly all foreign students from entering the country to attend Harvard University, his latest attempt to choke the Ivy League school from an international pipeline
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In FY25, outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for studying abroad fell 16 per cent to $2.91 billion compared with the previous year. Remittances for education have been steadily declining since the Covid peak of $5.16 billion recorded in FY22. This sustained drop reflects changing financial strategies, shifting destination preferences and a recalibrated
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“Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues,” said the embassy. The US on Tuesday cautioned the Indian and international students to ensure they adhere to terms of their visa to avoid cancellation and not skip classes or drop out without intimation to their institutions. This
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Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool. | Photo Credit: Gareth Jones UK’s Liverpool University plans its India campus to be more than just an extension of its home campus and looks to attract international students to the country, said Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool. “We’ll have a strong Indian feel to it, but
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The Indian School of Business (ISB) Campus in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025 has ranked Indian School of Business (ISB) in the first place in Asia and and 23rd globally, up from the 26th position last year. ISB has also secured high global rankings across
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Ranjan Pai, Chairman of MEMG | Photo Credit: cueapi Global investment firm KKR said it has arranged a $600 million financing for the diversified conglomerate Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG). The investment, which marks KKR’s latest and largest credit investment in India, will enable the Manipal Group to accelerate its corporate expansion and growth
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In a sweeping move to tighten immigration controls, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered American embassies worldwide to halt scheduling new interviews for student and exchange visitor visas. | Photo Credit: Reuters/ELIZABETH FRANTZ Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies worldwide to stop scheduling interviews for student visas as the Trump administration
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India is poised to see a massive surge in demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals, with projections estimating the need for one million skilled individuals by 2026, according to the report — India’s AI Revolution: A Roadmap to Viksit Bharat — released by the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT. As the country aspires to
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CHP officers stand guard near an area showing messages of support for Israeli hostages in Gaza, amid clashes at a nearby pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 1, 2024. (A file photo) | Photo Credit: DAVID SWANSON/Reuters President Donald Trump’s administration vowed to expand
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Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan | Photo Credit: ELIZABETH FRANTZ Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan warned about the long-term risks to the US economy if politics eroded the pipeline of international students to American universities. In an interview with Bloomberg TV Wednesday, Rajan cautioned that foreign student inflows have
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Jagriti Motwani, Founder and Promoter of Bhagva with Vinod Pandey, Principal of Sharda Devi Sanskrit Vidyapeeth and other dignitaries at MoU signing ceremony to establish 60 Centers of Excellence Bhagva, a global spiritual service and technology platform, plans to set up over 60 Centers of Excellence across India. The centres aim to offer training programs
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Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump accused Harvard of “disrespecting the country” and warned that the university is “getting in deeper and deeper.” | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Leah Millis President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Harvard University should have a 15% cap on the number of foreign students it admits and that the Ivy League
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Experts believe that the US is undergoing a quiet recalibration of its immigration framework | Photo Credit: cueapi Students planning to go abroad are closely monitoring updates to US visa regulations, which appear to change almost daily. The latest development, a temporary suspension of new student visa interview appointments has prompted many to explore alternative
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Indian School of Business (ISB) Campus in Hyderabad, India | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Motilal Oswal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, has committed ₹100 crore to the Indian School of Business (ISB) making it the single largest philanthropic support in the history of the school. ISB will soon be inaugurating
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced aggressive visa restrictions targeting Chinese students, especially those with links to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in sensitive fields. | Photo Credit: ELIZABETH FRANTZ/Reuters Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the US will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections
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Gaurav Munjal, co-founder of Unacademy | Photo Credit: cueapi Unacademy is preparing for a significant leadership transition, with co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini expected to exit day-to-day operations over the next few months, people familiar with the matter said. The move comes as both founders look to carve out a separate path for Airlearn,
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The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against Harvard University, directing federal agencies to terminate or transition all non-critical contracts with the Ivy League school, potentially affecting over $100 million in funding. | Photo Credit: Mel Musto/Bloomberg President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, marking the latest
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File picture of Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy | Photo Credit: Swapan Mahapatra Narayana Murthy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to establish an inflation-adjusted, full-fee scholarship. The Infosys founder committed to funding the scholarship for a period of 20 years, with the aggregate payout estimated
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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan virtually inaugurated the newly constructed Academic cum Administrative building of the College of Horticulture, Thenzawl, and the new PG girls hostel at the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Selesih, via video conference. Mizoram Governor Gen. Dr. VK Singh joined the event online from
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In a proactive health initiative, the CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to establish “sugar boards” aimed at monitoring and curbing excessive sugar consumption among students. | Photo Credit: K. Ananthan/THE HINDU The CBSE has directed affiliated schools to establish “sugar boards” to monitor and reduce sugar intake of children, according to officials. The Central
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FILE PHOTO: A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, and will force existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security
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FILE PHOTO: People walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI US President Donald Trump’s administration escalated its standoff with Harvard University on Thursday, revoking the school’s ability to enrol international students. The government told Harvard’s thousands of current foreign students that they must
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Under the new bill, only domestic students count in calculating tax liability, hitting schools with large international student bodies the hardest. Higher education leaders warn the change threatens both excellence and accessibility in American academia. | Photo Credit: Nicholas Pfosi/Reuters The spending bill passed by the U.S. House increases a tax the richest private universities
Read MoreThe University of Hyderabad (UoH) has received a grant of ₹5 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Digital Twin Technology. The grant falls under HAL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. “We are thankful to HAL for this generous support to strengthen research and teaching at the University of Hyderabad.
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The restraining order offers temporary relief for Harvard’s international student community, safeguarding their ability to remain in the country while the case proceeds. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students. The temporary restraining order stops the government from pulling
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The Department of Homeland Security accused Harvard of fostering an unsafe campus and demanded extensive student records, tying the decision to alleged antisemitic incidents and ties to China. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation
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Byju Raveendran, the founder and the Chief Executive Officer of BYJU’s | Photo Credit: Byju Raveendran, the founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of embattled ed-tech company BYJU’s has denied the allegations of being a “fugitive,” attributing these claims to a “fake narrative” and a “malicious media campaign,” adding that these narratives were created
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Burlington English has unveiled Burlington English for Nurses, in a Nursing Leadership Conclave at Kochi. The launch event was marked by panel discussion on “Bridging Education, Employability and Excellence in Nursing,” which brought together renowned voices in healthcare education and workforce development. Effective communication is critical to patient outcomes, with nurses playing a pivotal role
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The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court against the Government of India for allegedly withholding funds after the state government decided not to implement the New Education Policy, 2020. In the petition, the Tamil Nadu government has sought the release of more than 2000 crores under Samagira Sikha Scheme. The
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The ongoing admissions in engineering colleges are showing early signs of a shift in preferences among students and parents. Interest in traditional engineering disciplines such as mechanical, civil, chemical, and aerospace engineering, remains robust, with seats in these streams getting filled up as briskly as those in computer science. A combination of factors are driving
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Mirae Asset Financial Services (MAFS), the NBFC subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, has partnered with GrayQuest, a fintech player, to empower parent’s to pay the annual education fees of their child in monthly instalments, instead of quarterly or annual payments. “Parents can now convert their child’s annual or term fees into up to
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Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode | Photo Credit: Balakrishnan K 4279@Chennai The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has officially announced the annulment of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University, Turkey, with immediate effect, as a firm step in support of national interest. The MoU, originally signed in September 2023 for a
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Byju Raveendran, the founder of BYJU’S, reflects on the company’s meteoric rise and subsequent decline, attributing its challenges to the greed of a few US lenders and strategic missteps, such as taking a term loan despite having ample equity options. | Photo Credit: CHRISTOPHER PIKE/Bloomberg Byju Raveendran, founder of India’s once-celebrated edtech giant BYJU’S, has
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Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd, a Chennai-based enterprise offering end-to-end solutions in the education space, plans to raise additional funds via QIP. A substantial part of this will go towards closing the debt it raised from Ascertis Credit in March 2024. The company, in an announcement to
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Representative image | Photo Credit: AmnajKhetsamtip The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has suspended all agreements with Turkish universities, following Turkey’s support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India. In a post on its official X handle, the institute said, “Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of
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Fledgeling women entrepreneurs who would join the WE HUB accelerator would get mentorship and handholding from top-notch organisations in the country. The IIM Calcutta, one of the oldest management schools in the country, will mentor fledgeling women entrepreneurs who are part of the newly launched exclusive accelerator launched by WE HUB, a Telangana-promoted exclusive incubator
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Snehil Kumar Singh, District Collector of Kozhikode inaugurates SmartShree initiative The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode’s business incubator, Laboratory for Innovation Venturing and Entrepreneurship (IIMK LIVE), in collaboration with the Kudumbashree Mission has launched SmartShree, an initiative aimed at supporting and scaling 150 micro-enterprise units led by Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs through structured capacity building, intensive
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Students looking at their SSLC public exam results in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 16 May, 2025 | Photo Credit: RAJESH N The Tamil Nadu secondary school leaving certificate (SSLC) exam and Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (Plus One) registered a pass percentage of 93.8 per cent and 92.09 per cent, as per the results announced on Friday
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed and deployed an advanced new technology for efficiently processing wastewater from the textile industry. The discharge from these industries not only affects the aesthetic value and water clarity but also reduces photosynthetic activity and poses toxic risks to humans, aquatic organisms, and other life forms. The
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Anurag Behar Chief Executive Officer, Azim Premji Foundation Bengaluru-based non-profit Azim Premji Foundation announced the Azim Premji Scholarship to support 2.5 lakh girls pursuing higher education after school. The scholarship will provide financial support of ₹30,000 per year for girls who have completed class 10 and 12 schooling in government (public) schools. The eligible candidates
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The Trump administration has cut an additional $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University, intensifying its crackdown on what it calls “virtue signalling and discrimination” on elite campuses. | Photo Credit: AP Photo/Steven Senne President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting another $450 million in grants to Harvard University a day after the Ivy League
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Girls have once again outshone boys in the CBSE Class 12 board exams, with a pass percentage of 91.64%—over 5 percentage points higher than boys, who stood at 85.70%, according to Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR/ The Hindu Girls outshined boys in CBSE class 12 board exams with over five
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Perambalur-based Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Group is acquiring Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering (SAACE), a private college in Chengalpattu founded by late actor and politician Vijayakanth. While the deal size is unknown, sources said it could be over ₹150 crore. Recently the Tiruchi-based JJ College was acquired by Sowdambika institutions. Similarly, a leading college in Salem
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Praveen Martis (second from left), Vice-Chancellor of St Aloysius, addressing a media conference in Mangaluru on Monday. The Mangaluru-based St Aloysius (deemed-to-be university) will launch four full-time B Tech programmes under its newly established School of Engineering from the academic year 2025-26. Addressing media persons in Mangaluru on Monday, Rev Praveen Martis, Vice-Chancellor of
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Nalanda Learning, a technology-based education provider, is planning to raise ₹50 crore for imparting skills to pre-school teachers and caregivers, a company official said on Saturday. The company is in talks with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) for raising the money on a private placement basis, Chris Raybould, CEO of Nalanda Learning, said. The funds will be
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The exams, originally slated for May 9–14, were postponed earlier this week due to the deteriorating security situation in the country. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The CA exams, which were postponed in view of security situation in the country, will now be conducted from May 16 to 24, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
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The Chennai-based Veranda Learning Solutions, an end-to-end solutions in the education sector, has inducted next generation into the company with Abinaya Kalpathi, younger daughter of the firm’s Executive Director and Chairman Suresh Kalpathi, appointed as AGM (Marketing). She holds a bachelor’s degree from Imperial College London and a master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast. In her
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Indian Bank, in partnership with IIT-Madras, awarded the winners of Innovision Hackathon 2025 . This event is part of a larger initiative driven by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, which encourages public sector banks to organise hackathons in collaboration with premier institutions such as IITs and other universities. The
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The upcoming FTO in Karnataka will focus on developing highly skilled aviation professionals by offering training on the latest-generation aircraft, immersive flight simulators, and globally benchmarked curriculum | Photo Credit: The Hindu Melstarr Aviations Tech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Melstarr Information Technologies, has ventured into the aviation training sector with plans to establish a
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved two major initiatives aimed at enhancing India’s higher education and vocational training infrastructure. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL/THE HINDU The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two initiatives to boost infrastructure facilities at five new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and to augment the capacity of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). IITs
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Indian Institute of Spices Research will host a national symposium on ‘Recent Trends in Omics in Plant Biology’ from May 20 to 22 in Kozhikode. The event is being organised by the institute’s Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics Facility, with financial assistance from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. The symposium will bring
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The Union Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of an off-campus centre of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi at GIFT City in Gujarat . The centre will be established as per the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 and will pave the way for training talents in the
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President Donald Trump announced plans Friday to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, intensifying his administration’s ongoing campaign against elite U.S. universities. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he planned to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, the latest salvo against the Ivy League school amid a larger crackdown
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A higher secondary school in Okhalkanda block of Nainital district has recorded zero pass percentage in the class 10 state board examination, prompting authorities to launch a probe. The Government Higher Secondary School in Bhadrakot had just one class 10 student who appeared in the board examination and failed in all the subjects. It has
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S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launches the silicon photonics products at IIT Madras, Chennai Two silicon photonics products designed and developed indigenously at CoE-CPPICS at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) were launched on Saturday by S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The centre built
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Designers can play a big role in making sustainable packaging from the farm to shelf, but convincing the consumer could be a problem, said Nandita Abraham, Dean, BITS Design School. “We make everything so that the consumer will buy it. Then, we tell the consumer you must be sustainable, and, therefore, this is the way.
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The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has signed an agreement with Krismo Biosciences Private Limited to develop therapies for inflammatory diseases and serious infectious conditions. “A key focus will be on the design of antibody-based therapies to effectively combat viral infections, including dengue, COVID-19 and influenza, as well as potent toxins produced by harmful bacteria responsible
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found complicit in NEET-UG 2024 malpractices and cancelled admission of 14 students for the academic year 2024-25 for resorting to unfair means during the entrance exam, an official source said. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, is a pan-India exam to
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Manipal Institute of Technology receives ‘IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trophy 2024’ in the Education category. The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has been awarded the ‘IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trophy 2024’ in the Education category. Cdr Anil Rana, Director
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In a crackdown on fake claims about the NEET-UG, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has identified 106 Telegram and 16 Instagram channels involved in spreading false information, sources said on Thursday. The NTA’s dedicated portal for receiving such concerns has flagged more than 1,500 claims of alleged paper leaks for the upcoming medical entrance exam.
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This investment is earmarked for scaling its AI infrastructure, enhancing its technical team, and boosting user acquisition to ramp up monetisation in the coming year to year and a half. | Photo Credit: Stimuler, a voice-first AI tutor for ESL learners, has secured $3.75 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Lightspeed and SWC Global.
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Rajeev Kumra TAPMI Director | Photo Credit: AUDIO_VISUAL The Manipal-based TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) has restructured its MBA (International Business) programme. Beginning with the 2025-27 batch, the programme will adopt a trimester-based academic calendar, replacing the existing semester structure. A media statement said that this shift is part of an initiative to streamline the
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Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director, CK Group of Educational Institutions, and Director, New Initiatives & E-Commerce, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd | Photo Credit: Supplied CavinKare-patronised academic institution CK College of Engineering and Technology (CKCET) has been awarded Autonomous Status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for 10 years from 2025 to 2035, a statement said on Monday.
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The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023. | Photo Credit: K MURALIKUMAR All references to Mughals and Delhi Sultanate have been dropped from class 7 NCERT textbooks, while chapter on Indian dynasties, ‘sacred geography,’
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V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-Madras | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) announced on Saturday that its Incubation Cell, for the first time, has incubated 104 deep tech start-ups in one financial year in 2024-25. This number was at 61 start-ups in 2023-24. The achievement was through the collaborative efforts of IITM
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Harvard President Alan Garber said the university would not submit to political pressure, citing First Amendment rights. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than USD 2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s
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ZSL, which has a Chennai and Tenkasi centre currently, is now expanding to two new locations in Tamil Nadu–Tharuvai and Kumbakonam. Kumaresan M graduated from the Government Higher Secondary School in Pullukattuvalasai, a small village near Tirunelveli. As the son of a daily wage worker, he was not in a position to invest in conventional
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V Ramagopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani Are Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are being held back to take decisions locally, at least from the perspective of collaborating with educational institutions? Prof V Ramagopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani says yes; GCCs in the country often require approval from their headquarters for funding and any
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Hyundai Motor Group and the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) to collaborate on battery and electrification research at the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology Hyundai Motor Group on Wednesday inaugurated the Hyundai Centre of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The new centre aims to accelerate
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Accenture has acquired the Hyderabad-headquartered TalentSprint, a deep tech education player, from NSE Academy, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). TalentSprint’s team of approximately 210 professionals will join Accenture LearnVantage. Accenture stated that its acquisition of TalentSprint complements its recent investments in Udacity and Award Solutions, and aligns with its
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Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment | Photo Credit: ANI The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided to open 20 more new medical colleges over the next two years, increasing the reach of affordable government medical care for 3.72 crore Corporation insured workers and their families. The proposed 10 new medical colleges
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Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Teachers, who lost their job following a Court verdict, stage a sit-in protest outside School Service Commission (SSC) office, demanding their jobs back, in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI Photo) | Photo Credit: ANI Thousands of teachers, whose services were terminated as a result of a Supreme Court order, continued their protest
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Aimed at ITI, diploma, and college students across Tier-1 to Tier-3 cities, the centre will provide hands-on training and access to advanced labs like the 45 MW Solar PV Manufacturing Line and the ATMP Semiconductor Packaging Line. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Monday launched a Centre
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Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that Abhijit Das-authored “Strategies in GATT and WTO Negotiations“ book can be a starting textbook in the Center for WTO Studies and IIFT | Photo Credit: OstapenkoOlena The Commerce Ministry’s Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will “very” soon start a course on negotiations, as this is an important skill
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File photo: Candidates appearing for Staff Selection Commission examination | Photo Credit: ASHOK R The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in its all forthcoming examinations in order to verify candidates’ identity on a voluntary basis, officials said on Sunday. They said the new measure will come into force for
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The federal government has announced a freeze on over $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with the Trump administration’s demands to curb campus activism. | Photo Credit: BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters The federal government says it’s freezing more than USD 2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard
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EThames Business School (EBS) has collaborated with KPMG to offer a suite of industry-relevant academic programmes that bridge the gap between education and professional practice. As part of this collaboration, KPMG in India, as academic partner, will help in delivery of the following programmes offered by EThames Business School (EBS). These include B.Com (Taxation),
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Pedestrians walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. President Donald Trump escalated his administration’s fight with Harvard University by threatening its tax-exempt status after the school defied the government’s demands to change its policies in exchange for billions of dollars of federal funding. |
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The move follows President Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on campuses hosting pro-Palestinian protests in response to Israel’s war on Gaza. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Harvard University will lose its ability to enroll foreign students if it does not meet demands from the Trump administration in the government’s
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday issued a stern warning to coaching centres to avoid misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices as IIT-JEE examination results approach. The consumer rights watchdog has advised coaching institutes to strictly follow the 2024 guidelines set for such entities. According to an official statement, coaching centres must ensure
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US President Donald Trump escalated his battle with elite universities by threatening to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status and demanding an apology over alleged antisemitism tied to pro-Palestinian protests. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status on Tuesday and said the university should apologize, a day
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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched new a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) programme for both fresh graduates and working professionals to upskill in industry-relevant technical expertise. The program allows learners to access high-quality education while maintaining flexibility to pursue employment or internships simultaneously, a release from IIT-Madras said. The specializations offered
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The platform is looking to address a $11 billion market opportunity in India and tap into global markets going forward. | Photo Credit: elenab Centa, a teacher accreditation-linked edtech startup, has raised ₹20 crore in a funding round led by Mumbai-based venture capital firm Colossa Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investor Discovery
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In recent weeks, several international students have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration after having their visas revoked, claiming a violation of due process. Several international students who have had their visas revoked in recent weeks have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, arguing the government denied them due process when it suddenly took away
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Payyavula Keshav, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes and Legislative Affairs, speaks at the 39th annual graduation ceremony of TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) in Manipal. Payyavula Keshav, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes and Legislative Affairs, has said that effective communication skills enable a person to express his/her ideas, no
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AICTE chairman Prof TG Sitharam | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S In a move to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all streams of technical education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has established a committee to explore the lateral expansion of AI and applied AI beyond conventional programmes like BTech in Computer Science.
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HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 13/02/2025: (from left) Pavan Allena, Founder of Bower School of Entrepreneurship, S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, Hema Katari of Bower School, and M Srinivasa Rao, former CEO of T-Hub, at the Breakfast with businessline event in Hyderabad on Thursday, February 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Bower School of Entrepreneurship, an entrepreneurship education
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At a time when a new bill has been introduced in the US Congress calling for termination of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, data shows that number of Indian students in the US dipped by nearly 28 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in March 2025, and the move to end OPT is likely to further
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TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), a constituent of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), will be organizing its 39th annual graduation ceremony in Manipal, on April 12. The graduating class has 347 students of the 41st batch of the MBA programme, 59 students of the 10th batch of the MBA – Banking and
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As the first programme, the IIMA Dubai Campus will offer a full-time one-year MBA that is designed to cater to the advanced management learning and upskilling needs of global working professionals and entrepreneurs. FILE PHOTO: General view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 30, 2021. REUTERS/File Photo |
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Two courses will initially be launched at Coventry University GIFT City – a BSc Honours in International Business Management and BSc Honours in Business and Finance | Photo Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund After Queen’s University Belfast, a second university from the United Kingdom — Coventry University — will be granted licence to open a campus
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At a time when a new bill has been introduced in the US Congress calling for termination of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, data shows that number of Indian students in the US dipped by nearly 28 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in March 2025, and the move to end OPT is likely to further
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This initiative will involve over 200 optometry students and numerous VIT students from computer science and engineering disciplines, aiming to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products | Photo Credit: Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry (DAIO) has signed an MoU with VIT Chennai to collaborate on AI-based innovations in eye care. The MoU was signed by
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The MoU signing included attendance from key dignitaries from both Tata Technologies and RVCE, highlighting the collaborative effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry. | Photo Credit: Tata Technologies has partnered with RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru, to establish the Center for Invention, Innovation, Incubation & Training (CIIIT) on the RVCE campus.
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NSDC and Pandit Deendayal Energy University formalised their alliance through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Startup Mahakumbh, April 5, 2025 National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) to launch a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for skill development. The initiative aims to equip learners with hands-on experience
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of the Pamban sea bridge and flagging off of the new Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) train service in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for Tamil and asserted that all efforts are on to take the language across the world
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S. Somanath, Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) addressing the graduating students at ISB in Hyderabad on Saturday. There is a need for adapting a rapidly evolving technological landscape for success while being life-long learners, according S. Somanath, Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). In his address at
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The UGC aims to enhance transparency and consistency in the assessment of foreign qualifications, addressing long-standing challenges faced by returning students and facilitating their integration into India’s educational and professional landscape. India will streamline the recognition of degrees, diplomas, and certificates earned from foreign educational institutions, excluding select professional fields like medicine, law, and architecture
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The IITs, which have long been seen as providers of scientific knowledge, also want to teach students the art of being resilient and look beyond grades. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) is partnering with Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, a not-for-profit organisation, to establish a ‘Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness’.
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The Trump administration has halted dozens of research grants at Princeton University, the latest Ivy League school to see its federal money threatened in a pressure campaign targeting the nation’s top universities. Princeton was notified this week that several dozen federal grants are being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the
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A batch of 51 young entrepreneurs from the founding class of I-Venture Immersive (ivi) programme at Indian School of Business (ISB) has graduated on Saturday in a ceremony held in Hyderabad campus. For six months, ivi students have had access to ISB’s renowned faculty, a robust alumni network, leading investors, and industry experts. Building robust networks Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay
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Infosys has announced the launch of the Infosys Springboard Makerlab at Symbiosis International (Deemed) University in Pune. The new lab, the first of its kind, aims to provide young learners with hands-on experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields to enhance their employability. It is open to students from all Symbiosis schools and
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Finance is an ever-expanding universe, offering opportunities for professionals across diverse roles such as investment managers, wealth managers, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, and treasury operations, etc. A common among all these is the CFA accreditation, which can propel your career prospects and growth in the industry. Are you aspiring to make a career
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IIM Mumbai has secured 100 per cent placements for its 2025 batch, with 198 companies participating in the placement drive. The institute reported a 10 per cent increase in total job offers compared to the previous year, highlighting a robust recruitment landscape. The top 10 per cent of students achieved an average salary of
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The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and Flinders University, Australia, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) The agreement aims to deepen collaboration in healthcare management, digital health, and business education while enhancing faculty and student exchange, joint research, and professional development. The focus areas of collaboration will include joint postgraduate twinning programs in business and
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced a state-of-the-art relaxation solution for candidates under stress ahead of their interviews to qualify for becoming civil servants. Named ‘Pauz’, it is an advanced de-stressing experience designed to help individuals manage stress through guided audio-based techniques, said UPSC sources. In just 12–15 minutes, aspirants can effectively manage stress,
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Georgian National University SEU will be investing ₹1,300 crore in setting up its campus in the North Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh government and the university entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of the State Minister for IT & Education Nara Lokesh in Amaravati on Monday. Speaking on
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U.S. immigration officials on Friday sent an email to the legal team of Momodou Taal, a Cornell University student who has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, asking him to turn himself in, Taal’s attorneys said in a court filing. A “notice to appear” sent by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials is among the first steps
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Columbia University has agreed to changes demanded by the Trump administration as a precondition for restoring $400 million in federal funding the government pulled this month over allegations that the school tolerated antisemitism on campus. The New York-based university, acquiescing to the demands in a memo released on Friday, laid out plans to ban face
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President Donald Trump began sketching a roadmap for dismantling the Education Department, with other agencies taking over responsibility for federal student loans and programmes serving students with disabilities. The executive order Trump signed on Thursday to do away with the department did not offer a timeline or instructions, but his administration appears poised to carve
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Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia has announced a fee hike for the academic year 2025-26, with increases ranging from 16 to 41 per cent across various courses. A comparison of the latest prospectus with that of the previous year reveals a sharp rise in tuition fees. The Department of Persian has seen a 41.41 per cent
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched admissions to undergraduate programs for students who excel in national and international olympiads, which are competitive examinations that assess and challenge students in various academic subjects and skills. Called ‘Science Olympiad Excellence’ (ScOpE), this admission will be outside the JEE (Advanced) Framework with the students to
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The students of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Centre for Innovation (CFI) showcased around 60 tech innovations built by nearly 1,000 of them across 26 teams during CFI Open House 2025 held in the campus on Saturday. CFI, a student-run innovation lab, houses 14 clubs spanning diverse technological domains. Conducted annually, CFI Open
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Around 300 out of 600 MBBS seats in the 10 new Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical colleges are expected to be made available for children of 3.72 crore insured persons in the academic session beginning in August this year. The 10 ESIC medical colleges are at Andheri (Maharashtra), Basaidarapur (Delhi), Guwahati-Beltola (Assam), Indore (Madhya Pradesh),
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has been ranked in eight narrow subjects and one broad subject in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject in 2025. In the latest rankings, MAHE has been recognised in key subject areas, including life sciences, chemistry, biological sciences, computer science and information systems, dentistry, chemical engineering,
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IIM Bangalore (IIMB) has recorded 100 per cent placements for its lateral and final placements for the PGP and PGPBA Class of 2023-25. All 595 students who participated in the placement process secured offers from 176 firms. The placement season saw strong participation from both legacy and new recruiters, with approximately 30 per cent being
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IPO-bound edtech major Physicswallah has appointed three independent directors to its board according to filings. The edtech unicorn has onboarded Deepak Amitabh, Rachna Dikshit, and Nitin Savara as independent directors. Savara, ex-deputy CFO at Zomato, holds similar roles across multiple firms., Amitabh, led PTC India and now oversees Adani Group’s flagship operations and. Dikshit,
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated deep-tech TuTr Hyperloop is partnering with multiple national and international stakeholders to drive hyperloop technology in India. TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd. (THPL), the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Neoways Technologies GmbH (NEO) have signed an MoU to drive the research, development, and deployment of hyperloop technology. The
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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has secured a career-best #141 position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for ‘Business & Management Studies’ category. This marks a notable improvement from last year’s 151-200 range and a significant leap from its initial ranking in the 401-500 range in 2021, a press release said.
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India Inc’s annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending saw a 13 per cent rise in 2022-23, reaching ₹29,988 crore, compared to ₹26,616 crore in the previous year. More than half of this expenditure was directed towards education and healthcare, Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply.
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The number of Indians travelling abroad for studies declined by 15 per cent in 2024 as countries worldwide tightened their visa regulations. As per a reply by Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State in the Education ministry, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, 7,59,064 students went abroad for studies, according to information provided by the Bureau
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Anna University and Nemetschek Group India, provider of software for digital transformation in the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, constructions/operations (AEC/O) and media industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an AEC Centre of Excellence aimed at enhancing industry readiness for engineering and architecture students. The initiative is focused on raising awareness about emerging
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The tragic incident of a girl student’s suicide at KIIT University and the subsequent unrest in the eastern part of the county has underscored the importance refining administrative frameworks. Students should have access to channels for voicing concerns and those grievances must be addressed with sensitivity and fairness. The unfortunate incident at KIIT University and
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The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has cancelled the Class 12 English examination for the March 2025 session across all examination centres in the State due to the possibility of a paper leak. The breach was detected at a Government Senior Secondary School, Chowari area of Chamba district where the teachers mistakenly opened the
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A group of India’s most respected industrialists, including Bharat Puri, Naushad Forbes, Farhad Forbes, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Nadir Godrej, Meher Pudumjee, and Satish Reddy, have come together to establish Nayanta University, a pioneering institution aimed at shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators. Named after the Sanskrit word for “New Hope,” Nayanta embodies the vision
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and TENVIC Sports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a comprehensive set of academic and infrastructural initiatives to develop skilled professionals for the sports industry and provide a structured career pathway for athletes, during and beyond their competitive years. MAHE and TENVIC Sports will establish an
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Low-cost base isolation technology as a means of protection from earthquakes developed at BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus can be effectively used to retrofit existing buildings, significantly enhancing earthquake resilience, says Mohan SC, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Associate Dean-Infrastructure and Planning, at the Campus. Base isolation system is a construction technique that separates a building’s
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IIM Calcutta on Monday said its flagship MBA programme has recorded 100 per cent placements despite tough market conditions, with 456 students participating in the process securing 538 offers. Concluded on February 21, the final placements for the 60th batch of the MBA programme witnessed 196 companies rolling out 538 offers for the students.
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A primary reason behind devastation brought about earthquakes is that many buildings, especially in high-seismic zones, are either old or not designed to withstand strong seismic forces. One of the most effective techniques to protect them is base isolation, which reduces the impact of ground shaking by separating the structure from the moving earth. Base
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar hailed Tamil Nadu’s contribution to education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of ‘IInvenTiv 2025’ at IIT Madras virtually on Friday, Pradhan said that Tamil Nadu has always been a land of innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence. The State has given
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Display of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) took the limelight at this year’s IInvenTiv, A Global Innovation Showcase 2025, held at IIT Madras, showcasing some of the solutions to solve socio economic problems of the country. IIT Indore had a drone-based antenna measures and testing system for communication, defence and space technology. SkyGuard, a semi-supervised drone
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Boss Wallah, founded by investor and serial entrepreneur Sashi Reddi, will acquire the edtech platform ffreedom app. It entered into a formal agreement with Suvision Holdings Private Limited to acquire the platform. Sashi Reddi, founder and managing partner of SRI Capital, founded the software testing company AppLabs, which was by CSC (now DXC). Besides the
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LEO1, an edu-fintech company backed by cricketer Rohit Sharma, has distributed ₹8 crore in education fee benefits through its Fee Reimbursement Model (FRM) during the 2024-25 calendar year. The program rewards timely and advance tuition payments with LEO1 Coins redeemable across over 200 merchant partners. An additional ₹1.7 crore worth of LEO1 Coins were credited
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From 2026, class 10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session or choose between the two editions–one in February and another in May, officials said. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday approved draft norms which will now be put in the public domain and the
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Battling global macroeconomic instability and visa uncertainties — that crept in after the Trump administration took charge in the US — the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA) successfully concluded placement season with higher number of offers and higher average salaries, despite some traditional recruiters giving placements a miss. “The job market was tough this year. The
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Veranda Learning Solutions has taken a 40.41 per cent stake in BB Publications Pvt Ltd (BB Virtuals) and acquired a 65 per cent stake in Navkar Digital Institute Pvt Ltd (Navkar Digital) for an undisclosed sum. Veranda Learning will acquire an additional 10.59 per cent stake in BB Virtuals by June 2025. The acquisitions amplify
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The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) on Saturday said that it has refunds amounting to ₹1.56 crore for over 600 aspirants and students in the education sector. These students, enrolled in coaching centres for Civil Services, Engineering Courses and other programmes, were earlier denied rightful refunds despite following the terms and conditions set by the
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As many as ten Hyperloop teams, comprising 200 students of newly-founded and experienced teams, are competing in the Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) 2025 being organised by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The event will host 150 industry delegates from across the world, representing the mobility, research, and hyperloop sectors. It is Asia’s first
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In a move aimed at advancing automotive research and professional development, the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) and the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAEINDIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, formalised on February 14, aims to promote collaboration in organizing joint conferences and professional development programmes in the
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The/Nudge Institute to provide alternative, dignified, comprehensive and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the most excluded households in Jharkhand. Under this MoU, a series of initiatives will be undertaken by The/Nudge and MAHE, through its constituent unit Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC),
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Chell Roberts, Dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD), discusses the institution’s plans to enter India. While the university is primarily looking to establish an off-campus centre in GIFT City with an investment of nearly $5–10 million, it is also exploring alternative locations like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune.
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A team of students from NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte (Udupi district), showcased an event management system, a digital platform designed to streamline the management of college fests and technical events, to industry experts in Mangaluru recently. According to the team, the system features seamless event registration, team formation, real-time participant tracking, score judging
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The Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked 27th in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2025, marking a jump from last year’s 31st global ranking. As per the rankings released on Monday, Hyderabad-based ISB has secured the 4th position globally in the alumni network this year, registering a rise from last year’s 8th
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The second round of the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) pilot project commenced from January 9, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. The companies are in the process of posting new as well as editing unfilled internship opportunities, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to Lok Sabha question. Sitharaman also
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India on Monday showcased for the first time a full-scale model of the indigenously developed 5.5-generation stealth aircraft at 15th edition of Aero India 2025, marking an important turn of event in the country’s attempt to become aatmanirbhar in the aerospace domain. The unveiling of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), conceptualised and designed by
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IIM Kozhikode is adding to the portfolio of courses it offers with the launch of its Diploma in Management (DiM), a one-year programme designed to cater to professionals and aspiring managers seeking to advance their careers and acquire current management skills. This programme, says the Institute, is a step in aligning with the evolving needs
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have led the way in developing and successfully booting an Atmanirbhar aerospace quality SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip. The project aims to promote indigenous development of microprocessor-based products that offer best-in-class security and visibility for users adopting RISC-V technology, an open-source Instruction Set Architecture
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India and the US have agreed to strengthen collaborations between their higher education institutions, facilitate study abroad and explore opportunities for setting up campuses of premier American colleges in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump during their wide-ranging talks at the White House on Thursday also recognised that the talent flow and
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AIIMS Delhi, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur and IIT Ropar have been selected to spearhead India’s Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence, focusing on health, sustainable cities and agriculture, respectively, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed Parliament on Tuesday. These centres will operate as consortiums, bringing together leading academic and research institutes, with industry partners
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Agilisium, a data innovation partner for life sciences companies, has partnered strategically with IITM Pravartak to accelerate Life Sciences and Healthcare endeavours. It aims to collaborate on joint research, social impact programs, and innovative solutions. Through the MoU, Agilisium will leverage its technological expertise and resources to augment Regional Interaction Centres (Kalvi Shakthi program) –
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The Boston Consulting Group and Accenture Strategy made the highest number of offers while participating in the just-concluded final placements process for the Post Graduate Programme in Management – Class of 2025 – at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Boston Consulting Group made the most with 35 offers, followed by Accenture Strategy with 30 offers
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducted the very first convocation for online graduates recently. As many as 426 students, who successfully completed postgraduate programmes through a fully online learning experience, were awarded degrees on the occasion. The postgraduate programmes included MBA, MSc (Business Analytics), MSc (Data Science), Post Graduate Certificate (PGCP) in Business
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Vidysea Education Private Limited, a Noida-based AI-powered study abroad guidance platform, has secured $1 million in seed funding led by Zee Learn Limited (ZLL) and Aarvi Family LLP, with additional participation from founders and other shareholders. The shares of Zee Learn Limited (ZLL) were trading today at ₹7.50 down by ₹0.05 or 0.66 per cent
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GMR School of Aviation & GMR Aero Academy and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for specialized training and professional education in key sectors of the aviation industry. The collaboration will focus on developing joint training and professional education programs to meet industry demand, including diplomas, degrees, top-ups/credit transfers, and specialized
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have led the way in developing and successfully booting an Atmanirbhar aerospace quality SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip. The project aims to promote indigenous development of microprocessor-based products that offer best-in-class security and visibility for users adopting RISC-V technology, an open-source Instruction Set Architecture
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State Public Universities (SPUs), which account for over 80 per cent of higher education students in India, must enhance both quality and scale if the country is to achieve its Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Monday. He made these remarks while releasing the report “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and
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National Company Law Appellate tribunal (NCLAT) has directed the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to decide within a week over BCCI’s plea for settlement and withdrawal of insolvency matter against ed-tech firm Byju’s. A two-member bench comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain and Jatindranath Swain on Friday directed the NCLT while disposing of the plea filed
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Fin IQ Consulting, NewGen Software Tech and OYO emerged as the largest recruiters at the third cluster of final placements for PGP class of 2025 that concluded at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA). While Fin IQ Consulting and NewGen Software Tech made five offers each, OYO followed in second with four offers during the
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“The only way to look at the economy of innovation is to look at the humungous population and convert that into human capital. The ability to see value in deficiencies and inadequacies and generate value out of that is important,” Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, said in his lecture on the 15th Foundation Day Lecture at
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Manipal Academy of BFSI plays a key role as a training partner for major private sector and public sector banks in shaping the future workforce of the BFSI industry. It trains about around 10,000 recruits for banks every year. Business Line spoke to Balasundaram Athreya, President & Head – Campus Operations, Manipal Academy of BFSI and emerging trends in hiring
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The Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit (MES) 2025, organised by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and executed by E-Cell MIT (Manipal Institute of Technology), will be organised from February 6-8. The flagship event of MES — Innovation Mela — will showcase over 120 startups, research projects, patents, and innovations on February 8. This expo will offer
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Bengaluru-based United Breweries Ltd emerged as the largest recruiter at Cluster two of final placements held for the PGP class of 2025 at Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA). United Breweries made six offers during the second cluster that comprised six cohorts including conglomerates, Consumer Goods & Durables, Consumer Services, Advertising and Media, Pharma & Healthcare
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IIT Bombay-incubated Art-PV India Pvt Ltd has received a $10 million grant from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The company will use the funds to establish a plant for manufacturing high-efficiency tandem solar cells, sources told businessline. Art-PV has developed a tandem cell capable of converting 29.8 per cent of sunlight into
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The Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Cochin College have signed MoU to foster industry-academia collaboration. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practices, enhancing students’ educational experience and employability. The MoU was signed by Akshay Agarwal, president of ICCI, and Mridhula Menon V, Principal, Cochin College. Benchmark for
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There are challenges in the medical education system in India and certain gaps needs to be addressed, the Economic Survey noted. Fees across private medical colleges, which hold nearly 48 per cent of the seats, “still remain high”, it said. Although the regulatory framework has made progress, there is “opportunity to evolve and keep pace”.
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Regulatory institutions in the areas of health and education must constantly balance “needs of the society and that of the ease of provision of services,” and there is a need for deregulation so that private players can bring in efficiency, the Economic Survey 2025 noted. This is in line with the larger theme of deregulation
Read MoreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures to strengthen higher education, including adding 10,000 medical seats in one year as part of 75,000 additional seats over the next five years. In her budget speech, she noted that there are 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (not counting IIT Zanzibar and IIT Abu Dhabi, run by
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Boston Consulting Group with 34 offers emerged as the “largest recruiter” at Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA) which conducted the first cluster of final placements for the PGP class of 2025. Over 47 firms participated in Cluster 1 on Friday which comprised six cohorts – investment banking and markets, management consulting, niche consulting, advisory consulting, cards
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Education company CL Educate has completed the acquisition of the Digital Exam Assessment (DEX) business of NSEIT Limited, a step-down subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), for ₹230 crore. This acquisition strengthens CL Educate’s position in the fast-growing Rs 7000-crore assessments market in India, which is projected to grow annually at 12
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Queen’s University Belfast which is opening an international campus in GIFT City, Gujarat will begin the academic session in January 2026 and will offer five postgraduate programmes that will be tailored to the specific needs of the Indian economy. The University from Northern Ireland is a 200-year-old educational institution and also figures in the list
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The Chennai-based Veranda Learning Solutions has announced a partnership with Norway’s Nursing Europe AS to empower Indian nurses with the skills needed to secure employment in Europe’s healthcare sector. Nursing Europe AS specialises in providing fully EU-qualified and licensed nurses to healthcare providers across European nations. The partnership is projected to generate significant revenue, with
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MICA, a marketing and communication institute in Ahmedabad achieved a record highest stipend of ₹5 lakh for a two-month internship offered during summer placements for the 2024-26 batch. This is a 10 percent growth compared to the ₹4.55 lakh offered last year. The placement process participation of recruiters like Google India, Accenture S&C, IBM, Hindustan
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Vidyadhan, a philanthropic initiative started by Infosys Founder Shibulal’s family, is targeting to provide one lakh scholarships by 2030. Run by the Shiblal Family Philanthropic Initiative (SFPI), the programme so far supported over 14,000 students through 50,000 scholarships in 20 States and Union Territories. “We follow a rigorous filtering process to select the deserving candidates
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The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA), the top B-school in the country, will begin its final placement process for the Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) from January 31. The placement process for 2024-25 has been divided into three clusters. While the placements for Cluster 1 will be held on January 31, those for Cluster 2 and 3
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No power on earth can stop India’s growth trajectory, said Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, while speaking at the 12th convocation ceremony of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) at Gandhinagar, in Gujarat. “Within a couple of years, India will emerge as the third largest economy in the world. No power on
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On Saturday, January 25, FIITJEE – one of the largest training institutes in India primarily for engineering aspirants – said, it was working to “resume operations at all place within a reasonable time.” This came after centres pan- India, but primarily across Delhi – NCR, UP and MP, closed down overnight leaving several students in
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At Larsen & Toubro’s Tunnelling Excellence Academy (TEA) in Kancheepuram, Sekar (name changed), wearing goggles and a helmet, keenly observes his instructor describing the working of the massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) used to drill underground metro rail corridors. He and the other trainees at the academy will soon join the large workforce involved in
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The owner of FIITJEE and 11 others have been booked on a complaint by the parents of the coaching institute’s students after several of its centres in Delhi-NCR shut down, police said on Saturday. FIITJEE founder DK Goyal, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Rajiv Babbar, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Manish Anand and its Greater Noida branch
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The Trump administration’s policies on citizenship, stricter immigration, and visa rules may influence the preferences of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, according to industry players. India is the top source of international students in the USA. According to the latest Open Doors Report, in the 2023-2024 academic year, 331,602 Indian students
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India’s ed-tech segment – including the offline coaching centre segment – went into a turmoil with the sudden closure of several branches of the coaching institute FIITJEE in Delhi NCR and north-India. Apart from speculation over the institute’s financial health following several teachers resigning en-masse over unpaid salaries, sources said closures were accentuated by new
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Business schools are increasingly at the forefront of addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concerns, recognising their critical importance in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Just as businesses worldwide focus on creating more inclusive environments, business schools have evolved – updating their curricula, implementing innovative strategies, and ensuring that their graduates are well-equipped to lead with sensitivity
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Adda247, a leading ed-tech and test preparation platform, has embarked on a transition journey by integrating education, skilling and career development to build a future-ready workforce. The online platform is the process of building partnerships and has tied up with the education institution Shoolini University and Axis Bank. The collaborations will help design programs that
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In a bid to pay it forward to his alma mater and generate more product awareness among India’s innovative youth, Aravind Srinivas, the co-founder of AI search engine Perplexity, has given free Perplexity Pro access to all students, faculty, and staff of IIT Madras. Perplexity Pro is the AI-powered search platform’s premium subscription plan giving
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The Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals and University of Leicester, United Kingdom, have partnered to establish the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM) at The Apollo University campus in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The advanced research centre, which was formally inaugurated on Monday, will bring together the expertise and resources of both institutions to create a
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Chandrika Tandon almost never made it to the 187-year-old Madras Christian College. Her mother wanted to enroll her in a girl’s college and get her married soon after. But Chandrika had other ideas. She wanted to enroll on a new B.Com programme MCC had launched in the early 1970s. It took the principal of Holy
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