Applications open for Anveshana
Prayoga, Bengaluru, has opened applications for the fourth edition of Anveshana, where students from classes 9 to 12 can participate in advanced Science research projects in Green Chemistry, Advanced Materials, Earth Sciences, and Agriculture Sciences. Apply by February 24 at www.prayoga.org.in/anveshana
Future Creative Minds Programme
The International Skill Development Corporation, in association with the World Design Council, the U.K., invites class 6 to 12 students to apply for the Future Creative Minds Programme. It emphasises Design Thinking and Innovation. Apply at https://worlddesigncouncil.org/fcm-apply/.
Alliance Literary Festival
Alliance University will host the fourth edition of the Alliance Literary Festival (ALF 4.0), themed The Asian Century, on February 13 to 15. Speakers include Javed Akhtar, lyricist; Asako Yuzuki, Japanese author; cricketer Anil Kumble, and several others. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/4jf2zwt5.
Global Youth Action Fund
The International Baccalaureate has launched the Global Youth Action Fund for students between 12 and 19 years, who have a project or idea designed to positively impact the community. Each project must support one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Applications are open till February 28. More details at https://tinyurl.com/m4t8ra2z.
Admissions and scholarships
KL Deemed to be University has opened admissions across its Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses to UG and PG courses. The second phase of the entrance exams is scheduled to take place in February. The application deadline is February 5.
Entrance exams: Koneru Lakshmaiah Engineering Entrance Examination (KLEEE) for B.Tech programmes, KLECET for B.Tech lateral entry, and KLMAT for Management programmes. For other disciplines, admission is based on merit scores followed by a Personal Interview.
When: February 7 to 9
Details at https://tinyurl.com/33njfddb
The All India Management Association has started online registrations for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) in Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) modes.
When: PBT – March 9; CBT- March 23
Deadlines: PBT – March 2; CBT – March 9
Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline and final-year students of graduate courses can apply.
Details at https://mat.aima.in/
University of East Anglia has opened admissions to its MSc in Artificial Intelligence course for this September.
Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree (UK’s 2.2 or above or equivalent) in any discipline, provided applicants gain experience of programming (in Python ideally) prior to course commencement; IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading.
Course details at https://tinyurl.com/45tuhsk6, scholarship details at https://tinyurl.com/4w4dmj54
Master of Commerce in Financial Markets
JAIN Online has announced admission to Master of Commerce in Financial Markets. Aspirants must have a pass in a UG programme of a minimum duration of three years in any stream from a UGC-recognised university. Candidates who are in the final semester of their UG can apply. Details at https://tinyurl.com/2tec22wu
Certificate Programme in Indian Media Business
Ormax Media has launched the Certificate Programme in Indian Media Business. Scheduled from February 22 to March 15, it covers topics ranging from streaming platforms and theatrical releases to media analytics and industry trends. Details at https://tinyurl.com/yx7svmsw
UG admissions open at SNU Chennai
Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC) has opened UG through the SNU Common Entrance Examination (SNUCEE). They begin on April 12 and conclude on May 24. Applications for the first phase close on March 30. and for the final phase on May 11. Details at https://tinyurl.com/327xt57c for programmes, eligibility, and more.
FREE Data Engineer course
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Telangana, is launching a free Data Engineer course under the Sri Sathya Sai Skill Development Programme, to provide career opportunities to the youth of Telangana.
Eligibility: The course is open to all 2021-2024 passed-out graduates holding degrees in BSc, MSc, B.Tech, M.Tech, or MCA.
To register, visit www.sethu.ai
BTech in Climate Change
Anant School for Climate Action has opened admissions for BTech in Climate Change. Candidates must have passed their 10+2 with any of the following subjects: Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subjects, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship. Details at https://tinyurl.com/5d7jp7yu.
The University of Strathclyde invites applications for its BSc (Hons) Chemistry course starting in September.
Eligibility: 70-75% required in all subjects taken at class 12 and the same at class 10. IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall with no individual band less than 5.5.
Details at https://tinyurl.com/mwbpshxt
Also, the university’s The Faculty of Science is offering the Faculty of Science International Excellence Award for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students.
Value: £7,000 – £8,000
Eligibility: It is available for eligible self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying applicants enrolling on a full-time course on-campus. Those who receive full sponsorship from a government office or embassy are not eligible. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.
Subject availability: Biochemistry, Biology and Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Physics.
Deadline: July 31
Details at https://tinyurl.com/3nap4zfr
The University of Sheffield, the U.K., is offering the International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025 to international students to study a taught Master’s programme in September.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a national of or permanently domiciled in India; applicants taught masters programme must be scheduled to commence at the University of Sheffield in September.
Deadline: July 8.
Details at https://tinyurl.com/2nhtfres
YES Italy is accepting applications for 2025, providing students with opportunities to study at Italy’s universities.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their higher secondary education (Class 12 or equivalent) for UG programmes. A relevant Bachelor’s degree is required for PG programmes. English-taught programmes require B2-level proficiency through TOEFL and IELTS.
Deadline: February 15
Details at https://yesitaly.in/education-in-italy/
ALLEN Online has launched the CUET Test Series for Science aspirants. It supports students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), an exam for UG admissions to institutions such as Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and more. It covers subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, General Aptitude, and English, includes 20 mock tests per subject, detailed performance analysis, and more. Details at allen.in/cuet-courses.
Events
Whistling Woods held its convocation where over 300 graduates received their degrees.
Quest Alliance concluded its five-day hackathon, Hack to the Future: Innovating for Participatory Futures. Over 57 students from five Indian states participated.
The British Council hosted a seminar on Online, Distance and Digitally delivered Learning to shed light on the current opportunities and challenges in online learning. It also announced a Going Global Partnerships grants to promote collaboration and innovation in teaching and learning and transnational education in HEIs between India and the U.K.
NMIMS’s Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai, hosted the Social Conclave 2025. It addressed societal issues with a focus on renewable energy and power.
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance Day by marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The event featured the inauguration of an exhibition titled In the Country of Numbers – Where the Men Have No Names.
The Ashoka Centre for Translation at Ashoka University, in collaboration with the New India Foundation, launched Bhashavaad, a non-profit, open-access, and crowd-sourced database of Indian translations. Opening with over 14,000 entries, 6,500 authors, and 7,000 translators, it is now live at www.bhashavaad.in.
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a process for efficiently treating industrial wastewater contaminated with persistent dyes such as Bismarck Brown R. Led by Prof. Sujit Sen, Department of Chemical Engineering, the research team, includes Madhumita Manna, research graduate, NIT Rourkela, and Prof Binay Kanti Dutta, former professor, IIT Kharagpur. This research, supported by Science and Engineering Research Board, DST, India, has been published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
Ronith Chetan Raj and Uzair Arafath Shaik of class nine, Excel Public School, Mysuru, emerged as finalists at the CBSE Skil Expo and Guidance Festival 2024 for their inclusive mobility solution Marvel Kart. It aims to bring convenience and ease of commute for people with disabilities.
Students of various campuses of JBCN International School participated in the 25th Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai and presented art installations. They were Timeless Sanctuary by the school’s Parel campus; Colours of Infinity from Oshiwara; Echoes Within from Borivali, and Reflections of Infinity from Chembur.
Aakash Educational Services launched Aakash Invictus, an advanced programme for JEE preparation. It brings together around 500 JEE faculty, and features integrated phygital learning and study resources.
Bajaj Foundation hosted the second edition of the Youth Eco Summit themed Future Green Leaders: Powering an E-Waste Revolution. It brought together over 2,000 students from 60 BMC-supported schools to educate them about e-waste and the challenges it presents.
Srinivasan Sampath, Assistant Professor and Navya PV, a research scholar from the Department of Materials Science at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, have invented a new class of colour-changing glasses. It can change colour with the flip of an electrical switch. The research has been published in the Advanced Functional Materials journal.
Global Learning Council (GLC), in partnership with Axilor Ventures and Pratithi Investments, hosted the EcoInnovators Challenge in Bengaluru, which focused on creating sustainability related solutions leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and more. A Demo Day was held at the Infosys Science Foundation, with around 100 students specially invited from selected colleges in Bengaluru. Finalists presented a variety of ideas and solutions related to areas such as biodiversity, water pollution, circular economy business model, air pollution, and energy management.
Zee Learn unveiled ZNIUS, which provides an end-to-end pedagogy up to class 12. It covers co-scholastic needs such as financial literacy and physical education, with AR-enabled digital content and gamified learning. It is supported by a Learning Management System to simplify the needs of school management.
EBC Financial Group partnered with the Shakti Empowerment Education Foundation, to support the Ramakrishna Vedanta Vidyapith School in West Bengal, India. The collaboration will provide 50 low-income students with access to educational material, uniforms, vocational sewing classes, and extracurricular activities.
Techno India Group Public School, Mankundu, hosted its annual cultural programme: Manzil – Our Dream Destination. Udaan an initiative which includes mental wellness, spoken English, nutrition and fitness was launched.
The ninth Dr. M.V. Kamath Endowment Memorial Lecture was organised by the Manipal Institute of Communication. Journalist Shekhar Gupta shed light on growth and reform priorities in India.
BITS Pilani inaugurated an Advanced Research Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies, a Centre of Excellence focused on advancing clean energy solutions.
Amity University, Mumbai, set a Guinness World Record where 399 participants across 23 teams participated in a session on advertisement production. The event began with a mentoring session to guide participants through the creative and technical aspects of advertising. It was followed by a workshop where students created their ad films.
IIIT Hyderabad and swecha.org organised AI Hackday, an AI hackathon. Over 60 faculty and 100 industry mentors mentored over 2,000 students working on projects. It culminated in AI Days 2025 Spark Camp, where 100 production-ready AI applications were developed to address India’s challenges.
PhysicsWallah recently hosted The PhysicsWallah Principal Conclave featuring keynotes and panel discussions targeted at empowering educators. Over 100 school principals and education leaders participated. It also honoured 1,581 students who emerged as top performers in the National Scholarship Admission Test 2024, with over ₹2.2 crore in cash rewards.
FLAME University hosted B.S. Nagesh, Non-Executive Chairman, Shoppers Stop Ltd., as part of its Industry Connect Initiative. He shared insights on customer centricity and emphasised the importance of placing customers at the core of business strategies.
The University of Dundee unveiled The Living Lab Journal, which aims to address today’s pressing environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
IIT Mandi hosted the second edition of its conclave, HIVE 2.0 where a Skill Development Hub was inaugurated. The conclave explored emerging innovations in Human-Computer Interaction.
IIT Guwahati researchers in collaboration with Duke-NUS Medical School, the National University of Singapore, Singapore, and the University of Michigan, the U.S., have developed a multi-stage clinical trial method. It adapts treatment plans in real-time, based on each patient’s responses during trials, enabling tailored healthcare solutions. The research findings have been published in the journal Biometrics in a paper co-authored by Palash Ghosh, along with his research scholar Rik Ghosh from IIT Guwahati, Bibhas Chakraborty from Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, along with Inbal Nahum-Shani and Megan E. Patrick, from University of Michigan.
AAFT appointed photographer Rohit Chawla as Dean of the School of Still Photography. With a career spanning four decades, he won India’s first Industry Craft Gold Lion at Cannes in 2023.
Lovely Professional University appointed Professor Jaspal Singh Sandhu as its Vice Chancellor. He has a career spanning 35 years in teaching, research, and policymaking.
MIT World Peace University celebrated Founder’s Day. It also held the Bharat Asmita National Award (BANA) Ceremony, recognising individuals who have made contributions to society.
Aditya Birla World Academy concluded its annual event, FETE 2025, themed Touching Hearts, Impacting Lives. Students, parents, and educators raised funds for social causes.
Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with IBM, hosted the IBM SkillsBuild Hackathon in Pune, where 72 teams from 41 institutes across Maharashtra participated.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurugram, celebrated the first convocation for the Online Post Graduate Diploma in Management 2022–2024 batch; 131 students received their degrees. Alok Kumar, CEO, NSDC International, was the chief guest.
The Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts organised the Master Cake Artist 3 Competition for home came second, and Bharati, third.
Tan90 and Khoj concluded Sustainable Projects and Research Challenge (SPARC 2025), a city-wide competition empowering young minds to reimagine a sustainable future for Bengaluru. Darshil L Reddy from S.E.A. International School was declared winner.
MoUs and partnerships
Dvara Health Finance signed an MoU with the Institute of Health Management Research to jointly develop and launch a Diploma in Community Health and Digital Healthcare Operations. It is designed to train healthcare workers to bridge gaps between patients, digital health technologies, and licensed healthcare providers, particularly in rural areas.
IIT Guwahati signed an MoU with Miraclus Orthotech to collaborate on research, development, and testing of advanced orthopaedic implants and instruments.
Samsung has partnered with EMBIBE to integrate it into the Samsung Education Hub app, a designed-for-TV education app. The collaboration will help TVs become effective educational tools providing personalised learning for students. EMBIBE will offer extensive educational coverage, supporting all major curricula, including CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, all State Boards and major entrance exams such as IIT JEE and NEET. Students will benefit from a collection of immersive 3D explainer videos, designed to simplify complex topics.
The International Management Institute Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with EGADE Business School Mexico, organised the 10th International Conference on Global Business Environment. It was themed International Business Diplomacy, Global Trade, and Economic Development in Developing Countries.
College Vidya partnered with Birchwood University to enable students across India to gain access to globally-accredited programmes, advanced learning platforms, and an interdisciplinary curriculum through faculty, research facilities, and more.
Arizona State University, in collaboration with Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC), Chennai, will introduce UG and Master’s degrees across Computer Science, Engineering, and Business and Management.
Vantage Knowledge Academy and Marwadi University will offer MBA Finance with CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and MBA Finance with CMT (Chartered Market technician) courses.
Virohan has partnered with Mahajan Imaging and Labs to provide placement opportunities for its students. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between education and the healthcare industry by offering students hands-on experience.
Published – February 05, 2025 09:25 am IST