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XLRI Earns Prestigious Level 5 Positive Impact Rating 2026, Reinforcing its Commitment to Responsible Leadership

26Jun

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XLRI Earns Prestigious Level 5 Positive Impact Rating 2026, Reinforcing its Commitment to Responsible Leadership

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], June 26: XLRI – Xavier School of Management has been awarded the Level 5 Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2026, reaffirming its position among globally recognised business schools committed to creating meaningful societal impact through responsible management education.The Positive Impact Rating (PIR) is a globally recognised, student-led rating initiative that evaluates business schools on their contribution towards society through responsible leadership, ethics, sustainability, governance, and their ability to prepare future leaders capable of addressing contemporary social, environmental, and economic challenges.The Level 5 recognition reflects XLRI’s continued commitment to its Jesuit philosophy of “For the Greater Good”, where academic excellence is...

Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI): Shaping the Future of Digital Innovation

26Jun

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Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI): Shaping the Future of Digital Innovation

Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics: Driving Digital Transformation Through InnovationNew Delhi [India], June 26: Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI)is a leading industry-specific university in Russia that conducts scientific and educational activities in the fields of telecommunications and information technology. With a history spanning more than a century and active involvement in the global digital transformation of the economy, the university has developed a unique academic environment that harmoniously combines the traditions of higher engineering education with advanced digital learning practices.The flexible educational process provides students with intensive exposure to the world of high technologies, while a...

Tata Indian Institute of Skills Opens Registrations for National Skills Test (NST)

25Jun

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Tata Indian Institute of Skills Opens Registrations for National Skills Test (NST)

IIS Mumbai and IIS Ahmedabad; premier institutions managed by Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS).Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22: For decades, students aspiring to engineering and management careers have had structured pathways through examinations such as JEE and CAT, leading them to some of the country’s most sought-after institutions. However, despite the growing importance of skilled careers in India’s economic future, a similar pathway for industry-focused education has remained largely absent.To address this gap, Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) has opened registrations for the National Skills Test (NST), a nationwide initiative designed to identify talent and create structured pathways into industry-focused careers.NST s...

Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) Hosts Pune’s First-Ever Educational Leadership Roundtable on Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Food Systems

25Jun

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Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) Hosts Pune’s First-Ever Educational Leadership Roundtable on Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Food Systems

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) School of Hospitality and Tourism by Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society hosted Pune’s first-ever educational leadership roundtable dedicated to advancing awareness of plant-based nutrition and sustainable food systems. Organized in collaboration with Humane World for Animals India and EduGrown, the event brought together principals, trustees, administrators, and decision-makers from more than 30 educational institutions across the region.Dr. Somnath P. Patil, Pro Chancellor, Dnyaan Prasad Global University by Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pune, said, “Educational institutions play an important role in shaping both academic growth and the values and habits that students carry throughout their lives. As discu...

Irkutsk State Agrarian University Invites Students to Explore Higher Education Opportunities at the II Indo-Russian Education Summit 2026

24Jun

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Irkutsk State Agrarian University Invites Students to Explore Higher Education Opportunities at the II Indo-Russian Education Summit 2026

Irkutsk State Agrarian University showcased its academic programmes and global opportunities for Indian students at the II Indo-Russian Education Summit 2026.New Delhi [India], June 24: Irkutsk State Agrarian University named after A.A. Ezhevsky invites Indian youth to pursue higher education in agricultural studies in the centre of Russia. Irkutsk SAU was established on May 9, 1934. At that time, the university was known as the East Siberian Agricultural Institute and consisted of four faculties: Agronomy, Zootechnics, Veterinary Medicine, and Agricultural Mechanisation.Today, the University is a modern multidisciplinary institution with strong personnel, scientific, and educational potential. The highly qualified teaching staff of the University makes every effort to en...

Thakur College launches B. Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies under Mumbai University; Admissions Open for 2026

24Jun

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Thakur College launches B. Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies under Mumbai University; Admissions Open for 2026

New-age programme combines defence technology, drone systems, military intelligence and strategic studies to prepare future-ready professionals for National Security DomainsMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 24: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s future defence and security talent pool, Thakur College of Science and Commerce (TCSC), affiliated with the University of Mumbai, has launched a first-of-its-kind B.Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies, an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme designed to bridge science education with emerging defence technologies and strategic applications.The newly introduced programme, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, comes at a time when modern warfare and national security are increasingly driven by unm...

The IET India Scholarship Award Extends Application Deadline to 5 July 2026

24Jun

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The IET India Scholarship Award Extends Application Deadline to 5 July 2026

IET India Scholarship Award Extends Application Deadline to 5 July 2026London [United Kingdom], June 24: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the world’s largest professional engineering bodies, has extended the application deadline for the 10th edition of the IET India Scholarship Award from 15 June to 5 July 2026, providing aspiring engineers with additional time to showcase their potential to solve real-world challenges through innovation and engineering excellence.Recognised as one of India’s most prestigious scholarship programmes for undergraduate engineering students, the IET India Scholarship Award is open to students enrolled full-time in AICTE- or UGC-approved institutions across the country. Marking its 10th edition, the scholarship now offers a to...

Ahmedabad’s Krishiv Achyut Dani Becomes CBSE India Topper with 499/500 Marks in Class XII After Re-evaluation, Achieves Feat Through Self-Study

23Jun

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Ahmedabad’s Krishiv Achyut Dani Becomes CBSE India Topper with 499/500 Marks in Class XII After Re-evaluation, Achieves Feat Through Self-Study

Scores Perfect 100s in Four Core Subjects; Achieves Milestone Through Self-Study Without CoachingAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 23: In an exceptional display of academic excellence, Krishiv Achyut Dani, a student of ASIA English School, Ahmedabad, has secured an outstanding 499 out of 500 marks (99.8%) in the CBSE Class XII Board Examination after the re-evaluation process, emerging as the highest scorer in the country.Krishiv’s achievement is particularly remarkable as his score increased from 481 marks to 499 marks following the CBSE re-evaluation process, underscoring the effectiveness and transparency of the Board’s review mechanism. His revised result includes a perfect 100 out of 100 marks in Accountancy, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence, whi...

Budget Laptops for Students with EMI Options in 2026

23Jun

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Budget Laptops for Students with EMI Options in 2026

Budget student laptops on EMI: smart picks from ₹40,000–₹80,000 with No Cost EMI options for hassle-free learning.New Delhi [India], June 23: A good laptop should not be out of reach because of a one-time payment. For most students, the challenge is not affording a laptop over time but managing a large upfront expense alongside tuition fees, accommodation, and everything else that comes with academic life. That is where EMI options change the equation.But before getting into how to pay, it helps to be clear on what to buy. Because spreading the cost of the wrong laptop over twelve months is still a bad deal.What Should a Student Actually Look for in a Budget Laptop?The most common mistake students make is chasing processor specs while underestimating everything else. Here i...

Bengaluru’s Scaler School of Technology is Outpacing Traditional Engineering Colleges in Placements, With Students Landing Roles at Leading Tech Firms

20Jun

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Bengaluru’s Scaler School of Technology is Outpacing Traditional Engineering Colleges in Placements, With Students Landing Roles at Leading Tech Firms

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 19: In a signal of how fast the technology hiring landscape is shifting, Scaler School of Technology (SST), which offers a four-year undergraduate program in Computer Science and AI rather than a conventional engineering degree, is producing placement outcomes that rival India’s top engineering institutions.Before SST’s official placement season has opened, 36% of the current batch has already secured internships with pre-placement offer (PPO) opportunities at companies including Amazon, Rippling, Emergent, and Slice. The average salary for these PPO-track students currently stands at ₹20 LPA, with the highest offer reaching ₹46 LPA.These numbers confidently place Scaler School of Technology among the top campuses in the country for t...