Conference on Sustainability EducationMobius Foundation will host the eighth International Conference on Sustainability Education in New Delhi on September 2 and 3, at the India Habitat Centre. Speakers include Sunita Narain, Vibha Dhawan, Kartikeya Sarabhai, Ashok Khosla, Ravi Singh, Erach Bharucha, and international experts from Hungary and Denmark. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrrv9zuaInnovation challengeVeranda K-12 has announced the third season of AVINYA: An Innovation Hub, its Innovation Challenge where students from Classes 8-12 identify real-world challenges and develop solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mtjm2z for details.Hindi OlympiadThe Vishwarang Foundation (India) and Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, are organising the Vishwarang International Hindi Olympiad 2026 from September 14 to 30. Students in schools and colleges can participate. More details at https://tinyurl.com/4dc86bb3 Design for RealityNemetschek India launched Design for Reality, a design and digital engineering competition, in partnership with ICT Academy. The initiative has two tracks: Architecture, which involves asustainable design problem statement requiring students to consider practical design, environmental performance and real-world applicability, and Civil Engineering, which will focus on BIM-based workflows for students to demonstrate collaborative digital coordination and technical problem-solving.Eligibility: Architecture and Civil Engineering studentsDeadline: End of OctoberVisit https://tinyurl.com/36yfytch for details.Admissions Symbiosis International Deemed University invites applications for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2026 for its MBA programme.Dates: December 13, 19, and 26.Eligibility: Minimum 50% in a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution (45% for SC/ST). Candidates with foreign qualifications must obtain an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities.Deadline: November 25More information at https://www.snaptest.org/The institution also invites registrations for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027, to be held on December 19 and 26.Eligibility: Minimum 45% in Classes 10+2 from a recognised board (40% marks for SC and ST candidates)Deadline: December 4Details at https://www.slat-test.org/Pratap University, Jaipur, has opened admissions for its programmes in Pharmacy, Education, Law and Management. For details, visit www.pratapuniversity.inVIT Bhopal University invites applications for its one-year PG International Master in Cybersecurity Management, in collaboration with POLIMI Graduate School of Management (GSoM), Milan.Eligibility: Graduates and final-year students from Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science/IT and related disciplinesDeadline: August 31Details at https://tinyurl.com/3nu6vd69Tetr College of Business, in partnership with Fudan School of Management, Shanghai, China, and Imperial College London, the U.K., invites applications for a one-year Graduate Programme in Entrepreneurial Leadership (GPEL). For details, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycwx4hubScholarshipsMohan Babu University has announced a range of scholarships for 2026–27, covering merit, financial need, sports achievements and several special categories. Fee waivers are based on academic performance, entrance-test scores and sporting accomplishments. Visit https://www.mbu.asia/ for details.Azim Premji Foundation launched the Azim Premji Scholarship for girl students who have completed classes 10 and 12 in a government school in one of these States/UTs: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCT), Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. They must have secured admission to the first year of a UG degree or diploma course at a recognised institution anywhere in India.Rewards: ₹30,000 a year, from the first year of college until completion of UG or diploma.Details at https://tinyurl.com/35ekr8zsPravaha has opened applications for the inaugural cohort of its one-year, residential Postgraduate Fellowship that combines business, data, artificial intelligence, design and leadership with practical projects, mentorship and intensive career preparation. Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, and working proficiency in English.Details at https://tinyurl.com/3sk269t7EventsIIM Kozhikode celebrated its 31st Foundation Day with Vice Admiral Alok Ananda, Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, as the chief guest.AISECT India and Visvesvaraya Technological University hosted Samarth Conclave 2026 on the theme Strategic Alliance for Modern Academics, Research and Skill Advancement. Speakers included Shreevyas H. M., Scientist and Project Director of e-Governance, Government of Karnataka; Anurag Pratap, Capgemini; and Shubham Chatterji, SAS, among others.Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo and IIT Kanpur alumnus, has committed ₹300 crore to strengthen IIT Kanpur’s Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology to support MedTech innovation, interdisciplinary research and healthcare infrastructureIIHMR University, Jaipur, concluded the fourth edition of TEDxIIHMR on the theme Ignite the Unseen. Speakers included Mallika Sarabhai, Director of Darpana Academy; Shibu Vijayan, Chief Medical Officer for Global Health at Qure.ai; Om Prakash Gurjar, founder, Paathshala Trust; Gauri Yadwadkar, Lead at Roundglass Music; R. Udayan Lahiry, founder, Wild and Tranquil Escapades; and Prateek Madhav, disability rights advocate and CEO and co-founder, ATF.SRM College of Pharmacy, Chennai, hosted a two-day national conference on Frontiers in Drug Discovery. Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Former Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, spoke at the event.Arena Animation organised Perspectives 2026, an annual industry engagement platform, to give students insights into AI-driven content creation, evolving skill demands and career opportunities in animation, VFX, gaming, design and filmmaking. Over 1000 students participated.A study by researchers from Nagaland University, in collaboration with Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Central University of Tamil Nadu; Rostov State University of Economics, Russia, and SRMIST Tiruchi, presented an integrated framework that connects AI governance, organisational resilience, ethical decision-making, and environmental sustainability in a single model. A paper was published in NESciences Natural and Engineering Sciences.Prof Mihir K. Purkait and Mukesh Bharti from IIT Guwahati have developed a water-treatment technology capable of simultaneously removing arsenic and fluoride from contaminated groundwater. The findings were published in Chemical Engineering Journal.Researchers at BITS Pilani’s Goa campus have developed a pharmaceutical polymer-based hydrogel suitable for extrusion-based 3D printing, with potential applications in skin tissue engineering and personalised drug delivery. The study was published in the Journal of Biological Engineering.Target Learning Ventures has introduced Prerna, a Maharashtra-wide campaign recognising 490 high-performing Class 9 students across 245 state board schools, and supporting their preparation for the SSC 2027 exams.Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report highlights growing campus hiring budgets, greater use of AI in recruitment, and stronger internship-to-hire programmes as employers seek digitally and analytically skilled talent.SRMIST’s Faculty of Management hosted an international conference on Human Capital Management: Creating Flourishing, High-Performing and Psychologically Healthy Organisations, in collaboration with the International Institute of Organisational Psychological Medicine, Melbourne, Australia, and Florida, the U.S. Speakers included Dr. Shabbir Amanullah, Former Division Head and Clinical Director, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada; Dr. Vedprakash Mishra, Pro Chancellor, Datta Meghe University, Maharashtra; Dr. Mary Mathew, Vice Chancellor, Karpaga Vinayaga Educational Lore for Learning, Tamil Nadu; and Dr. Ashish Nanda, Roland Christensen Distinguished Professor, Harvard Business School, the U.S., and former Director, IIM Ahmedabad.JK Lakshmipat University hosted the BFSI and Service Sector Futures Forum, under the theme Reimagining BFSI and Services: Skills, Technology and AI for the Future. Speakers included Sanjib Subba, Founder, Kathmandu FinteK; Sachiin Sharma, Senior Vice President-II and National Manager, HR, AU Small Finance Bank; Sanjay Thakur, Senior Vice President, HDFC Bank; M. Lakshmanan, Executive Vice President, Larsen & Toubro; Abhishek Kumar, Vice President, ICICI Bank Ltd.; and Shikha Rastogi, CHRO and Board Advisor, Bloom CE Technologies.GITAM Bengaluru hosted an Indo-French workshop for to scientists and researchers from India and France to explore advanced spectroscopy techniques, planetary exploration and future collaboration in space science. The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, has launched a Science Theme Park featuring 50 interactive exhibits and working models that turn concepts from Physics, Maths, Biology, Space Science and Engineering into hands-on learning experiences. Prof. Dorairajan Balasubramanian was the chief guest.StudyIn has launched a Student Experience Centre in Chennai to offer personalised counselling and support for students pursuing overseas education. This includes information on applications, scholarships and visas, test preparation, and post-admission assistance.Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women in Chennai has inaugurated SIFARD- Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility for Advanced Research and Development, a research facility equipped for cell culture, molecular techniques and textile product testing. Prof. S. Vincent, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu, was the chief guest.Prayoga Institute of Education Research concluded Anveshana 2026, its student research programme, with 61 students from classes 9 to 12 presenting their projects.Mahindra University’s École Centrale School of Engineering hosted the inaugural MU Rise HR Conclave 2026. Speakers included Sulakshana Sreeram, AVP, University Relations and Emerging Talent, Synchrony Financials, Siddhartha Shukla, Global Hubs Early Career Leader, Sanofi; Ruben Arun Kumar, HR Head, Quest Diagnostics; Dhruv Gupta, CEO, IPHIPI; and Ms. Pratistha Sharma, Talent Advisor, Dell Technologies. Sharda University’s School of Dental Sciences hosted an international talk on the Latest Trends and Technology in Forensic Odontology, led by Paris-based forensic odontologist Dr. Aida Ben Chekh. The event also gave students an opportunity to present their projects, posters and research.The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised its Career in Accounting and Finance for Youth (CAFY – Season 5) and Super Mega Career Counselling Programme in Sikar, Rajasthan, engaging over 10,000 students. The event also introduced Project Vanijya and the ICAI Commerce Olympiad.NICMAR University, Pune, hosted the 10th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management 2026. Jayanta Basu, Managing Director, Cemindia Projects, was the Chief Guest, and Don Ward, Chief Executive, CIB, UK, was the Guest of Honour.Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology hosted National Space Day 2026 celebrations. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, Department of Space, was the chief guest.Ashoka University’s Office of Learning Support (OLS), in partnership with the Inclusive University Alliance (IUA), hosted ASCENT 2026: Inclusive Higher Education National Conference.Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Additional Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, gave the keynote address.The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), Northern Region, in association with IMT Ghaziabad, hosted a B-School Leaders’ Meet. Speakers included Prof. Bhimraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur; and Amit Agnihotri, Founder, MBAUniverse.QS I-GAUGE has launched two key reports on AI adoption and readiness in the country’s education sector: AI Adoption in Indian Higher Education: Faculty Perspective Report 2026 and AI Integration in School Education: Teacher Perspective Report 2026. Pearson has launched Official PTE AI Practice, its official AI-powered tool that helps test takers prepare for the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The tool supports preparation for both PTE Academic and PTE Core.Indus Towers Limited, in collaboration with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, has facilitated the installation of two K-YAN digital learning devices at GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School, located within the CRPF Campus at 9 Mile, Guwahati, Assam, to create a more engaging, interactive and future-ready learning environment by equipping classrooms with modern digital learning tools. Findings from the Cambridge University Press Assessment Destination Survey 2025–26 show that South Asian students remain ambitious about global careers, but the route they are taking to get there is changing. A growing preference is for undergraduate study closer to home, followed by international postgraduate education and global career opportunities.Global Knowledge Campus hosted a DISHA session with the Indian Air Force, introducing students to aviation, technology and career opportunities in the force through hands-on experiences with AR/VR tools and flight simulation.Orientations, convocations, and placementsVictoria University India welcomed its inaugural UG cohort. Over 30 students received the Victoria University Block Model Scholarship,Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, concluded its Orientation 2026 for UG, PG, and Ph.D. students across disciplines and schools.IMS Design and Innovation Academy welcomed its 2026 batch with Prarambh, an orientation programme. Exploring Perception: The Magic of Imagination, a workshop by design strategist Sasi Menon was held.VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies welcomed new students through its Freshers’ Day 2026 celebrations held across its Chennai campuses in Pallavaram, Periyapalayam, Thalambur, and Thiruvanmiyur.GITAM University Deemed-to-be University, Visakhapatnam, held its 17th convocation for 3,052 students. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Government of India, was the chief guest.MIT World Peace University Pune completed its placements for more than 2,500 with 750 companies including Amazon, Nvidia, Chevron Engineering, IBM, Oracle, Cummins, Marriott International, Cognizant, and Reliance Industries, visiting the campus.Students of NIT Rourkela received 1,340 placement offers, 364 six-month internship offers, and 258 summer internships in its recently concluded 2025-26 placement drive. Recruiters included ExxonMobil, TCS (NQT), Deloitte USI, Cairn Oil and Gas, Accenture, Deutsche India, among others.Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 66th graduation day with 100% of its graduating batch of 692 students securing placements across 11 disciplines. Lakshmi Murugesan, Founder and Chairperson Emeritus of Paramount Textile Mills, Madurai, was the chief guest.AwardsSasikala S., Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore, has been selected for the National Awards to Teachers 2026 (HEIs and Polytechnics), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.Aarush Mandala, a class 12 student of Greenwood High International School, was declared as one of the five global winners of the 13th edition of Beamline for Schools (BL4S), an international physics competition organised by CERN (The European Organisation for Nuclear Research).CollaborationPwC India signed an MoU with SAP India to launch an 18-month immersive skill development programme for Engineering students.IIM Bangalore partnered with Tata Trusts to establish the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore – Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies.Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao brought a delegation of applied learning institutions to India for the Applied Learning and Employability Connect 2026. MoUs were signed between Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec with ASB Academy; Otago Polytechnic and Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune; and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology with GSMS Maritime Training Institute and Sri Chakra Maritime Institute.EmpowerEdu has partnered with the University of East Anglia, the U.K., to create a pathway for Indian students to pursue a UG degree in the U.K. Students can complete their first year through an EmpowerEdu certificate programme in India before progressing to Year 2 at UEA, with pathways available across Computing, AI, Cyber Security, Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship.Parul University, Gujarat, has partnered with Ankur Scientific to convert waste generated across its campus into energy and valuable carbon resources. Manav Rachna hosted the Vice Chancellors’ Conclave 2026 on the need for universities to evolve with the changing expectations of Gen Z while expanding access to higher education and maintaining quality, research and relevance.Interio by Godrej published a whitepaper, Beyond the Screens: The Rise of Smart Learning Spaces, examining how schools across India are adopting technology-enabled learning and what is required to create effective smart learning environments. The study involved responses from students across diverse age groups, institutions, and regions.