OnePlus Campus Dominate
OnePlus has launched OnePlus Campus Dominate: Road to BGMS, a national gaming tournament for college students across India.
Eligibility: Anyone 18 years or older and is currently enrolled in college
Deadline: July 12
Details at https://tinyurl.com/22bw9x4f
Cybersecurity contest and conference
UST will host a Capture the Flag contest as part of its virtual cybersecurity conference, GenCyS 2025, to be held on August 23 and 24. The contest is designed to challenge and identify top cybersecurity talent across India.
Eligibility: Open to anyone interested in cybersecurity. Applicants can participate individually or in a team of two members.
Deadline: July 30
Details at https://tinyurl.com/4wxsbwa6
TCS InQuizitive
Tata Consultancy Services has announced the 2025 edition of TCS InQuizitive, its inter-school quiz competition for high school students across 12 Indian cities.
Eligibility: Classes 8 to 12, including pre-university and junior college
Details at https://www.tcs.com/inquizitive
Pre-Departure Event Series 2025
Fateh Education will host its Pre-Departure Event Series 2025, across India. The initiative aims to equip students headed to the U.K., and Ireland with practical insights, reassurance, and peer-driven knowledge to navigate the volatility in currency exchange rates, changing employability trends, and evolving post-study visa regulations.
Schedule: Mumbai (July 4), Chandigarh (July 5), Delhi (July 6), Chennai (July 11), Bangalore (July 12), Hyderabad (July 13), and Ahmedabad (July 19)
Details at https://www.fateheducation.com/
Admissions
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has opened admissions for six specialised courses in Gaming, four in Post Production, eight in Animation, Comics and XR. Details at https://theiict.in/
Nagaland University invites applications to its UG, PG, Ph.D., and other programmes for 2025-26. For details of programmes, eligibility criteria and deadlines, visit https://tinyurl.com/mr5csdct
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology has opened admissions for its B.E. and B.Tech. programmes. For programmes, details on eligibility, and to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/mr3hu76b. Scholarships are available. More details at www.thapar.edu
ITM University, Raipur, has launched five UG programmes: BBA Banking and Finance, BBA Supply Chain and Logistics Management, B.Tech CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.Tech CSE with Data Sciences, and B.Sc Hotel and Tourism Management. For more information, visit https://www.itmuniversity.org/
Aditya School of Business Management, Mumbai, invites applications to its PGDM and MBA programmes.
Eligibility: Graduates from any discipline with valid score in CET, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA
Deadline: July 31
Details at https://tinyurl.com/bdacf38j
Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts, under Somaiya Vidyavihar University, has opened admissions for its courses in Hindustani Vocal, Instrumental Music, Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam or Kathak) Master’s in Performing Arts. For information on courses and other details, visit https://mssmpa.somaiya.edu/en
Aditya Birla Education Academy has opened admissions for its one-year online Post Graduate Diploma in Global Education (PGDGE) beginning on July 7.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline; good command of English
Details at https://tinyurl.com/3kpw3znt
Lakmē Academy powered by Aptech has launched a certificate course in Advance HD makeup artistry for students who have passed Class 10 and have basic or foundation skills in make-up. Details at https://www.lakme-academy.com
IIT Delhi invites applications for its six-month Certificate Programme in Generative AI beginning on August 30
Eligibility: Graduate or PG degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematical disciplines
Deadline: July 30
Details at https://tinyurl.com/yrzvb2s4
ABBS School of Management invites applications for its PGDM Global Programme for 2025–27. Scholarships are available for those who apply by July 10.
Eligibility: Minimum 50% aggregate in UG from a recognised university
Deadline: July 17
Details at www.abbssm.edu.in
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Telangana, is launching a free Data Engineer course for the unemployed youth, under the Sri Sathya Sai Skill Development Programme.
Eligibility: Open to all 2022-2025 graduates of BSc, MSc, B.Tech, M.Tech, or MCA.
Details at www.sethu.ai
Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, is offering the MBA Deans Excellence Scholarships for students.
Number of scholarships: Up to five
Value: 50% of full-time MBA tuition fee
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an offer of a place on the Full-time MBA September 2025 programme; online and blended learning programmes are not eligible.
Deadline: July 31
Details at https://tinyurl.com/ypbbvrar
Events
IIHMR University welcomed a new batch of 19 scholars from across six states for its Ph.D. programme. The scholars work with globally recognised organisations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, HCL Foundation, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, among others.
IIM Sambalpur welcomed 363 students across its MBA Business Analytics and MBA programmes. V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, was the chief guest.
IIM Rohtak hosted an orientation for 329 students of its Post Graduate Programme. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, was the chief guest.
IIM Kashipur welcomed a new cohort of 433 students across its MBA, MBA Analytics and Ph.D. programmes. Jitendra Gohil, Chief Investment Strategist at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, and Nitin Madan, Managing Director & CFO of Barclays GCC India, engaged with the cohort. An exclusive session an exclusive session featuring Anuradha Basu, Director of the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, and Gurmeet Naroola, Adjunct Professor, at San Jose State University, California, the U.S., was also part of the programme.
Winmore Academy, Bengaluru, inaugurated a school-based moot courtroom for an immersive extension of the CBSE Legal Studies curriculum for classes 11 and 12 and to simulate courtroom dynamics.
Students from Vedatya’s School of Hospitality undertook a brewery project as part of the Hospitality Management curriculum to learn the intricacies of the brewing process.
IIM Bangalore hosted the second edition of the Symposium on Evidence of Economic Development. Speakers over the two days included Prof. Tarun Jain and Prof. Jeevant Rampal from IIM-Ahmedabad, Prof. Yatish Arya from Ashoka University, Prof. Moumita Roy from Ahmedabad University, Prof. Abhishek Shaw from Azim Premji University, Vidhya Soundararajan from the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL), Prof. Tanika Chakraborty from IIM Calcutta, Prof. Shilpa Aggarwal from ISB, and Dr. Debi Prasad Mohapatra from University of Massachusetts Amherst, the U.S., among others
The Premia Academy hosted an investiture ceremony for its student leadership council of 2025-26 and appointed 30 students to various positions.
Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture hosted a three-day learning programme focused on Ecological Urbanism and Sustainable Urban Futures for over 400 architecture students and industry experts to explore India’s pressing urban-environmental challenges through immersive field experiences and interdisciplinary dialogue. This was followed by a two-day conclave on Urban Living in Equilibrium with Nature in the City.
The VIBGYOR Group of Schools hosted the 15th edition of VIBGYOR Model United Nations. Over 700 students from 41 schools from India and abroad participated. Public health expert Dr. Vedprakash Mishra inaugurated the event.
On Track Education organised a Wings to the World session for students about to start their study abroad journey with sessions on managing finances in a new currency, accommodation tips, and building support networks upon arrival.
Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity organised a webinar presented by director and actor Mayur Puri for 5,000 students across its centres, as part of its ongoing Behind the Screens initiative.
IIIT Hyderabad hosted the 12th edition of its TechForward Research Seminar Series on the theme Technology and Cinema. Shobu Yarlagadda, co-founder, Mihira Visual Labs, spoke at the event.
The BBA programme at ITM Business School, conducted a refresher week for its second-year students to prepare them for their six-month internships. Corporate trainer Leekha Haarish held a motivational workshop. ITM Skills University’s School of FutureTech organised a hands-on, brand-based web development challenge in which students developed real market-worthy digital solutions for brands.
AAFT School of Fine Arts has appointed contemporary artist George Martin as its Industry Dean.
Badruka School of Management, Hyderabad, has appointed S. Arunachalam as its new Dean. He was formerly a faculty member at the Indian School of Business.
Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Pune, hosted an in-person AFS Global STEM Innovators Conference on the theme Be the Voice for a Better Tomorrow. Over 100 students from 15 schools across India participated.
Noida International University hosted an Educators’ meet in Kanpur to celebrate educators. Col. Zahid Siddiqui, Director General, Axis Colleges, Kanpur, was the chief guest.
The Cambridge Schools in Delhi-NCR organised a summer internship programme for students of classes 11 and 12 in collaboration with nine organisations across different sectors including litigation, human rights, psychology, career counselling, and more.
NIIT Foundation, in collaboration with YuWaah, UNICEF, has launched an Open Online Course in Digital Marketing under the campaign banner #NayiDigitalDisha. Participants will receive an NCVET-assessed and NSDC-certified credential.
Anshika Mangla, a student of Istituto Marangoni Mumbai, showcased her creation Binnai Lamp at the Milano Design Week 2025.
Medicaps University has launched the Medicaps Innovation and Incubation Foundation (MII Foundation). It is a full-scale startup incubator designed to support and scale early-stage ventures. It offers a platform for startups, providing everything from expert mentoring and access to funding, to advanced infrastructure and global industry connections.
Over 800 employees of Avanse Financial Services came together at the Annual Business Meet 2025 and assembled 90 bicycles for underprivileged students in Goa aged 12 to 14 years. This was done in collaboration with the Goa Livelihoods Forum.
Lovely Professional University awarded scholarships worth over ₹100 crore to the batch of 2025. Over 3,000 students had up to 70% of their programme fee waived, and nearly 1,000 scholarship recipients were felicitated for their merit and performance. Vyomika Singh, Wing Commander, Indian Air Force, was the chief guest.
Awards
IIM Jammu received international accreditations — BGA and EFMD — for its MBA programme.
SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be University was awarded the highest A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Professor Subhabrata Sen from the School of Natural Sciences at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, and his team were awarded the 2025 Horizon Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry for their Alternate Electrode Electrolysis strategy.
State Bank of India declared the winners of the SBI Scholar Quiz. Students from Delhi Public School, Kolkata; Army Public School, Hyderabad and DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar, were awarded prizes. Over 4,200 students across 16 cities participated.
Kanak Talware, a third-year B.Tech student from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, MGM University, was awarded a design patent by the Government of India for his work on developing a Bioethanol Production System from Sugarcane Juice. The research was carried out under the mentorship of Ravindra Gaikwad and Akash Vani from MGM University, along with Annasaheb Varade and Ravindra Nibe from Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni.
The National Institute of Securities Markets, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, recently held the National Financial Literacy Quiz 2025. In the UG category, IIM Bodhgaya came first followed by IIT (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, and Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata. In the PG category, IIM Calcutta secured first place followed by St. Xaviers College (Autonomous), Kolkata, and Xavier Business School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata. The final round of the quiz will be held on November 8 and 9.
Partnerships
XLRI Jamshedpur signed an MoU with Accenture to foster and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.
IIT Roorkee signed an MoU with the Central Electricity Authority to promote collaboration in research, planning, innovation, and capacity-building in the Indian power sector.
BITS Pilani signed an MoU with IISc Bengaluru to advance academic and research collaborations, facilitate knowledge sharing, and develop advancements in science and technology.
Sanskriti University signed an MoU with EC-Council University, the U.S., to strengthen academic cooperation, facilitate faculty and student exchange, and introduce globally-recognised cybersecurity programmes at the institution.
The University of Leeds has signed six MoUs with academic institutions such as Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, IIT Roorkee, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, BITS Pilani, the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, and the University of Delhi to foster engagement in collaborative research, academic exchange, and capacity building.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchi, signed an MoU with Dassault Systèmes to foster a collaborative ecosystem that promotes engineering innovation, skill development, startup incubation, and local research.
Ashoka University will collaborate with the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, DAE, to advance interdisciplinary collaboration and will serve as a platform for hosting scientific conferences and workshops through an open call and proposal system.
Pearl Academy’s School of Business and EY India have partnered to launch an MBA focused on the application of AI in business, which will include AI concepts, live case studies, and real-world projects.
