Education

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 7: More than 7,000 students from 28 states and 8 Union Territories showcased their mathematical prowess, concentration and mental agility at the 25th UCMAS National Competition 2026, held on September 5 and 6 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. One of India’s largest platforms dedicated to mental mathematics and cognitive skill development among children, the two-day competition also witnessed the presence of over 14,000 parents and visitors, turning the milestone edition into a nationwide celebration of young talent. The competition was graced by Sachin Ahir, Deputy Speaker, Maharashtra State Legislative House, Shri Bhalchandrasing Raorane, Chairman, Federation…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5: Acharya Bangalore B School (ABBS), Bengaluru, India is expanding its international academic network through strategic collaborations with universities across Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Ghana and Nigeria, strengthening opportunities for global learning, student mobility, research and cross-cultural engagement. The collaborations with the International University of Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia University of Science and Technology, University of Cape Coast, University of Ibadan, Elizade University and Godfrey Okoye University establish opportunities for students and faculty to participate in international academic and research initiatives. With the International University of the Kyrgyz Republic, ABBS signed an MoU covering student progression pathways, study-abroad opportunities,…

New Delhi [India], September 5: This Teachers’ Day, The Knowledge Habitat schools turned gratitude into something students and teachers could see, share and remember. Titled Roots of Habitat, the offline-first, 360° initiative brought The Knowledge Habitat’s familiar tree-inspired logo to life as a large, bare installation across its three campuses. The thought behind it was simple: teachers may not always realise it, but even their smallest gestures can stay with a child for years. As students added leaves with teachers’ names and memories, the bare tree slowly became a heartfelt tribute to the people who helped them grow. The celebration was held across…

Kochi [Kerala], September 5: Founder-Being LaunchPad has announced the first cohort of its 16-week venture-building program for young people aged 15–25 who want to move from an idea to a real-world test. Cohort 1 begins on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. Sessions will be held once every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for 16 weeks. Applications close on 25 September 2026. Founder-Being LaunchPad is built around a practical belief: founders learn by doing. Participants are expected to work on one venture throughout the program, speak to customers, test assumptions, build early versions of their…

A file picture of Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria with Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Education. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4: Imagine six-year-old children, barely out of kindergarten, bent forward under a bag weighing nearly a quarter of their own body weight. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario. It is a crisis in plain sight, a reality for millions of Indian schoolchildren — and a health concern that Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has now thrust into the national spotlight. This is not the first time Mr Bhutoria has pursued a matter of…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 3: Surat- based young entrepreneur Mr. Piyushbhai Bhurabhai Desai has launched “Hiraba No Khamkar Foundation”, a unique social initiative in the name of Our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mother, ‘’Hiraba’’ with a vision of empowering children through education and social service. Under this initiative, Piyushbhai has pledged to provide ₹7,500 educational assistance to 21,000 economically weaker girls. So far, 12,000+ girls have already received educational assistance. The initiative is also continuing the educational adoption and support of both boys and girls, ensuring that children from needy families can continue their education. As part of digital…

Rector Sergey Yurievich Volkov, MBBSDirect Founder & Managing Director Gaurav Pathak Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4: Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU), Bishkek, will conduct its MBBS entrance examination in India for the first time, Rector Sergey Yurievich Volkov announced during a visit to the Noida office of MBBSDirect Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. this week. The announcement followed a meeting between Rector Volkov and MBBSDirect Founder and Managing Director Gaurav Pathak, where the two discussed ways to simplify KRSU’s admission process for NEET-qualified Indian students. Under the arrangement, KRSU’s entrance examination, until now conducted in Kyrgyzstan, will be held at centres…

New Delhi [India], September 4: At just 14, Mudit Bhalla, a Class 9 student at Suncity School, Gurugram, is turning everyday student challenges into an ambitious EdTech venture, The Student Buddy. Inspired by his own experiences as a student, Mudit recognised that learning does not stop when school hours end. Students often need additional opportunities to revise lessons, practise questions, clarify doubts and strengthen concepts independently. The Student Buddy is designed to bring classroom learning, self-study, assessments, AI-powered assistance and community mentorship together on a single platform. The objective is to create a learning environment where students can continue their…

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], September 3: Parul University, Vadodara, in August 2026, organized two specialized programs on Ayurveda for 24 participants from Poland. These programs are a collaborative effort of the Faculty of Ayurveda and the Center for International Relations & Research (CIRR) and are based on the idea of promoting international collaboration within the framework of traditional Indian knowledge systems. The programs consisted of two-week Panchakarma Immersion Program (PIP) with 13 participants from Poland and three-week Ayurveda Practitioner Program (APP) with 11 practicing Ayurveda practitioners from Poland. The two programs provided an academic and experiential introduction to Ayurveda to international…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 2: Nitte College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NCOPS), Nitte University, Bengaluru, is positioning its BPharm and MPharm programs around a shared principle – pharmaceutical education works best when students train on the same equipment and processes they will encounter in industry. Across both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, spanning specializations in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, the institution has built its curriculum around certified facilities, industry-aligned training and consistent research output. Facilities and Curriculum built for Industry Transition NCOPS runs a CPCSEA-approved animal house for preclinical studies, giving students hands-on exposure to in vivo research models, ethical animal…