Education

New standardised assessment aims to bring greater consistency to master’s admissions for Indian students applying to select programmes in Germany New Delhi [India], August 17: Germany has long been one of the most sought-after destinations for Indian students pursuing postgraduate education. With internationally recognised universities, strong research ecosystems, relatively affordable tuition at many public institutions and attractive career opportunities, the country has seen a steady rise in applications from India. Now, students planning to pursue certain master’s programmes in Germany have a new requirement to factor into their application plans. On 29 June 2026, Germany introduced the digital Master Test…

New Delhi [India], August 14: With NEET UG continuing to be one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations, access to quality academic guidance, structured preparation and personalised learning has become increasingly important. Recognising the need to make quality NEET preparation more accessible, Vedantu is offering an up to 80% discount on its online NEET and JEE Main courses, giving students across India an opportunity to prepare through a technology-enabled learning ecosystem at a significantly reduced cost. The special offer comes at a time when Vedantu has reported strong results in NEET UG 2026, including AIR 10 (General) secured by Sarthak…

GD Goenka Public School Lucknow Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14: The latest Cfore School Rankings 2026 have reaffirmed Lucknow’s status as a prominent hub for educational excellence. Highlighting academic rigor, infrastructure, and holistic development, the state rankings prominently featured the city’s premier educational institutions. Earning significant recognition, GD Goenka Public School Lucknow emerged as the No. 1 CBSE Co-educational Day School in Uttar Pradesh, securing an impressive total score of 1199 out of 1450. The competitive landscape of the best day co-educational schools in Lucknow showcases a strong commitment to quality education across the board. In the ICSE board…

12-month live online programme to strengthen strategic, operational & digital leadership capabilities for healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, doctors & healthcare entrepreneurs Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 12: The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, in collaboration with TimesPro, has opened admissions to the sixth batch of its Executive Programme in Healthcare Management, a specialised executive education programme designed for professionals seeking to lead in India’s fast-evolving healthcare ecosystem. As healthcare continues to emerge as one of India’s most significant sectors in terms of revenue, employment and public relevance, the need for skilled leaders who can manage scale, complexity and technology-led transformation has become increasingly critical. The…

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], August 13: Marking the beginning of the legal journey for the newly enrolled Batch of 2026, Aarambh 2026, organised by the Faculty of Law at Parul University, brought together distinguished members from the judiciary, faculty, graduates, and students for a focused discussion on “Professional Ethics in Courtrooms and Digital Media: Ensuring Transparency while Preserving Judicial Dignity”. The occasion was graced by Hon’ble Justice Sandeep Mehta, Judge, Supreme Court of India as the chief guest, and Hon’ble Justice Vaibhavi D. Nanavati, Judge, Gujarat High Court, as the guest of honour, who shared insights on professional conduct, open justice, and also the responsibilities…

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 13:  Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Noida, a NAAC A+ accredited institution known for its industry-aligned education, experiential learning, and multidisciplinary academic excellence, has announced the commencement of admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. This year’s admissions cycle comes on the back of strong academic outcomes, national recognition, and a placement season that recorded 99% placements, with the highest international offer touching ₹42 LPA. Admissions are currently open for BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, BA (Journalism & Mass Communication), MA (Journalism & Mass Communication), B. Com (E-Commerce Operations), and B. Com (Digital Marketing). Accredited with NAAC A+,…

Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS) partners with Shankar Mahadevan Academy Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12: In a landmark step towards transforming music education and strengthening India’s creative economy, Shankar Mahadevan Academy and the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC), through its flagship institution, the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), formalized a strategic collaboration during SANGAM 2026, the Academy’s prestigious global music festival. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged during the festival in the presence of Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan, Chairman, Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) and Founder, Shankar Mahadevan Academy; Dr. Mohit Soni, Chief Executive Officer, MESC; Mr. Sridhar Ranganathan, Founder & CEO, Clood On Inc.…

New Delhi [India], August 12: The first batch of Shanta Narang’s Advanced SEO Course begins on 15 August, giving learners an opportunity to build practical, future-ready SEO skills. With limited seats, the programme is designed for professionals, marketers, business owners, freelancers, and aspiring SEO specialists. This programme covers the complete SEO ecosystem, including technical SEO, on-page, off-page, use of AI in SEO, GEO, analytics, tools, software, and projects. It is designed to help participants move beyond theory and understand how modern search works. Learn From an Experienced SEO Expert Shanta Narang brings a hands-on approach to the program. Participants will…

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 12: Moving away from mass-based coaching, NEET 660 combines Gurukul-inspired mentorship, individual supervision, performance tracking, and disciplined preparation to help serious NEET aspirants pursue Government Medical College selections. For thousands of medical aspirants across India, clearing NEET is no longer simply a test of how much a student knows. The increasingly competitive nature of medical admissions has made preparation a much broader challenge – one involving planning, consistency, discipline, emotional strength, time management, and the ability to perform under pressure. It is within this changing landscape that Saurrish Ghosh, Founder of NEET 660, has developed…

Chandigarh [India], August 12: Chitkara University and Paramotor Digital Technology Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Sonia Asher Centre of Excellence in Future Technologies and Innovation (“Centre”), aimed at preparing students for the rapidly evolving technology and fintech ecosystem. The Centre will bring together students and faculty across engineering, business, design, mass communication and law, providing exposure to emerging technologies, industry practices, real-world applications and interdisciplinary learning. Through this initiative, Paramotor Digital Technology Limited will bring its industry experience into the learning environment via corporate mentorship, workshops, hackathons, professional summits and symposia. Students will gain practical exposure to areas including AI, data science and…