The education landscape in March 2026 is buzzing with fresh admission opportunities, scholarship announcements, skill-focused programmes, and industry collaborations. From MBA entrances and B.Tech launches to high-value internships and AI residencies, students across streams have multiple pathways to build promising careers. Here’s a systematic roundup of the most important developments.
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MBA & Management Programme Updates
Several reputed institutions have opened or accelerated admission processes for management programmes:
- ITM Business School has announced the Case Analysis and Personal Interview (CAPI) round for its MBA iConnect 2026–28 programme across multiple campuses. This fast-track option allows candidates to receive same-day admission offers.
- Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS), Bengaluru is inviting applications for its MBA (Entrepreneurship) programme. The deadline is July 31, 2026. Eligibility includes a minimum of 50% in graduation along with a valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, or KMAT.
- SP Jain School of Global Management is accepting applications for its Australian-accredited Master of Management programme with October intake on the Sydney campus. Candidates need a UG degree with quantitative background and English proficiency scores (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Engineering, Tech & Emerging Programmes
New and specialised courses in high-demand areas are drawing attention:
- NIIT University has opened applications for B.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Cyber Security, Robotics & Automation, Biotechnology, Computer Science & Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. It also offers BBA in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics, and a five-year Integrated MBA (iMBA).
- Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology is inviting applications for its four-year B.Tech programme. Eligibility requires first division in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Universal Ai University in collaboration with MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives is hosting the AI Summer Residency 2026. This four-day immersive programme covers Business & Management, Design, Music & Sound, Liberal Arts, Tech, and Engineering. Sessions are scheduled for May 14–17, June 4–7, and July 9–12. Open to students from Class 7 onwards; last date to apply is May 30, 2026.
Scholarships & Financial Support Opportunities
- RV University, Bengaluru has announced a range of scholarships for the 2026–27 academic session. These include merit-based, sports, and other categories open to students from all State and Central Boards across India. Outstanding performance in CUET can fetch up to ₹50,000 in scholarship.
Internships & Placement Drives
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is inviting applications for its Summer Internship Programme 2026. The two-month programme (tentatively May to July) offers a ₹20,000 monthly stipend and a certificate upon completion. Open to UG/PG students from Civil Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Data Science, Law, Management, Commerce, Mass Communication, and related fields. Last date to apply: April 15, 2026.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has invited registrations for the 64th Campus Placement Programme for newly qualified Chartered Accountants. Drives will be held in April 2026 across major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
Creative, Media & Skill Development Programmes
- Whistling Woods International in association with Tata Institute of Social Sciences has announced the next round of entrance exams for various full-time degree, postgraduate, and diploma programmes for the July 2026 cycle.
- Thynk Unlimited has launched the English Teachers Excellence Programme to recognise outstanding English language educators. The programme covers five levels from Kindergarten to Higher Secondary. Deadline for nominations/applications is April 30, 2026.
Events, Conferences & Notable Achievements
- SRMIST Chennai appointed former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit as Professor Emeritus and hosted the International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics 2026 in collaboration with Cranfield University (UK) and Thai Nguyen University of Technology (Vietnam).
- KLH Aziz Nagar Campus hosted the IEEE-GRSS Summer School 2026 on “Harnessing SAR and Machine Learning for Indian Agriculture” with international speakers from NASA–JPL, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and ISRO.
- Shoolini University successfully conducted the sixth edition of its LitFest with over 50 speakers and 3,000 participants.
- Mohan Babu University student G. Srinivas Reddy developed a QR-code-based safety system for travellers, which has been deployed by Andhra Pradesh Police.
- SBI Foundation’s LEAP initiative in partnership with NIIT Foundation trained and placed 51 youth in the BFSI sector.
