Core BTech courses are hobbled by dated curricula, declining interest as engineering colleges add more CS and AI branches; ITI technicians, diploma engineers struggle to fill gap
Central university launches NEP 2020-aligned multidisciplinary science courses with flexible exits, research track and limited seats at Lumami campus
SWAYAM Plus, led by IIT Madras, completes two years with 5.5 lakh learners; apply for new AI courses by May 10, 2026
Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College, Jamia Millia Islamia among new colleges to offer integrated B.Ed. IIT Kharagpur and Bhubaneswar haven’t filled all seats

TISS Hyderabad’s dual-degree courses offer 30 seats and fee for first-year is Rs 4.10 lakh and 75% fee waiver on the course fee in the second-year; Admission open till May 13
Six-month online tech product management programme open to graduates and diploma holders; classes to be held on Saturdays
On average, a fresh IIM graduate earns less than they did 2 years ago while paying 22% more in MBA fees, after factoring in inflation