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IIIT Bangalore, a leading innovation hub, excels in AI, data science, and electronics, consistently ranking among India's top technical institutions. With world-class faculty and cutting-edge research labs, the institute fosters multidisciplinary projects and strong industry collaborations, driving tangible social impact and preparing scholars for the digital age.

Check Point Software Technologies has expanded its SecureAcademy initiative to eight Indian universities, aiming to bridge the nation's cybersecurity skills gap. The program offers students hands-on training, certification courses like CCSA and CCSE, and internship opportunities. This expansion addresses a sevenfold increase in demand for cybersecurity professionals in India, driven by rising cyberattacks and AI adoption.

IIIT-Bhagalpur is now accepting applications for its M Tech and PhD programs commencing July 2026. Aspiring students can pursue specializations in Artificial Intelligence, VLSI, and Electric Vehicle Technology for M Tech. PhD admissions are open for engineering and mathematics graduates. The application window closes June 15, 2026.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened applications for its paid internship programme 2026 for engineering students. The initiative offers a four to six-month placement starting May or June 2026, with a monthly stipend of Rs 30,000. Eligible B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech candidates can apply through the official DRDO careers portal until May 15, 2026. Interns will work on defence research projects alongside scientists and receive certification after completion of the programme.

In a groundbreaking announcement, Bihar's Deputy CM declared a pivotal slowdown in student migration for higher education, attributing it to the remarkable advancements in technical education right within the state. He emphasized the ongoing recruitment of educators and the creation of excellence centers aimed at enhancing job prospects.

The Bihar Technical Service Commission application window for Lab Assistant positions closes today, May 6, 2026. This drive aims to fill 1,091 vacancies. Candidates must have passed Intermediate in science and hold a relevant diploma or degree. The selection involves a computer-based test and evaluation of experience. Interested individuals should apply immediately on the official BTSC website.

Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad’s Division of Flexible Learning has launched a 12-week online certificate programme titled Engineering Agentic AI Systems: Agentic AI from Concepts to Practice. The course focuses on building, testing and deploying agentic AI systems through four modules covering foundations, design, implementation and operations. It is led by Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan. Applications open on April 29, 2026 and close on June 15, 2026, with classes beginning on June 29, 2026, respectively.

IIT Roorkee has extended the JEE Advanced 2026 registration deadline to May 5 for JEE Main qualifiers. Applicants must have taken their Class 12 exams in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. The computer-based exam is scheduled for May 17, with admit cards available from May 11. Fees vary by category

Admissions are open for IISER Tirupati one-year Professional Master’s Programmes for 2026-2027 under Biological Data Science (BioDS) and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS-AI). Offered in online mode, programmes target graduates and working professionals from science, technology and allied fields. Curriculum combines theoretical and applied learning with hands-on projects using real datasets. Eligibility includes specified undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. aim to prepare industry-ready professionals for roles in data science, AI, biotechnology and life sciences sectors.