India Wins 12 Gold and 7 Silver Medals at 2026 International Olympiads
Indian students won 12 gold and 7 silver medals across the 2026 International Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics Olympiads, including historic all-gold sweeps in Physics and Chemistry.
UK Graduate Visa to Be Cut to 18 Months From January 2027
The UK will reduce the Graduate visa from two years to 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates applying from January 1, 2027. PhD graduates will continue to receive three years, while students applying by December 31, 2026 can still receive the two-year version.
Canada Study Permit 2026: Student Arrivals Target Cut as Indian Applicants Face Stricter Rules
Canada has reduced its 2026 target for new international student arrivals to 155,000 while tightening study-permit and post-graduation work rules. Indian applicants face increased scrutiny, with 74% of Indian study-permit applications refused in August 2025.
PM Internship Scheme 2026: 1.22 Lakh Opportunities Across 31 Sectors
The PM Internship Scheme 2026 has expanded to 1.22 lakh internship opportunities across 31 sectors, with 340 companies participating as of July 15. The revised scheme offers ₹9,000 monthly financial assistance and allows eligible youth aged 18-25, including final-year UG and PG students, to apply.
UNSW Bengaluru Campus Opens in India as Foreign Universities Expand Presence
UNSW Sydney is opening its Bengaluru campus in August 2026, bringing a QS global top-20 university to India as foreign institutions including York and Bristol expand their campuses across the country.
IIT Hyderabad Placements 2026: Highest Package Rises 278% to ₹2.5 Crore
IIT Hyderabad Placements 2026 Phase 1 have recorded a highest international package of ₹2.5 crore and a highest domestic package of ₹1.58 crore, while the reported average package stands at ₹30 LPA.
Delhi University UG Admissions 2026-27: CSAS Allocation Rounds Underway, Applications Closed
Delhi University UG Admissions 2026-27 have moved into the CSAS allocation stage, with registration and preference filling already closed in July. DU has released multiple allocation rounds after more than 2.73 lakh candidates registered for undergraduate admissions.
Government Exam Deadlines This Week: AIIMS NORCET, UPSC, RRB and ISRO Forms Closing Soon
Several major government recruitment applications are closing this week, including AIIMS NORCET 11 on August 13, UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal and RRB Section Controller on August 14, and ISRO Assistant and JPA recruitment on August 16, 2026.
CLAT 2026 Merit List: Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Revision Order, Original Answer Key Restored
The Allahabad High Court Division Bench has set aside the earlier order directing revision of the CLAT UG 2026 merit list over disputed Question 9, restoring the Consortium of NLUs’ original final answer key.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Ends Today, MCC Postpones Choice Locking
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling is scheduled to close on August 13, while MCC has postponed choice locking and will announce the revised timing separately. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 17.