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Information acquired through a Right to Information (RTI) inquiry reveals that as of December 18, 2025, approximately 1.42 lakh students have been waiting for the disbursement of scholarships related to 14 government schemes over the last five years. Out of these, the college authorities have 75, 000 applications that are awaiting their level, while 67, 000 are with the higher education department, according to the state records.

The delay is still eight years after the Maharashtra government implemented the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, Maha DBT, a centralized online portal through which the benefits of the scholarships are directly transferred to the students. Although the platform was inaugurated to restore transparency and efficiency, the procedure is still facing delays continuously.

For the academic year 2024, 25, 6563 applications are waiting for approval at the institute level, and 3096 applications are at the department level. Moreover, the second installment of 9153 scholarships is still to be released. The pending payment situation goes back several years, with the second instalment of 2105 applicants from 2021, 22 still unpaid.

Fund availability was the main reason for the delay, an official from the higher education department said. "We communicate to the departments the funds needed for each scholarship. It is in situations where the total amount is not released that the delays are recorded. As soon as we get the money, the scholarships are given, " the official said. "The situation of scholarship applicants has been like this for a very long time, " said Amar Ekad, president of the Care of Public Safety Association (COPS), who submitted the RTI to the Directorate of Higher Education. "The departments and institutes that do not execute the scholarship schemes should be disgraced. The MahaDBT portal was created by the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Education, for easy implementation, but students keep waiting for years."

Thursday marked the inauguration of the Skill the Nation AI Challenge by President Droupadi Murmur. The event was a major ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) initiative to accelerate the acquiring of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills and to prepare India's workforce for a rapidly changing digital economy. The launch of the program at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre was in line with the government's emphasis on future, ready skills as AI continues to reshape the world economies and societies. 

Addressing the audience, President Murmu stated that artificial intelligence is changing the entire education, work, and service delivery process and is being used to solve complex problems all over the world. She further asserted that for a young and aspirational country like India, AI is a powerful tool to drive inclusive growth and bring about a positive social change.

The challenge aims at creating a large number of participants in AI learning and innovation. This will help millions of learners get access to the AI ecosystem, upgrade their skills, and get them ready for a future, oriented workforce, she added.

Highlighting India's focus on technology for the benefit of its people, the President stated that artificial intelligence should be a tool for citizens' empowerment, a means to include more people and a way to open up new possibilities to the society and economy of any strata. The President emphasised the importance of AI benefiting people of every age and background, especially those coming from the most disadvantaged communities.

Identifying AI as a major accelerator for India's economy, she mentioned that the technology could become a substantial source of GDP growth, new jobs generation and increased productivity, if only it is created and used in a safe manner.

During the event, President Murmu conferred AI certificates on students and Members of Parliament who successfully completed courses under the MSDE’s Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) initiative. The programme features brief introductory modules of 10, 15 hours and in- depth courses ranging from 30, 60 hours that cover AI fundamentals, data science, analytics, and applied AI skills. She motivated the participants by telling them that technology must be used to serve society and solve real world problems.

SOAR has so far certified 14, 938 learners out of 1, 59, 732 enrolled participants since its launch on July 15. Certifications are awarded under the Skill India Mission in collaboration with industry partners such as Microsoft and HCLTech.

The President also inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur in Odisha. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiatives mark another important step towards democratising AI knowledge and ensuring that advanced skills reach underserved and aspirational regions of the country.

In a competitive job market that is trending towards higher education, a degree has become insufficient on its own. Employers from both private and public sectors seek candidates who have not only academic knowledge but also practical exposure to the real world. Internships are hence the most important element that forms a bridge between the knowledge gained in the classroom and the actual professional world. The Government Internship Calendar 2026 is a timely guide for students and fresh graduates who are interested in careers in public policy, governance, finance, law, science, and technology.

The 2026 Internship Calendar features 21 major internship programmes from central ministries, regulatory bodies, and institutions such as RBI, NITI Aayog, SEBI, ISRO, and the Ministry of External Affairs. The majority of the applications will be open from January to March 2026 and will be suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as young professionals.

Prime Minister's Internship Scheme under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, aimed at students interested in corporate governance and policy implementation, is one of the most highly attractive opportunities. Those aspiring to work in public policy and development planning often NITI Aayog Internship a first choice. Whereas, the MEA Internship Programme is, without doubt, a first, hand experience in India's foreign policy and diplomacy.

 In order to gain experience in finance and regulatory, the students may apply for the RBI Summer Internship, SEBI Internship Programme, and the internships with the local bodies like TRAI and UIDAI (Aadhaar). The law and governance aspirants may take a look at the internships with the Law Commission of India, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament Internship Programme, and the National Green Tribunal. The calendar also has specialised internships in science and technology by way of ISROs Internship and Student Project Programme, ICMR internships for life sciences, MNRE renewable energy internships, and technical internships for the organisation such as NHPC and NRDC. Apart from this, the State, level choices like the Chief Minister Fellowship or Internship programmes, are a great source of student opportunities for those interested in grassroots governance, hence, the horizon of possibilities expand.

Students grasp the inner workings of policy formation and implementation by getting a government internship. It can be a stepping stone to careers in civil services, public sector jobs, policy research and academia, as it builds a student's resume and gives them a solid grounding. Those interested should keep an eye on the respective ministry portals for any changes in requirements and timing as these are subject to updates.

Planning students will find the Internship Calendar 2026 an excellent resource to set their career objectives and gain relevant experience in the public sector.

Beginning November 1, 2021, all medical students completing their degree in institutions outside India are required to complete an internship in India before obtaining permission to sit for the examination to obtain a licence to practice.

NMC provides a new understanding of the regulations governing Indian Citizens who seek a BSc Degree with a Major in Medicine from a school located outside of India, easing ongoing worries voiced by many students and stakeholders regarding the rules put forth by the NMC to govern those individuals that have an Indian passport but were studying overseas.

This new understanding was published in a separate corrigendum of the Public Notice dated December 7, 2023, addressing confusion over point Two of the initial Public notice concerning eligibility requirements for these individuals to take the Foreign Medical Licentiate Examination, 2021.

The decision was made following careful consideration and discussions during the Commission's public meeting held on December 16, 2025, during which time the NMC reviewed the situations of those students who had already commenced studies within the BS Medical Programme prior to the Publication of the Foreign Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021.

In the Public Notice include Comment #2, NMC clarifies that all students in BS Degree Programmes or students currently in enrolled in BS Degree Programmes in Civilians Countries prior to November 18, 2021, will be under the auspice of the Screening Test Regulations, 2002.  These regulations will be applicable to students who were enrolled in BS Degree Programmes both online and at a traditional medical School or College of Learning, which the date of November 18, 2021, was referenced and indicates when the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations were published.

"Following the Pubic notice that was released on XIIDecember, 2023 as well as discussions held on XIIDecember, 2025 regarding issues presented by stakeholders to the Commission about students who have enrolled in a BS degree program at foreign medical institutions before the 2025 notification of the FMGL Regulations, 2021. The Commission made this decision after reviewing requests from many institutions and representatives of universities who were looking for further clarification regarding the impact of the FMGL Regulations on BS degree programs at foreign medical institutions."

The NMC has, however, stipulated that all students must complete an additional, one-year internship in India "In terms of your internship requirements, we want to remind you that Students who are pursuing or who have completed the BS in a foreign medical institution prior to November 18th 2021, will be subject to the Screening Test regulations of 2002, however, these students must still complete an additional one-year internship in India."

The NMC claims that the additional one year of volunteering will provide students with the needed exposure to clinical experience and experience with the Indian healthcare system, ensuring that all students meet the national treatment protocols and standards that guide patient care."

ONE TIME EXEMPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION

The commission has made it clear that this exemption is strictly a one-time exemption, specifically applicable only to the designated group of students.

All other aspects outlined in the Public Notice dated 7 December 2023 and any subsequent clarifications within the current Public Notice will remain in force.

The order has been distributed to the Medical Education Department and State and Union Territory Medical Council, and has also been posted onto the NMC website to facilitate completion and compliance by more users.

The applications have been invited for the recruitment of Scientific Officers at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for 2026. The recruitment process is conducted through the Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Postgraduates (OCES) and DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme (DGFS). The recruitment process would give a chance to engineering graduates and science postgraduates to pursue a long-term career path at the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The last date to send applications is on January 21, 2026. The applications can be sent through the official website barcocesexam.in.

This recruitment effort is about fostering youth talent in the sciences through carefully designed training programs, incentives, as well as guaranteed recruitment as Group A Gazetted Officers upon successful completion. The recruited candidates go through in-depth trainee programs under either the OCES or DGFS program before being provided key scientific posts in different units within the DAE.

OCES and DGFS training programs

It is a one-year intense training program and is targeted at engineering graduates and postgraduates in basic sciences. It prepares students for senior scientific and technical positions in BARC and other DAE establishments.

The DGFS is a fellowship programme having a duration of two years, and selected candidates undergo M.Tech from identified premier institutes by DAE during the fellowship programme. The department covers education fees and provides fellowship throughout the period. The DGFS fellows, on completion of the programme, join DAE as Scientific Officers.

Eligibility criteria

The aspirants must possess B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) or equivalent degrees or M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. degrees from an accredited university with a minimum of 60 percent marks. The age boundary for General category aspirants is 26 years, for OBC aspirants it is 29 years, and for SC/ST aspirants it is 31 years as of August 1, 2026.

Salary and Stipend Information

Selected candidates for training will receive a stipend of Rs 74,000 per month. After becoming a Scientific Officer on completion of the OCES & DGFS program with success, their salary will be fixed at Level 10 of the pay matrix on their appointment. Their fixed monthly salary will be around Rs 1,35,000 with a dearness allowance and other benefits

Selection process and key dates 

The recruitment process follows a two stage procedure. The short-listing and selection procedure is carried out on the basis of an online screening test or on GATE qualifying scores. These short-listed candidates are then required to attend an interview and a subsequent medical fitness test.

Application date: from 22 December 2025

Last date to apply: January 21,

Application correction period: February 7 to February 14, 2026

Issue of admit card Dates: February 15, 2026 to February 20, 2026

Online screening test: 14th & 15th March, 2026 

GATE score submission window: March 26 - April 2, 2026

Interview short listing: April 2026

Selection interviews: May to June 2026

Commencement of Training for OCES-2026 : July 31, 2026

Application Process:

BARC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 application will be submitted through the facility available on the website www.barcocesexam.in. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to read the eligibility, notification, guidelines, and procedures related to the online registration before making an attempt to apply online,” reads the notification regarding the recruitment of BARC scientific officers-2026.

As the recruitment of scientific officers-2026 is published, countless bright and young professionals will be able to participate in the Nuclear and Scientific research environment of India with proper training and career development, thereby paving the way to bright and illustrious careers.

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