A six-month artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative has enabled 20 girls from economically weaker sections to secure jobs in leading companies, highlighting the growing role of skill-based education in improving employability.

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The results of the programme were presented at the Asmita Symposium in Pune. Several participants explained how the training has raised their self-confidence, improved their technical skills, and opened up new career opportunities.

Teachers involved with the course remarked that AI integration is a must-have for modern career paths and highlighted that there is a need to move forward with such projects to make sure that everyone has access to the new technologies.

The triumph of Asmita NXT highlights the possibilities of skill development programmes that focus on specific groups not only leading to jobs but also ensuring women's participation in the technology sector.

Applications are now open for the Master Mind Scholarship 2026 at Ghent University, offering international students a fully funded opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Belgium.

Funded by the Government of Flanders, the scholarship aims to attract high-performing students from across the globe to study at one of Europe’s leading research institutions.

Scholarship Details and Coverage

The Master Mind Scholarship provides financial support of approximately €10,225, along with a full or partial tuition fee waiver. Selected candidates will also receive support for accommodation and living expenses.

International students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term, offering additional financial flexibility.

Eligibility and Academic Requirements

The scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities. Candidates must:

  • Apply for a master’s programme at Ghent University for the 2026–27 academic year
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
  • Demonstrate English language proficiency
  • Applicants do not need to submit a bank statement as part of the visa process, according to the programme guidelines.

Application Process

Interested candidates must first apply for admission to a master’s programme at the university. Following this, programme coordinators will nominate selected applicants for the Master Mind Scholarship, with final decisions made by the Flemish government.

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates may apply for an “orientation year” permit, allowing them to stay in Belgium for up to 12 months after completing their degree to seek employment or start a business.

Global Education Hub

Ghent University is among Belgium’s oldest and largest universities and is consistently ranked among the top institutions globally. The scholarship reflects a broader push by European countries to attract international talent through funded education pathways and post-study work opportunities.

Initially, the Centre's initiative received a rather cool response. Hence, it plans to completely revamp the Prime Minister Internship Scheme with several attractive features like a much higher stipend, looser eligibility norms, and a shorter duration so that it becomes a magnet for the youth.

Government sources shared that the updated scheme would be able to provide a monthly stipend of 9,000 instead of 5 000 the earlier amount. Out of this, the government will be giving 8,100 and the remaining 900 would be the companies' contribution done through CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds.

The age participation bar has been raised to 1825 years from the old range of 2124 years. This move has twofold advantages i.e. if more talented youth can be brought to the fore, then also they can be the beneficiaries of the programme which was first of all, designed to be their source.

Moreover, one more major development is that the internship period has been curtailed and it will now be only 69 months as against the previous 12 month schedule. So, the businesses first will choose the exact duration of the internship. This arrangement also gives the companies and the candidates a better choice of times.

Launched in October 2024 following its announcement in the Union Budget 2024–25, the scheme is administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The next round of internships is expected to be announced soon, with listings likely to go live within the coming week.

Low Participation, High Dropouts Prompt Changes

The revamp comes after disappointing participation and high attrition rates in the first two pilot rounds.

In the first round, companies extended 60,866 internship offers, of which 28,144 were accepted. However, only 8,760 candidates joined, and more than half—4,702 interns (53.6%)—dropped out midway. Ultimately, just 3,417 candidates completed the full programme.

The second round, launched in April 2025, saw over 300 companies offering 71,195 internships. While 24,638 candidates accepted the offers, only 7,300 joined physically. Of these, 2,464 candidates (33.7%) exited before completion. Final completion data is still awaited.

Officials attribute the low uptake to location constraints, long internship duration, and lack of job assurance post-completion, with many candidates unwilling to relocate beyond short distances.

Push to Make Scheme More Viable

The revised structure aims to address these concerns by making the programme more financially viable and time-efficient. By increasing stipends and reducing duration, the government hopes to align the scheme more closely with the expectations of India’s youth and industry requirements.

The upcoming round will be a crucial test for the scheme, which was envisioned as a flagship initiative to enhance employability and provide hands-on industry exposure at scale.

The Scheduled Caste (SC) students who were beneficiaries of the scholarship in the year 2025-26 might have only been 36.07 lakh which is less than half of their target set. Apart from increasing the seats and monthly stipends of students from 4,000 to 8,000 the government has also decided to double the number of seats available under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme for Scheduled Caste students from 125 to 250 in the year 2026-27. Moreover, the seats for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) students have also been raised from 20 to 50. This information was conveyed to the Parliamentary standing committee by the ministries of social justice and empowerment and tribal affairs, a joint communication revealed.

On the other hand, the 31-member Social Justice and Empowerment Standing Committee, established by the Lok Sabha and headed by P.C. Mohan, a BJP member, in its report on the demands for grant of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), has pointed the finger at the lack of funds for the NOS scheme and how the allocated money was spent.

Through the NOS scheme, students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SCs and STs) who are best in studies are given government grants for pursuing higher education in foreign universities ranked in the top 1,000.

Between 202122 and 202425, MoTA spent 21.95 crore on 68 ST students under the NOS scheme. The scheme has been allocated 20 crore for Financial Year (FY) 202627.

The committee however was not happy that the ministry had only used 8,757.04 crore of the revised estimate of 10,824.18 crore for the year 202526 as of February 23, 2026 this amount being almost 19% less than the allocation for MoTA. The committee also observed that the ministry has been allocated 15,421.97 crore for 202627 against the proposed demand of 17,223.47 crore, a difference of about 10.5% less than the sought amount.

According to the committee report tabled on Wednesday, the annual maintenance allowance for ST students will increase from $15,400 to $19,250 in the upcoming Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) cycle for 2026–27 to 2030–31.

The MoTA also informed the panel that it will consider raising the family income ceiling for ST students from ₹6 lakh to ₹8 lakh, bringing it in line with the eligibility criteria for SC students.

However, the committee flagged funding concerns in the NOS scheme for SC students. The budget estimate for the NOS scheme for SC students in 2026–27 is ₹125 crore, down from ₹130 crore in 2025–26, despite the proposal to double the number of slots. According to a report, the department will provide scholarships for 250 slots while the budget was only for 125 slots. At present, SC students are given up to $15,400 per year as a maintenance allowance while doing their studies in the US and other countries, and 9,900 in the United Kingdom.

The panel also mentioned the problems of the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for SC students which is a Department of Social Justice and Empowerment scheme through states and Union Territories implemented under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The number of students who received financial help was reduced to 36.07 lakh in 2025-26 against a target of 76.55 lakh - less than 50% achievement. The scheme helped 47.38 lakh students in 2023-24 and 48.04 lakh in 2024-25.

This ministry has suggested increasing the maximum family income limit from 2.5 lakh to 4.5 lakh for the next Finance Commission cycle starting in 2026-27. Besides that, the ministry has also proposed to double the number of slots from 3,500 to 7,000 and to increase the monthly stipend from 4,000 to 8,000.

NIT Calicut has started its applications for the 2026 summer internship programme with UG students getting a 60-day and PG students a 30-day option; see details here

The National Institute of Technology Calicut has released the Summer Internship Programme 2026 online applications. The programme is a chance for students to do short-term academic projects with faculty members as guides. It can be conducted in an offline, online, or hybrid mode.

Internships can be done in either of two durations: 60 days or 30 days. Participants who get selected will be doing research or academic work in the facilities of the institute with a faculty member who acts as a guide.

Application schedule and internship duration

Registration for the programme will begin on March 14, 2026 and will close on March 23, 2026. After the application window closes, departments will scrutinise submissions and conduct the selection process between March 24 and April 01, 2026.

Candidates may be called for interviews during the evaluation stage, depending on departmental requirements. The Centre for Career Development will communicate selection results to applicants on April 06, 2026 through email.

Students opting for the two-month internship must report to the institute between May 4 and May 15, 2026. The internship period for this category will conclude by July 15, 2026. Those choosing the one-month internship must report on or before June 15, 2026.

Eligibility conditions for applicants

The programme is open to students enrolled in several academic streams. Eligible candidates include B.Tech. or BE students completing their second or third year, B.Arch. students finishing the fourth, sixth, or eighth semester, and postgraduate students such as M.Tech., ME, M.Sc., M.Plan, MBA, MA, and MS who are completing the first year.

BSc. Students who have completed their second year are also eligible. Applicants must have secured a minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or at least 65 per cent aggregate marks up to the latest published semester results.

Participants must be regular full-time students with no pending back papers or disciplinary cases at their parent institutions. Students currently enrolled at NIT Calicut are not eligible, as the programme is intended for candidates from other institutions.

Application process and fees

Applicants are required to submit a one-page resume, a one-page statement of purpose, a bonafide certificate endorsed by the head of their institution, academic mark sheets, consolidated grade cards showing CGPA, and their institute identity card combined into a single PDF file. A passport-size photograph must also be uploaded.

Students must possess an APAAR ID for the application. Those without one can generate it through the DigiLocker platform by verifying academic details and Aadhaar information.

A non-refundable registration fee of Rs.118, inclusive of GST, must be paid during application. After selection, candidates must confirm participation by paying the internship fee before 02:00 PM on April 09, 2026. The fee is Rs.5900 for the two-month programme and Rs.3540 for the one-month option, both inclusive of GST.

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad has opened the Summer Research Internship Scheme (SRIS) 2026 for applications, Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students have an amazing chance to carry out real research work at the premier technical institute through the programme.

This initiativeump, which was issued by the Office of the Dean (Research& Development), offers a Long-Term Research Internship as well to those who are selected for working in advanced research projects with faculty members of different departments.

Three Categories of Internships

The scheme is divided into three categories:

  • Category I: For BTech students
  • Category II: For postgraduate students
  • Category III: Long-Term Research Internship lasting six to twelve months

The summer internship under Categories I and II will run for two months, while Category III provides extended research engagement.

The institute has allocated three institute-funded internship positions per department for Categories I and II. Internships may also be project-funded or self-funded, depending on the availability of research grants.

Application Deadlines

Candidates applying for Category I and II internships must submit their applications by April 15, 2026, while the deadline for Category III (long-term internship) is April 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Selection will be based on several academic and research parameters, including CGPA, research publications, academic awards, research proposals, and letters of recommendation.

Eligibility Criteria

Students from premier institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institutes of Management, National Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, National Institute of Science Education and Research, and other central universities must have a minimum CGPA of 7.5.

Applicants from other institutions are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 8.0. Students with academic backlogs or disciplinary records are not eligible to apply.

Application Process and Fees

Applicants must submit the completed application form along with:

A detailed resume

Bonafide certificate

Institutional identity card

A 500-word research proposal

Payment receipt of the ₹500 non-refundable application fee

All documents must be combined into a single PDF file and emailed to the institute. The application fee can be paid via online transfer or UPI, and demand drafts will not be accepted.

Stipend and Facilities

Institute-funded interns under the summer programme will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for up to two months. Project-funded interns may receive financial support depending on the conditions of the respective research grants.

Long-term interns under Category III will not receive institute funding but may be supported through research projects or self-funding. These interns must also pay semester tuition fees and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent institution.

Selected interns will be provided temporary institute identity cards, granting access to campus facilities such as the library, laboratories, computer centres, sports facilities, and health services. Hostel accommodation may also be available on a payment basis, subject to availability.

The institute said the research internship scheme aims to encourage young scholars to engage in cutting-edge research and strengthen India’s academic innovation ecosystem.

Applications for the Green Hub Fellowship are now open till March 20, 2026. Young people from Northeast India and north Bengal can join a one year stay focused on nature, stories, and community work. This chance helps youth share environmental ideas using video and media. And they get hands- on training in filming, storytelling, and recording local voices. It shows real problems and green solutions in daily life.

During the stay, fellows make short films, collect community stories, and talk directly to people about nature, jobs, and climate. They also find out how stories start to talk and bring action in small groups. But it seems like a good way to connect people with the land. Plus, the focus is on making change through shared experiences. Not every story has a clear ending, but most lead to real talks. That's probably what matters most.

According to the organisers, the decision to extend the application deadline is aimed at giving more young people in the region a chance to benefit from this opportunity. Those who are interested in applying should send their application forms via the official fellowship website by the new deadline.

In exceptional cases, applicants who are not able to make the online application can also send a video application through WhatsApp. They can also pass on their contact details to the fellowship team, who will help them with the completion of the process.

Based on the history of the programme, the fellowship has empowered numerous young local communicators and storytellers of the region. Besides, many of them have recorded the environment issues, heritage knowledge and local solutions using cameras and mobile phones.

Besides, the organisers have invited people to spread the message of the fellowship announcement in their circles and to suggest young people who are most likely to be interested in applying. The objective of the programme is to give a louder voice to the new ones and to provide the youth with an opportunity to engage in a dialogue on environment protection and community development in a meaningful way.

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