IT giant Wipro has been in touch with the fresh graduates hired under its Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) to gauge their interest in switching to full time employment, which would be earlier than the initial plan. The decision is being cited as a result of Wipro's urgent need for talents and quick project ramp- ups in significant verticals, people who know about the matter say.

The WILP of Wipro is for BCA, BSc graduates, and through it, the students can start their career and, at the same time, get a fully funded MTech degree. The programme is a mix of the classroom and the real, world industry, openness to the candidates getting the experience they need plus strengthening their qualifications.

The Times of India has seen an email sent to a WILP candidate that reads, You had earlier accepted an LOI (Letter of Intent) for the WILP programme. Considering your profile and our recent discussion, you are currently under non WILP role consideration, which means a different compensation structure and employment agreement.

Eligibility criteria for the WILP programme are as follows: one must have passed Class 10 and Class 12; hence, if the qualifications are obtained through open schooling or distance education, they will also be considered valid. Under the university regulations, a 60% mark or a 6 CGPA is the minimum requirement for graduates. At present, the WILP programme offers a monthly stipend of Rs 15, 000 to the candidates during the first year, besides a joining bonus of Rs 75, 000. The monthly stipend gradually increases and by the fourth year, it attains the level of Rs 23, 000.

Upon successful completion of the programme and the MTech degree, most of the candidates are presented with the offer of a full time job along with a salary package of Rs 6 lakh per annum.

Industry experts believe that Wipro's move showcases a sign of more hiring flexibility in the Indian IT sector. Companies, thus, manage their talent development programmes for the long run while, at the same time, meeting the demand for the immediate project- driven workforce.

The University of Science and Technology, UST, South Korea has issued a call for applications for fully funded scholarships for the academic year 2026. Scholarships will be open for international students who want to study Master's (MS), Doctoral (PhD), and Integrated MS, PhD programs at UST. Students planning to pursue their higher education in Korea can benefit from the UST 2026 Scholarship. The application deadline is February 23, 2026.

UST Scholarship 2026: Information at a glance

University: University of Science and Technology (UST), South Korea

Degree Levels: MS, PhD, MS leading to PhD 

Scholarship Type: Fully funded

Eligible Nationality: Open to all nationalities

Financial Benefits The scholarship covers all major academic and living expenses, including:

  • Full tuition fee
  • University entrance fee
  • Free accommodation
  • Monthly stipend
  • Master's: KRW 1,200,000 per month
  • PhD: KRW 1,600,000 per month
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Korean language course fee
  • Access to e-library and counselling services
  • Overseas training and exchange programmes
  • Research paper awards and excellence awards (issued upon graduation)

Programmes Offered

UST offers programmes across almost all academic fields and majors. A total of 300 scholarships offered to outstanding international students. The grants are intended to cover all necessary expenses for finishing the degree in South Korea. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants of any nationality can apply. Those who wish to pursue a Master's should have already finished or should be able to finish their bachelor's by September 2026. Those who intend to do a PhD should have already finished or should be able to finish a master's by September 2026.

Documents Required

  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Bachelor's degree transcript
  • Master's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation (for PhD applicants)
  • Master's degree transcript
  • Master's thesis (where applicable)
  • Study plan
  • Letters of recommendation

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted through the online application system available on the official UST website. Candidates are advised to review the detailed guidelines before applying.

APG Shimla University (AGU) announces immediate hiring for its professional marketing team, seeking talented individuals to drive student admissions and brand growth. Open positions include Team Leader, Senior Counsellor, and Admission Counsellor, perfect opportunities for experienced education marketing professionals in Himachal Pradesh's premier university hub.

About the Job Openings

APG Shimla University expands its dynamic admissions and marketing division with these key roles:

Team Leader (Marketing)

  • Lead admission campaigns across digital and offline channels
  • Manage counsellor teams and achieve enrollment targets
  • Strategic planning for university brand positioning

Senior Counsellor

  • Handle high-value student inquiries and conversions
  • Conduct campus tours and parent counselling sessions
  • Build relationships with channel partners and education consultants

Admission Counsellor

  • Manage student applications and documentation
  • Coordinate entrance exam registrations and counselling
  • Support marketing events and career fairs

Why Join APG Shimla University?

Located in Shimla's cool climate, AGU offers:

  • Competitive salaries + performance incentives
  • University perks: Free education for staff children, medical insurance
  • Career growth in Himachal's fastest-growing private university
  • Modern campus with latest marketing tools and CRM systems
  • Shimla lifestyle: Work in India's most beautiful hill station

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV immediately to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Subject Line: "Marketing Job Application - [Your Position] - [Your Name]"

Include:

  • Updated resume
  • Cover letter (200 words max)
  • Current salary & expectations
  • Notice period

Application Deadline: Positions open until filled. Early applications preferred as interviews start next week.

Who APG Shimla is Looking For

Ideal Candidates Have:

  • 2-5 years experience in education marketing/admissions
  • Proven sales targets achievement (₹50L+ annually preferred)
  • Digital marketing skills (Google Ads, social media, CRM)
  • Excellent communication (Hindi + English fluency)
  • Age 25-35, ready to relocate to Shimla

Freshers with exceptional talent may apply for Admission Counsellor roles.

University Background

APG Shimla University ranks among Himachal Pradesh's top private institutions, offering BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA, Law, Pharmacy programs with strong industry connections. The university serves 5,000+ students annually, driving consistent demand for top marketing talent.

The marketing team reports directly to admissions leadership with clear KPIs and growth opportunities.

Apply Today!

Shimla's pleasant February weather awaits top marketing professionals ready to build their careers in education. Send CV now to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and join Himachal Pradesh's leading university marketing team!

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) is inviting students to participate in its Summer Fellowship Programme 2026, a two, month program for bright young students from the fields of engineering, sciences, humanities, and management.

Scheduled from May 18 to July 17, 2026, the program offers the students an opportunity to conduct academic research work under the guidance of IITM faculty. The main aim of the fellowship is to make students more aware of research and interested in research by giving them a wellorganized, goaloriented internship experience.

Each fellow will be paid a stipend of Rs 15, 000 per month, hostel and mess facilities will be provided on a paid basis, and will be subject to availability. Interested candidates can apply here: ssp.iitm.ac.in/summer, fellowship, registration

Eligibility criteria

The programme opens up admissions to students who are currently studying their third year of undergraduate degree (BE, BTech, BSc Engineering, or three, year BSc in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics) and also those who are in the third or fourth year of integrated or dual degree masters programmes (ME, MTech, MSc). MSc., MA, and MBA students should be in their first year only and have an excellent academic record to be considered eligible.

While submitting applications, students must substantiate their academic excellence through criteria such as obtaining top ranks in university exams, delivering seminars, carrying out projects, taking part in design competitions, attaining Mathematics Olympiad scores, and receiving various awards or honors. This fellowship is not open to IIT students. Interested candidates can visit the fellowship official site: ssp.iitm.ac.in/summer, fellowship, registration for more details.

Departments participating

The fellowship covers a broad spectrum of disciplines.

The departments involved are:

Engineering: Aerospace, Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Data Science and AI, Engineering Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Medical Science and Technology, Metallurgical and Materials, and Ocean Engineering.

Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Application Process

The fellowship portal for accepting online applications will be accessible from today (Feb 2) until March 2, 2026, 5 pm Students are required to scan and upload the copies of the following documents: recent passport, size photo, Aadhaar card, category certificate (if any), educational institution bonafide certificate, and consolidated academic mark sheets from Class 10 onwards.

Only complete applications will be processed further. No consideration will be given to incomplete submissions, which will be rejected. Students can find out the status of their applications on the portal (ssp.iitm.ac.in/summer, fellowship, registration) by logging in with the credentials that were emailed to them at the time of registration. There is no requirement of sending the hard copies of the applications to IIT Madras.

The Suzlon Group has unveiled the Shri Tulsi Tanti Scholarship Program, 2025, 26, which is the company's main educational initiative that attempts to help students of exceptional merit but low income backgrounds who have a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) career ambition. This scholarship commemorates the memory of Tulsi Tanti, the founder of Suzlon and a pioneer of the Indian renewable energy sector. Besides being a visionary leader, Tulsi Tanti was a firm believer in inclusive education, and in this way, his contribution to both the industry and the society is well appreciated.

This initiative is primarily designed to open up educational avenues for students who have great academic capabilities but lack the necessary financial support. In fact, the girls, in STEM, focused scholarship aligns perfectly with Suzlon's overall mission and core values of sustainability, equity, and education as a means of building the nation in the long run.

Who Is Eligible? 

The scholarship is meant for girls who are studying in Class 9 at present or are first year students of B.E./B.Tech or diploma engineering courses. The applicants should be natives of one of the areas eligible for the scheme that are Maharashtra,

Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Daman or Puducherry. The family income of the candidate on a yearly basis should not be more than 6 lakh to be eligible. Those who want to take an engineering course must get at least 50 per cent marks in their Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. For maintaining the transparency of the scholarship programme, the children of Buddy4Study employees are automatically disqualified from applying.

Financial Support Offered Through the Shri Tulsi Tanti Scholarship Program, about a handful of students will be given yearly 6, 000 for their school expenses. Diploma engineering students are given 60, 000 a year and students B.E./B.Tech can get a maximum of 1.2 lakh a year.

The scholarship amount has been thought of in such a way that it will help students to pay for important educational necessities, for instance, tuition fees, books, stationery, and other necessary academic supplies.

Scholarships were applied for through the Buddy4Study portal, where the complete process from application to selection is handled. The deadline for the 2025, 26 session was February 4, 2026. However, students are advised.

Through their focus on Crystal Scientists, the Shri Tulsi Tanti Scholarship Program is helping Suzlon Group's vision grow by educating girls, the future of our planet, making learning and living go hand in hand with a happy society.

A great announcement has come for SC, ST, and OBC students of Bihar. The state cabinet has given the go ahead for the state's entire budget to the tune of 2, 271 crores to double the amount of pre-matric scholarships for these social groups. Out of this, 519.64 crores has been earmarked for the revision of scholarship rates for SC/ST students and the remaining 1, 751.56 crores will be used to support the students of OBC and EBC categories, respectively.

This will be a big relief to the children of below poverty line families. At the time of his interaction with the media, Arvind Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Department, shared in detail about the matter.

Chaudhary further mentioned that the cabinet has approved 519.64 crores for revising the scholarship rates, which will increase the monthly amount for the first to fourth grades to 1, 200, for the fifth and sixth grades to 2, 400, seventh to tenth grades to 3, 600, and for the residential students to 6, 000 per annum.

More than 27 lakh students of these categories will be the direct beneficiaries of this step.

He noted that these revised rates are based on 2011 data and will benefit approximately 27 lakh students. The approved budget for OBC and EBC students will amount to ₹1,751.56 crores.

Proposal to Increase Monthly Hostel Subsidy

According to an official announcement from the Bihar government, a proposal is underway to increase the monthly hostel subsidy for OBC and EBC students from 1, 000 to 2, 000.

Increase in Family Income Limit for Scholarships

Moreover, the annual family income limit for OBC and EBC students to be eligible for scholarships has been raised from 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh. An amount of 117.98 crores has been sanctioned for this change.

Discontinuance of Previous Scheme

The cabinet also decided to cancel a previous scheme worth 14.52 crores and instead approved a revised scheme worth 87.81 crores to set up a music college in Buxar, which would be named after Ustad Bismillah Khan.

New Policy for Multinational Companies

During the briefing, Kundan Kumar, Secretary of the Industry Department, mentioned that the GCC Policy 2026 has been approved to position Bihar as a destination for multinational and Indian companies looking to establish Global Capability Centers.

The World Bank Group has revealed that they are open to receiving applications for WBG Pioneers, their top internship programme for undergraduates and postgraduates students globally.

By means of this programme, young professionals get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world's development through the provision of a mix of structured learning, practical work experience and a close exposure to the World Bank Group's work and mission.

WBG Pioneers places great emphasis on harmonizing academic learning with practical application. Interns are involved in projects that make a difference, they interact with professionals who are well experienced and get first hand knowledge on how one of the world's most powerful development institutions is operated.

The programme is tailored for those students who are willing to upgrade their skills, understand deeply the complexities of international development, and participate in multi sector works that create a great impact.

Applications for the 2026 WBG Pioneers cohort will be available on the website from 19th January 2026 to 17th February 2026.

The chosen interns will get great exposure by working with teams that are responsible for various operational and support functions. This is a direct reflection of the diverse array of activities exploited by the World Bank Group.

WHO CAN APPLY

Final year undergraduate students submitting applications through the Undergraduate Track. Graduate students working towards a master's degree or Ph.D. through the Postgraduate Track. Candidates with 0 to 6 years of professional experiences. Applicants with strong computing and technical skills are preferred

HOW TO APPLY

  • Apply online during the application window

  • Upload a Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Interest and Proof of Enrolment or Transcript

  • Transcripts must clearly show final-year status or postgraduate enrolment

  • Applications cannot be edited after submission

Applicants should expect to hear if they have been selected for an interview by March 2026. The final decision of the selections will also be announced in March. The WBG Pioneers 2026 group will start in April 2026, with the internship running until September, and start dates being spread throughout this period.

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