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EdInbox is organising the EdInbox Regional Higher Education Summit 2026 in Lucknow on April 24. Students, schools, and universities will be brought together on a common platform geared towards generating career awareness and academic involvement. The Summit is a one-day event and will take place between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Gomti Nagar.

The event will be joining over 2,000 students with leading universities and school leaders from the entire region. The organisers revealed the summit is a new version of education fairs and aim to be more interactive and integrated. It will be a B2C Career Festival event in which students from Classes IX to XII will have a chance to directly talk to universities, get to know the career options most suitable to them, and enter in inter-school competitions including quiz, public speaking, creative writing, music, and art.

The main highlight of the conference will be the possibility of registering on the spot for national-level entrance tests, the results of which are accepted by more than 200 universities across a wide range of disciplines, to name just a few: law management allied healthcare agriculture media, computer science. The event will also offer workshops about new and leading fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, and Forensic Science among others to give students working knowledge.

Besides the student-centered programs, the conference will hold a Principal Conclave during which school leaders and university delegates will be discussing the changing education landscape, institutional partnerships, and the roll-out of learning models that prepare students for the future.

The organisers said the purpose of this project is to build strong student-school-higher education institution partnerships that will lead to good decision-making by students before they take the big step of choosing their future academic path.

The press has been invited to attend and cover the event.

EdInbox is preparing to organize the EdInbox Regional Higher Education Summit 2026 as part of the multi-city series to bridge the education from school to university, with students and schools being central to the discussions.

Happening in four cities in April and May, one of which is Lucknow, another Bhubaneswar, and Jaipur, is also included in the list, the one-day summit will link more than 2,000 students with at the same time top universities and teachers, thus forming a lively platform for exploring careers and getting to know education.

A Platform Built Around Students

At its core, the summit is designed as a student-first experience. Through the B2C Career Festival, students from Classes IX to XII will have the opportunity to directly interact with universities, explore emerging career options, and participate in a range of inter-school competitions.

From quiz and public speaking to creative writing, music, and art, the event offers students a chance to step onto a larger stage, showcasing their skills before expert and celebrity judges. Organisers say the aim is to move beyond passive counselling and create an environment where students actively engage with their future choices.

Adding to this is the provision for on-the-spot registration for All India entrance tests, recognised by over 200 universities across disciplines such as law, management, allied healthcare, agriculture, media, and computer science—offering students immediate pathways to higher education opportunities.

Broadening Horizons for Schools

For schools, the summit is an opportunity to offer their students a wider exposure and at the same time, forge stronger links between institutions. Schools taking part would be able to communicate easily with the leading universities through this platform and have deeper interactions than just through usual outreach activities.

Besides merely checking out academic programs, students will also participate in interactive workshops on topics such as artificial intelligence, design thinking, and forensic science, which are some of the areas shaping the workforce of the future.

Besides helping students to find out about the various opportunities available to them, the summit will also help schools to connect with each other and to lead their students in academic and career choices.

A Blend of Three Educational Realms

The EdInbox Summit really stands out because of its hybrid style of operation uniting the three major stakeholders of education namely students, schools, and universities in one ecosystem. In addition to the activities aimed at students, the event will also hold a Business-to-Business (B2B) session where organizations can partner with each other, and there will also be panel discussions on innovative education models for the future.

This merger will address one of the major issues of the Indian education system, i.e. creating decision-making forums that are based on first-hand experiences and not mere information collected from various sources.

Recognising the Role of School Leadership

The summit will conclude with a special focus on school principals through the Principal Conclave, where education leaders will engage in discussions with university representatives and policymakers.

Principals will also be recognised for their contribution to shaping student journeys—bringing visibility to a role that often operates behind the scenes.

As schools and students take centre stage throughout the event, the summit ultimately underscores a simple idea: meaningful education reform begins with those who experience it every day—and those who quietly lead it.

Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) professor Uma Kanjilal said the university will discuss a proposal to offer blended engineering or B Tech degrees through with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)."IGNOU VC Professor Uma Kanjilal said Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) would take up a proposal for offering blended engineering/ B Tech degrees with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Talking to journalists in Pune at IGNOU Regional Centre on Tuesday, Kanjilal said the similar proposal had not been accepted by AICTE earlier.

She said, “Currently there is no permission from AICTE for B Tech through online or distance learning modes as the course is practical and lab heavy. However, if AICTE permits us, we can have B Tech degrees in a blended mode where students can learn theory through distance learning while they will physically attend the practical classes.”

“There have been discussions with AICTE regarding this previously but it was not approved. We will speak to them again regarding this proposal,” Kanjilal added.

The IGNOU Pune Regional Centre has set up its Swayamprabha studio. Swayamprabha is a group of 40 DTH channels that telecast educational programmes on a 24x7 basis using the GSAT-15 satellite. Original content of four hours is repeated five times everyday on these channels. IGNOU is the National Coordinator for Swayam Prabha for six channels (Ch 11 to 16). The centre is expected to be active from April onwards and will record content exclusively in Marathi.

IGNOU is an institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 to democratise education in India. It is India’s top open university with A++ accreditation from NAAC. It has over 69 regional centres and offers over 325 programmes. It offers multiple arts, commerce, and science courses however technical degrees or degrees with a significant practical component have not been allowed through online or distance learning programmes.

The registration for IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 is now open. The test is for the students who want to take admission in the UG science programmes of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research. You can register online at iiseradmission.in.

Officially the last date to submit the form auto registration is April 13, 2026 (11:55 pm) However correction facility will be available from April 16 to April 18, so that you can do the changes in your form already submitted.

On May 24, you will be able to get your admit cards. The entrance test will be held on June 7 2026 from 9 am to 12 pm. The provisional answer key will be out on the same day. Candidates can lodge their objections from June 9 to June 13. Document uploading is from June 13 to June 21.

Application Process

Candidates need to register themselves online by providing personal and academic details, including upload of mark sheets, and submitting the form via the application portal. It includes steps like initial registration, verification, and final submission.

Application Fee Structure

The application fee is 2,000 for General EWS OBC and OBC-NCL categories. On the other hand SC ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant categories are charged only 1,000 and the foreign nationals need to pay an amount of 12,000.

Admission through IAT

IISER Aptitude Test is a mode of admission to the dual degree five-year BS-MS programmes and four-year BS courses at IISERs. The institutes are renowned for their emphasis on research-led science education as well as interdisciplinary learning.

Applicants must ensure they complete their application by the last date and keep themselves updated with the information related to admit cards and examination instructions.

The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested a man named Harish Ali from Saharanpur for allegedly promoting ISIS ideology and recruiting members for terrorist activities in India.

Harish, a BDS second-year student, was arrested from Moradabad while acting on inputs received by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) over the past few months regarding the suspect's activities.

The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested a man named Harish Ali from Saharanpur for allegedly promoting ISIS ideology and recruiting members for terrorist activities in India. Harish, a BDS second-year student, was arrested from Moradabad while acting on inputs received by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) over the past few months regarding the suspect's activities.

According to the police, Harish not only initiated but also controlled several online discussion forums on the photo-sharing site Instagram and encrypted communication apps like Session and Discord. He mostly used false names, and with the help of VPNs, he concealed his real identity.The channels were used by him to share ISIS propaganda magazines, videos and audios of killed terrorists being glorified etc. Besides that, he was also seen recruiting new members to the organisation through these channels. He started Al Ittihad Media Foundation, a completely different group to help improve the work of ISIS in India.

Harish was also in touch with ISIS in Pakistan and other countries and reportedly arranged plans with them. WANTED TO OVERTHROW DEMOCRACYAuthorities said Harish attempted to overthrow the democratic system of India and establish a caliphate based on Sharia law. He incited his followers to get involved in fidayeen-type missions and propagate the jihadist ideology.

He was always tuned to ISIS media outlets such as Dabiq magazine and Al-Naba new-channel and was forwarding extremist guides and news to his contacts.

PUNJAB POLICE BUST ISI-BACKED TERROR MODULE

In a separate incident, the Punjab Police on Saturday arrested Gursevak Singh alias Suraj and Amarjit Singh alias Rohit in connection with an ISI-backed terror and arms smuggling module.

During the operation, officials recovered an AK-47 rifle, three 9mm Glock pistols, two magazines, and 36 live cartridges from the suspects. The arrests were carried out near Muhawa village by teams from the Gharinda police station area, acting on specific intelligence inputs.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were communicating with foreign-based handlers via social media, DGP Gaurav Yadav said. The module was also involved in radicalisation efforts and spreading narratives against India and the police.

"The weapon consignment was sent by foreign handlers through the Pakistan route," added SSP, Amritsar Rural, Suhail Qasim Mir, noting the arms were intended for terrorist activities in Punjab.

The construction of the proposed Jhajjar Campus was stopped because the load-bearing capacity of the land was too low due to the land's topography and waterlogging, which made it unsuitable for IIT Delhi facilities. Sonipat Campus: IIT Delhi has a functioning Sonipat campus equipped with 35 advanced research facilities including sophisticated microscopes, 3D metal printers, and devices for environmental monitoring which collectively support the research in a number of scientific fields.

Ideas & Partnerships: The Sonipat campus is home to Atal Incubation Centre, I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, and the Atmospheric Observatory, creating a setup for industry interaction, entrepreneurship, and research at the forefront of the field. The Jhajjar campus of IIT Delhi may not be launched as the land that was sanctioned for the project was found to be unfit for the construction of IIT Delhi Extension Campus in Jhajjar. This update was shared by Sukanta Majumdar, Minister Of State In The Ministry Of Education, in Lok Sabha on Monday (March 16).

"An extension campus of IIT Delhi at Jhajjar, Haryana was earlier proposed, however, based on the technical survey held at the location, it was concluded/found that the load bearing capacity of the land is very low due to its topography and water logging and therefore, the land could not meet the requirements of IIT Delhi for construction of its planned facilities," Majumdar said.

"IIT Delhi has already set up its extension campus on 50 acres of land situated within the Rajiv Gandhi Education City (RGEC) in Sonipat, Haryana. The campus is the center for advanced research, innovation and industry collaboration. At present, there are 35 state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, the capital value of which is approximately INR 190 Crores, to support the research of chemists physicists biologists, materials scientists, and engineers from academic and RND institutes as well as MSMEs and industry, " The research facilities include high-end light and electron microscopes, a 3D metal printer, chemical and material synthesis and characterization devices, spectroscopy/spectrometry, and environmental monitoring devices. In addition to the centralized research facilities, the Sonipat campus contains the laboratories of the Optics and Photonics Unit of IIT Delhi, the Atal Incubation Centre for translational research, and a new High Performance Computational Facility," Majumdar said.

"The campus also hosts the Atmospheric Observatory, operated by the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences in collaboration with IMD, NASA, ISRO, and the University of Helsinki. Beyond research, the campus has emerged as a center for technological innovation. The institute hosts the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), which unites academia, industry, and government to develop technologies that enhance human–robot collaboration and the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), part of the Atal Innovation Mission, which supports entrepreneurs in building scalable and sustainable ventures," he added.