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Edinbox is hosting Regional Higher Education Summits 2026 in Jaipur, Lucknow, and Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to create a platform where students and school leaders together with educators and universities can discuss career opportunities and higher education options.

The summit helps students know about career options after Class 12  while providing guidance to select suitable career paths.

Higher Education Summits 2026 Dates and Venue

1. Jaipur — 20th April 2026 | Rajasthan International Center, Jhalana Doongri
2. Lucknow — 24th April 2026 | Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Gomti Nagar
3. Bhubaneswar — 27th April 2026 | LYFE Hotels, Bhubaneswar

A Platform for Schools, Universities and Students

The Edinbox Regional Higher Education Summit will connect:

• School principals and teachers
• Leading universities and institutions
• Students exploring future career options

Students will gain direct access to university information through their interactions with university representatives and experts.

Focus on Emerging Career Fields

The summit will include panel discussions and expert sessions on trending career. The sessions will provide students with straightforward explanations of actual career paths together with current industry employment patterns.

What Students Will Get?

Students attending the summit can benefit from:

• Fun competitions 
• Certificates for participation
• Free career counselling after Class 12
• On-spot registration for national-level entrance exams
• Special food hampers during the event

The activities create interactive learning experiences which provide practical benefits.

Special Recognition for Principals

The summit will also recognise school leaders through the Principal Award of Honour.

Principals will also get opportunities to:

• Network with universities
• Join important discussions on education
• Explore collaborations for their institutions
• Helping Students Make Better Career Decisions

The Information Gap Problem in Higher Education

The increasing number of courses and entrance exams and career options creates confusion for students when they try to select their proper educational path. The Edinbox summit addresses this challenge by bringing reliable information, expert guidance, and institutional interaction under one roof.

The Education Ecosystem

The Regional Higher Education Summits 2026 reflect a broader shift in India’s education landscape, where collaborative platforms and career-focused events are becoming essential for student development. 

The initiative creates an all-inclusive experience that benefits students and educators through its combination of academic discussions and competitions and counseling services. 

Why These Summits Matter

The Edinbox Regional Higher Education Summits 2026 provide students with a complete platform which they can use to discover careers and collaborate academically and participate in activities. 

The demand for informed career choices is rising which will make such initiatives important for developing India’s future educational system.

SR University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mandalay Technology Institute to strengthen collaboration in innovation, research, and skill development.

The partnership aims to create new opportunities for students and faculty through joint academic and industry-focused initiatives, marking a step towards enhanced global engagement.

Focus on Research and Innovation

Under this collaboration, SR University and Mandalay Technology Institute will work together on:

• Joint research and innovation projects
• Knowledge exchange between faculty and researchers
• Development of solutions aligned with emerging global challenges

This initiative is expected to promote interdisciplinary research and strengthen academic output.

Skill Development and Professional Growth

The MoU also focuses on enhancing employability and professional skills through:

• Corporate training programmes
• Professional development initiatives
• Opportunities for flexible Ph.D. programmes

These efforts aim to equip students and scholars with industry-relevant knowledge and practical exposure.

Academic Engagement and Events

As part of the agreement, both institutions will jointly organise:

• Workshops and webinars
• Panel discussions featuring experts
• Academic and industry interaction sessions

Such engagements are designed to foster dialogue on current trends and future directions in technology and education.

CSR and Institutional Collaboration

The collaboration will also extend to:

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
• Academic awards and recognitions
• Endowments supporting education and research

These initiatives are expected to contribute to community development and academic excellence.

Strengthening Global Academic Partnerships

This MoU highlights the growing importance of international academic partnerships in higher education. By collaborating with Mandalay Technology Institute, SR University aims to provide its students and faculty with broader exposure and access to global innovation ecosystems.

In short, the MOU between SR University and Mandalay Technology Institute is expected to open new pathways for research collaboration, skill enhancement, and academic growth, reinforcing the role of institutional partnerships in shaping future-ready education.

The Microbiological Society of India (MBSI), West Bengal Chapter, in collaboration with the Techno India University (TIU), organized the Annual Conference of MBSI along with the Dr Ananda Mohan Chakraborty Memorial Lecture on Thursday.

The event coincided with the birth anniversary of Ananda Mohan Chakraborty, a renowned Indo-American biotechnologist known for his pioneering work in genetic engineering.

Honouring a Pioneer in Biotechnology

Dr. Ananda Mohan Chakraborty, who earned his PhD from University of Calcutta, is recognized as the first biotechnologist to receive a US patent for a genetically modified living organism—Pseudomonas putida, often referred to as an oil-degrading bacterium.

The memorial lecture and conference were held to mark his contributions to the field of microbiology and biotechnology.

Keynote Address and Award Presentation

During the event, Souvik Mukherjee, Professor at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, was presented with the Dr A.M. Chakraborty Memorial Award. He also delivered the keynote address at the conference.

Several academic leaders were present at the event, including:

• Saikat Maitra, incoming Vice-Chancellor of TIU
• Dr Paladhi, Director Academics
• Swapna Mukherjee, Past President of MBSI
• Arunima Biswas, President of MBSI

Book Launch and Academic Participation

The conference also witnessed the formal release of the book “Foundations of Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology,” co-authored by the late Srilekha Raha along with Dr Pijush Mallick and Dr Arindam Mitra.

The event saw participation from around 130 faculty members and students from MBSI across West Bengal, along with approximately 80 faculty and students from TIU.

Students also took part in a poster-making competition, showcasing their academic and research interests in microbiology.

Awards and Recognition

MBSI presented awards in multiple categories, including:

• Excellence in teaching
• Lifetime achievement
• Outstanding students in microbiology

These recognitions highlighted contributions and achievements within the academic and research community.

Organising Team

The event was coordinated by Atreyee Kundu, Head of the Department of Microbiology at TIU, along with faculty members and students, who managed the conference proceedings.

The joint conference by the Microbiological Society of India and Techno India University brought together academicians, researchers, and students to mark the legacy of Dr A.M. Chakraborty while facilitating academic exchange and participation in the field of microbiology.

Apex University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with First India News to strengthen practical learning opportunities for students in Journalism and Mass Communication.

The university establishes this collaboration to provide students with actual training and internship and placement opportunities through several media platforms.

Industry Exposure Needs to Be Established

The agreement provides students with authentic media experiences through three different media formats which include print and television and digital journalism. The initiative is intended to support experiential learning alongside academic coursework.

The partnership will also enable students to receive guidance from industry professionals who will provide information about contemporary media operations and standard industry workflows.

Academic–Industry Collaboration

The MoU establishes a connection between classroom education and essential professional skills which media professionals require in their work. Higher education institutions establish such partnerships with media organizations to bolster their students' readiness for employment in journalism and communication fields.

Apex University aims to create defined pathways for student interaction with media professionals through its partnership with First India News.

Opportunities for Students

The agreement establishes benefits for Journalism and Mass Communication students through their enrollment in the program which includes:

• Practical training across media formats
• Internship opportunities within a working news organization
• Students will learn about industry-standard practices
• The program will provide students with various career placement options

The partnership between Apex University and First India News aims to develop skills through hands-on experiences while students acquire academic knowledge that meets industry standards for journalism and mass communication.

Parul University, Vadodara, has become the first university from Gujarat to win the West Zone Inter‑University Chess Championship (Men). The university’s chess team secured 1st position at the AIU‑recognised tournament, which concluded at HSNC University, Mumbai, in March 2026.

The event, officially listed as the “West Zone Inter‑University Chess (Men) Tournament 2025–26”, was organised under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and brought together 81 universities from Western India. Parul University finished on top of the final team‑ranking table, ahead of Marwadi University (runnersup), University of Mumbai (third), and Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune (fourth).

Historic Win for Gujarat

According to official tournament results published on chess‑results.com and coverage by HSNC University and Parul University, this is the first time a university based in Gujarat has claimed the top spot in the West Zone Inter‑University Chess Championship.

Parul University’s team average rating is listed at 1,870 points on the chess‑results.com leaderboard, with strong performances across individual boards. Social‑media posts by Parul University confirm the milestone: “With this achievement, we become the first university from Gujarat to claim the top spot at the West Zone Inter‑University Chess Championship.”

Tournament Details

• Organiser: Association of Indian Universities (AIU), hosted by HSNC University, Mumbai.
• Format: 9‑round Swiss system, open to men’s university teams from Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and nearby states.
• Top finishers:
• 1st – Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
• 2nd – Marwadi University, Gujarat
• 3rd – University of Mumbai
• 4th – Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

Why This Win Matters

Parul University’s victory highlights:

• Growing strength of chess in Gujarat’s higher‑education institutions.
• Increased visibility for non‑Metro Indian universities in national‑level AIU sports events, alongside traditional centres such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata.

The team’s 1st‑place finish in the West Zone also qualifies Parul University for future AIU‑governed inter‑university championships, where top‑ranked Indian institutes, including some IITs and central universities, regularly participate in chess and other sports.

For the latest standings and AIU‑linked university‑chess updates, readers can refer to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) website and chess‑results live‑score pages

NorthCap University's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) conducted its two-day International Conference on NEP Implementation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through Outcome-Based Education and Internationalisation from March 30 to March 31 in 2026. The conference was co-organised with ASIC, UK, and supported by the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), with sponsorship from Metisoft Labs and Somah EduSolutions Pvt. Ltd.

What the Conference Was About

The event brought together Vice-Chancellors, Deans, international quality experts, and industry leaders from across India and the world, with research contributions from institutions spanning more than eight states. The Indian National Education Policy 2020 provides a base for educational institutions to develop their programs through outcome-based educational practices and artificial intelligence technologies and academic internationalization. 

Key Voices at the Inauguration

The inaugural session featured two keynote addresses from senior figures:

1. Prof. (Dr.) Raj Nehru, Director General of the Swaran Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management and OSD to the Haryana Chief Minister, emphasised the importance of outcome-based education, skill development, and the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems in higher education, arguing that the learner must remain at the centre of every reform effort. 
2. Dr. Abhay Sinha, Director General of the Services Export Promotion Council, spoke on the internationalisation of Indian education, outlining the schemes and opportunities available through SEPC and the role the council can play in taking Indian academic institutions to a global audience.

Three Panel Discussions Over Two Days

The conference organized three panel discussions which dedicated their focus to specific topics that guided the discussion throughout both days. The first session studied how artificial intelligence implemented in academic systems developed through NEP 2020. The second session focused on artificial intelligence systems which provide quality assurance and accreditation services. The third session investigated methods to enhance industry-academia partnerships which would support academic excellence while universities in India pursue international standards.

Why This Matters

The National Education Policy 2020 of India represents the most extensive educational reform effort which has taken place in the country during the past several decades. The process of implementing this program throughout multiple higher education institutions remains a difficult and resource-intensive task. The implementation is actually shaped during events like this which bring together policymakers and academic experts together with business leaders.

NCU's IQAC made its position clear: quality assurance in education is not a box-ticking compliance exercise. The organization needs to establish a quality assurance system which will develop its educational standards through continuous implementation. 

The conference received support from SEPC while Metisoft Labs and Somah EduSolutions Pvt. Ltd sponsored the event. For further information, contact the IQAC, NorthCap University, Gurugram.