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30 September, 2025
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Wondering what’s been going on in the world of education in the past week? Between September 22 and 27, we have seen IIM Kozhikode introducing a certificate programme in AI-powered development, IIM Sambalpur welcome its first B.S. course batches, PhysicsWallah step into the upskilling space with LexGlobal, CBSE open applications for the single girl child scholarship scheme, and so much more. Like every week, this week as well, Learning Routes has curated the most significant developments for you. It covers policy updates, new developments, and educational policy changes. Join us as we uncover your one-stop summary of the latest in education.
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has launched an AI-powered Product Development Certificate Programme for professionals with 5 years of work experience. This programme is developed in collaboration with Simplilearn. Simplilearn is an online upskilling platform that offers a wide range of free and paid certifications and diplomas. The course is designed for professionals who are looking for innovation in the field of AI and product development.
This certificate programme is 10 months long, which includes a three-day campus immersion opportunity. The course would cover live sessions, case studies, hands-on projects, and a capstone project. The curriculum will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle. The total fee for the Professional Certificate Programme in AI-Powered Decision Making is INR 3,18,600.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has opened its online applications for its Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. It is a six-month certificate programme. This course is available under the IIT Delhi’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP). This online course also includes campus immersion.
The total fee for the Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is INR 1,79,000 (excluding GST). This six-month programme includes live interactive sessions, 40-hour capstone work, tutorials, and recorded lessons. Grab your chance before you miss the opportunity.
The Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur has officially inaugurated its first-ever BS batches. The courses include a B.S. Programme in Data Science & AI and a B.S. Programme in Management & Public Policy. There are a total of 178 students in the programmes, 88 in Data Science & AI and 90 in Management & Public Policy.
The students were selected through JEE (Mains) 2025 for Data Science & AI. For Management & Public Policy, the students were admitted through CUET (UG) 2025. Both these courses are in alignment with the NEP 2020. Moreover, the interdisciplinary courses aim to develop leaders who can handle the complex challenges with innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.
In a recent development, PhysicsWallah has formed an online platform for legal certifications and professional upskilling. This platform is known as LexGlobal. The idea behind LexGlobal is to bridge the gap between practical legal skills and theoretical legal knowledge. Whether you are a fresh graduate or an early-career professional, these certifications shall equip you with hands-on training in in-trend industry topics.
The initial certifications shall cover fields like Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property Rights, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. These courses are endorsed by PhysicsWallah, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and top law firms. Initially, LexGlobal shall focus on small 6-8 week certifications, and later plan to expand with advanced certifications and diploma courses.
The Central Board of Secondary Education has finally announced the 2026 board exam date sheets for both classes 10th and 12th. The class 10th exam shall be held between February 17 and March 9. The board exams for class 12th will be conducted between February 17 and April 9. Please note that this is not a final schedule and it is subject to revision by CBSE.
Approximately 45 lakh students are expected to appear in class 10th and 12th board exams across India and 26 foreign nations. You can download this circular from the official CBSE website. This datesheet shall help you prepare and create a structured plan to score well during the exams. Moreover, it would allow CBSE schools to align other internal assessments and activities accordingly.
In its attempt to make the institution more student-centric, Jamia Millia Islamia is now going to issue provisional certificates online, allowing students to save time and, by default, minimise paperwork for them. This service shall be made available to all its pass-out students. JMI aims to create a hassle-free and transparent process for the students.
Whether you were enrolled in the regular, private, or a distance programme, anybody can apply for the issuance of the online provisional certificate. Additionally, this service is available 24/7, allowing all ex-students to apply at their convenience. All you need to do is submit an application and pay the prescribed fee. Once you pay the fee, you can immediately download your certificate.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is planning to release its Probationary Officer 2025 preliminary examination results soon. To check and download the results, you can open the official IBPS website at ibps.in. If you appeared for the IBPS PO preliminary examination, then you can access the results using your registration number or roll number and password.
There are a total of 5208 vacancies across 11 public banks. The IBPS PO preliminary results shall decide whether you would move to the mains round or not. If you secure the qualifying cut-off marks, then you would become eligible for the mains examination. The IBPS PO preliminary examination 2025 was conducted on August 23 and 24.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened online applications for its Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme for 2025. The deadline to apply for the scheme is October 23, 2025. To be eligible for the scholarship, the girl child must be the only child of her parents and should have scored a minimum of 70 per cent in the class 10th CBSE final examination.
The annual family income should not be more than INR 8,00,000. Additionally, the tuition fee should not exceed INR 2,500 per month in class 10th and INR 3,000 per month in class 11th and 12th. The scholarship benefits are available for two categories. The first category includes the single girl child who has cleared 10th in 2025 and is now pursuing 11 in CBSE-affiliated schools. The second category includes those who got the benefit of this scholarship in 2024 and are now in class 12th.
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