Several developments across India’s education sector this week have brought attention to postgraduate admissions, engineering education, institutional results and student activities. From the extension of the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline to a new construction robotics facility at IIT Madras, institutions are continuing to expand academic and extracurricular opportunities.
IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 to October 19th, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes through JAM can submit their applications online through the official JAM portal. The correction window for applications is scheduled to open on November 10th.
The computer-based JAM 2027 examination will be conducted on February 14th, 2027, across around 114 cities. All 23 IITs are offering admission to 89 postgraduate programmes through JAM for the 2027-28 academic year. Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, subject to the prescribed combinations.
Registration deadline: October 19th, 2026
Correction window: From November 10th
Examination date: February 14th, 2027
Seven test papers are being offered
IIT Madras Launches Construction Robotics Facility
IIT Madras has inaugurated a state-of-the-art construction robotics laboratory with ₹3.30 crore in corporate social responsibility support from Bechtel India. The facility, inaugurated on September 22nd, aims to support research, innovation and practical applications of automation in construction and infrastructure.
The collaboration between IIT Madras and Bechtel India includes joint research and development, prototypes, patents, internships, and curriculum guidance. The initiative is also expected to provide students and researchers with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals and gain practical exposure to emerging technologies.
The new facility highlights the growing role of construction robotics in engineering education and research, particularly as institutions explore applications of automation in infrastructure development.
HPTU Releases B.Tech ECE Results
Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has released the May 2026 B.Tech results for several Electronics and Communication Engineering semesters. The results cover regular and re-appear examinations conducted under both the National Education Policy and Choice Based Credit System. Students can access their results through the HPTU result portal by entering their roll number or name. The released results include multiple semesters, covering both NEP and CBCS categories.
Seshadripuram Public School Holds Annual Sports Day
Seshadripuram Public School, Yelahanka, celebrated its Annual Sports Day on September 12th, 2026, at Hoyasala Ground, Yelahanka New Town. The event brought together students, parents, teachers, and school representatives for a series of athletic competitions.
The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Shashikala, Assistant Director, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Bengaluru Urban District. Sri Nadoja Dr. Wooday P. Krishna, Honorary General Secretary of Seshadripuram Educational Trust, addressed the gathering, while T. S. Siddalingamurthy, an internationally acclaimed Kho-Kho referee and Ekalavya Awardee, attended as Chief Guest.
Principal Smt. Parimala welcomed the gathering and later expressed her gratitude to students, staff and parents for their participation. Winners of the various competitions were felicitated during the programme.
For EducationNewsNetwork, these developments reflect the varied nature of education news, spanning entrance examinations, university results, research facilities and school activities. Together, they highlight how academic institutions continue to provide opportunities across different stages of education, from postgraduate admissions and technical research to student participation in sports.
These developments therefore offer updates for students, educators, and families while also showcasing the different academic and extracurricular activities taking place across Indian educational institutions.
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