News from the world of Education: July 24, 2026

This article provides a roundup of educational updates, including new student competitions, university application intakes, and international academic immersions. It also notes recent leadership changes at the Great Lakes Institute of Management.
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It serves as a resource for students and professionals seeking information on academic opportunities, scholarships, and institutional developments in the education sector.
Aswini Bajaj Classes, Kolkata, in association with the CFA Institute , has announced the sixth edition of Chanakyaneeti, its annual online business and finance competition.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled UG students across academic disciplines
Rewards: Participants securing ranks 1 to 6 will receive CFA Institute Scholarships applicable towards CFA Level I registration, while participants ranked 7 to 25 will receive scholarships worth a combined ₹85,000 from Aswini Bajaj Classes. All participants will receive a digital certificate upon completion.
FinX launched Season 2 of the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad 2026, with Groww as its Knowledge Partner.
Eligibility: UG and PG students across all academic streams from India.
Applications are now open for the January 2027 intake at Sheffield Hallam University , the U.K., for UG and PG programmes in Engineering, Computing, Health, the Life Sciences, Law, and Social Studies. Visit https://tinyurl.com/rzy8uksr for courses, eligibility, application process and other details.
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