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indiatoday. in > trending-news > story > odisha-boy-sacrifices-iit-bombay-seat-to-study-alongside-twin-brother-in-iit-madras-2921360-2026-06-03

Odisha boy sacrifices IIT Bombay seat to study alongside twin brother in IIT Madras

10+ hour, 11+ min ago  (844+ words) For many JEE Advanced toppers, securing a Computer Science seat at IIT Bombay is considered the ultimate prize after years of relentless preparation. But for twin brothers from Odisha, staying together mattered more. Maharuf and Masroor, who spent three years…...

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indiatoday. in > education-today > featurephilia > story > josaa-counselling-2026-iit-tag-vs-branch-dilemma-facing-jee-advanced-qualifiers-2920881-2026-06-02

Reputed IIT or dream branch? The dilemma facing 56, 880 JEE Advanced qualifiers

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (683+ words) After two years of coaching classes, mock tests, sleepless nights and one of the toughest entrance exams in the world, a JEE Advanced qualifier might think the hard part is over. In reality, a different kind of challenge is just…...

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indiatoday. in > amp > technology > features > story > move-over-nasa-this-jharkhand-ai-breakthrough-could-guide-future-space-missions-2919811-2026-05-31

Move over, NASA, this Jharkhand AI breakthrough could guide future space missions

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (849+ words) For Dr Mili Ghosh, who already had experience with the Chandrayaan-1 mission, the opportunity was a natural fit. But for Dr Sanchita Paul, a computer scientist accustomed to standard digital images, stepping into the cosmic arena was a paradigm shift....

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indiatoday. in > amp > jobs > story > replit-ceo-says-computer-science-degree-will-not-give-you-loads-of-money-at-google-tchc-2903284-2026-04-29

Replit CEO says Computer Science degree will not give you loads of money at Google

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (501+ words) Speaking on the "20 VC" podcast, Masad said computer science should not be pursued just because people believe it leads to huge salaries at companies like Google. According to him, students who are not naturally interested in coding or how computers…...

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indiatoday. in > technology > story > amazon-offers-computer-science-scholarships-in-india-as-ai-raises-job-concerns-2903188-2026-04-29

Amazon offers computer science scholarships in India as AI raises job concerns

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (319+ words) Amazon says under its Future Engineer program, 500 new scholars will be eligible for financial support in 2026. This scholarship is specifically for female students pursuing B. E. or B. Tech degrees in computer science or allied branches from low-income backgrounds. Apart from financial support,…...

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indiatoday. in > jobs > story > tech-job-crisis-perfect-grades-computer-science-graduate-still-unemployed-since-2022-educ-2892566-2026-04-07

Perfect scorer tech graduate still jobless since 2022, blames interview struggles

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (228+ words) A computer science graduate with an impeccable academic record has shared his struggle to secure a job, raising questions about the real value of grades in today's competitive hiring landscape. The graduate, who completed his degree in 2022 with top scores,…...

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indiatoday. in > amp > jobs > story > google-phd-fellowship-2026-for-india-rs-47-lakh-stipend-details-how-to-apply-deadline-educ-2888696-2026-03-29

Google offers Rs 47 lakh for Ph D fellowship programme, apply by April 30

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (406+ words) Google has opened applications for its Ph D Fellowship programme for the 2026 cycle, with India among the supported regions with a stipend up to Rs 47. 4 lakh. The fellowship is designed for outstanding Ph D students and is meant to recognise…...

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indiatoday. in > jobs > story > if-ai-writes-code-what-happens-to-jobs-for-computer-science-graduates-educ-2880320-2026-03-11

AI can build apps without coders. Will computer science jobs survive?

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1095+ words) For decades, a computer science (CS) degree has been widely viewed as one of the safest routes to a high-paying career in the technology sector. Universities advertised strong placement records, and the rapid growth of the global tech industry ensured…...

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indiatoday. in > education-today > featurephilia > story > jee-main-rank-to-study-computer-science-in-a-top-iit-2859059-2026-01-28

What JEE Main rank do you need for a Computer Science seat in a top IIT?

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (262+ words) With JEE Main 2026 underway, one of the most common questions among aspirants is not just "Will I qualify?" but "Which college can I realistically expect with my percentile or rank, especially for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)?" Drawing on recent trends,…...

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indiatoday. in > education-today > featurephilia > story > 20-year-olds-ai-invention-at-sst-lab-offers-visually-impaired-a-new-way-to-experience-sight-2808542-2025-10-26

20-year-old's AI invention offers visually impaired a new way to experience sight

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (321+ words) Tushar, a 20-year-old second-year computer science student, is not your typical college-goer focused on grades or accolades. His true fascination lies in questions of understanding how things work, how technology can solve real-world problems, and, most intriguingly, how someone who…...

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