Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has praised graduates from India’s IITs and IIMs for their contribution to Singapore’s workforce and development. Speaking on the country’s labour needs, Lee highlighted that Singapore continues to attract foreign talent to meet demand, positioning Indian institutions as a major source of high-skill manpower.
IITs are set to let students take select courses at other campuses and even spend a semester away from their home institute starting this academic year. Reportedly the first formal academic exchange within the IIT system, the change aims to reduce the rigidity of the JEE rank driven pathway that has long tied entry to the entire academic journey.
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India’s performance in the QS Subject Rankings 2026 has jumped sharply, with four IITs, JNU, and BITS Pilani placing across the world’s top 50 in multiple subjects. The country logged 27 top-50 entries across 12 institutions—more than double last year. IIT Delhi topped the list with six top-50 placements, highlighting rising global academic recognition.
Trump era curbs are making H-1B pathways more expensive, and India’s elite tech circles are quietly rethinking the default move to the US. With domestic hiring prospects improving and startups thriving, more IIT graduates are choosing local careers over paying higher visa costs, signaling confidence that India’s own growth can power top talent.
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