PCI Halts Attendance Portal Marking, Will Announce Centralized System
The PCI has noted that many institutions have begun registration/onboarding on the attendance portal. However, all activities related to attendance marking and onboarding/registration on any attendance portal are now suspended until further notice.
Campuses at GIFT IFSC: new opportunity for foreign universities
The IFSCA regulations aim to enable foreign universities and educational institutions to establish International Branch Campuses (IBC) and Offshore Education Centres (OEC) in the GIFT International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC), providing high-quality education and research opportunities.
New qualifications for teaching staff: public comments invited
The Draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment & Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025 will give flexibility to universities in appointing & promoting teachers and academic staff in their institutions. Due data for public consultation is extended till February 28.
Measures To Maintain Quality Of Education In Pharmacy Sector
PCI has prescribed a maximum ratio of 1:20 for both theory and practical classes for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) courses.
SIF Editing Window Opens for Pharmacy Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced a seven-day window for medical institutions to make modifications to their submitted Standard Inspection Format (SIF). Institutions that submitted their SIF and completed payment by January 31, 2025, can now edit their forms from February 4, 2025, to February 10, 2025.
UGC Reaffirms Strict Anti-Ragging Measures for HEIs
UGC urges educational institutions to enforce anti-ragging rules, with mandatory steps like awareness campaigns, monitoring, and legal actions for severe cases.
Financial education for school children: new government programme
An MoU has been signed between Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Strategic Educational Professionals Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), for developing a digital programme which focusses on experiential learning aimed at promoting financial literacy for school children.
Nursing Institutions Invited to Renew Suitability for 2025-26
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced that it is accepting online applications for the renewal of suitability for nursing educational institutions for the academic year 2025-2026. Institutions must apply online between February 3, 2025, and March 31, 2025.
PCI Offices to Close in Delhi, Parts of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh for Elections
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued an office order dated February 3, 2025 that its office will remain closed on February 5, 2025. The closures are to facilitate voting during the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of the NCT of Delhi and bye-elections in two Assembly Constituencies each in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
NMC Releases Updated Seat Matrix for PG Medical Courses
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released an updated seat matrix for postgraduate (PG) medical courses for the academic year 2024-25. This revised matrix supersedes the previous version issued on November 19, 2024.