Curriculum and credit Framework for Undergraduate programmes
Students who have already enrolled and are pursuing UG programme as per Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) are eligible to pursue 4-year undergraduate programme and the university concerned may provide bridge courses (including online courses) to enable them for transition to 4-year UG programme.
Clarification regarding the refund of fees
UGC has requested all the HEls vide mails and reminders to act on the complaints received from the students seeking a refund of fees paid to the Institutes after those students migrated to other Institutions.
Increase In Number of Sanctioned Seats for B.Sc.(N) Program
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notified an increase in the number of sanctioned seats for the B.Sc.(N) Program. This notification was issued on March 6, 2024 based on the recommendations of Expert Committee.
Nursing Institutions Face Stringent Fines For Operating On Single Campus
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has stated that during its surprise inspections it has observed that there are several nursing institutions functioning in the same campus. INC has emphasised that this amounts to a violation of its norms and guidelines. Hence, in a meeting dated January, 2024, the INC has taken the decision to penalise erring institutions. It has decided to impose a penalty of Rs 5 lakh per institution.
MARB Releases Application Process for Academic Year 2024-2025
The MARB has prepared detailed guidelines for application processes for new PG/SS Medical Courses and increase of Seats in PG/SS Medical Courses. This public notice was issued on March 6, 2024. It aims to streamline the process for institutions offering medical education.
Central Government Sets Date for Enforcing Key Provisions of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023
The Act, passed in 2023, aims to modernize and strengthen the regulatory framework governing nursing and midwifery practices in the country. It seeks to ensure high standards of education, training, and professional conduct among nursing and midwifery professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.
Key Provisions of National Dental Commission Act, 2023 Enforced From February 29th
Among the key areas covered by these provisions are the establishment of the National Dental Commission, the determination of standards for dental education, the formation of Dental Advisory Council, establishment of Autonomous Boards, administrative actions and the formulation of guidelines for the recognition of dental institutions.
Empowering Students and Educators Through Skill Development in Goa
Two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were ceremoniously signed by the Project Management Unit- Coding & Robotics Education in Schools (PMU-CARES) located at the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), with the distinguished presence of the Chief Minister of Goa and the Minister for WRD.
NBEMS Announces FMGE Screening Test Schedule for June 2024
. In adherence to regulations, candidates must possess an Eligibility Certificate (EC) issued by the National Medical Commission to apply for the Screening Test. The application process for the EC is exclusively online through the National Medical Commission’s website. The last date for submission of application us April 30th, 2024.
Government of India May Conduct Separate NEET-MDS Counselling for 2024
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has informed aspiring candidates for the NEET-MDS 2024 examination of a potential change in the counselling procedure. The Government of India is considering conducting counselling sessions for NEET-MDS separately and before the NEET PG Medical Counselling. A public notice to this effect was issued on March 4, 2024.
