PCI Extends Application Deadline for 2024-2025 Academic Session
Stakeholders from across the pharmaceutical education sector had expressed concerns and requested additional time for the submission of applications. Acknowledging these appeals, the PCI has now granted an extension, setting the new deadline for application submission on January 30, 2024.
Call for Pre-proposals for setting T-Hubs launched under National Quantum Mission
The pre-proposals should demonstrate the quantum technologies to advance the application of quantum science and technology.
UGC invites applications under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan
This year it has been found that many eligible renewal applicants are yet to apply for renewal of their scholarship. The students who missed to apply for renewal of application online on NSP will be allowed to apply for renewal of scholarship for subsequent year on NSP, if he/ she fulfils eligibility condition for renewal.
NMC Issues Guidelines on Temporary Registration of Medical Practitioners
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued Guidelines on Temporary Registration of Medical Practitioners. These guidelines are intended to facilitate ease of comprehension of all aspects of temporary registration.
PCI Publishes FAQs on Registration of M.Pharm Students & Payment Updations
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has released clarifications on two issues pertaining to online payments and the registration process for M.Pharm pursuing students on the PCI portal. These FAQs were published on January 18, 2024. The PCI encourages all concerned parties to refer to this clarification and the attached documentation for a seamless experience with the PCI portal.
Clarification regarding Settlement of Accounts for Scholarship/Fellowship
HEI’s are requested to send Utilization Certificate/Statement of Expenditure and dues, if any, for the period pertaining up to 30.06.2016 by 31 January 2024. After 31 January 2024, no claim will be entertained by the UGC.
Clarification regarding Allocation of land/ built up space within their campuses for establishing Working women Hostel (WWH) in the campuses
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has suggested to identify suitable land /built up space within the campuses of the universities for establishing Working women Hostel (WWH). If the universities provide such space, the cost of construction and /or management cost for running the facility can be provided by MCWD. It has also requested to convey a list of ro-r5 such identified spaces within the next 1o days.
UGC clarification regarding Arrears of Post-Doctoral fellowships
Higher Educational Institution’s and Fellows are requested to claim their pending dues i.e., pre-revised/revised fellowship/house rent allowance/contingency admissible up to December 2023, by 8th February 2024 on Scholarship Fellowship Management Portal (SFMP).
NMC Publishes FAQs on World Federation for Medical Education
India is gearing up to emerge as a global hub for quality medical education and standard healthcare practices. Central to this advancement is the recent accreditation of the NMC by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). The NMC has issued FAQs on WFME on January 18, 2024.
School Education Department partners with Microsoft to expand AI-based education under Technology Education and Learning Support (TEALS) scheme
Government of Tamil Nadu has entered into an MOU with Microsoft to impart knowledge about artificial intelligence to school students. Microsoft TEALS program has been introduced for the first time in the country to train teachers and students in artificial intelligence.
