NMC Extends Deadline for PG Medical Course Applications

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for medical institutions to submit applications for starting new postgraduate medical courses, establishing new postgraduate medical institutes, and increasing seats in existing postgraduate medical courses for the academic year 2025-2026. The new deadline is November 22, 2024.

NMC Publishes MBBS Seat Matrix for AY 2024-2025

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notice detailing increase in intake of MBBS seats in existing medical colleges (Annexure-I) and List of MBBS seats of the newly established medical colleges (Annexure-II) for the AY 2024-25.

New Plant Varieties Protected Under Indian Law

The Central Government has amended the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001 to include six new plant varieties under its protection. This move aims to incentivize plant breeders and farmers to develop and conserve valuable plant genetic resources.