New Policy Notification: UPSC to Use Aadhaar Authentication for Candidates
The Central Government has authorized the UPSC to utilize Aadhaar authentication on a voluntary basis. This means that while the use of Aadhaar for verification is not mandatory, it will be available as an option for candidates.
Presence of Body But No Peace of Mind
The Delhi High Court has proposed the formation of a committee reconsider mandatory attendance and formulate uniform practices for attendance requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The Court observed that teaching methods have evolved significantly, especially post-COVID-19, with the increasing prevalence of virtual classes and online examinations. This shift calls into question the relevance and necessity of mandatory attendance requirements in the modern educational landscape.
Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Colleges To Be Connected With AEBAS
These medical colleges and teaching hospitals will be required to implement a centralized Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System to track the attendance of teaching staff, non-teaching staff, hospital staff, postgraduate students, and interns. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) will have access to this data for analysis.
DCI Announces Deadline for Uploading BDS Student Details
The directive iterates that as per the schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the last date for students to join their BDS program is October 30, 2024. Therefore, the notices urges that dental colleges must upload details of admitted students to the DCI portal by October 30, 2024 (midnight) using their allotted login credentials.
Ayurveda Practitioners Warned Against Misleading Cannabis Claims
The National Commission for Indian Medicine (NCISM) has emphasized that registered medical practitioners should refrain from promoting themselves as cannabis specialists. Such claims can be misleading and could lead to the misuse of cannabis-containing drugs. It also observed that these drugs are being falsely advertised and prescribed for various ailments on online platforms.
UGC framework for universities to conduct exams for SWAYAM courses
For conducting the end-term examination, the University shall be responsible for setting the Question Papers, evaluation of answer scripts and declaration of examination results.
New Amendments to Karnataka’s Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2012
Karnataka Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2024.The primary focus of the amendment is on Rule 11 of the Karnataka Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2012.
Important Changes in Karnataka’s Rules for Recognition of Schools: What You Need to Know
The Karnataka Government on August 26th 2024, announced amendments to the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Recognition of Primary and Secondary Schools) Rules, 1999. This update, aims to refine the process of school recognition and renewal.
Discontinuation Of Courses Under College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai
PGMEB has decided to discontinue all courses offered under the umbrella of CPS, Mumbai, with immediate effect. This decision applies to both to medical institutions and hospitals currently running CPS courses, as well as students who are in the process of taking admissions to the courses run by CPS.
PGMEB Extends Deadline for PG Broad Specialty Course 2021 Examinations
PGMEB has decided to grant a further extension for the completion of PG Broad Specialty Course 2021 examinations up till January 31, 2025.
