UGC Directs HEIs to Enable UPI Payments for Students
UGC mandates UPI, UPI QR payments in HEIs to ease transactions, boost digital inclusion, and support students with a raised ₹5 lakh UPI limit for education.
New AI Apprenticeship Program Proposed Under NATS by BOPT-ER
BOPT-ER urges NATS-registered establishments to support a new AI Apprenticeship Program aimed at bridging India’s growing AI talent gap.
Assessment & Rating of Pharmacy Colleges offering UG Program
The PCI announced the commencement of the assessment and rating process for the Academic Year 2025-26. Institutions offering UG pharmacy programs have been identified as eligible for rating in this initial phase.
PCI Partners with QCI for Outcome-Focused Third-Party Assessment of D. Pharmacy Colleges
The PCI has joined forces with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to develop a state-of-the-art assessment system that emphasizes both regulatory adherence and educational outcomes. The PCI has informed pharmacy colleges offering the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharmacy) course that the third-party assessment process for the Academic Year 2025-26 has commenced, and their institutions have been deemed eligible for evaluation.
NMC Issues Urgent Call for Self-Declaration Forms for New Medical Courses and Seat Increases
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an urgent public notice directing medical colleges and institutions that have applied to start new PG medical courses, new UG colleges, and increase seats in existing colleges to submit a self-declaration by 6pm on May 9, 2025.
India Launches Competency-Based Curricula for Ten Allied and Healthcare Professions
The newly developed curricula are designed to cultivate globally competent professionals capable of addressing the increasing burden of disease and the growing demand for allied health services, aligning with both national and international healthcare needs.
INC Reminds Applicants of Online Nursing Institutional Verification Timelines
The council reiterated that the completion of the verification process and the issuance of the verification certificate will take a minimum of 15 working days and a maximum of 90 days from the date the request is submitted along with the required payment. The institutional verification process is now entirely conducted online.
Dental Council of India Urgently Requests State Data for National Dentists Register
The DCI’s communication highlights the urgency of this data submission, emphasizing its importance for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date national register of dentists. State Dental Councils and Tribunals are expected to treat this matter with utmost priority and ensure the timely and accurate submission of the requested information in the specified format.
INC Issues Reminder on Online Nursing Institutional Verification Timelines
The council reminded applicants that the minimum time required for completing the verification and issuing the certificate is 15 working days, with a maximum of 90 days from the date of request submission along with the necessary payment. INC emphasized that the verification process is now entirely online. Consequently, personal visits by candidates or their representatives to the Council’s office to inquire about the status of their verification will not be entertained under any circumstances.
NMC Clarifies Promotion Policy for Faculty Completing Delayed BCMET Course
According to the new directive, if a faculty member completes the BCMET course after their due date for promotion and subsequently submits the completion certificate, they should be promoted with effect from their original due date of promotion. The BCMET course is recognized as a crucial component of faculty development in medical education, equipping educators with essential skills and knowledge in teaching methodologies and educational technology.
