National Medical Commission 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 submitting applications for new postgraduate (PG) medical courses. The extended deadline is now fixed for November 8, 2024.
Indian Nursing Council Further Extends Deadline for Compliance Reports
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has extended the deadline for nursing institutions to submit compliance reports for the academic year 2024-25 to October 25, 2024. This extension applies specifically to institutions that have not yet received suitability approval.
DCI Extends Deadlines for Uploading Student Details
All BDS student details must be uploaded to the DCI portal by November 5, 2024 and all MDS/PG Diploma student details must be uploaded to the DCI portal by October 25, 2024. Colleges must upload data only for students genuinely admitted to their institution. Uploading details of students admitted elsewhere can lead to penalties.
NMC Clarifies CBME Guidelines Following Court Observations
The NMC emphasizes that regulations and guidelines are applicable as and when published and circulated to medical colleges. The NMC will direct universities to instruct their respective publishers to make necessary changes to textbooks based on the NMC’s revised disability guidelines.
UGC has mandated constitution of Grievance Redressal Committee for the Students in Higher Education Institutions
Universities are requested to furnish the details of the SGRCs constituted by them and by their affiliated institutions, if any, by 11th October, 2024.
UGC has invited HEIs to participate in Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari
The key objective of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative is to ensure that every drop of water is conserved through collective efforts, following a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach. By promoting community ownership and responsibility, the initiative seeks to develop cost-effective, local solutions tailored to specific water challenges across different regions.
UGC has invited applications from HEIs for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and/or Online mode
The Online portal for submitting applications shall remain open from 15th October, 2024 to 3rd October, 2024. The HEI is required to submit application at https://deb.ugc.ac.in/. The duly certified hard copy of the application along with original affidavit should reach Joint Secretary, Distance Education Bureau, UGC, 35, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi-11000 I by 15th November, 2024.
UGC invitation to colleges to participate & call for abstract for global space exploration conference 2025
This event provides a unique platform to showcase India’s capabilities in space technology and exploration while engaging with the global space community. The Higher Education Institutions are requested to take appropriate action in terms of submitting the papers and presence at this prestigious event.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites Comments on Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024
Stakeholders and general public have been requested to send suggestions/comments to the Ministry preferably by email at email id draft.sportsbill[at]gov[dot]in by 25.10.2024. Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 can be accessed at https://yas.nic.in/sports/draft-national-sports-governance-bill-2024-inviting-comments-suggestions-general-public-and.
DCI Advisory regarding admission in BDS/MDS/ PG Diploma Courses
All the dental colleges are directed to intimate this Council within 15 days about cancellation/discontinuation/discharge of any student from the college, failing which, appropriate action shall be taken under the provision of Dentists Act and Regulations made thereunder.
