NMC Invites Applications for New Medical Colleges and Seat Increases
The application portal will be open from December 5, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Applicants must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the MARB Guidelines for assessment of medical colleges/institutions-2024. Applications will undergo a rigorous evaluation process, including document verification and physical inspections.
National Medical Commission Cracks Down on Ragging in Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a renewed focus on curbing the menace of ragging in medical colleges across India. This initiative comes in response to the recent tragic death of a first-year MBBS student at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Dharpur, allegedly due to ragging.
Deadline Extended For BDS Admissions For Uploading Student Details
Students who have secured a BDS seat through NEET UG Special Round II need to complete their joining formalities at their assigned college by December 16, 2024. Student details uploaded by the college on the DCI website will be used for registration with State Dental Councils/Tribunals.
National Medical Commission Seeks Faculty to Join Assessor Pool for Medical College Inspections
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is creating a pool of qualified assessors to conduct inspections of medical colleges across India. The NMC is calling upon faculty members from government medical colleges who are eligible to become postgraduate (PG) guides to express their interest in joining the assessor pool.
Manthan Shivir event organized to strengthen Eklavya Model Residential Schools to enhance quality of education and infrastructure for tribal students
Key topics addressed included improvements in the examination system, admissions, recruitment, infrastructure development, and financial management among other items, all aimed at transforming the educational landscape for tribal students in India.
Department of youth Affairs launches Mera Yuva Bharat Portal
The experiential learning feature in My Bharat portal offers the facility to connect youth to volunteering opportunities.
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
The Viksit Bharat Challenge includes quiz and essay writing segments, providing selected students an opportunity to present their vision for Viksit Bharat directly to the Hon’ble Prime Minister during a national dialogue on 11th -12th January 2025 in New Delhi.
Pharmacy Council of India Announces Action Steps for Disbursing Pradhan Mantri Scholarship for Pharmacy PG Studies (PMSPPS)
Each institution must appoint two nodal officers. One will act as the “maker” with authorization from the Principal/Head of the Institution. The other will serve as the “checker”, typically the Principal themselves. Institutions must also fill out the online form for nodal officer details and submit all necessary documents by November 29, 2024.
Further Extension Of Deadline For Submission Of PG Annual Declaration Report
The deadline for submission has been extended by 15 days. The new deadline is December 7, 2024. A penalty of Rs. 20,000 plus GST will be imposed per course for late submissions.
NMC Issues Advisory To Indian Students Seeking Foreign Medical Degrees
The NMC has outlined specific regulations for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) in the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiates (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. Students who do not comply with these regulations may face disqualification from obtaining medical registration in India, even after completing their foreign medical degree. Students are advised to conduct thorough research and ensure that the foreign medical institutions they choose adhere to the prescribed standards and regulations.
