UGC announces 8th Siddha Day
All Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offering Siddha Medical Courses are requested to observe and promote Siddha Day through a variety of events. It is also requested that they may invite key stakeholders, including the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), and the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy (DIM & H), to join in celebrating the main Siddha Day event in a grand and impactful manner.
UGC directs HEIs to celebrate Fit India Week
This initiative aims to promote fitness awareness among various stakeholders through a series of fitness activities conducted over 4 to 6 days during this period in Iligher Educational Institutions (HE]).
UGC announces awareness Campaign for Eliminating Gender Based Violence
HEIs are requested to conduct programs highlighting initiatives of Government in combating gender-based violence and raising awareness about the rights and entitlement of women.
UGC directions for year long Celebrations of Constitution Day
To promote the values enshrined in the Constitution, the Ministry has drafted an appeal to Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to organize various events and activities yearlong.
NMC Extends Deadline for MBBS Admission Data Submission Again
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for medical colleges to submit details of first-year MBBS students admitted for the academic year 2024-25. The new deadline is December 10, 2024. This notice was issued on November 22, 2024.
NMC Further Extends Deadline for PG Medical Course Applications
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has once again extended the deadline for submitting applications for starting new Post-Graduate Medical Courses, establishing new PG Institutes, and increasing seats in existing PG medical courses for the academic year 2025-2026. The new deadline for submission of applications is December 10, 2024.
UGC directions for facilitation of admission by students for two courses
HEIS are once again urged to create supportive mechanisms through their statutory bodies to ensure compliance with UGC’s guidelines for pursuing two academic programs simultaneously.
UGC directions for celebration of Constitution Day on 26th November, 2024
HEIS are requested to create an event on My Bharat Portal https://mybharat.gov.in/) and upload the details of the celebrations for constitutional day.
IIAS-DARPG Indian Conference, 2025 under the theme “Next Generation Administrative Reforms: Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile”
The conference is expected to provide an opportunity for universities and other institutions in the country that are involved in Public Administration, Public Policy & Services, and Governance to showcase their research work on an international platform.
Pharmacists and Institutions Required to Verify Profiles for Integration with National Healthcare System
All registered pharmacists must verify their profiles on the DIGI-PHARMed portal using their ABHA number by January 4, 2025. Non-compliance will result in profile deactivation. Pharmacy institutions are responsible for ensuring their faculty have ABHA-verified profiles on DIGI-PHARMed. Starting from the 2025-2026 academic session, only ABHA-verified faculty profiles will be considered for Self-Inspection Form (SIF) applications.
