New NATS 2.0 FTP Module: What Establishments Need to Know Starting January 2025
The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) on December 31st 2024 has issued a notice regarding the Facilitate Training & Placement (FTP) module available on the NATS 2.0 portal.
Indian Nursing Council Exempts Military Nursing Officers from Reciprocal Registration During Service
During active service, such exemption is contingent upon the completion of 150 hours of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) every five years. Upon being relieved from MNS, officers must update their information and secure reciprocal or renewal registration from the Upon being relieved from MNS, officers must update their information and secure reciprocal or renewal registration from the SNRC of their choice within six months (SNRC) of their choice within six months.
National Medical Commission Invites Proposals for Inclusion of New PG Medical Qualifications
This initiative aims to ensure that all new PG medical qualifications, including Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC), Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF), and others, are duly recognized and meet the standards set by the Commission. Medical colleges and institutes are advised to submit complete and detailed proposals promptly to avoid any administrative or regulatory issues. Proposals must include all relevant details about the qualification, curriculum, and institutional resources supporting the program.
One Nation One Subscription
This initiative seeks to break down barriers to knowledge by providing all students, faculty, researchers, and scientists across the nation’s government higher education institutions (HEIs) and central government R&D centres with access to international scholarly journals and articles.
Pharmacy Council Blacklists Pharmacists for Fake Profiles on DIGI-PHARMed Portal
The Pharmacy Council has taken strict action against registered pharmacists found to have created fake or misleading profiles on the DIGI-PHARMed Portal. Following an analysis of profile data, the Council discovered several discrepancies, leading to the blacklisting of numerous individuals. This circular was issued December 27, 2024.
Smart Cities Mission Boosts Education and Safety in Indian Cities
Teachers report increased comfort using smart classrooms, which in turn, has positively impacted student learning experiences and attendance across select Smart Cities. Women in Chennai, Nagpur, and Tumakuru report feeling safer in public spaces due to the implementation of robust safety measures, including smart lighting and panic buttons.
Deadline Extended for PG Courses Applications (2025-2026)
Medical colleges across India have been granted a final extension to submit applications for starting new postgraduate medical courses or increasing existing program capacity for the 2025-2026 academic year. This decision comes after a series of deadline extensions and an intervention by the Karnataka High Court. This public notice was issued on December 24, 2024.
Ministry of Education Issued Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Education has issued Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2024
Delhi Revenue Department Mandates Aadhaar for Minority Student Schemes
Revenue Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, has issued a new notification regarding the use of Aadhaar for availing benefits under three key state-funded schemes for minority students
NATS Notification: Approved Job Roles for Apprenticeship Assessment and Creditisation
(NATS) issued an important notification regarding the Approved Job Roles for Assessment and Creditisation of Apprentices under the NATS program
