Nurse Practitioner in Transplant Nursing Program Regulations, 2023

The INC hopes this program will lead to towards strengthening India’s transplant infrastructure and ensuring better outcomes for patients in need. The INC believes this program will address the challenges of tertiary care and improve the quality of care for organ transplant patients and their families.

Pre-Ayurveda-Programme for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Regulations

The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program will be a seven-and-a-half-year course, including a two-year pre-Ayurveda program. The institutions will follow the Gurukulam model, focusing on traditional values and holistic education. All Ayurveda Gurukulams will be affiliated with the Central Sanskrit University. The number of Gurukulams will be determined based on population and regional needs.

PM Inaugurates Health Infrastructure Projects and Health Initiatives

The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s efforts to combine the best of Ayurveda and modern medicine, emphasizing the need for advanced research and technological advancements in the field of Ayurveda. The prime minister also reiterated the plan to increase the number of medical colleges and MBBS/MD seats to address the shortage of healthcare professionals.

Nursing Admission Deadline Extended Till November 30th, 2024

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for all nursing programs for the academic year 2024-25. This comes as a response to requests from various states seeking additional time for student enrollment. The last date for admission for all nursing programs (ANM, GNM, B.Sc. (N), PBB.Sc. (N), M.Sc. (N), Post Basic Diploma, and NPCC) has been extended to November 30, 2024.

Medical Colleges Advised to Check MARB Final Decisions

The NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has already conveyed decisions regarding new medical colleges, MBBS seat increases, and new/expanded PG courses via email and public notices. Medical colleges are advised to verify if they have received communication regarding their applications. In case of any discrepancy, they can reach out to MARB by email or phone by October 28 & 29, 2024, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.