Online Filling Of Information On Medical Colleges Admission For 1st Year MBBS Degree
The NMC has launched a dedicated online platform to monitor admissions. Medical colleges are required to submit all details of admitted MBBS students for the academic year 2024-25 through this system. Colleges must submit all information by November 8, 2024, beyond which the system will be inaccessible.
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.
Extension Granted for PG Medical Course Annual Declaration Report
The Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) has extended the deadline for medical colleges and institutions to submit their Annual Declaration Report for PG Medical Courses. The new deadline is fixed as November 15, 2024.
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.
UGC request to HEIs for Participation in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Programme
Registered institutions are requested to submit their proposals under UGCs Subject Expert Group (SEG)-Curriculum Reforms and Educational Institutions and Social Responsibility through the UBA Proposal Submission Portal (https:/lunnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in/) for the UBA Subject Expert Groups (SEGs), open until the 30th October 2024.
Indian Nursing Council Introduces Three New Post Basic Diploma Regulations
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has notified three new Post Basic Diploma in Specialty Nursing Residency Programs: Emergency and Disaster, Palliative Care and Cardiothoracic. These programs aim to equip nurses with advanced skills and knowledge to address the growing demand for specialized care in these critical areas.
UGC invitation for Online Expression of Interest from HEIS for Development of UGC MOOC on “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”
The completion of this course is to be expected from the Course Coordinators by 30th June 2025, with plans to offer it on the SWAYAM Platform in the academic semester of July 2025 The proposal is to be submitted online at the link https://swayam.inflibnet.ac.in (under the subject “Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”) before 22.11.2024.
Guidelines for “Institutional Leadership Development Programmes for Higher Education Institutions”
These Guidelines will serve as a guiding compass for institutions aspiring to empower their faculty members to adeptly assume leadership responsibilities. Feedback/suggestions on the draft guidelines from all stakeholders are invited latest by 21st November, 2024 (Midnight) on Email : ugcleadership@gmail.com.
