NMC Publishes FAQs on World Federation for Medical Education
India is gearing up to emerge as a global hub for quality medical education and standard healthcare practices. Central to this advancement is the recent accreditation of the NMC by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). The NMC has issued FAQs on WFME on January 18, 2024.
School Education Department partners with Microsoft to expand AI-based education under Technology Education and Learning Support (TEALS) scheme
Government of Tamil Nadu has entered into an MOU with Microsoft to impart knowledge about artificial intelligence to school students. Microsoft TEALS program has been introduced for the first time in the country to train teachers and students in artificial intelligence.
NMC Finalises PG Minimum Standard Requirements
These guidelines, named the “Minimum Standard of Requirements for Postgraduate Courses-2023 (PGMSR-2023),” are set to be implemented with immediate effect. The PGMEB’s PGMSR-2023 guidelines aim to ensure the highest standards in postgraduate medical education, focusing on infrastructure, faculty, technology, and overall quality of training.
Hungary will have first Indian University Soon
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly and Vice Chairman met Maharashtra Governor at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on (11 Jan). Speaking on the occasion Committee Chairman expressed the need to establish cooperation between universities in Maharashtra and Hungary. Stating that higher education, especially medical science is an important area of cooperation, he expressed the hope that Hungary will have an Indian University.
Pharmacy Institutions to Utilize DIGIPHARMed Portal for Student Registration
This initiative aims to streamline student registration and enhance the overall efficiency of the academic process. It is crucial for institutions to promptly verify student details, as these will be cross-checked by inspectors during routine inspections.
Last date to submit applications (fresh & renewal) under National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme for Year 2023-24 extended up to 31st January, 2024 on National Scholarship Portal
The last date for submission of applications for NMMSS for the year 2023-24 has been extended to 31st January, 2024. On the NSP portal, there are two levels of verification of the scholarship application of selected students, Level-1(L1) verification is at Institute Nodal Officer (INO) and Level-2(L2) is with the District Nodal Officer (DNO). The last date of INO level (L1) verification is 15th February, 2024 and for DNO level (L2) verification is 26th February, 2024.
PCI Draws Attention To UGC Mandate On Anti-Ragging Measures
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a notice urging all pharmacy institutions to monitor Anti-Ragging measures as per University Grants Commission (UGC) directions. The UGC has issued comprehensive regulations on curbing the menance of ragging in higher educational institutions. These regulations are applicable to all institutions across the country. This notice was issued on January 12, 2024.
Renewal of Suitability of Nursing Educational Institutions for Academic Year 2024-2025
The status of the applications/ suitability renewal letter will be posted online only and can be accessed by the institution by logging in with the application ID and password. The applications can be submitted from January 15, 2024 through INC website. The last date for submitting the application online is March 30, 2024.
UGC invites Expression of Interest (EOl) from interested Authors/Critics & Faculty Members of HEls for writing original text-books
Interested Authors/Critics/Faculty Members of HEls may send their acceptance to the Commission and furnish their Expression of Interest (EOI) through the form available at the following link latest by 30th January, 2024 (Midnight) through Google Form Link,
UGC mandates compliance with University Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023
The affiliating universities are requested to implement the University Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023 in letter & spirit.
