List of courses offered on SWAYAM Platform
The letter has also published the List of 289 Universities which have accepted SWAYAM Courses.
NMC issues Circular on Composition of Medical Education Unit and Curriculum Committee
NMC has observed that many medical colleges keep the same faculty in their Medical Education Unit and Curriculum Committee. This violates the matter and purpose of faculty development programmes.
NMC issues Advisory on the Implementation of the National Medical Register (NMR)
NMC has clarified that the registration process for Registered Medical Practitioners (RMP) will begin once the portal gets activated and sufficient time will be allowed and extended if necessary, to permit the onboarding and operationalisation of the registration process.
UGC Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan for Higher Education Institutions
The IDP needs to reflect an integrated approach that is mindful of the institution’s vision and mission, context, life cycle stage, location, character, and aspirations. While each dimension represents a vertical and has depth, the need to integrate these into an optimal whole cannot be over emphasized. The overarching purpose and aims of each unique institution are the key determinants of the mix of choices that will create excellence for the institution.
UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2023
No person shall be appointed to the post of University and College teacher, Librarian, or Director of Physical Education and Sports, in any university or in any of the institutions including constituent or affiliated colleges or in an institution deemed to be a University if such person does not fulfill the requirements as to the qualifications for the appropriate post as provided in these Regulations.
Guidelines for Allocation of Central Pool MBBS/ BDS seats for the academic year 2023-24
The process for selecting candidates for Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats has been meticulously outlined, taking into consideration eligibility conditions and educational qualifications.
PCI requests details of Specified M. Pharm. Candidates
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has requested the details of M. Pharm. Candidates who have passed in various specialisations after 2014 which are neither covered under Appendix A of the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) Course Regulations, 2014 nor in the approved equivalence of specialisations/ subjects of M. Pharm. This circular was dated 4th August, 2023.
PCI issues Circular on Admission in Pharmacy Courses
PCI also emphasises that the admission qualification (10+2 science academic stream with physics, chemistry, mathematics or biology) to various pharmacy courses is mandatory in nature. Hence, verification of this basic qualification (10+2) is also mandatory. PCI has directed that all admission making authorities shall strictly verify the 10+2 documents of candidates before taking admission in any Pharmacy Courses.
Data Capturing Format: Draft Framework for Medical Colleges/Institutes
The Draft Framework provides for the capturing of data in the prescribed format on specified topics. This framework was published on 6th August, 2023.
Draft Framework for Accreditation and Ranking of Colleges Regulated by NMC
The Draft Framework provides for the Operational Definition of Criteria mapping with NMC Regulations for Assessment and Rating of Medical Colleges. This framework was published on 6th August, 2023.
