NMC requests Verification of State Holidays from October to December 2023
This initiative aims to ensure that the academic and administrative calendars of medical institutions across the country are synchronized with the official State holidays, thus preventing any potential disruptions and ensuring the efficient functioning of medical education and healthcare services. he deadline for reporting any discrepancies or variations is set for the 7th November, 2023.
Govt. of Delhi modifies Conditions for Establishing New Physiotherapy Courses
The amendment states that performance guarantee, furnished by institutions desirous of starting a new or higher course, must be valid for 5 years and be renewable after the expiry of this period. Additionally, renewal of permission granted for increase in the admission capacity for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) courses shall be subject to and revalidation, if necessary, of the performance bank guarantee every five years till continuation of course.
Special Stray Vacancy Round for NEET-UG 2023 Eligible Candidates Announced
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has issued a notice of extension of the last date of admission for undergraduate courses and conduct a Special Stray Vacancy Round for vacant MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing seats under the All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota. This Special Stray Vacancy Round will be the final round for undergraduate courses for the academic year 2023.
UGC celebrates Fit India Week
The Higher Education Institutions are requested to encourage students and staff participate in the Fit India Week and make this programme a grand success. Further, details will be available in the Fit India Portal from the 1st week of November, 2023 and the HEIs are also advised to upload their programmes and activities on Ministry’s Portal: www.fitindiahe-education.gov.in.
DCI announces Revised BDS Course Counseling Schedule and Data Upload Deadlines
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has instructed dental college authorities to upload the details of students admitted to the BDS course for the academic session 2023-24 on the DCI Website on or before the last date of joining, i.e., 15th November 2023, at 12:00 midnight. Any claims of admission made after 12:00 midnight on November 15, 2023, will be subject to legal actions under the prescribed laws.
INC further extends deadline for Admissions to all Nursing Programmes
This extension in deadline for admissions for the academic year 2023-2024 is in response to requests received from several states. Therefore, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) has further extended the deadline for admissions to all nursing programmes for the academic year 2023-2024 to 30th November, 2023.
INC rebuts Fake Notification on Extension in Admission Deadlines
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a clarification to prevent any misinformation based on fake notifications and ensure that applicants and the public are well-informed about the genuine admission procedures and deadlines.
Circular Regarding wider dissemination the “National Programme on Artificial”
The UGC committee has prepared a report titled ‘National Programme on Artificial Intelligence (NPAI) Skilling framework. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of AI technologies across sector and further need to align skilling initiatives. The Higher Education Institutions are requested to widely disseminate the report among all the students and faculty to build momentum around skilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
PCI extends deadline for completion of Approval and Appeal Process
The last date for completion of the approval process for existing and new institutions is fixed as up to 31st October, 2023. Furthermore, the last date for completion of the appeals and compliance process is fixed as 30th November, 2023. Additionally, the period for counselling shall stand extended up to 31st December, 2023.
NMC issues Press Release on Counselling Schedule for Academic Session 2023-2024
The NMC has directed medical colleges to strictly adhere to the counselling schedule. Any counselling activities carried out outside this prescribed schedule will be regarded as invalid. This direction applies to all concerned stakeholders including the central and state authorities and medical colleges.