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.
Update on Medical Colleges and Nursing Colleges
The recent budget speech for the fiscal year 2023-24 has announced the establishment of nursing colleges in tandem with medical institutions. The allocation of nursing colleges across states reflects a concerted effort to enhance the nursing workforce and further enhance healthcare services.
Government and Private Medical Institutes Regulation
With an emphasis on maintaining professional conduct and ethics within the medical field, the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette, and Ethics) Regulations 2002, issued under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, outline the procedures for handling cases and complaints related to medical negligence.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying revises the recognised Veterinary Qualifications granted in Assam
The Ministry has revised the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 for the state of Assam. It now has granted recognition to Assam Agricultural University in respect of College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati and Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam.
DCI directs observance of Anti Ragging Day & Anti Ragging Week
This initiative by the UGC and DCI is aimed at raising awareness and promoting a zero-tolerance approach towards ragging in educational institutions across the country.
INC urges the Monitoring of Anti-Ragging measures in Nursing institutions as per UGC Guidelines
The UGC has issued comprehensive guidelines during its 15th Inter Council Committee Meeting. These guidelines are applicable to all Universities, State Registration Nursing Councils, and Nursing Schools/Colleges across the country.
INC suggests addition of Foreign Language as Optional for BSc(N) or GNM Programmes
The INC observes that there is a need to add foreign language to B.Sc.(N) or GNM Programmes, as value added course to be adopted by nursing students. This will give them an added advantage for overall personality development while pursing their degree or diploma programme in nursing.
Competency Based Medical Education Regulation, 2023
The thrust in the new regulations is continuation and evolution of thought in medical education making it more learner-centric, patient-centric, gender- sensitive, outcome -oriented and environment appropriate. The result is an outcome driven curriculum which conforms to global trends.
UGC warns students against fake degrees
Hence, all concerned are requested to check the UGC website, www.ugc.ac.in for information about recognized universities/institutions as well as fake institutions before taking admission in any institution for higher education.
