PCI lays down Procedure to download Decision Letter from new DIGI-PHARMed Portal
The circular states that the PCI has developed a new portal called DIGI-PHARMed Portal. The link to the portal is available on the PCI website. The PCI will also send login credentials to all pharmacy institutions on their registered email IDs.
Clarification on Recognition/Continuation of Recognition(CoR) of MBBS degree for the year 2022-23
In view of the upcoming counseling schedule for NEET-UG 2023, the Medical Colleges and Institutions that were awaiting recognition or confirmation of registration (CoR) until the year 2023 and have not received any specific denial or admission stoppage communication for the academic year 2023-24 from the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) or the NMC, have been granted recognition for a period of one year only, namely the academic year 2022-23.
National Exit Test (NEXT) Examination Deferred Until Further Notice
The notice states that the deferment of the NExT is based on the advice of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) that was issued on 11th July, 2023.
Academic Council and Executive Council of Pondicherry University amends the Administrative Ordinance governing penalties and disciplinary authorities
These amendments to the Pondicherry University Administrative Ordinance are vital for ensuring a fair and accountable administrative system. By introducing both minor and major penalties, the university aims to provide proportional responses to disciplinary issues, considering the severity of the misconduct. These changes uphold principles of fairness, proportionality, and employee welfare while effectively addressing disciplinary matters.
NMC clarifies on Recognition and Continuance of Recognition for One Year
NMC has now considered the hardships faced by medical students in obtaining permanent registration in the absence of recognised medial qualifications. It has therefore clarified that the recognition and continuance of recognition granted in 2023 for MBBS batches includes those batches admitted up to 2018-2019.
Clarification regarding Delivery of services related to HEIS Common Service Centre of MeitY in rural India
UGC has directed state governments to ensure that University Services being provided through CSCs are shared with HEls in the state, so that they may avail benefits of the same. For any clarification, Shri Sarthik Sachdeva, Senior Vice President, CSC may be contacted at email: “garthik.sachdeva@csc.qov.in” and M:9855531 037.
UGC announces Anti Ragging Week programmes
UGC has announced that it has decided that from this year Anti Ragging Day would be observed on 12th August followed by Anti Ragging Week from 12th August to 18th August.
UGC announces Digital Payments Utsav programmes
Widespread campaign may be organized for promotion of digital payments, Adoption of digital payments for all financial transactions (payments and receipts) in all Universities and colleges and for publicity of benefits of various digital payment modes, through social media and hoardings, banners, posters etc.
New center sector schemes under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan” (PM-USP) for benefit of population un union territories
The Higher Education Institutions located in union Territories are requested to derive the benefits of the scheme and also to disseminate the information regarding these schemes, so that objective of these schemes can be achieved in a time bound manner.
Fee Refund Policy 2023-24
A full refund of fees shall be made by the HEIS on account of all cancellations of admission/migrations of students up to 30 September 2023 and with a deduction of not more than Rs. 1,000, as a processing fee, up to 31 October 2023.
