Draft National Medical Commission (Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education) Regulations, 2023
These regulations contemplate an annual disclosure report to be submitted by medical colleges and medical institutions to the UGMEB or the PGMEB, as the case may be. The Boards will then evaluate these reports to verify if the medical colleges or medical institutions satisfy the conditions or regulations issued by NMC from time to time.
NMC withdraws Guidelines under Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023
The NMC has emphatically declared that the Guidelines under Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023, stands “WITHDRAWN AND CANCELLED” with immediate effect.
Ministry of AYUSH publishes Handbook on Common Yoga Protocol
The booklet contemplates the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and it also permits leading yoga institutions to incorporate institutional yogic practices such as pranayama, yoga nidra, dhyana and satsang before sankalpa.
Action points for Prevention of Caste-Based Discrimination in Higher Education institutions(HEIs)
Action taken report for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 shall be published on the university Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP) of UGC at the link https://ugc.ac.inluamp/) at the earliest and not later than 30s June 2023.
NMC announces availability of recognised Postgraduate Broad Speciality Seats for Academic Session 2023
Since the counselling process of NEET-PG 2023 will be commencing shortly, NMC has decided that all existing recognised PG Broad Speciality Seats available with the medical colleges/ institutes will be considered for admission for Academic Session 2023 and seat matrix will be prepared accordingly.
PCI declares that the Pharmacy Profession does not belong to a Para-Medical Group
The PCI has clarified that the pharmacy profession does not come under the para-medical course. Pharmacy education should not be linked with para-medical education. Pharmacy is an independent profession and shall not be clubbed with para-medical.
Enrolment of Nurses (who are working outside India) in Nurse Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) portal
It has come to the attention of the INC that a large number of nurses working outside India have not yet enrolled in the NRTS portal. In order to maintain an updated and comprehensive Live Register of Nurses, both working within and outside India, it is hereby requested that all Indian nurses working overseas enroll in the NRTS immediately.
NMC publishes details of Candidates admitted through NEET PG 2022
The publication of these details on the website of the NMC will facilitate the aspiring medical students seeking admission in PG medical courses. Additionally, it will also aid State Medical Councils in the registration of additional qualifications of the registered medical practitioners (RMPs).
Indian Nursing Council condemns Fake Notification issued in its name
The Indian Nursing Council now categorically states that Notification No-6 dated 5th June, 2023 is a fake and fabricated document with fake signatures and such notification has never been contemplated not issued by the Council.
Indian Nursing Council clarifies on Admissions for Academic Year 2023-2024
It is clarified that all students of B.Sc.(N) shall be admitted only if they qualify in the entrance exam conducted by State Government/ University/ State common entrance cell.
