Body Donation Encouraged As An Alternative To Organ Donation
The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a letter encouraging hospitals across India to promote body donation as an alternative when organ donation is not feasible. This initiative aims to address the shortage of human cadavers for medical education and research.
Improved Accessibility Standards For Higher Education Institutions and Universities
The new rules incorporate accessibility guidelines and standards previously notified by the Department of Higher Education, into the existing Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Rules, 2017. These standards aim to achieve accessibility and inclusion in higher education institutions and universities.
Updated List of Dental Colleges Defaulting on Anti-Ragging Measures
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has published updated lists of defaulting dental colleges on matters concerning anti-ragging as: List of defaulter Dental Colleges who have not conducted/uploaded Anti Ragging Orientation Program 2023-24 Report on DCI Anti Ragging Online Module and List of defaulter Dental Colleges who have not uploaded Anti Ragging Report, Oct 2023 on DCI Anti Ragging Online Module.
NMC Warns Against Misleading Media Reports
The NMC has observed that some media outlets have falsely claimed that the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has finalized approvals on 113 applications for establishing new medical colleges. The NMC has only listed applications with finalized MARB decisions. These decisions can be either approval or rejection.
UGC has mandated strict compliance with Fee Refund Policy
University Grants Commission has mandated strict compliance with Fee Refund Policy and has issued warning that higher educational institutions that do not refund fee within provided timeline.
Delhi High Court Clarifies That Pharmacy Course Approvals To Be One-Time
The Delhi High Court has passed a judgment quashing the necessity for yearly continuation of approval for pharmacy course of study. Delhi High Court declared that yearly continuation applications and PERC charges are not authorized by the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
National Students Paryavaran Competition
Ministry of Education on 1st July, 2024, with the goal to to make tangible and measurable changes to improve the quality of environment through various activities and awareness campaigns, has announced the National Students Paryavaran Competition (NSPC) online.
UGC updated list of defaulting Universities who have not appointed Ombudsman
The list has been updated as of 1st July 2024 and WARNING IS ISSUED.
NCC as an Elective Subject in Indian Universities
The Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)’ in his
communication, pointed out that it is necessary for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to have affiliation with NCC troops in order to offer NCC as an elective subject.
NBEMS Warns Candidates Against Fake NEET-PG Information
NBEMS has observed that unidentified individuals are using fake notices, emails, SMS, and social media content to impersonate the organization. These scams often involve false claims about the NEET-PG 2024 schedule or promises of better exam scores. Candidates must cross verify any information received through official websites. Candidates have also been advised to be wary of suspicious activity and report it to NBEMS or the local police.
