Model Course Curriculum on Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR) and Management at UG & PG level
The proposed model curriculum of Foundation Course on Disaster Risk Reduction; Certificate Programme on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and PG Diploma on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management has included elements of disaster related issues.
UGC Invites Feedback/Suggestions from all stakeholders on Draft Comprehensive Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and Universities.
The National education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages that education is the foremost primary measure to achieve economic and social mobility, inclusion and equality. It highlights the inclusive practices by making corresponding changes in curriculum, pedagogies, continuous assessment, and student support systems to ensure quality education.
Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions Regulations, 2022.
As per the regulation, all Medical Teachers must possess a Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification included in any one of the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) and National Medical Commission Act, 2019. They must also be registered in a State Medical Register or National Medical Register, except in the case of teachers with non-medical qualifications.
Karnataka State AYUSH University Act, 2021.
Any institution situated within the University Area other than a college which conduct research or specified studies, may be recognised by the Executive Council as the recognised institution for such purpose and in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
MoHFW has extended the date for NEET-MDS 2022 & for completion of compulsory rotating internship
In order to bring parity between the NEET-MDS 2022 and NEET-PG 2022 examination, it has been decided by the Competent Authority that the date for conduct of NEET-MDS examination, 2022 may be postponed by 4-6 weeks and preferably around the same date as that for NEET-PG 2022.
Ministry of Educations notifies “New India Literacy Programme” a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27.
The scheme will be implemented through volunteerism through online mode. The training, orientation, workshops of volunteers, may be organized through face-to-face mode. All material and resources shall be provided digitally for easy access to registered volunteers through easily accessible digital modes, viz, TV, radio, cell phone-based free/open-source Apps/portals, etc.
UGC extends the date for seeking Feedback/Suggestions from stakeholders on draft Guidelines on Institutional Development Plan.
The Draft guidelines include suggestions on recruitment of professionals as faculty, fast-tracking promotion system for teachers, audits of campuses, and the up gradation of physical infrastructure for effective teaching and learning.The Guidelines were released as a part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
UGC has extended the deadline for seeking feedback on draft higher education qualification framework by 21st February 2022.
The Draft framework outlines various “descriptors” or parameters based on which students can be assessed at every level.These parameters include generic learning outcomes, constitutional, ethical, and moral principles, employment-ready skills, entrepreneurship attitude, and knowledge and skill application.
UGC issues circular on re-opening of universities and colleges post lockdown due to covid-19 pandemic.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide its order dated 10.12.2021 has requested to ensure strict enforcement of COVID Appropriate Behaviour at all times and at all places in universities, colleges and other institutes of Higher Education.
Registrars of universities directed to provide information regarding accessibility of online education to Persons with Disabilities
With a view to develop guidelines for ensuring accessibility of online education to Persons with Disabilities especially during Covid times, You are requested to kindly furnish the point wise reply to each of the points in the checklist available at link https://uamp.usc.ac.in/ latest by 15.02.2022.
