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35,819 candidates take foreign medical graduate exam: Health ministry
New Delhi: Over 35,000 candidates took the FMGE to practice medicine, said the Union health ministry. Conducted by NBEMS at 71 centres in 21 states with no incidents. Supervised by over 250 appraisers and 45 faculty, with senior officers deputed at all centres. NBEMS, an autonomous body, will declare results. Exams were augmented for smooth conduct.
NEET controversy: Education reforms need to tackle the ‘how’, not just ‘what’ and ‘why’
The NEET controversy has also highlighted the requirement of derisking admission tests. It cannot be that if one test comes under the cloud, then there's no other backup for students. Reform initiatives in sensitive, critical sectors like education need to be injected in a manner that students are insulated from any potential failure. National Testing Agency (NTA), at the heart of this reform process and now of the controversy, conveys a serious gap between conceptualisation and execution.
Go back to schools to root out NEET-type malaise
The high-powered committee on entrance exam reforms, set up following the NEET-UG fiasco, is learnt to have received several of these inputs. Academics, experts and officials associated with the education ministry over the years have highlighted the urgent need to restore the primacy of school-level teaching and learning and for more 'distributed' school-level weightage in entrance exams.
NEET row: 1,563 candidates to appear for NEET-UG retest today
NEET-UG retest: A retest for NEET-UG involving 1,563 candidates is scheduled for Sunday, overseen by officials from the National Testing Agency and the Union education ministry at exam centres. This decision follows the withdrawal of grace marks initially given to compensate for delays in starting the exam at six centres across Meghalaya, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Chandigarh.
View: Some suggestions for systemic improvements to minimise, or stop, future NEET-NET-type leaks
Recent events have put the National Testing Agency (NTA) under scrutiny due to the leakage of the NEET-UG test paper, impacting admission to medical colleges. With over 2 million students taking the NEET exam annually for around 1 lakh competitive seats, the stakes are high for career-defining opportunities.
Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms to meet on Monday: Sources
Former AIIMS-Delhi director Randeep Guleria, University of Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor BJ Rao, professor emeritus in IIT-Madras' Department of Civil Engineering K Ramamurthy, People Strong co-founder and Karmayogi Bharat board member Pankaj Bansal, IIT-Delhi Dean of Student Affairs Aditya Mittal and Education Ministry Joint Secretary Govind Jaiswal are other members of the panel.
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Asaduddin Owaisi hits out at NDA govt over NEET issue, demands 'SC-monitored NEET re-exam'
Speaking at a public meeting at Darussalam, the party's headquarters, Owaisi labeled the NEET exam as a "joke" and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of jeopardizing the future of students and their parents' dreams. The NEET-UG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), saw participation from around 24 lakh candidates across 4,750 centers on May 5, with results announced on June 4.
Himachal Pradesh CM raises upper age limit for police constable recruitment to 26
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved one-year age limit relaxation for 1226 Constable recruitment. State Cabinet meeting chaired by Sukhu granted the relaxation.
NEET row: Kapil Sibal demands probe by SC-appointed officials; calls for consulting with states in future
Former HRD minister Kapil Sibal demanded a probe by Supreme Court-appointed officials into NEET exam irregularities and called for consultations with all states. He criticized PM Modi for staying silent on corruption in exams, urging political parties to raise the issue in Parliament.
NEET row: Kapil Sibal demands probe by SC-appointed officials
Amid the controversy surrounding the NEET medical entrance exam, former HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has called for a Supreme Court-appointed probe into allegations of irregularities. He criticized PM Modi for remaining silent on the issue and urged the government to consult with all states on future exam procedures. Sibal highlighted corruption in the testing system and the need for accountability. He also clarified that the NEET regulation was introduced by the Medical Council of India and not the Ministry of Education, emphasizing the need for a transparent inquiry into the matter.
Kota Magic: Why the city continues to attract India's brightest minds
Kota, a city in Rajasthan, has emerged as a magnet for aspiring students across India, particularly those preparing for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. Known for its coaching institutes that offer structured and rigorous training, Kota has become synonymous with academic excellence and success in entrance examinations. Thousands of students flock to this city every year, driven by the promise of realising their dreams of becoming engineers and doctors.
SC rejects plea against NEET-PG 2022
The Supreme Court rejected a plea alleging discrepancies in the NEET-PG examination for post-graduate courses in medical sciences, seeking disclosure of answer keys and answer sheets. The vacation bench dismissed the plea, stating that the petitions were rendered infructuous due to time. The National Board of Examination (NBE) conducts the NEET-PG examination for admissions in various PG courses after completing equivalent courses.
Canada Study Permit: Why a student visa may not be enough
For international students aspiring to study in Canada, obtaining a student visa and study permit is crucial for entry and attendance at designated learning institutions. A study permit allows staying and studying, while a student visa permits entry into Canada.
Meet Shruthi Kumar? The Indian-American whose speech at Harvard on Palestine went viral
Indian-American Shruthi Kumar's viral speech at Harvard criticized the university over the Gaza issue, highlighting intolerance for freedom of speech and civil disobedience on campus.
25 to 30% rise in Indian medical aspirants likely after Phillippines amends policy
Annually, around 2,000 Indian students go to the Philippines for medical studies, which is expected to grow by 25-30 per cent, as the country offers high-quality education at competitive costs, with tuition fees significantly lower than those in the Western countries, Pillai told PTI.
Noel Tata’s three children on five Tata Trusts' board seats
The Tata Trusts, overseeing the $150-billion Tata Group, have appointed Noel Tata's three children - Leah, Maya, and Neville - to the boards of its five philanthropic organizations. This move aims to introduce younger members into the leadership of the Trusts. These appointments mark the first time six members of the Tata family are actively involved in the Trusts, with Jimmy Tata and Noel Tata also holding positions on various Trust boards. Leah, Maya, and Neville have held managerial roles in Tata operating companies and will retain these positions alongside their new trusteeship responsibilities.
University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters
Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz joined a systemwide protest against the university allegedly violating the speech rights of pro-Palestinian advocates. United Auto Workers Local 4811, representing 48,000 graduate students, initiated rolling strikes across the 10-campus UC system. The union demands amnesty, divestment from Israel-related investments, and filed unfair labor practice complaints.
Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers for voter awareness: Chief Electoral Officer
Keeping up with the times, the Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers to encourage youth to exercise their franchise on May 25 when the national capital goes to polls. Speaking to PTI, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P Krishnamurthy said the poll body has been conducting activities under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation programme, better known as SVEEP, to spread voter awareness.
Madras High Court rejects plea against bond agreement for doctors
The government advocate submitted that considering the claim of many such students, the government itself has reduced the period from two years to one year by a G.O dated October 27, 2023. Therefore, the petitioners have to complete one year of service in any Government Medical College and Hospital in compliance with the bond conditions.
IIM Shillong convocation marks graduation of 349 students across various programs
IIM Shillong's 15th Annual Convocation celebrated academic achievements, with 5 Doctoral Scholars receiving PhD degrees and numerous students awarded MBA degrees. The event highlighted cultural diversity, sustainable living, and the importance of social responsibility in shaping India's future.
Allahabad High Court strikes down UP Madrasa Act
Allahabad High Court ruled UP Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004 unconstitutional for violating secularism. It directed integration of madrasa students into recognized schools due to quality concerns in madrasa education, impacting a significant number of madrasas in UP.
CBSE disaffiliates 20 schools for enrolling dummy students; 5 of them in Delhi, 3 in UP
The disaffiliated schools include Sidhhartha Public School, Bharat Mata Saraswati Bal Mandir, National Public School, Chand Ram Public Senior Secondary School and Marigold Public School in Delhi, Loyal Public School (Bulandshahr), Trinity World School (Gautam Buddh Nagar), Crescent Convent School (Ghazipur) in Uttar Pradesh, Prince UCH Madhyamik Vidyalaya (Sikar) and Global Indian International School, (Jodhpur) in Rajasthan.
NEET PG rescheduled due to Lok Sabha polls; Check new dates and details
The decision was taken during a meeting held by the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission with Medical Counselling Committee, Directorate General for Health Sciences and National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences, a public notice said.
Illegal MBBS seats case gives medical education system some more bad publicity
An official allegedly tampered with the website to make fake permissions appear real. The probe is still going on and arrests are expected to be made soon, Delhi police said.
Medical education regulator asks States, UTs to do away with seat leaving bond in medical colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) urges states and UTs to eliminate the seat leaving bond policy in medical colleges to support students' mental health. Instead of a heavy bond, states can consider debarring students who wish to leave the seat from admission in their state for one year. The NMC has received complaints about high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among medical students, especially PG students.
PG medical counselling to be done only through online mode: NMC
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued the "Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023," announcing that all rounds of counselling for every seat will be conducted online by state or central counselling authorities. The regulations explicitly state that no medical college or institution is allowed to admit any candidate independently.
NEET-PG exam likely in first week of July; no National Exit Test this year
According to the recently-notified "Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023" which have replaced the Postgraduate Medical Education (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the existing NEET-PG examination will continue till the proposed NExT becomes operational for the purpose of PG admission.
NEET-UG test: National Medical Commission modifies eligibility criteria
The present decision shall be applicable retrospectively also on candidates whose applications for grant of eligibility certificate have been rejected on the grounds contemplated in the present public notice. However, for the purpose of appearing in NEET-UG, candidates who become eligible after the date of the present public notice, shall be permitted to appear in NEET-UG-2024.
This is what happens when 'PM chases headlines': Congress on majority med schools having ghost faculty
The Congress party criticized the National Medical Commission (NMC) for its assessment of medical colleges, stating that many of them had ghost faculty and senior residents. The NMC replied to the Associations of Emergency Physicians of India (AEPI), acknowledging that none of the institutes met the requirement of 50% attendance and that there was a lack of doctors in the emergency medicine department.
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