IGNOU’s certificate programme targets working nurses with GNM or BSc degrees; offering leadership role training at hospitals, public health units at Rs 8,000
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth focuses on student-led research while implementing NMC’s CBME policy. Dean Rekha Arcot speaks on MBBS fees, teacher recruitment reforms, new ranking system
Medical aspirants use BSc nursing as last resort, says St. Stephen’s Hospital College of Nursing principal; more boys now looking at the profession
Allied healthcare professionals are in demand and the fields – optometry, physiotherapy, medical laboratory technology and dozens more – are evolving with new technologies
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research’s LiFE programme begins from September 8; is open to women from family businesses who are above age 30.
IGNOU’s BA home science will have the multiple entry/exit options as prescribed by NEP 2020; will have 120 credits
The distance learning PGD in tribal studies will equip students in tribal development, health, education, and allied sectors, with career opportunities at NGOs and community development organisations.

The participation of women in the Executive Postgraduate Management Programme has risen up to 26%, over a quarter in the current batch.