Policies
Union ministry of social justice and empowerment said over 55,000 candidates, of which 37,000 are female, of SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, safai karamcharis.
UGC Guidelines: The courses will last 3-6 months and carry 12-30 credits. The UGC also proposes a centre for skill development courses.
Karnataka: The bill tabled in assembly has proposed to provide for effective measures to prevent paper leakage and use of unfair means at public exams.
The Supreme Court had recently said in an order that only diploma holders in elementary education can be appointed as primary school teachers.
AICTE Handbook 2024: UG management and computer application courses like BBA, BCA and BMS will be brought under the ambit of AICTE from academic year 2024.
National Medical Commission has recently changed the word "India" with "Bharat" and adopted a coloured picture of Hindu god Dhanwantari in its new logo.
National Medical Commission changed the logo over a year ago; it recently updated it to make the image of the Hindu god Dhanvantari more prominent.
Experts’ panel recommendations are in line with PM Modi’s ‘Bharat 6G’ initiative. UGC has also asked higher education institutes to make upgrades.
NMC Logo: There is no official announcement on the logo change. IMA, Kerala branch, condemned the decision and said it sends a 'wrong message'.
Among major AICTE reforms, the Approval Process Handbook will be valid for three years, instead of one and BBA and BCA come under its purview.
