Odisha Orders College Staff to Respect Dignitaries, Follow Rules
Odisha's higher education department instructs non-aided college staff to maintain proper conduct towards seniors, VIPs, MPs, and MLAs, citing recent disrespectful remarks in media.
Odisha's higher education department instructs non-aided college staff to maintain proper conduct towards seniors, VIPs, MPs, and MLAs, citing recent disrespectful remarks in media.
The Telangana Teaching Govt Doctors Association demands earned leave encashment for all medical college faculty, parity with NIMS, a special transfer policy, and separate pay scales. Read their key demands.
Gujarat's education department issues strict circular against using political pressure for transfers in govt colleges. Violators to face disciplinary action under 1971 rules. Read more.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
NMC scraps rule restricting medical college setup to non-profits. New PPP model aims to boost resources & access. Details on the policy shift announced in Vijayawada.
Karnataka's Collegiate Education Dept mandates government degree colleges to achieve minimum 75% admission rates. Colleges below target must improve, others aim for 10% growth. Read the full directive.
Dakshina Kannada's pre-university education department takes action against private colleges for not conducting mandatory preparatory exams from Jan 2. Details on the crackdown and official response.
TTGDA urges Telangana govt to clear long-standing dues for teaching doctors, including UGC PRC arrears from 2016 and DA arrears. Pending CPS credits add to financial strain.
Karnataka's collegiate education department directs all government and aided colleges to use Kannada in NAAC communications. Learn about the new language directive and its impact on accreditation and grants.
The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
Telangana govt launches comprehensive super-specialty services in district teaching hospitals to stop patient referrals to Hyderabad, easing burden on city facilities and families.
Bihar announces two new government medical colleges in Vaishali and Bhojpur, operational from Jan 2026. Each will have 500 beds and admit 100 MBBS students, marking a major healthcare expansion.
NMC's MARB invites eligible government medical college faculty to join an assessor pool for inspections, including surprise visits, for AY 2026-27. Apply within 15 days of Dec 22 notice.
Haryana's higher education department mandates all colleges and universities to monitor their social media handles to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with UGC guidelines. Learn the new directives.
Odisha's DMET will assess 14 government medical colleges for potential MBBS seat increase after NMC extended relaxed intake norms for 2026-27. Application window opens Dec 29.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 69 crore to modernize state-run medical colleges. This major investment aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and medical education across Punjab.
To combat doctor shortage, NMC continues relaxed MBBS seat norms for existing colleges till 2026-27, allowing up to 250 seats. Applications open Dec 29, 2025. Read details.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.
National Medical Commission announces new fee structure for medical college approvals & MBBS seat increase. Applications open Dec 29. Get all details here.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin's new order ends a 4-year deadlock, allowing minority institutions to form faculty selection committees without govt nominees. This brings relief to hundreds of faculty members and colleges like Loyola and MCC.
Panjab University VC Renu Vig writes to Chandigarh administration demanding implementation of UGC 2018 regulations for aided college teachers' promotions, a move welcomed by teachers' association.
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Supreme Court uses Article 142 to validate degrees of 2016-17 dental students admitted via relaxed norms, but slaps ₹10 crore fine on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the government spends Rs 30-35 lakh annually on each medical seat, urging students to serve society. He highlighted a massive expansion in medical infrastructure.
Mumbai students opting for the fourth year of NEP 2020 UG programmes from 2026-27 will face a 25-50% fee hike. Colleges cite lack of govt aid and rising costs. Read more.
Medical colleges in Bengaluru are offering salaries up to Rs 4 lakh per month for pre-clinical faculty, double the clinical pay, to address a severe shortage. Learn about the incentives and the poaching challenge.
KGMU toppers highlight how Uttar Pradesh's rapid medical college growth will enhance doctor access and specialised services, strengthening state healthcare despite initial challenges.
Chandigarh Aided College Teachers Association protests delayed UGC benefits, threatens intensified agitation. Over 125 teachers held a candle march. Demands include CAS promotions and DA release.
Panjab University teachers raise governance concerns over Dean College Development Council's part-time attendance & pending embezzlement inquiry. Calls for full-time appointment.
A major political dispute erupts in Andhra Pradesh as YSRCP alleges privatisation of 10 medical colleges, while TDP defends the PPP model. Get the full details on the controversy.