After hearing a number of petitions related to the matter advanced by Indian medical students who had fled Ukraine after the conflict, the Supreme Court of India eventually took action. Students pounded on the SC’s doors, pleading for special accommodations and infrastructure support to facilitate their stalled medical careers.

After an extensive review that lasted eight months, the SC decided on March 28 to grant Indian medical students who returned from the Ukraine the right to take the final MBBS exam twice. The ruling, however, has only increased the students’ perplexity. Students claim that because of the verdict’s ramifications, only students in their last year have a clear sense of what their future holds.

Aishwarya Bhati, Central Government Counsel and Additional Solicitor General (ASG), informed the bench that Part I of the exam will be a theory-based exam similar to the Indian MBBS, while Part II, focusing on clinicals, could be conducted by a designated college while acknowledging that it is a humane issue.

The court’s panel, BR Gavai and Vikram Nath, ruled that Ukraine’s medics must do a two-year, mandatory rotational internship, with the first year being free and the second year being compensated after passing the Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) exam. In the past, students were required to complete a one-year internship programme in Ukraine. The Russo-Ukrainian War prevented those students from taking their KROK-II exam last year, and they fled the country. As a result, their individual Ukrainian universities did not award them degrees, according to RB Gupta, Head of the Parents Association of Ukraine Medical Students (PAUMS), who welcomed the ruling. The Ukrainian Health Ministry conducts the annual KROK (also known as EDKI) licencing exam as a requirement for state certification and awarding the qualification of a doctor to a student.

In the final year of study in Ukrainian medical schools, students take the KROK-II exam, which is part of the graduation test. Passing this exam is a requirement for students who want to practice medicine.

The decision is thought to have provided students with a chance to earn their degrees. Although it is yet unclear whether the Indian Medical University or its Ukrainian counterpart will bestow degrees,

“In order to clarify this, we must wait for an official announcement from the National Medical Commission (NMC).” However, the authorities will design the exam in accordance with global norms and on par with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) requirement of passing at least 18 MBBS-related courses, according to Gupta. 

Nearly 80% of the final-year students have already departed for the war-torn Ukraine to complete their practical tests and sit for the KROK-II, according to the PAUMS. The majority of fifth-year students have returned to Ukraine, while 50% have transferred via the Ukrainian government’s scheme for academic mobility. Only 20% of Ukrainian universities have received their fourth-year students back. According to Gupta, 3000–4000 students are still unable to complete their online degrees in India, the bulk of them are in their first to third years of study. Experts point out that it is not practical to learn about medicine online. 

Authorities should take these pupils into consideration, Gupta continued, and the rules established by the NMC on November 18, 2021, should be relaxed to allow transfers for students in their first through third years, which are currently prohibited. 

Karthik Chandrashekar, a member of the Ukraine Medical Students Organization in Tamil Nadu, described the ruling as unsatisfactory and restricted in its approach. “Students are overburdened with another mandatory exam,” he added. Additionally, the government is adamant about including an extra year for clinical rotation. In my opinion, it’s not a very good choice. 

Experts are expressing concern that the verdict will only have an impact on students in their last year of study and the future prospects of those students whose futures are still hanging in the balance. Chandrashekar requests that the government communicate with the students beforehand to allay their concerns.

“More explanation should be given to all pupils because they are unsure of what will happen next.” Before introducing something new, students should be mentally ready. These are areas where the government falls short, Chandrashekar continued.

While there are differing opinions among experts over the two-year internship requirement, students are pessimistic about the same. The two-year internship program, according to Asmita, a Vinnytsia National Medical University fifth-year medical student who returned to Ukraine in November last year, is stressful. She expressed worry that now pupils would need to study for tests all year round. Why would we want to travel to India alone, she asked, “with this much additional burden and a confusing judgment”? 

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Gupta said that the two-year rolling internship will give students greater practical experience and pointed out that, in addition to the war, students were still receiving their education online throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “With this, there have now been three years of online. The administration has put out this suggestion in the SC in order to sustain the standard of education,” he continued. 

Ivano Frankvisk National Medical University (IFNMU) fourth-year student Harsh Goel stated he wasn’t prepared for this level of criticism. “This doesn’t mean much to us, the fourth-year students. We anticipate greater assistance from the government.

Goel is studying medicine online from Muzaffarnagar since he is so excited about it. He emphasized that Indian doctors are not exposed to clinical practice in any way while they are living there. Goel continued, “How would final-year students be able to give the Part II exam set on Indian standards if they do not get clinical exposure?”

Goel, who is from Muzaffarnagar, is a keen online student.  While conversing with the students, it was revealed that the KROK exam for this year would be held on June 29, 2023, and that attendance in Ukraine would be required to administer the test. In relation to transit visa requests, neither the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) nor nearby nations like Romania, Poland, and Moldova are approving student visa applications. “If we were to obtain a visa, it would take us at least two months.” Another student spoke on the condition of anonymity: “We have to show up for the KROK exam; otherwise, we will have to redo the entire year.

On March 28, 2023, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health published a news release on its website claiming that the Ukrainian Government had passed a temporary resolution allowing students to take EDKI (or KROK) outside of Ukraine while under martial law. 

If students will be able to take the EDKI in their house or place of lodging anywhere in the world, more information is needed. ETHealthworld made an attempt to get in touch with the Ukrainian Health Ministry; more information is awaited. Students are currently choosing between taking the KROK exam outside of Ukraine or on campus after obtaining official notification from their individual colleges. But will medical professionals continue to choose the Indian exam or stick with the current system? That is still up in the air.

The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2022 examination results have finally been made public by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The results are now available for candidates to view on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 8,34,537 candidates showed up for the test, which was given in 83 subjects over five periods. 663 locations in 186 cities hosted the tests.

The steps listed below can be used by applicants to check their UGC NET December 2022 result:

Step 1: Visit the official website – ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the ‘UGC NET December 2022 Result’ link

Step 3: Enter your application number and date of birth

Step 4: Submit the details and your result will be displayed on the screen

Step 5: Download and take a printout of your scorecard for future reference.

32 shifts were held over the course of 16 days, from February 21 to March 16, for the UGC NET December 2022 exam. The exam was administered in a secure setting thanks to the NTA’s thorough preparation and adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.

At ecertificate.nta.ac.in, NTA will provide an e-certificate following the announcement of the UGC NET results. The JRF certificate has a three-year validity period, although there is no time limit on the validity of the lectureship certificate for assistant professor positions. While there is no maximum age for applying for assistant professor positions, there is a 30 year maximum age for JRF positions.

According to the UGC guideline, 6% of applicants who appear in both examinations and receive the minimum qualifying marks in the combined score for both papers will be deemed NET qualified.

The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year, – June and December. Candidates who pass the UGC NET test in December 2022 will qualify for the positions of assistant professor and junior research fellow (JRF) in numerous institutions and colleges throughout India.

In June 2023, the following UGC NET test is anticipated to take place. Candidates who are considering taking the exam can check the official website frequently for the most recent information.

In conclusion, the official website currently has the UGC NET December 2022 expected result. By performing the aforementioned processes, candidates can check their scores. We send our best wishes to all the candidates for their upcoming endeavors.

In order to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in optometry, Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET) and Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry (DAIO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

Students must have finished their Class XII from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the scientific stream with biology in order to be eligible for the BSc Optometry degree. Students must have earned their undergraduate optometry degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 60% in order to be eligible for the postgraduate programme.

Moreover, Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry will provide interested students with an 18-month research fellowship programme as well as a one-year fellowship in clinical optometry. Students should benefit from the skills and knowledge that the MoU between DAIO and LICET is supposed to give them in order to succeed in the field of optometry.

The MoU with LICET is anticipated to further solidify Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry’s status as a leader in the field of optometry education. As a result of the collaboration between the two universities, students and faculty members will have new possibilities to collaborate and develop the field of optometry.

The institute’s mission is to provide students with a superior education and prepare them for the newest methods and practices in optometry. The curriculum of the institute is created to give students real-world training and experience in optometry. The institute also provides a variety of amenities, including cutting-edge machinery and a library that is well-stocked with the most recent works on optometry.

Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry will be able to offer students a wider choice of options in the arThe programmes that will be offered include the BSc in Optometry, a four-year degree, and the MSc in Optometry, a two-year programme.ea of optometry thanks to the signing of the Agreement. The institute is dedicated to giving its students the greatest instruction and training possible, and the MoU with LICET is anticipated to assist the institute in achieving its objectives.

Together with other top officials, Paiwang Konyak, the minister of health and family welfare, visited the Mon Medical College’s construction site in Nagaland on Tuesday. The inspection team found that the approach road to the medical college was impractical and instructed that a new alignment be made right away.

After touring the property, the minister met briefly with local residents, district administration representatives, contractors, the engineering wing, and civil society organizations from Konyak. He said that without additional resources, the revised alignment should be worked out and finished in a week. Paiwang urged the locals to cooperate fully with the building crew until the medical college was finished.

The commissioner and secretary, Kikheto Sema, made the decision to adjust the road’s orientation after pointing out that the earlier-built road was impractical for the future. The technical group was given a week to complete the task. Sema noted that the six-story building that the administration and hospital blocks were originally intended as was not practical for the Nagas. The proposed construction was changed from six to three stories, and the contractors were advised to do so.

The builders promised that work on the college would start as soon as the road was finished and be finished in 30 months. Additionally present at the location were the H&FW main director, deputy directors, Mon DC, Mon SP, Mon CMO, medical superintendent, executive engineer of PWD, doctors, contractors, Konyak Union, and representatives of Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) and Konyak Students’ Union.

The minister and his team previously met with the CMO and other health officials. The villagers and civil society organizations in Konyak have welcomed the inspection and instructions to adjust the alignment of the road. Mon Medical College is anticipated to begin building shortly and will eventually offer healthcare services to the residents of Nagaland.

This article is for you if you desire to pursue your MD, MS, or PG Diploma from a public or private medical college in Uttar Pradesh. Everything you need to know about UP NEET PG counselling 2023 will be covered here.

On March 14, 2023, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) released the NEET PG 2023 test results. Since then, all students who received high marks have been waiting for the NEET PG 2023 counselling. Every year, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) holds NEET PG counselling to assign seats to all qualified applicants.

Counselling 2023 For UP NEET PG

Every year, UP NEET PG counselling is held by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET). Students who passed the NEET PG 2023 exam must submit their applications and register for counselling on the official website.

It should be remembered that UP NEET PG 2023 counselling is held for both seats that are available in private institutions as well as the 50% state quota seats in government medical and dental schools. DMET will handle the seat allocation counselling for the 891 MD/MS/PG Diploma and 32 MDS seats that fall under the 50% state quota.

Important Dates: UP NEET PG Counselling 2023 are yet to be announced, you can follow us on our different platforms to know the latest information and keep reading our blog posts for all information related to the medical exams, results, counselling and more.

Eligibility Criteria for UP NEET PG Counselling 2023

• Students must have earned their MBBS degree from an Uttar Pradesh-based medical school that is accredited.
• For admissions in State Quota seats, only students who have graduated from MBBS programmes in State Government Medical Colleges, Institutes, and Universities as well as accredited private medical colleges and universities in Uttar Pradesh are eligible.
• Only private medical institutes and universities would admit students from Uttar Pradesh who earned their MBBS degree from another state.
• Applicants must have finished their required, one-year rotational internship by July 31, 2023, or earlier.

Required Documents for UP NEET PG Counselling 2023

The following documents are required for the UP NEET PG Counseling and should be kept on hand:

• Admit Card for NEET PG 2023 Score Card for NEET PG 2023 Copy of fully completed UP Class 10th certificate NEET PG 2023 counselling application form (For Date of Birth proof)
• MBBS Grades for all Professors
• certificate of completion for the MBBS programme
• Certificate for completing an internship
• certificate of temporary or permanent registration granted by the Medical Council of India (MCI/SMC)
• Letter of Allotment (Downloaded from the official website)
• Copy of State Merit List

Process of UP NEET PG Counselling 2023

Online application and registration are the first steps in UP NEET PG counselling. During the online application and registration procedure, keep the following in mind.

• Applicants must register online at the official website if they want to participate in the UP NEET PG counselling procedure.
• It is advised that applicants register online using the same phone number and email address they used to register for NEET PG.
• After completing the registration process, candidates will be led to the UP NEET PG Counseling 2023 application form.
• Applicants must carefully read the application form and complete all relevant fields.
• A non-refundable online registration fee of Rs 3,000 will be charged to candidates. The same can be paid for using credit cards, debit cards, or net banking.

Declaration of State Merit List 

On the official website, a merit list for applicants who enrolled for the UP NEET PG 2023 counselling will be generated and posted. Based on the results of the NEET PG 2023 exam, the students’ merit lists will be made public. The NEET PG counselling will only be open to candidates whose names appear on the state merit list. DMET publishes the complete schedule, along with the merit lists for the first, second, and last rounds of the UP NEET PG 2023 counselling.

Online Choice Filling 

By entering into the official website with your NEET PG roll number and the password you created during registration, you may access the choice-filling form. Keep in mind that you can fill your choices multiple times before final locking. In order to prevent data loss, candidates are also urged to save and continue the form while filling out their choices.

Your option filling will not be deemed finished until you submit and lock it. Also, you are unable to reverse your decision once it has been locked. Applicants won’t be taken into consideration for the seat allocation if they don’t lock their selections.

Seat Allotment

Based on the selections made by the candidates, available seats, and the candidate’s inter-se merit, the DMET creates the seat allocation list. Selected applicants who want to keep their seats must report to the appropriate nodal centre prior to the deadline after the final list is posted on the official website.

Please be aware that a candidate’s seat will be forfeited if he or she does not appear at the college or nodal centre. A candidate must pay the course/tuition money in order to confirm their admission after receiving a seat in the UP NEET PG counselling.

Fee for  UP NEET PG Counselling 2023

The National Eligibility and Entrance Examination for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) 2023 registration period has been reopened, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA). It’s possible to register up until April 13, 2023. Students who missed the earlier registration deadline or need to make changes to their applications will be relieved by this.

The extremely competitive NEET-UG exam is given to applicants for undergraduate medical programs at different medical colleges around the nation. The test is expected to last 3 hours and 20 minutes and will take place on May 7, 2023. Pen and paper testing will be used for the exam across all of India and in roughly 499 places outside of India.

“This chance is being provided for all those candidates who could not complete their registration previously, as well as for those applicants who want to apply as fresh candidates for the NEET (UG) – 2023,” said Senior Director (Exams), Dr. Sadhana Parashar.

Steps to apply online for NEET-UG 2023

• Visit the official website 
• Navigate to the application page. 
• Register on the website by providing the required information, such as name, email address, phone number, and date of birth. 
• After registration, fill in the application form with their personal and educational details, upload their photograph and signature, 
• pay the application fee.

Candidates should carefully verify all the information on the application form to ensure that it is exact and complete before submitting it. Candidates should print out their completed application form after submitting it so they have it for future use.

In order to avoid any last-minute rush, it is advised for students to make use of this extended registration opportunity and finish their applications as soon as they can. Candidates must study hard to achieve a high rank in the NEET-UG exam, which is very competitive. Applicants should also keep up with any recent updates and modifications to the exam.

In a recent decision, the Madras High Court bench ruled that diploma holders are not permitted to operate a clinic anywhere in the state without a recommendation from the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India (MCI), or the AYUSH Department. The HC bench of Justice M Dhandapani further defined “Registered Medical Practitioner” as “a person who possesses any of the Government recognised medical qualifications and who has been enrolled in the register of the respective Council viz., Medical, Dental, Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani or Homeopathic Councils or the Board of Indian Medicine” or “Doctor” as “means and includes a Residency”

The court made this statement as it was deliberating a petition by diploma holders asking it to step in and prevent the health department from interfering with their ability to establish primary healthcare clinics. The petitioners contended that they were qualified to manage primary health care clinics in rural areas after successfully completing the two-year Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Medicines Course. They further asserted that they never identified themselves as doctors and that there was no legal restriction on their ability to practice community medical services and essential drugs.

On the other hand, the government’s attorney argued that if the petitioners were qualified to operate a clinic, they would need to submit an application under the Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act, 1997, and secure approval before opening one. The government’s representative contended that the petitioners were not permitted to operate a clinic anywhere in Tamil Nadu or in rural areas since they lacked the necessary authorization.

The attorney further emphasized that, pursuant to Rule 2(i) of the Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments (Regulations) Rules, “doctor” in 2018 refers to and includes a Registered Medical Practitioner who provides consultations or treatment under AYUSH or Allopathy. Regarding this, the government’s attorney said that the petitioners are not permitted to operate a clinic or practice medicine until their qualifications have been approved by the Medical Council of India or the AYUSH Department.

The Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments (Regulations) Rules, 2018’s pertinent clauses were also skimmed by the Madras High Court’s panel in order to review the definitions of physicians and licensed medical practitioners.

The Madras High Court bench’s earlier decision was also cited by the bench, according to the ruling. The HC bench noted, referring to the rules, that “the above said provisions makes it clear that Registered Medical Practitioner means a person who possesses any of the Government recognised medical qualifications and who has been enrolled in the register of the respective Council, viz., Medical, Dental, Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani or Homeopathic Councils or the Board of Indian Medicine or any such Council, Board or any other statutory body recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu

In the decision, the bench remarked, “The petitioners are not permitted to operate a clinic anywhere in Tamil Nadu without approval from the Medical Council of India or the AYUSH Department.” As a result, neither the relief requested in these petitions nor the claim raised in the writ petitions may be considered.

The Madras High Court panel had emphasized last month that unqualified persons cannot claim any right to practice alternative medicine as the outcome can be devastating, refusing any relief to a total of 61 practitioners. By this, the court had mandated that the state take action against institutions and practitioners of medicine that were not recognized.

In the absence of any genuine medical certificates and without their names being registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, the court had instructed the authorities not to permit the petitioners to continue their medical practice in alternative medicine or in any other type of medicine.

The prominent Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh has received in-principle approval from the Standing Finance Committee to start the MBBS programme, which is a big development for medical students in India. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has designated PGIMER as a deemed university and given it the designation of Institution of Eminence. The action is anticipated to increase awareness of the institute’s development, which up until now has only been focused on postgraduate programmes.

There are intentions to begin the course with 100 seats, while the precise number of MBBS seats has not yet been determined. The hospital’s governing authority will now receive the agenda for the MBBS course for additional approval. Rajesh Bhushan, the Union Health Secretary, presided over the meeting of the Standing Budget Committee, which also authorized a number of other projects, including multi-level parking, 11 MD seats for the blood transfusion department, and non-teaching positions for the telemedicine institute.

The decision to launch the MBBS programme at PGIMER is anticipated to increase possibilities for aspiring medical professionals and improve local medical education and healthcare infrastructure. Today, 92 general category MBBS seats are available for admission at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Chandigarh’s Sector 32. With the start of the undergraduate program at PGIMER, people’s attention will be drawn to the development of the institute.

Along with paramedical undergraduate degrees like BSC Nursing, PGIMER has been offering postgraduate medical courses like DM, MCH, MD, MS, MSC, and MHA. The institute’s facilities for medical education and research are anticipated to improve much more with the addition of the MBBS course. According to Kumar Gaurav Dhawan, deputy director of administration, the SFC meeting covered roughly 20 issues on the agenda, and the committee gave the MBBS programme its in-principle approval.

The acceptance of the MBBS programme at PGIMER is encouraging for prospective doctors, especially for those who are studying for the NEET (National Eligibility and Common Entrance Exam), which is the national entrance test for admission to Indian medical schools. The action is anticipated to give applicants to medical colleges more options and solve the nation’s medical workforce shortage.

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2023 Test 1 registration deadline has been extended by the Council of Architecture (CoA) till April 13. Applicants who want to work in architecture can register for the exam at nata.in, the official NATA website.

For applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in architecture provided by various institutions around the nation, the NATA exam is held twice a year. NATA 2023’s first test is slated for April 21, and the admit card will be made available on April 18.

Before registering for the exam, candidates are recommended to carefully review the qualifying requirements. The 10+2 or equivalent exam, with mathematics as a required subject, must be passed with at least 50% overall in order to qualify for NATA 2023. Furthermore, those eligible to apply are those who have earned a three-year diploma from an accredited institution in any stream with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 50%.

To register for NATA 2023, candidates are required to 

• visit the official website and create a login ID 
• provide basic details such as name, email address, mobile number, and password. 
• Candidates can proceed to fill the application form by providing personal and educational details
• After filling out the application form, candidates are required to upload scanned copies of their recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and necessary documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through online mode using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Download and take the print for future reference.

There are two components to the NATA exam: Part A and Part B. Math and general aptitude multiple-choice questions make up Part A of the computer-based exam. A drawing test is administered in Part B on a real piece of paper. The two portions take place on the same day and last a combined three hours.

A list of instructions for the NATA 2023 exam day has also been provided by the CoA. These instructions include bringing a printed copy of the admit card, a valid photo ID, and any stationery you might need, like pencils, erasers, and colored pencils.

It is encouraged that candidates take advantage of this extended registration deadline and sign up for the exam before it closes.

Odisha’s Capital Hospital and Bhubaneswar’s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research have both announced the addition of six new postgraduate medical courses. Three PG seats will be added in each of the six new departments, which include pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, forensic medicine and toxicology (FMT), anesthesia, and ophthalmology.

The classes would begin after receiving approval from the National Medical Commission, the institute’s head, Nibedita Pani, told The Times of India (NMC). In the departments of obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, medicine, surgery, respiratory medicine, and orthopaedics, the institute currently offers PG medical courses.

Six new departments at the institute will open in the academic year 2022–2023, with admission for 24 postgraduate students, as previously approved by the NMC. The institute, which was opened by the state’s chief minister last year, is tasked with delivering high-quality healthcare and education to its residents.

The institute’s director added that classes and seminars are currently taking place, with students having access to digital classrooms and smart classroom capabilities. Admission for PG courses in the institute’s existing departments had begun in October and November of last year. The students have provided outstanding research project ideas, and the teachers are working hard to uphold the institute’s standards.

The institute has already begun doing research, and during a meeting of the ethical committee, 31 research papers were chosen. The institute’s permanent site, which will be built on land formerly owned by Capital Hospital, will be finished by January 2024, the director further stated. In a study of children’s growth, the institute is also thinking about collaborating with the WHO regional office in India.

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and the Capital Hospital in Odisha have undergone a tremendous development with the inclusion of six new postgraduate medical courses. The institute’s dedication to offering high-quality instruction and medical services is admirable and is anticipated to help the state’s residents.