Vijayawada: The Dental Council of India (DCI) has granted permission for 15 additional MDS seats in five disciplines at the Government Dental College, Vijayawada, which is good news for postgraduate dentistry aspirants in Andhra Pradesh.

The Union Health Ministry (dental education) informed the GDCH principal in a letter about the approval of these 15 extra seats for the next academic year, 2023–2024.

According to TNIE, these seats include three each in the departments of orthodontics, prosthodontics, paediatric dentistry, oral medicine, and oral pathology for speciality courses like orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics, prosthodontics and crown and bridge, orthodontics and dentofacial pathology, and preventive and paediatric dentistry.

Nine MDS places were formerly available at the institution, with three each in the departments of periodontology, conservative dentistry, and oral surgery starting in 2010.

According to the most recent media report by the New Indian Express, DCI approved after examining the college’s facilities back in September 2022. Following the inspection, the DCI authorities acknowledged their pleasure with the college’s facilities and approved the college for 15 MDS seats.

The head of the dental college, Dr. Kolasani Srinivasa Rao, congratulated the director of medical education (DME), Dr. Vinod Kumar, and the principal secretary of health, MT Krishna Babu, for the news.

“The DME has promised to provide equipment, such as dental chairs and machinery, on behalf of the government. We currently treat 300 outpatients per day. With the addition of 15 MDS seats, we will be able to treat 150 more patients per day,” he stated.

He also thanked members of the Dental Council, Dr. Mehboob Sheikh and Dr. Satish Kumar Reddy, for their assistance throughout the process.

More students from the state will now be able to pursue a specialisation in the two government colleges of the state rather than getting admitted to the private dental colleges, says Dr. Mehaboob Shaik, YSRC Doctors Wing zonal in-charge of Krishna, Guntur, and NTR districts, who also welcomed the approval of additional seats.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy was thanked by the president of the YSR Congress Medical Wing, Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, who also indicated that 50% of the new PG dental seats would remain open for the benefit of BC, SC, ST, and minority students’ economic and social growth.

The results of the Lohia Institute’s nursing recruitment test were released on Sunday. DRRMLIMS Sister Recruitment Result 2023 Within 24 hours of the exam, the administration of the recruitment institute released the results.

Results of Sister Recruitment for DRRMLIMS 2023: On Sunday, the results of the Lohia Institute’s nursing recruitment exam were released. Within 24 hours of the exam, the administration of the recruitment institute released the results.

After two to three days, the assessment of the candidates’ educational records will begin.

The chosen candidates will thereafter receive their appointment letters. Candidates can access the direct link provided here to view their results on the official website https://drrmlims.ac.in/. 

The Lohia Institute is currently undergoing regular recruitment after around ten years.

For 431 positions, a recruitment exam for nurses was held.

The nurse recruitment exam was conducted on Saturday at 33 centres across the state, according to institute head Dr. Sonia Nityanand.

In total, 8300 individuals were scheduled to take the test. There were over 4,000 candidates who participated. Earlier, 92 locations around the nation hosted the recruitment exam. The test was administered by Gujarat’s Edutest Agency.

Other issues included the centres’ computers and energy. Candidates who were upset made a scene. After conducting an investigation, the institute administration decided to cancel the test of 18 centres due to confusion. On Saturday, a second exam was administered. All of the chosen candidates have been congratulated by director Dr. Sonia Nityanand. He stated that after reviewing the educational and experience certifications, appointment letters would be distributed.

The Graduate Medical Education Regulations have been revised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (GMER). In light of this, candidates are required to select their chosen college during the counselling process for MBBS admission.

The Graduate Medical Education Regulations have been revised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (GMER).

Under this policy, students would only be able to select their favourite college at the initial round of counselling for MBBS admission. It is thought that this move was made in order to guarantee that every seat is taken during the three rounds of online counselling.

On the draught, opinions from numerous stakeholders have been requested. Last year, 352 BSC Nursing seats, 1280 BDS seats, and 4299 MBBS seats remained unfilled despite three rounds of online counselling. Rounds 1 and 2 are followed by the measurement-up round.

The fourth stray round, which would not be conducted online, would then be completed. Following this, complaints of process disturbances have been made.

English remains a required subject. Despite the fact that many states, including Madhya Pradesh, are encouraging medical education in Hindi, English is still required in class 12 in order to take the NEET UG exam.

Transfer in exceptional situations: Under certain conditions, a student may transfer from one government institution to another during their first year, but only from one non-government college to another non-government college.

According to the updated draught on equal NEET scores, a procedure has been put in place when multiple candidates receive the same result. According to this, the subjects with the highest scores in biology, chemistry, and physics will be used as the foundation. There will be a computer draw if this choice is also not made.

CMAT 2023 correction window will open from tomorrow, March 14 till March 16. Candidates will be able to edit the application form at cmat.nta.nic.in.

NEW DELHI: The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) registration for 2023 will be closed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) today, March 13. The official website, https://cmat.nta.nic.in/, will be where qualified applicants can submit their online applications. For admission to management programmes, CMAT 2023 will be held.

The registration deadline was extended by NTA to March 13. Originally, March 6 was the deadline for exam applications.

NTA had extended the rectification window in addition to the registration deadline. The CMAT 2023 adjustment window will now be open from March 14 through March 16 tomorrow. The rectification window’s original dates were from March 7 to March 9.

How to apply for CMAT 2023

follow the steps given below to fill

1. Visit the official website: cmat.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the link: “Online Application for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)-2023” 
3. fill in the personal details: name, address and education qualification.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form and download it for future reference.

CMAT 2023 important dates

Kolkata: In a significant move, the West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) has instructed hospitals that there will be no additional consultation fee assessed for up to 15 days after the date of the initial consultation for displaying test results requested by the doctor in the outpatient department (OPD).

This occurred after the commission brought to light the unfair treatment of OPD patients in clinical settings, noting that they had previously had seven days to present the report or findings of the investigations to the consultant or treating physician.

According to the commission, if patients did not return with reports as instructed by the doctor within 7 days, they would be compelled to pay the whole consultation fee for providing test results or investigation results to the doctor as of the eighth day.

“Due to our observation that some private hospitals are now charging the whole consultation price if the patient does not return to exhibit the reports within 7 days, even though there was previously no fee for consultation of test results ordered by the doctor, we have released advice number 33. A complaint over the matter was submitted on February 27, 2023, and the committee noted that, particularly in situations involving several investigations and testing, it can take some time for tests to be carried out and results to be received.” The WBCERC’s chair and former judge, Ashim Banerjee, explained

Continuing, he said, “This period of time is quite brief. The reports are frequently inaccessible, necessitating the patient party to pay for a second session just to view the reports or investigative findings. We determined that it was acceptable to allow the patient at least 15 days to return for the consultation in light of this.”

The committee recently decided that the patient party would not be charged an additional cost if the reports or results of the tests the doctor requested were submitted within 15 days after the appointment.

However, as the WBCERC also stated in the advisory while also allowing an extension for test result consultation, this will not stop the clinical establishments from asking the patient party to show the report/results of the investigational Consultant/doctor as soon as they are available in the patient’s interest of timely treatment.

West Bengal: The registration gateway for PG paramedical programmes has been made available by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).

The portal will be accessible until 31.3.2023, at 11:59 PM, according to the message. During the allotted time, candidates should finish the online registration process. The college administration can simultaneously approve students.

Before beginning the form fill-out and verification process, all parties involved must consult the “I Need Help Section” online on the same page.

The gateway will be accessible until 31.5.2023, through 11:59 PM, with an applicable late fee, for those unable to finish the online registration during the time period specified above.

The following courses are included –

1. Master of Hospital Administration.
2. Master of Public Health.
3. Master of Prosthetic and Orthotics.
4. Master of Occupational Therapy.
5. Master of Physiotherapy.
6. MSc in Critical Care Sciences.
7. MSc in Operation Theatre Sciences.
8. MSc in Perfusion Sciences.
9. MSc Applied Nutrition.
10. MMLT in Biochemistry.
11.      MSc in Medical Biochemistry.
12. MSc in Medical Microbiology.
13. MSc in Medical Biotechnology.
14. MSc in Human Genetics.
15. PG Diploma in Disability and Rehabilitation Management.
16. MSc in Public Health in Health Promotion.
17. MSc in Speech-Language Pathology

The candidates have also been notified by WBUHS that SMS and Helpline services will be offered. To prevent SMS failure, candidates are urged to remove any DND features that may still be active on their mobile devices.

On January 1st, the West Bengal University of Health Sciences was established. Since 2003, the university has been in charge of providing undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral education in the state of West Bengal. This includes the PhD programme in modern system of medicine, the homoeopathic system of medicine, the ayurvedic system of medicine, and the Unani system of medicine, as well as education in nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and other paramedical fields like Occupational Therapy and prosthetics-orthotics.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has certified Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut with a 3.66 CGPA out of 4 and an A++ rating (NAAC). The NAAC’s peer team visited the campus for three days, evaluated it, and then turned in a report on their observations.

MEERUT: On Friday, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) granted Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut accreditation with a 3.66 CGPA out of 4 and an A++ grade. According to a CCSU representative, the NAAC peer team visited the campus on March 1 for a three-day inspection and then submitted their observation report to the NAAC.

“It’s a happy occasion for us as well as a duty,” Prof. Sangeeta Shukla said during a news conference led by the vice-chancellor. “Considering that we have been intending to work for more research and innovation in many sectors that would help the students.”

Meanwhile, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. YC Vimla told TOI, “Anandiben Patel, the governor of Uttar Pradesh, decided on this grade after holding multiple review meetings in 2021.” Now, our university may be found on the list of the best universities in the nation. It’s interesting because, without this accreditation, we would not be able to launch any defence courses in cooperation with the defence authorities. Following the outcome, the institution’s resources will grow, which will be advantageous to all of the colleges and the university’s linked students.

Prof. Prashant Kumar, CCSU’s spokesperson, mentioned the upcoming changes and stated, “As we have received the grades, the university is now planning to launch distance education, preparing to collaborate with foreign universities, and grants from the central and state governments, along with the research fellowship, will be provided by the university to the research scholars.” Added he, The university applied for the NAAC grade in 2016 and received a B+, and now we have applied in 2022 and received an A++. CCS did so in 2001 and received a B++. 

“Only three of the 35 state colleges fall into the A++ category.” Gorakhpur University received the highest NAAC ranking, with a 3.78 CGPA, followed by CCSU with a 3.66 CGPA, and Lucknow University with a 3.55 CGPA.

The DNB PDCET 2023 will be held on April 23. This was announced today by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The application for the same is open from now, March 10, until March 30, at 11:55 p.m. The official websites where candidates can register are natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in.

The final and selective edit window to correct pictures and signatures will be open from April 10 to 12, and the DNB PDCET 2023 edit window will be open from April 3 to 5. On April 18, the admit card will be released, and on May 22, the results will be made public.

How to apply for DNB PDCET 2023

1. Go to natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in, the official websites. 
2. Click on the Examination page, then select DNB PDCET 2023.
3.  Choose the link for the application.
4.  Choose “new registration” and provide your contact details and other essential data.
5. After registering, login with your application id and password.
6. Complete the application and upload the required paperwork.
7. Save, submit, and pay the fees.
8. Save the application form for later use by downloading it.

Candidates must have successfully completed the final exam “leading to the award of a postgraduate diploma from Indian universities” in order to apply. The results of such a final exam were supposed to be released no later than February 28, 2023. Applicants must provide evidence of this. If the candidate does not comply, their candidature will be withdrawn.

According to the official information booklet, candidates who are currently enrolled in an MD, MS, or DNB programme are not eligible to take the DNB-PDCET exam unless they have finished the program’s authorised length of time or have been released from it. This is applicable regardless of their resignation or withdrawal from the programme for any reason.

The printed copy of their barcoded or QR-coded admit card, which must also have a current colour photograph placed on it, is what candidates must present. The test centre must have a copy of the permanent SMC/MCI/NMC registration. The booklet posted on the official website, natboard.edu.in, contains more details.

An All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), which would serve as a centre of excellence for tertiary Ayurvedic healthcare and advanced patient care, will soon be established in Uttar Pradesh.

Ayurveda’s director, Dr. PC Saxena, stated: “The state government has received a proposal for AIIA.” With approval, the procedure will begin with the selection of the land needed to create the AIIA. This will be Uttar Pradesh’s first AIIA.

AIIMS, or the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, is comparable to AIIA. Under the Ayurvedic medical system, an AIIA offers postgraduate/doctoral and postdoctoral instruction, research facilities, and top-notch patient care.

Apart from medical expertise and connections to the current healthcare system, intramural and extramural research is another important component of an AIIA.

“For the AIIA to be established, we need about 15 acres of land. Planning the infrastructure and facilities would start after the state government authorises the project and land is identified,” Dr. Saxena stated.

Varanasi is most likely to be a district where the project is located in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The state government will make a final decision.

Secretary General of the Association of International Physicians, Dr. Abhishek Shukla, stated: “National and international collaboration is a key component of AIIA. Being the premier Ayurvedic institution, AIIA may work with other medical specialities to conduct research and provide patient care.

Currently, there are over 100 Ayurveda colleges in Uttar Pradesh, including 65 commercial institutions and an AYUSH University in Gorakhpur.

Shorter GMAT Exam Coming Soon:

The Graduate Management Admission Council will abbreviate the GMAT exam by almost an hour, eliminate the essay component, and make all questions multiple choice in response to a sharp fall in standardised test attendance. Since moving from paper to computers in June 1997, the GMAT has undergone numerous changes, but the revised test is the most significant of all of them.

The revamped test, labelled as the GMAT Focus Edition, would only have three 45-minute portions that test takers can complete in any sequence. Moreover, GMAC will let test-takers bookmark and modify up to three answers per section, letting students improve their test-taking techniques. The new test also includes a feature that allows students to choose their programmes after receiving their results, both in-person and online. Each official score report will only include one exam score, providing test takers the freedom to choose whether or not to share earlier results with educational institutions.

The GMAT now has four sections and a duration of three hours, seven minutes, not including optional eight-minute breaks. It will only take two hours and 25 minutes to complete the new test, which has three portions. GMAC is preserving the portions on mathematical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and integrated reasoning but eliminating the 30-minute analytical writing evaluation.

It might be a little bit simpler for test takers if the hardest element of the exam, the quantitative reasoning section, is crammed with time. Currently, it consists of 31 questions and requires 62 minutes to complete. GMAC asserts that the new test will result in shorter test-taker preparation times.

The ‘Easiest Change Since the GMAT Moved From a Paper Test’ is the New GMAT Exam.

Although a date for the new test’s release by GMAC is not yet known, it is most likely before the year’s conclusion. Later this month, we intend to release further information, she said. To receive more information, such as the launch date for the new exam, the organisation is requesting that test takers register. The current exam version will be accessible until the beginning of next year, according to GMAC.

“This is easily the biggest change to the GMAT since it moved from a paper and pencil format to a computer-adaptive format in 1997,” says Stacey Koprince, director of content and curriculum at Manhattan Prep. ‘While there is not yet a lot of information on the GMAT Focus Edition, from what we can see, these are very student-friendly changes. It’s hard to say that an exam that’s one hour shorter will frustrate test takers, particularly when GMAC has also indicated that there will be fewer topics to study. Not including break time, the new GMAT will be more than an hour shorter than the GRE. Test takers will be able to review problems after the fact and change a small number of answers. And there will be no essay. In our opinion, these changes sound great.”

A shorter test, in the opinion of some admissions counsellors, would inspire more potential students to submit applications to business schools. According to David White, a founding partner of Menlo Coaching, which provides tutoring to test takers, “by offering a shorter and more applicant-friendly exam, GMAC may be able to help MBA programmes increase the number of applicants.” People who were on the fence about devoting time to GMAT study may decide to apply after all with this new exam format.

The new examination could stop the GMAT from losing market share to the GRE, an alternative test that more and more applicants are choosing to take. According to Koprince, “The test creators have gone to considerable pains over the past few years to underline that the GMAT is the greatest exam to gauge prospective students’ success in business school, at a time when the GRE was eating into their market share. The GMAT is now even more specifically suited to business schools than it was before. Given that the GRE is required to be an admissions test for a wider range of graduate degree programmes, including business, education, engineering, and veterinary medicine, it might be challenging for the GRE’s creators to make similar improvements.