Tamil Nadu is no different; medical education has always been a crucial component of national progress. The remarkable medical education system in the southern Indian state is seen in the region’s numerous medical colleges and other institutions. There are 71 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, of which 34 are private and 37 are run by the government. Together, these colleges provide 4,263 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in addition to 11,225 MBBS seats, the most in India. The medical school system in Tamil Nadu will be examined in further detail in this article, along with recent changes to the state, the counselling procedure, and the reservation policy.

Recent Changes in the Medical Education System in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened 11 public medical schools in 2022. These institutions of higher learning were founded as a result of a government-sponsored drive to link fresh medical schools with neighbourhood referral hospitals. The state’s total number of medical seats increased by 1,450 thanks to the establishment of the new institutions in the districts of Virudhunagar, Namakkal, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Tiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Dindigul, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Ramanathapuram, and Krishnagiri.

Tamil Nadu’s process for medical counselling

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Tamil Nadu, oversees the counselling process for medical admissions. Tamil Nadu offers two phases of counselling for its MBBS and BDS programmes. State quota candidates receive 65% of the seats in the first phase, while candidates who qualify for the All India Quota (AIQ) receive the remaining 35% of the seats. The state quota’s open seats are filled in the second phase. 50% of the places for MD/MS/Diploma courses are given to state quota students, and the remaining 50% are given to AIQ candidates.

The National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET) UG, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), for undergraduate medical courses, and the NEET PG, administered by the National Board of Education (NBE), for postgraduate medical courses, are the basis for the counselling process. The following are the essential components of counselling:

Registration

Candidates who have achieved NEET success must register for counselling on the DME Tamil Nadu website. To finish the registration procedure, they must supply their contact information, NEET roll number, and other required data.

Optional Filling

Candidates must fill up their desired colleges and courses after registering in accordance with their NEET score. Before the counselling deadline, they can change or revise their decisions.

Based on the candidates’ preferences and their NEET scores, DME Tamil Nadu publishes the merit list. On the DME’s official website, the merit list will be accessible.

Counseling

In accordance with their rank and preferences, candidates will be contacted for counselling. Candidates must present their original documents for verification throughout the counselling process. The seat distribution, document verification, and fee payment are all parts of the counselling procedure.

Enrolling In College

Candidates must report to their assigned college within the stipulated time limit following the counselling procedure. To reserve a seat, they must turn in the needed paperwork and pay the fees.

Tamil Nadu’s policy on reservations

Tamil Nadu’s reservation policy for medical admissions comprises a 7.5% reservation for students who attended government schools from sixth to twelfth grade and a 10% reserve for those who did not.

Government colleges in Tamil Nadu

1. Madras Medical College, Chennai
2. India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai 
3. Stanley Medical College, Chennai 
4. Madurai Medical College, Madurai 
5. Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur 
6. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 
7. Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli
8. ChengalPattu Medical College, Chengalpattu
9. Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore
10. Raja Muthiya Medical College, Annamalai Nagar
11. Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
12. Government Erode Medical College And Hospital, Perundurai 
13. KAP Vishwanathan Medical College, Trichy
14.  KanyaKumari Medical College, AsariPalam
15. Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore 
16. Theni Government Medical College, Theni
17. Government Puri Medical College, Dharampuri
18. Thiruvarur Government Medical College, Thiruvarur 
19. Government Villupuram Medical Colleg,e Villupuram
20. Government Shiva Gangai Medical College,  shivagangai 
21. Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College, Tiruvannamalai 
22. ESIC Medical College And PGISMR, Chennai 
23. Government Medical College, Omandudar
24. GovernmentMedical College and ESIC hospital, Coimbatore
25. Government Medical College, Pudukkottai 
26. Government Medical College, Karur
27. Government Medical College Thiruvallur Government
28.  Government Medical College Tirupur 
29. Government Medical College, Kallakurichi 
30. Government Medical College, Virudhunagar
31. Government Medical College, The Nilgiris
32. Government Medical College, Namakkal
33. Government Medical College, RamanthaPuram
34. Government Medical College, Nagapattinam
35. Government Medical College, Krishnagiri
36. Government Medical College, Ariyalur
37. Government Medical College, Dindigul

Private Colleges in Tamil Nadu

1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. PGS Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore 
3. Ramachandran medical college and Research Centre, Chennai
4. Vinayaka Mission kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem
5. Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur
6. Shri Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai 
7. SRM Medical College and Research Centre, Chengalpattu
8. Shri Mukambika  Institute of Medical Sciences, KanyaKumari
9. Chetinath Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram
10.  Savita Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram
11. Sathya Sai Medical College And Research Institute, Kanjipuram 
12.  ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai 
13. Melmaruvathur AdhiParasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and research
14. Karpaga Vinayaka Institute of Medical Sciences, Madruranthungam
15. Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Trichy
16. Tagore Medical College And Hospital, Chennai 
17. Sri Muthukumaran Medical College ,Chennai 
18. Madha Medical College And Hospital, Chennai
19. Annapoorna Medical College And Hospital, Salem
20.  Dhanalakshmi shrinivasan  medical College and Hospital, Perambalur 
21. Karpagam Faculty Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Coimbatore
22. Vellamal Medical College  Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai 
23. KMCH Institute of Health science and research ,Coimbatore
24. Indira Medical College And Hospital, Thiruvallur
25. Bharat Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
26. Pani Milar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai
27. Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, perambalur 
28. Swami vivekanandha Medical College and Hospital And Research Institute, Tiruchengonde
29. Arunai Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvannamalai
30.  Faculty of medicine, Shri Lalithambigai  medical College and Hospital, Kachipuram
31. Vels Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
32. St.Peters Medical College Hospital and Research  Institute,  Chennai
33. Shri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai
34. PSP Medical College hospital And Research Institute, Coimbatore

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to the Government Medical College in Telangana’s Rajanna Sircilla district to admit students for the academic year 2023–2024. The new medical college will accept 100 MBBS students and operate under the auspices of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal. As part of the college’s expansion plans, the district hospital in Sircilla will also be enlarged to a 300-bed facility.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has finally given the Government Medical College in Telangana’s Rajanna Sircilla district permission to admit students for the 2023–2024 academic year. With 100 MBBS students, the new medical institution will be affiliated with the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences in Warangal. For state residents applying to medical colleges, this is excellent news.

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC has reportedly given the Sircilla Medical College permission to start taking new students, according to a recent media article by Times of India. This year, the college will accept its first group of MBBS students. The Telangana government has been planning to hasten the development of the remaining six medical colleges throughout the state as three medical colleges already have 100 MBBS seats sanctioned by the NMC.

As part of the college’s growth plans, the district hospital in Sircilla will be upgraded to a 300-bed facility in compliance with state government directives. The approval of the Government Medical College Rajanna Sircilla was announced by Harish Rao Thanneeru, minister for finance, health, and family welfare, who said: “Extremely delighted to share that Rajanna Sircilla district has got the approval for the Government Medical College with 100 MBBS seats.”

Completion of The Other Medical Colleges

The state government’s goal of constructing six new medical colleges is on track, according to health minister Harish Rao. Rao had already ordered officials to expedite construction on nine forthcoming medical colleges in the State, of which three have already received approval to open this year.

CM’s Vision

According to Harish Rao Thanneeru, the chief minister’s dream of having one district medical college take part in “Arogya Telangana” will come true after there are 24 government medical colleges. The Telangana government is constructing nine medical institutions in time for the academic year 2023–2024. The NMC approval process for two medical institutions in Karimnagar and Nirmal is almost complete.

The NMC’s clearance of the Government Medical College in the Rajanna Sircilla area is excellent news for students in the state who are vying for spots in medical schools. Better healthcare facilities will be available to the local population thanks to the college’s expansion plans, which include growing Sircilla’s district hospital to a 300-bed facility. There will be more options for students to pursue a medical education thanks to the Telangana government’s plans to build six additional medical institutions.

Today, 27.4.2023, the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) opened registration for its doctor of medicine (DM) and master of surgery (MCh) programmes. The registration period is open through 26.7.2023 at 11:59 p.m. Candidates who are interested should register online throughout the allotted time. The college administration may also simultaneously secure college permission. All candidates should consult the “I Need Help Section” available online on the same website before continuing with the form fill-out/verification. For the benefit of applicants, the institution will offer SMS and Helpline services for the registration procedure.

In order to offer undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral programmes in modern system of medicine, homoeopathic system of medicine, ayurvedic system of medicine, unani system of medicine, nursing education, pharmacy education, dental education, physiotherapy education, speech therapy education, and other paramedical courses in the state of West Bengal, the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) was founded in Kolkata in 2003. The university just released the UG AYUSH course registration portal, and it will be accessible until 12/05/2023 (11:59 pm).

The significance of the DM and MCh courses

The postgraduate degrees awarded in the medical area are doctor of medicine (DM) and magister chirurgiae (MCh). Following the completion of the MBBS degree, students can follow the three-year DM programme or the two-year MCh programme. The programmes give students specialised training and in-depth expertise in a particular branch of medicine. Cardiology, gastrointestinal, endocrinology, neurology, etc. are among the many fields where DM courses are offered, whereas urology, neurosurgery, and cardiothoracic surgery are among the many subjects where MCh courses are offered.

Process of Registration

The WBUHS has begun the registration process for DM and MCh courses. Candidates who are interested in these courses must register online during the designated time period. The steps involved in the registration process are as follows:

• Go to the WBUHS website (http://www.wbuhs.ac.in)
• Click the  link “DM/MCh Registration” 
• Include all necessary information, like name, birthdate, email address, etc.
• Upload the required paperwork, including your MBBS degree and transcripts.
• make registration payment online.
• Send in the application.

Candidates must provide the required documentation to the college authorities at the same time as completing their application form in order to receive approval from the college.

Section “I Need Help”

All candidates must consult the “I Need Help” section located online on the same website before continuing with the form fill-out/verification. The registration process, the necessary paperwork, the method of payment, etc. are all covered in detail in this section. Candidates can call the helpline number or SMS the university with any questions or concerns.

Facilities for SMS and Helpline

To help candidates during the registration procedure, the WBUHS will offer SMS and Helpline services. Candidates are urged to turn off any DND features already enabled on their phones in order to prevent SMS failure. On the official WBUHS website, you may find the hotline number and SMS format.

The National Medical Commission (NMC), which compelled foreign medical graduates from Ukraine to complete a two-year internship, provoked protests from them on Monday in Bhopal. The students brought up the fact that medical students in India only have to complete a one-year internship. This problem emerged because some Indian medical students who were enrolled at foreign medical institutes in China and Ukraine were placed in unsafe circumstances as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The Union Health Minister intervened to save these students, and he was looking into ways to allow them to finish their medical schooling in India.

Various organizations demanded that medical students from the Ukraine who had returned as refugees be given temporary housing at Indian institutions. Given the ongoing turmoil between Ukraine and Russia, a public interest litigation (PIL) was also launched in the Supreme Court asking that the Central Government incorporate these students into the Indian medical system. The medical students from Ukraine who had returned had also protested in a number of places.

The Supreme Court took notice of the circumstance and ordered the NMC to develop a policy within two months granting temporary registration to MBBS graduates who completed their medical education abroad but were unable to complete the practical training requirement in their parent institutes outside of India. The NMC decided to alter its policy for medical graduates who received their MBBS degree from a foreign medical school without participating in physical clinical training last year. 

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) was open to Indian students in their last year of MBBS, but the NMC also required foreign medical graduates who passed the exam to complete a two-year CRMI programme. The length of the internship will be doubled in order to make up for the lack of training in clinical and practical skills. As a result, FMGs can only register to practice in India once they have successfully completed the two-year CRMI programme.

The Free Press Journal said that Ukrainian medical students who have returned to Bhopal are dissatisfied with the difference in internship length between them and Indian medical students. On Monday, the students demonstrated in front of the NMC office in Bhopal, and the protest’s organizer, Dr. Udit Soni, criticized the NMC for treating them unfairly. “NMC is completely discriminating. We are also Indians, but unlike the others, we must finish a two-year internship, he said to FPJ. A petition opposing the requirement of an internship for foreign medical graduates is also pending before the bench of the Apex Court.

One of the most esteemed engineering admission tests in India is the VIT Engineering admission Examination (VITEEE). The VITEEE is administered by VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) and is taken by tens of thousands of students nationwide each year. The results of the VITEEE, which was administered from April 17 to April 23, 2023, have been released, and Kushagra Bashisth of Jharkhand earned the top spot. This article will cover the details about the VITEEE exam, its outcomes, and the admissions process for the B Tech programmes at VIT, Vellore and Chennai, VIT-AP, and VIT-Bhopal in this article.

VITEEE overview

Every year, VIT administers the VITEEE, a computer-based test, to applicants seeking admission to its B Tech programmes. The exam is given in 121 Indian cities as well as four foreign countries, including Dubai and Kuwait. 125 multiple-choice questions from the subjects of physics, chemistry, mathematics/biology, and english make up the exam. There is only one mark allotted to each question, and incorrect answers do not receive a lower mark. The exam lasts for two and a half hours.

VITEEE Results 2023

On Wednesday, April 26, VIT released the VITEEE 2023 results. 

The exam’s top scorer was Kushagra Bashisth of Jharkhand, and subsequently placed in second and third were Prakshal Shrinivas Choudhary and Mahin Pramod Dhoke, from Maharashtra.

The results are available on the portal at https://ugresults.vit.ac.in/viteee for students who took the exam.

Rank-Wise Counselling Schedule

Based on the candidates’ rankings, the counselling will be conducted in four rounds between April 26 and June 14.

• Phase 1 for ranks 1-20,000 is from April 26 to 30.
• Phase 2 for ranks 20,001-45,000 is from May 9 to 11.
• Phase 3 for ranks 45,001-70,000 is from May 20 to 22.
• Phase 4 for rank 70,001-1,00,000 is from May 31 to June 2.

Only candidates with rankings over a lakh are eligible for counselling for the B Tech programmes offered by VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal, and phase 5 counselling for those with these ranks is planned to take place from June 12 to June 14. To secure allocation, candidates are asked to provide the most options possible during the online counselling.

Waivers of Tuition for Top Rank Holders

Candidates whose VITEEE scores fall between 1 and 10 will receive a full tuition waiver for all four years, while those whose scores fall between 11 and 50 will receive a 75% tuition fee relief. Candidates in ranks 51 through 100 will receive a 50% tuition fee waiver, while those in ranks 101 through 500 will receive a 25% tuition fee waiver.

STARS  Programme for Rural Students

Under the STARS (Support The Advancement of Rural Students) programme, the district toppers (one boy and one girl) who attended government schools in rural areas in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh will receive a 100% fee waiver as well as exemption from hostel and mess fees.

Admission to Other Undergraduate Programmes

Applications are currently being accepted for further three-year undergraduate degrees, a four-year BSc (agricultural), a B Arch., and a five-year integrated curriculum. For further information, students can go to VIT’s website at www.vit.ac.in.

Candidates within the top 50,000 rankings in the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) are eligible to participate in the counselling process for admission to VIT’s B Tech programmes. From April 26 through June 14, there will be four periods of counselling, and lessons are expected to start the second week of August 2023. Candidates with VITEEE scores of 1 through 10 will receive a full four-year tuition free; candidates with lower scores will receive a prorated tuition fee waiver.Additionally, under the STARS programme, district top students who attended public schools in rural areas would receive a 100% fee waiver as well as a waiver of the mess and dormitory expenses.

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT-2023) date and schedule have recently been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be held on May 22, 2023, in two shifts (Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Shift 2: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM). For admission to M Pharma programmes, the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national level entrance exam.

What is GPAT?

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national level entrance exam. It is a

 three-hour GPAT computer-based online test helps universities choose qualified pharmacy graduates for entrance to the Masters (M Pharma) Programme. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), up until 2018, was in charge of administering the test. This Test has been administered by NTA since 2019. On the basis of GPAT Scores, a few scholarships and other forms of financial aid are also awarded to pharmacy students. All AICTE/Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved/affiliated University Departments, Constituents, Affiliated Colleges, and Institutions accept the GPAT Score.

Exam Date & Schedule for GPAT-2023

The GPAT-2023 exam will be held on May 22, 2023, in two shifts, per the announcement.

Shift 1: start at 9:00 AM and end at noon.

Shift 2: start at 02:30 and end at 05:30 PM

How to Keep Up with GPAT-2023

For the most recent updates, candidates should regularly check the NTA websites at https://nta.ac.in/ and https://gpat.nta.nic.in/. Candidates can contact NTA Help Desk at 011 40759000 for any questions or clarifications, or they can email NTA at [email protected].

NTA’s Function in GPAT

The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established under the Societies Registration Act (1860) by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which is now the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GOI), for conducting effective, transparent, and international standards tests to evaluate the competency of applicants for admission to prestigious higher education institutions.

The system developed by NTA encourages teaching (by teachers), learning (by students), and assessment (by institutions and parents). NTA firmly supports the security, fairness, equity, and efficacy of evaluations. NTA regularly interacts with its stakeholders, including students, parents, instructors, specialists, and partner institutions, in order to put these beliefs into practise.

For those interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy, the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a crucial exam. The examination is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), a renowned testing agency that administers effective, open, and worldwide standards exams to judge applicants’ readiness for admission to elite higher education institutions. Candidates should frequently check the NTA websites for the most recent information and can get in touch with the NTA Help Desk with any questions or for clarifications.

The VITEEE Result 2023 for the engineering entrance test held from April 17 to 23 has been released by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). The results are now available on the official website, ugresults.vit.ac.in/viteee/, for those who took the exam. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of checking your VITEEE score as well as provide you some key exam details.

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) administers the VITEEE engineering entrance test to applicants seeking admission to its campuses’ undergraduate engineering programmes. The exam was administered this year from April 17 to April 23. The results have been made public on the official website.

How will the VITEEE 2023 be graded?

Every Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) carries one mark in the VITEEE, and one mark is given for each accurate response. The exam carries a maximum score of 125 and lasts for a total of 2.5 hours. The exam’s questions are centred on English, Mathematics/Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

Dates to remember

• Release of application forms: November 2022
• Deadline for submitting the application: March 2023
• Slot Reservation: March 2023
• Release of admission tickets: March 2023
• Dates for the VITEEE exam: April 17–April 23, 2023
• Declaration of outcome: April 2023

How to Check the 2023 VITEEE Results

The steps listed below can be used by applicants to check their VITEEE Results 2023:

1. Visit the official website .
2. Click the link to examine the VITEEE results on the homepage.
3. Enter the provided verification code along with your application number, password, and to log in.
4. The screen will show your VITEEE 2023 results.
5. Download the page for later.

Information Listed in VITEEE Scorecard

The following information will be included on the VITEEE Scorecard:

• Name of Candidate
• Roll Number
• Application Number
• Birthdate
• Gender
• Category
• Subject-specific markingsTotal points earned
• Rank

VITEEE 2023 Guidance

The VITEEE exam qualifiers will receive a call for counselling. The schedule for the offline version of the counselling procedure will be made available on the official website. Candidates would have to decide on their desired branch and campus throughout the counselling process.

Required Documents for Counselling

The following documentation is required of candidates for the VITEEE 2023 counselling process:

• VITEEE Admit Card 2023
• Class X and XII Mark Sheets for VITEEE 2023
• Transfer Certificate 
• Community Certificate (for SC/ST students)
• For applicants from Jammu and Kashmir and the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, a birth certificate is required.

The NATA Answer Key 2023 for the first phase of the National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2023, which was administered on April 21, 2023, has been made available by the Council of Architecture (COA). candidates can download the answer key by checking in with their email address and password on the official website.

Overview

• COA publishes the 2023 NATA Answer Key
• The answer key for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2023 is available for download at nata.in, the test’s official website.
• With the email ID and password, sign in to access the NATA provisional answer key.
• On April 21, 2023, NATA 2023 exam was held in two shifts.
• Answers to every question on the entrance exam are included in the answer key.
• You must pay Rs 3,000 to download the response document.
• Candidates are recommended to visit the CoA’s official website for more information.

Steps for downloading the 2023 NATA Answer Key

Candidates can access the tentative answer key online by following the instructions listed below:

1. Go to nata.in, the official website.
2. On the homepage, select the link for the NATA 2023 solution manual.
3. Type in your login information.
4. The NATA answer key will be shown on the screen
5.  Download it and print it off for later use.

Importance of NATA Answer Key 2023

The NATA Answer Key 2023 is a crucial resource for applicants who took the test. They can use it to estimate their likely first- and second-round scores. All of the answers to the questions that were asked during the entrance exam are included in the answer key. Candidates can have a good understanding of their performance and pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses with the use of the response sheets.

How to use the NATA Answer Key 2023 to calculate your score?

Candidates can use the NATA Answer Key 2023 to determine their likely score by performing the following steps:

Step 1: Download the response guide and answer key.

Step 2: Compare your responses to those listed in the answer key.

Step 3: Assign yourself points in accordance with the scoring system.

Step 4: Determine the overall grade received.

Step 5: Carry out the aforementioned procedure for each question.

The Importance of the NATA exam

For admission to B.Arch programmes provided by various institutions and universities throughout India, the Council of Architecture (COA) administers the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), a national-level entrance exam. Examiners assess candidates’ aptitude for the field of architecture as well as their drawing and observational abilities, sense of proportion, aesthetic awareness, and capacity for critical thought.

For applicants who have taken the exam, the release of the NATA Answer Key 2023 is an essential stage in the admissions process. They can use it to estimate their likely scores in the first and second tries and get a good sense of how they performed. Candidates who haven’t already downloaded the solution key from the COA website can do so by following the directions above.

After Nagaland’s statehood in 1963, the National Medical Commission (NMC) granted the Letter of Permission (LoP) for the establishment of the first medical college in Kohima. For the academic year 2023–2024, the Nagaland University, Kohima’s Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research received 100 MBBS seats from the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB). Based on the Physical Compliance Verification Assessment Report and the commitment made by the Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, to address all deficiencies identified by the MARB by May 31, 2023, the proposal has been approved. When the first batch accepted against the approved intake of 100 MBBS seats appears for the final exams, the college administration may raise the issue of acceptance of the qualification under Section 25(2) of the IMC Act with the National Medical Commission.

Nagaland’s main city of Kohima will now have a medical college. Since gaining its independence as a state in 1963, Nagaland has been without a medical college. The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Phirebagie, Kohima, has been granted a Letter of Permission (LoP) by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to begin a medical college for the Academic Year 2023–2024. The plan has been authorized based on the Physical Compliance Verification Assessment Report and the commitment made by the Commissioner and Secretary of the Government of Nagaland’s Department of Health and Family Welfare. 

This article seeks to give additional details regarding the application procedure, the rules the NMC has established for the college administration, and the importance of establishing a medical college in Nagaland.

The LOP issued by the National Medical Commission’s MARB

The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Phirebagie, Kohima, which is a part of Nagaland University, Kohima, received the Letter of Proposal (LoP) for 100 MBBS seats from the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC for the academic year 2023–2024. The MARB ordered that the institution’s dean would be fully responsible for adhering to and maintaining the standards set forth in the National Medical Commission’s regulation throughout the academic year, including the infrastructure, both physical and human resource-related, teaching staff, clinical materials, etc.

Guidelines and the approval procedure for the college authorities

The LoP was released in response to the Physical Compliance Verification Assessment Report and the commitment made by the Commissioner and Secretary of the Government of Nagaland’s Department of Health and Family Welfare to address any shortcomings identified by the MARB by May 31, 2023. When the first batch accepted against the approved intake of 100 MBBS seats appears for the final exams, the college administration may raise the issue of acceptance of the qualification under Section 25(2) of the IMC Act with the National Medical Commission.Commission.

The Medical Admissions Review Board (MARB) said that it is necessary to build biometric attendance, a website on the medical college institution that displays all of the details of the college, courses provided, the faculty members who are available and their experience over the last five years, students who have joined, and the affiliating university. Additionally, it guided the display of hospital services, facilities, and equipment for each speciality. It also showed the OP and IP census, as well as births and deaths according to information kept by the municipal government.

The National Medical Commission (NMC)’s approval and issuing of a Letter of Permission (LoP) for 100 MBBS seats to launch a new medical college in Nagaland is crucial for the state. Since its statehood in 1963, Nagaland has been without a medical college; this initiative will give the state’s future doctors much-needed access to medical education. The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research will be the name of the new medical school, which will be a part of Nagaland University and have its headquarters in Kohima. 

The creation of a medical college in Nagaland and the enhancement of the state’s general healthcare system are goals that will be advanced with the ratification of the LoP. The commitment made by the Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, to address all issues by May 31, 2023, is also crucial for ensuring that the new medical college complies with regulations and offers its students a top-notch education.

Maximum Applications Came for These Two Universities

This year, there were a record number of applications for the Common University Entrance Test, which determines admission to undergraduate programmes at institutions all over India. In fact, compared to last year, the number of applications has climbed by more than 50%. In contrast to last year, when only 9.9 lakh students applied, this year, a total of 14.99 lakh students have registered for CUET-UG and submitted their application forms.

The competition for admission has become more difficult as a result of the increase in applications, particularly at universities where the most applications are submitted. Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University have once again received the most applications, per the trend. We will examine the causes of this increase in applications, the universities that have gotten the most applications, and the implications for the students in this article.

Reasons for the Increase in Applications

The higher awareness among the students is one of the main causes of the increase in applications this year. When CUET was originally introduced last year, a large number of students took the test for various reasons. The pupils who were unable to take the exam last year, however, have also applied this year. Furthermore, the students are aware that they would not be admitted to prestigious universities without CUET. The number of applications has also increased as a result of numerous scientific students applying for NEET, JEE Main, and CUET.

Universities with the most applications

Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University have once again got the most applications, as they did last year. Applications have been submitted to both of these universities from all over the nation. There are about 28.4 lakh applications for the 73 undergraduate programmes that Delhi University grants admission to, which equates to about 39 thousand applications per course.

Furthermore, both Chemistry and Physics have received more than 6 lakh applications each. The most applications were sent to Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Allahabad University, and Jamia Millia Islamia. In the CUET, a candidate may take up to 10 subjects. The majority of applications were from UP, Delhi, and Bihar.

The Upcoming Competition

The increase in applications suggests that this year’s admissions process will be more competitive. Additionally, there will be more competition for admission because there are now 242 universities participating in CUET, up from 90. Universities will admit students to dual degree programmes in addition to the regular BA, B.Com, and B.Sc. programmes based on their CUET scores. They can choose between Admission may also be made based on CUET results for BBA-LLB, BA-LLB, BSC-MSC, and BA-MA programmes. On the basis of this score, several universities admit students into five-year integrated programmes.

The increased interest in higher education in India is evidenced by the record number of applications received for CUET-UG this year. The kids are prepared to put in a lot of effort to get a decent education because they realise that it is the key to success in life. The children will have to study hard for the examinations and compete against other applicants to get into the university of their choice.