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Supreme Court Upholds NEET-UG Requirement for MBBS Abroad: No Exceptions

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Supreme Court Upholds NEET-UG Requirement for MBBS Abroad: No Exceptions

No MBBS abroad valid without NEET-UG: SC; NEET-UG became mandatory after NMC issued a ruling in this regard in 2018 Srinagar, Feb 20: Aspirants looking at foreign medical colleges for pursuing MBBS beware: the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that no MBBS in any medical college abroad would be considered valid without taking a NEET-UG exam. The ruling aimed at maintaining a standard of medical education and quality of healthcare delivery reaffirming the National Medical Commission (NMC) rule that mandates NEET-UG for pursuing undergraduate medical courses in any medical college,…

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Education Neutrality: Omar Govt Prohibits Student Participation in Rallies

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Education Neutrality: Omar Govt Prohibits Student Participation in Rallies

Omar Government Bans Education Department from Ordering Students to Attend Rallies In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has banned the Education Department from directing students or staff to participate in political programmes or rallies. This decision comes in response to widespread criticism following a controversial circular issued by the Poonch Chief Education Officer, which mandated the participation of students and teachers in a Tiranga rally organized by the RSS-affiliated ABVP. The ban, issued through a circular by the School Education Department,…

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Opposition, Students Criticize J&K Govt’s Mandatory ABVP Rally Order

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Opposition, Students Criticize J&K Govt's Mandatory ABVP Rally Order

The Opposition as well as students’ bodies urged that education must remain “neutral, free from coercion or external influence” A government order asking educational heads to send students and teachers to a Tiranga Rally organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the Pir Panjal valley’s Poonch has come under criticism from political parties and students’ bodies in Kashmir. According to an order of the Additional District Magistrate, Poonch, permission was granted to a rally on January 23 to mark respect and celebrate Republic Day. The order was also…

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Crackdown on Capitation Fees: Education Minister Promises Strict Action

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Crackdown on Capitation Fees: Education Minister Promises Strict Action

Will take action against schools demanding capitation fee: Education Minister Sakina Masood Srinagar, Jan 14: The Minister for Education, Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Sakina Masood today called on parents to formally report schools demanding capitation fees, assuring them of the government’s strict action against such institutions. Speaking to media, Masood emphasised the need for community cooperation to curb this unethical practice. “Parents must put their foot down and assist the government in addressing this issue. We will ensure the strictest action against schools violating norms,” she said.…

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JKBOSE Orders Transfer of Students from 60 Private Schools to Govt Institutions

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JKBOSE Orders Transfer of Students from 60 Private Schools to Govt Institutions

In response to the expiration of affiliations for Private Academic Institutions in the Kashmir Division, coupled with their failure to submit extension case files, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has given a nod to enroll secondary and senior secondary level students of sixty private schools to nearby government institutions. JKBOSE Deputy Secretary General for Kashmir division said that the directives have been issued for tagging of on-roll students of sixty private academic institutions of Kashmir Division running their affairs on proprietary land, having their period of affiliation…

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Removal of Corporal Punishment in Schools and its Impact on the Behavioral Landscape of Kashmiri Youth

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Removal of Corporal Punishment in Schools and its Impact on the Behavioral Landscape of Kashmiri Youth

Unintended Consequences: The Impact of Removing Corporal Punishment in Kashmiri Schools By: Javid Amin The state of Jammu and Kashmir, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, has long been a symbol of breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and the resilience of its people in the face of adversity. However, recent developments in the region, particularly the removal of corporal punishment from schools, have started to paint a different picture. The consequences of this change are felt across all strata of society, but it is the impact on the…

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