The Tamil Nadu government is seeking permission from the National Medical Commission to increase MBBS seats in eight government-run medical colleges, aiming to provide more opportunities for aspiring medical students and address the rising competition for admission. The state also plans to establish new medical colleges in six districts with funding from the Centre.
The Higher Education Department in Odisha has initiated an investigation to identify degree colleges that have consistently recorded zero admissions in certain subjects. This move aims to address concerns regarding the quality and sustainability of higher education in the state. Regional Directorates of Education (RDEs) in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur have issued notices to government and private colleges reporting zero admissions, seeking explanations and comprehensive reports within seven days.
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) has extended the application deadline for the Direct Recruitment of Assistant Professors in government colleges in Tamil Nadu. The new deadline is May 15, 2024, and the examination is scheduled for August 4, 2024. A total of 4000 positions are available across the state.
