medical counselling committee

The medical counselling committee (MCC) has announced the NEET SS 2024 counselling schedule, with Round 1 registration commencing on May 13, 2025, and closing on May 18, 2025. Candidates seeking admission to super-specialty courses must register, fill choices, and complete payments within the deadlines.

Mohammad Asif Qamar, an IIT Kharagpur student, tragically died by suicide in his hostel room during a video call with a friend in Delhi, who alerted authorities. This incident, the second in a short period, has prompted IIT Kharagpur to form a committee to investigate the rising number of suicides on campus. While no prior mental health concerns were identified, Qamar had faced an exam malpractice issue earlier this year.

Uttarakhand's WCD department will provide Rs 4,000 monthly to minor rape survivors expecting a child. This support covers maternity and infant care until the survivor turns 23. The state also plans to establish more Child Care Institutions. Support panels are being set up in 13 districts. These panels will strengthen legal, medical, and emotional support for sexually abused children.

The NEET UG 2025 admit card has been officially released by the National Testing Agency on April 30. Candidates can now download it from neet.nta.nic.in using their login credentials. With the exam scheduled for May 4 in offline mode, the admit card includes essential details like centre address, timings, and exam-day instructions.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2025 city intimation slip on April 23, ahead of the May 4 exam. Over 23 lakh candidates can now check their allotted exam city at neet.nta.nic.in. The official admit card will be available by May 1. The offline exam will run from 2 PM to 5 PM in 566 cities. Candidates must carry valid ID and follow guidelines strictly. Results are expected by June 14, 2025.

San Francisco is considering a new drug policy. This policy prioritizes abstinence from illicit drugs. Supervisor Matt Dorsey proposed the "recovery first" approach. The proposal has sparked debate. Some worry it alienates those not ready to quit. Others believe the city is too permissive. Mayor Daniel Lurie aims to solve the fentanyl crisis.

During counseling, the girl who always remained sick and lowly in class named a woman from her locality who would regularly call her to assist with domestic work. The woman allegedly coerced her into having sexual acts, involving her husband, police said.

The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grants and $6 million in contracts to Harvard University after the institution declined to comply with policy changes suggested by the US President. These changes included sharing hiring data and ensuring viewpoint diversity across academic departments.

A brain-dead autorickshaw driver's vital organs gave new life to four patients, including three in Pune. His family consented to donate his organs after counselling. The organs, which included two kidneys, a liver, and lungs, were allocated and successfully transplanted according to ZTCC guidelines.