The Commission, at its 581 meeting held on 25th June 2024, has considered the recommendations of the expert committee and has decided to include “Ayurveda Biology” as an additional subject from December 2024 onwards to the present list of subjects of UGC-NET”, informed the commission.

The syllabus for the new subject of UGC NET is also available on its website ugcnetonline.in, also informed the commission.

“Ayurveda Biology is now covered as a subject in the UGC-NET exam. From December 2024, candidates can select this new subject that develops inter-disciplinary knowledge but also comprises Ayurveda – an ancient science,” the UGC informed through an X post on sharing the news.

As recently as June this year, the commission revealed that disaster management subjects would be added to the list of subjects for the UGC NET December 2024 exam.

The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam twice a year with the aim of declaring eligibility of aspirants for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), ineligibility for Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programs at Indian colleges and universities.

UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Ayurveda Biology syllabus

The Ayurveda Biology paper of the UGC NET syllabus encompasses 10 units, which are given below.

• Unit 1: History and Development of Ayurveda
• Unit 2: Philosophy and Basic Principles of Ayurveda
• Unit 3: Sharir Rachna and Kriya
• Unit 4: Padartha Vigyan and Dravya Vigyan
• Unit 5: Rasa Shastra, Bheshajya Kalpana and Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia
• Unit 6: Disease Biology, Microbiology and Immunology
• Unit 7: Genetics, Ayurgenomics, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Unit 8: Physiology, Biochemistry and Nanotechnology
• Unit 9: Biodiversity and Environmental Health, IPR and Entrepreneurship
• Unit 10: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Ayurveda-informatics

Conclusion

The introduction of Ayurveda Biology as a new subject for UGC NET in December 2024 marks a significant development in promoting interdisciplinary research and education in Ayurveda. This move opens up new opportunities for candidates passionate about Ayurveda and its scientific principles. Aspirants can now access the detailed syllabus on the official UGC NET website and start preparing to explore the rich confluence of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern biology.

The MCC released the revised brochure for NEET PG 2024 counselling at the official website, mcc.nic.in, on Wednesday. Details of Armed Forces Medical Services counselling and eligibility conditions have been added to the Information Bulletin of NEET PG Counseling 2024.

MCC released the counselling schedule for NEET PG on 1st November after a considerable delay. Last date for application in NEET PG Round I counselling is on 17th November. Meanwhile, on 19th November, petitions are likely to be placed in the Supreme Court challenging National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences or NBEMS.

According to the June 26, 2024 letter, “It has been informed by the office of DGAFMS that from this year, the counselling for Priority III, IV and V candidates into AFMS PG Teaching Institutes will be conducted by MCC of DGHS.”

All candidates registering under priority 5 will provisionally be allotted seats strictly on merit-cum-choice and seat availability basis. They will also undergo a medical examination to be carried out at their provisionally allotted AFMS institute. Admission will be given only for candidates passed as fit.

MCC has also made some important information available in relation to cancellation of candidature and certificates for offering admissions through the counselling process.

According to the AFMS counseling 2024 policy, the list of eligibility priority 3 and 4 candidates will be given to MCC by DGAFMS after scanning the applications.

NEET PG 2024: AFMS counseling

The main AFMS PG Teaching Institutes are entrusted with the task of training in-service medical officers from the Armed Forces Medical Services to qualify for a specialist. The civil doctors desirous of joining MD, MS, or DNB in any AFMS institute are liable to be commissioned SSC to serve for 5 years in AFMS after qualifying the respective PG exams also, according to the existing norm.

The remaining seats in these institutes will be opened for eligible candidates after fulfilling the AFMS requirements through the following priority system.

• Priority 1: AFMS officers detailed on Advance Specialist Course or PG courses.
• Priority 2: Foreign students sponsored by Government and AFMS officers granted Study Leave.
• Priority 3: Medical Officers sponsored by Paramilitary Organization and other Government of India organizations.
• Priority 4: SSC AFMS Ex-officers within 3 years of their release from service.
• Priority 5: Civil candidates.

Conclusion

With the NEET PG 2024 counselling process now underway, candidates are advised to review the revised guidelines and meet all necessary deadlines to secure their admission. The updated policies for AFMS counseling, which detail priority-based eligibility for in-service Armed Forces medical officers and civil candidates, ensure a smooth and structured approach to seat allocation. Staying informed about each step and following official announcements from MCC will help candidates navigate this critical phase in their medical career paths.