Section 47 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020.
- (1)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any student who was studying for a degree or diploma in any medical institution immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so study and complete his course for such degree or diploma, and such institution shall continue to provide instructions and hold examination for such student in accordance with the syllabus and studies as existed before such commencement, and such student shall be deemed to have completed his course of study under this Act and shall be awarded degree or diploma under this Act.
- (2)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where recognition granted to a medical institution has lapsed, whether by efflux of time or by its voluntary surrender or for any other reason whatsoever, such medical institution shall continue to maintain and provide the minimum standards as approved by the Commission till such time as all the candidates are able to complete their study in that institution.
Summary
- If a student was already studying for a degree or diploma before this Act started, they are allowed to finish their course.
- The medical institution must keep teaching and testing these students using the old syllabus and studies that existed before the Act.
- When these students finish, their degree or diploma is considered valid and awarded under this new Act.
- If a medical institution loses its recognition (because time ran out, they gave it up, or any other reason), it cannot abandon its students. It must maintain minimum standards until all current candidates finish their studies.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do current students have to restart their studies under a new syllabus?
No, institutions will continue to provide instructions and hold examinations in accordance with the syllabus and studies as existed before the commencement of the Act.
2. Will a degree earned using the old syllabus be recognized?
Yes, the student shall be deemed to have completed his course of study under this Act and shall be awarded a degree or diploma under this Act.
3. What happens to the students if a college loses its recognition?
The medical institution must continue to maintain and provide the minimum standards approved by the Commission until all candidates are able to complete their study.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 47 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., what syllabus applies to a student who was studying for a degree immediately before the Act commenced?
Q2.Under Section 47 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., what must a medical institution do if its recognition lapses due to voluntary surrender?
Q3.Under Section 47 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., how is the degree of a legacy student treated once they finish their course of study?
Q4.Under Section 47 of The National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020., which of the following is listed as a reason a medical institution's recognition might lapse?