National Testing Agency opens registration for teaching roles in Indian medicine fields
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) with MDBUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) with MDMSc in Anatomy, Physiology, BiochemistryMaster of Public Health (MPH)NTET 2025 IMPORTANT DATESApplication start date: June 4, 2025Last date to apply: June 23, 2025Last date for fee payment: June 24, 2025Date of examination: July 17, 2025Applicants must complete the application and fee payment on time to be eligible for the examination.These qualifications make candidates eligible to appear for NTET and pursue teaching roles in their respective disciplines.ABOUT THE NTETNTET is a national-level examination that serves as a qualifying test for those seeking to teach at educational institutions offering courses in Indian medicine and Homoeopathy. The exam assesses the subject knowledge and teaching aptitude of candidates to ensure quality education in these traditional fields.
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