NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION

Admission to B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing Courses for July 2008 session


POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CHANDIGARH
GRAMS : POSTGRADMED
Tel. (0172)-2755256 , 2755257 FAX : (0172)-2744401, 2745078
E-Mail: medinst@pgi.chd.nic.in


Admission Notice 2008

Admission to B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing Courses for July 2008 session

The National Institute of Nursing Education was established in 1964 in Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh with the aim to bring primary health services within the reach of all individuals. The Nursing Institute is offering graduate and postgraduate degree courses in nursing. The institute is affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh which awards of degrees after successful completion of the programme of studies and practical experience in the hospital and community.

The nursing institute has been preparing clinical practitioners, nursing administrators and educators to shoulder responsible positions and facilitate better education with added thrust to nursing research and short term courses in specialities of nursing. Faculty and students are members of National Professional Organizations.


The last date for receipt of applications is 2.5.2008.
Admission Notice for B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing Courses for July 2008 session
Click here to view the Prospectus & Admission Form for the session starting in July 2008
Prospectus
Application Form for B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) Course
Application Form for B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic)/ M.Sc. Nursing Course

A. B.Sc Nursing (4 years)
General(47) SC(9) ST (4)

B. B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic)
General(24) SC (5) ST(2) For PGI Staff -9 (Gen.7, SC-1, ST-1)

C. M.Sc Nursing
General(13) SC (3) ST(1) For PGI Staff -3 (Gen.-2, SC/ST-1*)
Specialities with seats
a) Community Health Nursing - 4
b) Psychiatric Nursing -2
c) Paediatric Nursing -4
d) Obst. & Gynae Nursing -3
e) Medical Surgical Nursing -7
-Critical Care Nursing
-Cardio-thoracic Nursing
-Oncology Nursing
-Neuro Nursing
-Nephro & Urology Nursing
-Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Nursing

The seats for various categories are not interchangeable.

Eligibility criteria:
B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) - only for female candidates
a. The minimum education requirement shall be 10+2 examination passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English or any other examination recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto with atleast 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates appearing in the said examination to be held in April-May of the year can also apply, but they will be issued roll numbers only if they furnish the certificates of their having passed the examination (15 days by post and 5 days by hand) before the date of entrance test.
b. The minimum age is 17 years and maximum 25 years, as on 31st December of the year of admission.

B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)
a. Must have passed 10+2 or any other examination recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto.
b. Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife qualified from a recognized institute and registered with respective State Nursing Council as approved by I.N.C. or substitute registration in case of male candidates fully qualified for nursing of men, women and children.
In case, the candidate is in service, the application should route through the employer.

M.Sc. Nursing
a. B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc.Hons.Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) or any other degree from the institute recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and the Panjab University as equivalent thereto with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
b. Should have at least 1 year of work experience by 15th July of the year in bedside nursing or public health nursing in nursing educational institutions recognized by the Indian Nursing Council after Basic B.Sc. Nursing or before and after Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing. c. Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife as approved by I.N.C. or substitute registration in the case of male candidates fully qualified for nursing of men, women and children.
In case, the candidate is in service, the application should route through the employer.


Procedure of applying
a. The application form is available with this brochure. The candidates may download the application form available and send the applications complete in all respects along with one unstamped self addressed envelope of 24x15 cms. The candidates shall submit all the documents (attested photostat copies) in support of their particulars filled in the application form along with a demand draft of Rs.500/- in respect of General Category and Rs.400/- for SC/ST categories in favour of The Director, PGI, Chandigarh (the draft is not required for the candidates who are applying through the prospectus/application form obtained from the office of the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education worth Rs.500/- in respect of General Category and Rs.400/- for SC/ST categories). The application should reach the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGI, Chandigarh, either personally or by Registered post by 2-5-2008. The applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. The Institute takes no responsibility for any delay in the receipt or loss of application or Admit Card/Roll No. in transit. Incomplete applications will not be entertained and no correspondence will be made in this regard.

b. The fact that an application form has been supplied on a certain date will not be accepted as an excuse for the late submission of the application. The supply of the application form does not ipso facto make the receiver eligible for admission to the selection tests.

c. The candidate belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes are required to furnish a certificate from the District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Collector/Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate, *Sub Divisional Magistrate, Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate, Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar, Sub Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides. Administrator/Secretary to Administrator/Development Officer (Lakshdweep Islands) in support of their claims. The candidates must supply an English Translation of their caste certificate along with the application.
Not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate.
d. No request for a change in category/subject applied for is entertained after the submission of the application to the Institute.


For inservice candidates
The applications of inservice candidates for M.Sc Nursing and B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic) must be routed through proper channel. In case delay is anticipated in the transmission of the application, an advance copy of the application on the prescribed form, complete in all respects must reach the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGI before the closing date i.e. 2-5-2008. The application through proper channel should also reach the Principal, N.I.N.E. on or before 12.5.2008, otherwise the application shall be rejected without any correspondence in this regard.

For foreign candidates
Candidates belonging to foreign countries are required to route their applications through the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi and it should reach by the prescribed date. They have to obtain Eligibility Certificate from the Panjab University, Chandigarh and clearance from the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and submit it alongwith application form. They are also required to appear and qualify in the entrance examination.


Documents to be attached
1. B.Sc.Nursing (4 years)
(a) Application form with three attested photographs pasted on the form.
(b) Attested copies of Matric & 10+2 (in case of appearing candidates in 10+2, they will have to furnish their mark sheets 15 days by post or 5 days by hand before the entrance test otherwise roll nos. shall not be issued)
(c) One unstamped self addressed envelope of 20 cm X 15 cms.

2. B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)
(a) Attested copy of 10+2 or its equivalent.
(b) Attested copies of diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
(c) Attested copies of RN/RM
(d) Proof of date of birth
(e) N.O.C. from the employer, if applying through proper channel.

3. M.Sc. Nursing
(a) Attested copies of B.Sc. Nursing or its equivalent.
(b) Attested copies of General Nursing & Midwifery, if applicable.
(c) Attested copies of RN/RM.
(d) Proof of date of birth.
(e) Experience Certificate.
(f) N.O.C. from the employer if applying through proper channel.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
An entrance examination is held on All India basis by the Institute. The tentative date of the entrance test is :-
For B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) 03.06.2008
For M.Sc. Nursing Course 03.06.2008
For B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) 03.07.2008

Roll Nos. to the eligible candidates for appearing in the entrance examination will be issued around a fortnight in advance. Any candidate who does not receive any information from this office may please write to the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGI by name 15 days before the commencement of entrance test giving his/her particulars i.e. full name, course applied for, registration no/category under which applied for etc. Candidates will have to appear in the entrance test at Chandigarh at their own expenses and no TA/DA is admissible to them for the purpose. There will not be any change in the selection/examination schedule even if the day is declared holiday or half holiday by Chandigarh Administration. No documents or enquiries shall be entertained at the examination centre. The Centre Superintendent will admit only those candidates to the entrance test who have been issued Roll Nos.

General Information
(a) The complete application (i.e. accompanied with all documents etc.) must reach the Principal of National Institute of Nursing Education either by post or by personal delivery at the counter on or before the closing date. Applications may please be sent preferably by registered post. For facility of candidates, the closing date for the receipt of applications has been mentioned on the application form. The counter for receipt of applications to be delivered personally will close at 4.00 P.M. on the closing date and no application will be received thereafter. The institute will not be responsible if application is delivered to any other quarters. The fact that the application registration no. has been issued to the candidates does not mean that the application is complete in all respects and has been accepted by the institute.
(b) If the closing date fixed for the receipt of applications by the institute is declared as a holiday or half day holiday by the Chandigarh Administration, then the immediate next working day shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.
(c) Application received after the closing date is not considered. The institute takes no responsibility for any delay in the receipt or loss of application/prospectus in transit.
(d) Incomplete applications are not entertained and no correspondence will be made in this respect. All particulars in the application form must be written carefully and legible. All claims made in the application must be supported with documentary proof.
(e) Candidates should sign all the documents including enclosures to the application and also put date.
(f) No request for a change of the category applied for is entertained after submission of the application to the institute.
(g) The candidates in employment must forward their applications through proper channel. In case delay is anticipated in the transmission of the application, an advance copy of the application on the prescribed form, complete in all respect must reach the Principal of National Institute of Nursing Education on or before 2.5.2008 and the copy through proper channel should reach by 12.5.2008.
(h) The decision of the Director of the Institute in the matter of selection of candidates for the various courses shall be final.
(i) The candidates invited for the selection may have to stay at Chandigarh 2-3 days. No TA/DA is admissible to them for the purpose.
(j) If any candidate wants a duplicate Roll.no./Admit Card to be issued, then he/she must do so by seeing the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education on a working day during office hours atleast a day prior to the date fixed for the theory examination. For obtaining duplicate Roll No. the candidate is required to deposit a fee of Rs.20/- and also furnish his/her recent passport size coloured photograph. No duplicate Roll No./Admit card is issued at the examination Centre. The Centre Superintendent admits only those candidates to the examination whose candidature is confirmed. In case of any dispute the same shall be settled within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh.
(k) If any entrance examination/interview is fixed for any course there will not be any change in the date and the examination/interview will be held as per schedule even if the day is declared as a holiday or half day holiday by the Chandigarh Administration.
(l) Any attempt on the part of candidate to influence directly or indirectly will be treated as disqualifications.
(m) The candidates selected for the course shall have to furnish the migration certificate from which they passed their last examination at the time of their joining along with all other certificates in original in support of their qualifications, experience etc.
(n) No individual intimation is sent to the un-selected candidates.
(o) The period of training is strictly full time and ordinarily continuous.
(p) The rules are subject to change in accordance with the decision of the institute from time to time.
(q) Selected candidates shall have to pay the fees etc. on the same day failing which his/her selection will be treated as cancelled and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list in the order of merit.

OTHER INFORMATION

STIPEND/SCHOLARSHIPS
A. B.Sc Nursing (4 years)
Institute awards Rs. 100/- per month as stipend during three years and Rs.200/- per month during the internship period to all students. Students are required to execute bond to serve the Institute/the Govt. (which shall include the Central Govt. or any State or Union Territory or an autonomous body/hospital established by Central/State/Union Territory Govt.) for a period of three years if offered a job within six months by any of the above mentioned institutes/departments after the completion of the training otherwise after six months of the completion of the training, this condition of the bond will be inoperative.

B. M.Sc Nursing
Two PGI Scholarships at the rate of Rs 250/- per month to pursue M.Sc Nursing (one for first year and one for second year) are available to the selected candidates on merit who will execute service bond for a period of three years.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In case, any candidate found to have supplied false information, certificate etc. or is found to have concealed or withheld some information in her/his application form, she/he shall be debarred from Admission. Any other action that may be considered appropriate by the Director of the Institute may also be taken against her/him which include criminal prosecution.