Akal College of Nursing, established in 2008 by the Kalgidhar Trust, is the first nursing college in Himachal Pradesh, located in the serene valley of Baru Sahib, Sirmour district. Affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Nursing Registration Council (HPNRC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC), this college is approved by Himachal Pradesh University-Shimla. The College offers B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, and Ph.D. programs, admitting 60 undergraduate, 25 postgraduate students, and 5 doctoral scholars annually. The campus spans a lush green area of 200 acres, featuring well-equipped laboratories for various nursing disciplines, spacious classrooms with modern amenities, and a library housing over 2,500 books, 38 journals, and access to e-journals. Residential facilities include a girls' hostel with triple occupancy rooms, attached baths, and 24 hour water and electricity supply. Additional amenities comprise a cafeteria, gym, auditorium, and Wi-Fi connectivity, all contributing to a conducive learning environment. The college is supported by the 200-bed Akal Charitable Hospital on campus, providing students with practical clinical exposure. This comprehensive infrastructure ensures that students receive both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing them for successful careers in nursing and healthcare.
Courses | Duration | |
B.Sc. Nursing | 4 Years | |
M.Sc. Nursing | 2 Years |
Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), located in Ner Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, plays a pivotal role in advancing nursing education within the state. The university affiliates a substantial number of nursing institutions, including government and private colleges, offering programs such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing). Admissions to these programs are merit-based, determined through entrance examinations conducted by AMRU. The university's commitment to standardizing and enhancing nursing education is evident through its comprehensive oversight of affiliated colleges and the structured admission processes it administers.
Eligibility Criteria: For admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course are as follows: Only female candidates who are bonafide Himachali, or daughters of Himachal Government employees or employees of autonomous bodies partly or fully financed by the HP Government, are eligible for government quota seats. For management quota seats in private B.Sc. Nursing colleges, all Indian citizens, both Himachali and non-Himachali, are eligible. Candidates must be aged between 17 and 35 years as of 31st December 2024, with a 5-year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates. The candidate must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually, and secured at least 45% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC). English must be a compulsory subject in 10+2. Married candidates are eligible with a medical fitness certificate, and must maintain 80% theory and 100% practical attendance to appear in final exams. Candidates awaiting 10+2 results and those from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with science subjects are also eligible. Final selection is based on performance in the entrance test conducted by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), HP.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
COMMON/ CENTRALIZED COUNSELLING
(a) There will be online counselling to provisionally allocate seats to eligible candidates based on merit-cum-choice/preference of colleges and category/quota. Candidates must fill and submit the online application form and then fill their choices of colleges and quota. Merely paying the fee is not enough—candidates must click “Final Submit” to complete the application.
(b) Admission to Government and Private Nursing Colleges (both State & Management Quota) will be done through online allotment as per schedule by the Common Counselling Committee, chaired by the Director of Medical Education & Research, HP. The Controller of Examinations, AMRU, is the Member Secretary.
(c) After the 1st round, candidates can download the provisional allotment letter from their login and must report to the allotted college with original documents and a printout of the application form and allotment letter.
(d) The College Admission Committee verifies eligibility, documents, medical fitness, and fee payment. If a candidate doesn’t report in time, the seat is cancelled without notice.
(e) The 2nd round will be conducted after the first, and candidates will be allowed to submit fresh preferences. If a candidate is satisfied with their seat from the 1st round, they need not participate in the 2nd. If they want upgradation, they must submit fresh choices. Upgradation is allowed from one college to another based on merit and availability.
(f) Candidates not allotted any seat in Round-1 can directly fill choices in Round-2 without registering again.
(g) If reserved category seats remain unfilled, they will be offered to other categories in a specific order (SC to ST, then to General, etc.).
(h) Candidates can also choose colleges not currently showing vacancies, as some may become available due to seat reshuffling.
(i) Himachali Bonafide candidates admitted under Management Quota in Round-1 can be upgraded to State Quota in Round-2.
(j) A Mop-Up Round (and extended Mop-Up, if needed) will be held for candidates who haven’t taken or are not holding any seat. Upgradation is not allowed in the Mop-Up round except from Private to Government colleges or from Management to State Quota.
(k) The entire process is conducted online via www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates must regularly check the website for updates.
The M.Sc. Nursing Degree Course, with a duration of two years, is offered in both Government and Private Nursing Colleges in Himachal Pradesh. This course is affiliated with the Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Nerchowk, and is granted approval on a yearly basis by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi. Admission to the course is based strictly on merit, determined through an Entrance Test conducted by AMRU on behalf of the Government of Himachal Pradesh (Department of Medical Education & Research). The admission process is governed by the relevant provisions of Chapters XI, XII, and XIII of the First Ordinance of AMRU, as amended from time to time, and also aligns with the policies, rules, and regulations prescribed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Only female candidates are eligible to apply, and applications must be submitted online through the University website: www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates are required to upload all necessary certificates and documents at the time of application submission.
Eligibility Criteria: Admission to the M.Sc. Nursing Degree course will be based on merit in the Entrance Test conducted by AMRU and is open only to female candidates who meet the specified criteria. Candidates must be registered as Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with either the H.P. State Nurses Registration Council, Shimla, or any State Nursing Registration Council at the time of application. They should hold a B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or B.Sc. Hons. Nursing degree from a recognized institution with at least 55% aggregate marks. Additionally, a minimum of one year of work experience either before or after completing Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and after B.Sc. Nursing from the date of registration is required. A certificate of this work experience must be uploaded during the M.Sc. Nursing course application process.
INSTRUCTION FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
HOW TO FILL THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Steps: » Following information is required:
(1) Personal info.
(2) Education details.
(3) Entrance exam center details.
(4) Payment Details for Admission form
Step: 1 » Personal Information
Date of birth, Mobile No, Address, Caste, Category Details, Scanned Photo (must be less than 40 kb, format - .jpg/.jpeg).
Step: 2 » Education details
Starting XIIth / Diploma, Graduation (if applicable)
Carefully select between options of Percent System or Grade System
Year of Passing of each degree should be carefully specified
Board of Examination decides the normalization factor, so specify correctly
Step: 3 » Exam Center Selection
Select Examination location as per given in Prospectus
Step: 4 » Payment details for admission form
You can pay application form fee by Online - By Credit/ Debit card or by Net Banking.
Important Notes:
➤ Do not make any changes with the pen on the particulars as printed on the print out of the online application form. In case of any change/error in the category is left, after last date of online application form, no request on this account shall be entertained under any circumstances.
➤ Online application form registered within due date without successful transaction of requisite fee or without completion of ONLINE process of application form, the form of such candidates will be rejected without any intimation.
➤ It will be the entire responsibility of the candidates to fill up the online application form as well as payment of prescribed fee by way of using debit/credit cards of any bank within the prescribed period and they must obtain the print out of confirmation copy of the online application form.
➤ Incomplete online application form due to any error committed by the candidate, which does not generate the print out of the application form will summarily rejected. Any wrong or misleading entry in the online application form will also lead to rejection thereof without assigning any reason.
➤ For any technical query while filling up online application form, please contact 9459139364.
➤ For any other query, please contact on Phone No.
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
Baru Sahib Road, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh - 173001
phone: 09816400512
email: [email protected]
website: http://www.akalcollegeofnursing.com/