
Government College of Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Kadapa is a government-run nursing institution located within the sprawling campus of Government Medical College, Kadapa in Putlampally village, Andhra Pradesh. The college was established in 2008 to provide quality nursing education and to develop skilled, compassionate nursing professionals for the healthcare sector. Affiliated with Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences and operating under the administrative framework of RIMS, the college is part of a larger academic and healthcare ecosystem that includes a tertiary care hospital serving the region with a variety of medical services. The nursing college focuses on delivering a strong foundation in nursing theory, clinical practice, and community health, supported by experienced faculty and essential infrastructure.
| Courses | Duration |
| B.SC (Nursing) | 4 years |
| To Download B.Sc. Nursing Information Bulletin 2025-26 | Click Here |
The following regulations govern the admission of students to the B.Sc. (Nursing) Four-Year Degree Course, in accordance with G.O.Ms.No. 41, HM&FW (C1) Department, dated 15.03.2023, and G.O.Rt.No. 634, dated 25.10.2024, HM&FW (C2) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and as per the Revised Regulations and Curriculum for the B.Sc. (Nursing) Programme, Regulations-2020, notified vide Gazette Notification No. 275 dated 05.07.2021 by the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, applicable from the academic year 2023–24 onwards.
| College Type | Competent Authority Quota Seats |
| Government Nursing Colleges affiliated to Dr. NTRUHS | 100 % Seats will be filled under Competent Authority Quota. |
| Private unaided Non-Minority & Minority Nursing Colleges affiliated to Dr. NTRUHS | Competent Authority Quota as per the Government of Andhra Pradesh orders issued from time to time. |
Eligibility criteria : Candidates must have passed the two-year Intermediate examination of the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, or an equivalent 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English as compulsory subjects, from a recognized board such as BIEAP, AISSCE/CBSE, ICSE, SSCE, HSCE, NIOS, APOSS, or any other equivalent board recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who have completed Intermediate Vocational with a Bridge Course in Biological and Physical Sciences conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, are also eligible. English is mandatory at the 10+2 level as per the orders of the Secretary, Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, vide Letter No. F.No.1-2/2014-INC and Circular No. F.No.1-6/2016-INC dated 21.09.2016. OC candidates must have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Science subjects, while SC, ST, and BC candidates must have secured a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in Science subjects.
RESERVATIONS:
| Category | Reservation | |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% | |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | Group-1 | 1% |
| Group-2 | 6.5% | |
| Group-3 | 7.5% | |
| Backward Classes | BC-A | 7% |
| BC-B | 10% | |
| BC-C | 1% | |
| BC-D | 7% | |
| BC-E | 4% | |
| Women Candidates | 331/3% | |
| PwD (Person with Disability) | OC | 5% |
| SC | ||
| ST | ||
| BC-A | ||
| BC-B | ||
| BC-C | ||
| BC-D | ||
| BC-E | ||
Procedure of submission of online application :- Candidates are advised to download and carefully read the course prospectus and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the B.Sc. (Nursing) Four-Year Degree Course. The Registration and Verification fee shall be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The Registration and Verification fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances and shall not be adjusted towards any other course.
| OC candidates | ₹.2360/- (₹.2000+GST ₹.360/-) Bank Charges Extra |
| BC/SC/ST candidates | ₹.1888/- (₹.1600/-+GST ₹.288/-) Bank Charges Extra |
The Registration and Verification (processing fee) fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted to a further date or consider for any other course than applied. Therefore, candidates are advised to check eligibility conditions thoroughly before applying for Competent Authority Quota seats.
Keep the following documents required for filling online application:
| S. No | List of documents |
|---|---|
| 1. | APNCET–2025 Rank Card |
| 2. | SSC Marks Memo or equivalent examination showing the Date of Birth |
| 3. | Memorandum of marks of qualifying examination in Intermediate or Equivalent examination and Bridge course in case of Vocational Intermediate. |
| 3. | Equivalency certificate to be obtained from Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh in respect of candidates who studied 10+2 from the Board other than BIE, AP., |
| 4. | Transfer certificate |
| 5. | Study Certificate(s) from 6th class to Intermediate. |
| 6. | In case candidates studied in the institutions outside the state of Andhra Pradesh, a residence certificate of the candidate or either of the parent issued by MRO / Tahsildar. (excluding study period outside the state) for a period of 10 years (years of period to be specified). |
| 7. | Caste Certificate (If applicable) Integrated Community Certificate issued through online by the Mandal Revenue Officer, Govt of Andhra Pradesh. |
| 8. | In case of Minority candidates, Minority Certificate issued by Minorities Welfare Department, Government of A.P. (BC-C candidates can upload BC-C Integrated Caste Certificate). |
| 9. | In case claiming fee exemption, the latest Income certificate of the Parent issued by MRO / Tahsildar or white ration card. |
| 10. | In case candidates claiming eligibility of reservation under PwD should furnish required Medical Certificate issued by Competent Authority. |
| 11. | Aadhar Card/PAN/Voter ID, etc., |
| 12. | DO NOT SEND THE PRINT-OUT OF APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY. |
CERTIFICATES REQUIRED TO UPLOAD AFTER FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM ONLINE :
| S. No | List of documents | File Type | Size of file |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | APNCET-2025 Rank Card | 1000 KB | |
| 2. | Date of Birth Certificate (SSC Marks Memo or Equivalent Examination showing the Date of Birth) | 1000 KB | |
| 3. | Memorandum of Marks of the qualifying examination for admission i.e., Intermediate or Equivalent Examination and Bridge Course in case of Intermediate Vocational – (Grade Certificate not Accepted) | 1000 KB | |
| 4. | Intermediate/Equivalent Transfer Certificate | 1000 KB | |
| 5. | Equivalency certificate to be obtained from Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh in respect of candidates who studied 10+2 from the Board other than BIE, A.P. | 1000 KB | |
| 6. | Study Certificates of Two-year Intermediate course or its equivalent (If more than one certificate, scan all into a single PDF file) | 1000 KB | |
| 7. | Study Certificates from 6th to 10th Class (If more than one certificate, scan all into a single PDF file) | 1000 KB | |
| 8. | Residence certificate of the candidate or either parent issued by MRO / Tahsildar of Andhra Pradesh for a period of ten - years (Period to be specified with exact month and year) excluding the period of study/employment out-side the State. | 1000 KB | |
| 9. | Present Employment certificate of parent (For Non-Local Status) | 1000 KB | |
| 10. | Local status Certificate issued through online by MRO in the State of Andhra Pradesh (candidates migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh (If Applicable) As per G.Os.No.132/171/129/161 of General Administration Dept, Govt of Andhra Pradesh. | 1000 KB | |
| 11. | Caste Certificate (If applicable) Integrated Community Certificate issued through online by the Mandal Revenue Officer, Govt of Andhra Pradesh. Note: In case of SC category, the candidates are informed to upload the recent caste classification certificate only | 1000 KB | |
| 12. | Minority Certificate issued by Minority Welfare Officer or BC-C Caste Certificate (Christian Only) (If applicable) | 1000 KB | |
| 13. | PwD (Person with Disability) Certificate issued by Mee-Seva/SADAREM for PwD Reservation (Latest 3 months) (If applicable) | 1000 KB | |
| 14. | Latest Parental Income Certificate or Valid White Ration Card (If applicable) | 1000 KB | |
| 15. | Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID (Identity) | 1000 KB | |
| 16. | Overseas Certificate (Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) | 1000 KB | |
| 17. | Candidate’s Latest passport size Photo | jpg OR jpeg | 500 KB |
| 18. | Specimen Signature of the Candidate | jpg OR jpeg | 500 KB |
ALL SCANNED COPIES OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES TO BE UPLOADED:
| S. No | List of documents |
|---|---|
| 1. | APNCET-2025 Rank Card. |
| 2. | SSC or any equivalent examination showing date of birth and other particulars of the candidate. |
| 3. | Memorandum of Marks of the qualifying examination making eligible for admission, i.e. Intermediate or Equivalent Examination. |
| 4. | Equivalency certificate to be obtained from Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh in respect of candidates who studied 10+2 from the Board other than BIE, A.P. |
| 5. | Transfer Certificate from the Institution in which the candidate last studied. |
| 6. | Candidates claiming eligibility about local/non-local should furnish relevant certificates in support of their claim. |
| 7. | Candidates who have studied in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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| 8. | Candidates who have studied in the institutions outside the state of Andhra Pradesh have to submit 10 years residence certificate of either of the parents issued by MRO to claim un-Reserved seats. |
| 9. | Certificate of social status in case of one who belongs to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes issued by an Officer prescribed. |
| 10. | Candidate claiming eligibility of reservation under PH quota should furnish the required certificate in support of their claim. |
WEB COUNSELING:- The notifications for exercising web options, procedure and applicable guidelines for admission into B.Sc. (Nursing) 4YD course will be issued separately and placed on the website http://drntr.uhsap.in from time to time.
VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS: The Head of the institution to which a candidate is allotted for admission shall verify the authenticity of the submitted documents and, upon being satisfied, direct the candidate to remit the prescribed fees and complete other admission formalities immediately. All selected candidates shall undergo a medical examination as directed by the Head of the concerned institution, and admission shall be subject to the candidate being declared medically fit.
MERIT LIST:- The merit lists shall be published on the University website (https://drntr.uhsap.in) after verification of the uploaded scanned copies of original certificates. Candidate eligibility shall be determined based on the scanned certificates/documents submitted online. Candidates claiming reservation under Special Categories, such as Persons with Disabilities (PH), are advised to regularly visit the University website for further notifications, if any, regarding the scrutiny and verification of original certificates pertaining to the respective special categories.
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Puttampalli, Andhra Pradesh
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh - 516002
phone: 9849969354, 085622 25688
email: [email protected]
website: http://rimsadilabad.in/