International Hospital College Of Nursing

International Hospital College of Nursing, is a well-established nursing institution located in Guwahati, Assam. It was founded in the year 2009 with a vision to provide quality nursing education and prepare skilled healthcare professionals. The first and second batches of students graduated successfully in 2013 and 2014, respectively, and were all employed as Staff Nurses at International Hospital, the parent multi-specialty hospital, offering excellent in-house career opportunities. The college is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Assam Nursing Council, ensuring the credibility and standard of its nursing programs. It is affiliated with the Srimata Sankaradeva University of health Sciences(SSUHS). The institution boasts modern infrastructure, including smart classrooms with audio-visual aids, fully equipped nursing laboratories, a well-stocked library, and high-quality clinical training at its parent hospital. Additionally, the college offers a 280-bed girls' hostel, IT infrastructure, cafeteria, and medical services, creating a comprehensive and supportive environment for student learning and professional development.

Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam will conduct counseling for Nursing and Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) conducts the entrance exams.

GNM

Applications are invited from the candidates for GNM Entrance Examination (GNMEE) for selection of candidates for admission into GNM Course under the Directorate of Health Services, Assam in both Govt. and Private Institutes for the session 2024–25. Online Application Form shall be available at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences website: www.ssuhs.in. The Online Application Form must be filled up after carefully going through the instructions given along with the form on the website. So, interested candidates are advised to submit the online form within this stipulated period only.

The entrance examination will consist of one paper with questions from English, Mathematics, and General Science, based on the 10th standard syllabus. The exam will carry a total of 100 marks, comprising 100 questions with 1 mark each—English for 50 marks, Mathematics for 25 marks, and General Science for 25 marks. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers, and unanswered questions will receive zero marks. The question paper will be available in both English and Assamese languages; however, candidates must fill the OMR sheet in English only.

Eligibility criteria:

1. The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December, 2024.
2. The maximum age for admission shall be 35 years.
3. There is no age bar for ANM/LHS.
4. The minimum educational qualification for selection of the GNM candidates is:
   a. HSSLC (10+2) or its equivalent passed preferably Science (PCB) & English with aggregate of 40% marks.
   b. 10+2 in Arts (Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economic, Political Science, History, Geography, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy) and English Core/English Elective or Health Care Science – Vocational stream ONLY, passing out from recognized Board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board with 40% marks.
   c. 10+2 vocational ANM under CBSE Board or other equivalent Board from the school and recognized by Indian Nursing Council with 40% marks.
   d. Registered as ANM with State Nursing Registration Council.
5. Student shall be medically fit.
6. Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination or Health Care Science – Vocational stream ONLY conducted by National Institute of Open School with 40% marks.
7. Student shall be admitted once in a year.

Important Note: The Entrance Examination shall consist of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) based on the Class 10th standard syllabus, covering English, General Science, and Mathematics. The merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained by each candidate in the examination. In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, the inter-se merit will be determined in the following order of preference: first, candidates securing higher marks in English in the Entrance Examination; second, those securing more marks in General Science. If the tie still persists, then the marks obtained in the qualifying examination will be considered in the order of English, followed by General Science, and then Mathematics at the time of counselling. The minimum qualifying criteria or cut-off score in the Entrance Examination for the GNM Course are as follows: 50th percentile for General (UR/EWS) candidates, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates, and 45th percentile for Divyang candidates. If seats remain vacant, the minimum percentile may be reassessed by the Government of Assam or the Directorate of Health Services, Assam.