K. J. SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF NURSING

K. J. Somaiya College of Nursing, established in 2011 in Mumbai under the Somaiya Medical Trust and affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, offers a modern learning environment with excellent infrastructure and facilities. The college runs a variety of academic programs including B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing with specializations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Mental Health Nursing. It is equipped with advanced nursing laboratories such as the Fundamentals of Nursing Lab, Maternal and Child Health Lab, Community Health Nursing Lab, Nutrition Lab, and Simulation-based Advanced Nursing Lab, all designed to provide practical, hands-on training. Students have access to a well-stocked library with internet facilities, spacious hostels with healthy vegetarian dining, and inter-campus bus services for convenience. The campus also emphasizes holistic development through the Somaiya Sports Academy with international-standard sports facilities, indoor games, and a well-equipped gym, along with medical care and wellness support through the parent hospital, Ayurveda therapy division, and a herbal garden. Together, these features create a student-friendly, professional, and nurturing atmosphere for quality nursing education.

Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test will conduct counseling for B.Sc Nursing At Maharashtra

Introduction:

Admission to the B.Sc Nursing course in Maharashtra is conducted through the Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHTCET) in Government and Private Colleges across the state. Selection is based on merit and the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must be Indian citizens, they should have passed the 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing a minimum of 45% marks for the general category and 40% for reserved categories. Additionally, candidates must obtain at least 50 percentile for Open category in the MH-Nursing CET, while those from reserved categories require a minimum of 40 percentile. The minimum age requirement is 17 years (born on or before 31st December 2007), with no upper age limit.

Additional reservations include 5% for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) (40%-50% locomotor disability of the lower extremity) and 5% for Children of Defence Personnel (Def-1: Ex-servicemen’s children, Def-2: Active personnel domiciled in Maharashtra, Def-3: Active personnel transferred to Maharashtra, with a maximum of 5 seats per college). Orphan candidates get 1% reservation, while 30% of seats are reserved for female candidates across all categories. Minority reservations apply to Jain, Muslim, Christian, Gujarati, Sindhi, and Hindi Linguistic minority candidates in designated institutions.

Steps to Apply for MH-CET 2024 for B.Sc Nursing:

1. Visit Website: Go to www.mahacet.org.
2. Register & Apply: Fill out the online application form (when available).
3. Pay Fees: ₹1000 via online payment.
4. Upload Documents: Submit required certificates online.
5. Appear for Exam: MH-Nursing CET (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
6. Check Merit List: Provisional and final merit lists will be published.
7. Choice Filling: Select preferred colleges online.
8. Seat Allotment: Based on merit and preferences.
9. Document Verification: Visit allotted college with original documents.
10. Confirm Admission: Pay fees to finalize your seat

Eligibility Criteria for GNM Nursing admission at Maharashtra:

The candidate must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Maharashtra. They should be between 17 and 35 years of age as of 31st July 2024. Educationally, the candidate must have passed the 12th standard (HSC) examination with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) for the general category and 40% for reserved categories. Additionally, the candidate must be medically fit.

Reservation Policy:

Admission Process

• Online Application: Candidates must submit their application through the official website within the given deadline.
• Merit-Based Selection: Admissions will be based on HSC examination marks.
• Counseling & Seat Allotment: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and seat allotment.

List of Required Documents:

Candidates must produce original documents along with attested photocopies during counseling:

1. SSC (10th) and HSC (12th) mark sheets
2. School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
3. Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
4. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
5. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
6. Medical Fitness Certificate
7. Aadhaar Card
8. Passport-size photographs

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc Nursing admission at Maharashtra:

Candidates must be Indian citizens (proof required) with a maximum age limit of 45 years for the General category and 50 years for Reserved categories as of 31/07/2024. They must complete B.Sc. Nursing / P.B.B.Sc. Nursing degree from an INC & MNC-recognized institute, along with registration as a Nurse & Midwife with the Maharashtra Nursing Council (valid till 2027). Additionally, candidates must have at least one year of work experience post-registration. Selection will be based on aggregate marks obtained in B.Sc. Nursing / P.B.B.Sc. Nursing.