Madre Meherban Institute Of Nursing Sciences & Research , SKIMS

Govt Est. 2000('Srinagar',), Jammu and Kashmir
About

Madre Meherban Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research, Srinagar located in the heart of Srinagar, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing nursing education and research in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir. Renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to healthcare, the institute is devoted to nurturing skilled, ethical, and compassionate nursing professionals who are well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare system. The institute offers a comprehensive range of programs, including B.Sc. Nursing and postgraduate nursing courses, blending rigorous academic instruction with extensive clinical training to ensure students receive a well-rounded and practice-oriented education. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, the campus features modern classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, and a resource-rich library, creating an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and academic excellence. Clinical training remains a cornerstone of the educational approach, with students gaining hands-on experience in leading hospitals and healthcare facilities across the region. A team of dedicated and experienced faculty members guide students in developing both professional competence and a deep commitment to ethical care and community service. Through a focus on holistic development, research initiatives, and community outreach programs, the Madre Meherban Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research has established itself as a leader in nursing and healthcare education in Jammu and Kashmir.

Course Duration
B.Sc Nursing 4 Years
M.Sc Nursing2 Years
UG Admissions

Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) will conduct counseling for Nursing

B.Sc Nursing:

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), established under the J&K Legislature Act No. XXV of 2002, conducts entrance exams and recommends admissions to professional courses in J&K and Ladakh. For the 2025 academic year, BOPEE will admit candidates to B.Sc. Nursing, Para-Medical, and B.Sc. Technology courses in government and private colleges. Admission will be based on an entrance test or academic merit, depending on the number of applicants. If applications exceed seat availability, a written entrance test will be conducted as per relevant laws and regulations.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. Nursing Programme must meet the following requirements:

Domicile: Must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh. For candidates from Ladakh, a valid ST certificate issued by the Competent Authority shall be considered as proof of domicile.

Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December 2025. The upper age limit is 35 years.

Educational Qualification:

  • Must have passed the 10+2 (Class 12) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as core subjects, and English as a compulsory subject.
  • Candidates must secure a minimum of 45% marks in PCB for the Open Merit category, and 40% for candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST-I/ST-II/OBC/ALC/IB/RBA), taken together.
  • Candidates from recognized State Open Schools or the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with science subjects and English are also eligible.

Compulsory English: English must be a mandatory subject in the qualifying examination (10+2).

Medical Fitness: The candidate must be medically fit.

Provisional Candidates: Candidates who are appearing or have appeared in the 10+2 examination are also eligible to apply and appear in the entrance test. However, they must produce the qualifying examination certificate at the time of admission in the allotted college/institute. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of their candidature.

Reservation Policy:-

S. No.CategoriesReservation (%)
Reserved Categories
i.Scheduled Caste (SC)8%
ii.Scheduled Tribes (ST)20%
- (i) Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot, Boto, Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard, Shin, Changpa, Garra, Gaddi, Gujjar, Mon, Purigpa, Sippi (as per 1989 & 1991 Orders)
- (ii) Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, Pahari Ethnic Group (as per Amendment Act, 2025)10%
iii.Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (other than SC/ST):
(a)Other Backward Classes (OBC)8%
(b)Residents of areas adjoining Line of Actual Control (ALC) / International Border (IB)4%
(c)Residents of Backward Area10%
iv.Economically Weaker Section (EWS)10%
v.Persons with Disabilities (PwD)4% (Horizontal)
(a)Children of Defence Personnel3% (Horizontal)
(b)Children of Para-military Forces and UT Police Personnel1% (Horizontal)
(c)Candidates with outstanding proficiency in sports2% (Horizontal)

Application Form (B.Sc. Nursing Admission – BOPEE):

  • Applications must be submitted online via www.jkbopee.gov.in within the notified dates.
  • Application Fee: ₹1000 (to be paid online using Credit/Debit Card via Integrated Payment Gateway).
  • Applicants should read the e-Brochure carefully before filling out the form.
  • Admission notification, brochure, instructions, admit card, etc., can be downloaded from the official website or accessed at Common Service Centres and NIC offices in Deputy Commissioner offices (nominal charges may apply).
  • Candidates are advised to fill the form themselves or through a trusted person.
  • For help, contact BOPEE IT Help Desk at: 9419288006, 9419403272, 9622366360, 9419434133, 9469012295 during working hours before the last date.

Submission of Online Application Forms:

  • All candidates (Open Merit and Reserved Categories) must submit their Online Application Forms within the deadline mentioned in the admission notification.
  • Candidates can edit or modify their application form anytime before final submission. However, no changes are allowed after submission, so applicants should carefully review all details before submitting the form.
  • Login credentials must be kept confidential to prevent unauthorized access or changes to the application.
  • Candidates can check the status of their application on the official BOPEE website.
  • If an application remains unconfirmed due to missing information, the candidate must visit the BOPEE office before the deadline mentioned in the notification. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.

Photo/Signature/Thumb Impression: The candidates have to upload a recent Photo, Scanned copy of the Signature and Thumb Impression also.

Instruction for uploading Photographs/Thumb Impression/Signature: Candidates must also follow the following instructions:

  • Please ensure that the photograph is taken in a light coloured background.
  • The photograph/signature/thumb-impression images to be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format.
  • The maximum size of the photograph/signature/thumb-impression to be from 10 - 50 KB.
  • Photographs must be snapped on or after 01-01-2025.
  • Photograph must be taken with name of candidate (as written in Application Form);
  • The photograph must be snapped with a placard indicating name of candidate and date of taking photograph. In case name and date are written on the photograph after taking it, the application will be rejected,
  • The name and date on the photograph must be clear and legible.
    Photograph should be without a cap and goggles. However, spectacles are allowed.

WARNING: The Candidates are warned not to resort to any unfair/fraudulent means or act of impersonation at the time of Entrance Test or upload any objectionable material including a photo of any object, other than his/her own photograph while submitting the online form. In case, a candidate is found taking recourse to such acts, criminal prosecution shall be launched against him/her and his/her abettors. He /she shall be permanently debarred from appearing in the Entrance Test in future.

DECLARATION OF RESULT: After the Entrance Test, the answer key will be displayed on the BOPEE website either on the test date evening or by noon the next day, and it will remain available for three days. Candidates can challenge any discrepancies in the question paper or answer key by submitting a representation, along with supporting proof from a standard textbook, within three days. A fee of Rs. 1000 per representation, payable at the BOPEE office, is required. The representations will be reviewed by experts, and the final revised answer key will be uploaded. No further complaints will be entertained afterward. Candidates can request re-totaling within three days of the result declaration, with a fee of Rs. 1000. The result will be published in two local dailies and uploaded on the BOPEE website. The selection process will be notified separately.

M.Sc Nursing:

To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Nursing Programme, a candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh (for Ladakh candidates, a valid ST certificate issued by the competent authority will be considered as a domicile certificate). The candidate must have passed B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with at least 55% aggregate marks. Additionally, the candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or possess an equivalent qualification registered with any State or UT Nursing Registration Council. A minimum of one year of work experience after B.Sc. Nursing or one year of work experience either prior to or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is also required.

Reservation Policy:-

S. No.CategoriesReservation in %age
iScheduled Caste (SC)8%
iiScheduled Tribes (ST)20%
i) Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot, Boto, Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard, Shin, Changpa, Garra, Gaddi, Gujjar, Mon, Purigpa, Sippi (as per 1989/1991 Orders)10%
ii) Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, Pahari Ethnic Group (added via 2024 Amendment Act)10%
iiiSocially and Educationally Backward Classes (other than SCs and STs)
(a)Other Backward Classes (OBC)8%
(b)Residents of areas adjoining Line of Actual Control (ALC) / International Border (IB)4%
(c)Residents of Backward Areas10%
ivEconomically Weaker Section (EWS)10%
vPersons with Disabilities4%
(a) Children of Defence Personnel3% (Horizontal)
(b) Children of Para-military Forces and UT Police Personnel1% (Horizontal)
(c) Candidates possessing outstanding proficiency in sports2% (Horizontal)

Application Form:-

The Application Forms for admission must be submitted online only through the official BOPEE website (www.jkbopee.gov.in) using the specific URLs/links provided, within the dates to be notified separately. An application fee of Rs. 1500/- is to be paid online via the Integrated Payment Gateway using any national credit or debit card. Detailed instructions regarding the application process and eligibility are available in the e-Brochure, which candidates are strongly advised to read carefully before filling out the form. Applicants can download the admission notification, brochure, instructions, admit card, and other important information from the BOPEE website, either at any Common Service Centre in J&K for a nominal charge or at the National Informatics Centre located in the Deputy Commissioner's office of their district. Candidates are encouraged to fill out the application themselves or with the help of a responsible person. For any guidance, they may contact the BOPEE I.T. Section Help Desk at 9419288006, 9419403272, 9622366360, 9419434133, or 9469012295 on working days until the last date for submission of the online application.

Submission of Online Application Forms:

The candidates (Both Open merit and Reserved Category) have to submit Online Application Forms only within the last date prescribed in the admission notification. The candidates can change/ modify their online Application Form at any time before they submit it. Once the form is submitted, the entries made therein cannot be changed. It is in the interest of the candidate to make double check before submitting the online Application Form. They are advised, in their own interest, not to share their login details with anybody, lest he/she may get an opportunity to change important details in the Application Form. They can check the status of their Application Form on the official website of the BOPEE. If any form is not confirmed for want of required information, the candidate concerned must report in the BOPEE office by or before the stipulated date fixed for this purpose in the admission notification, failing which his/her Application Form shall be rejected.

Certificates to be Uploaded with the Application Form: Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following original documents along with their online application form:

a) Marks card of B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
b) Domicile Certificate (for candidates from UT of J&K) or ST Certificate (treated as Domicile for candidates from UT of Ladakh)
c) Registration Certificate issued by any State/UT Nursing Registration Council
d) Proof of minimum one year work experience after B.Sc. Nursing
e) Proof of minimum one year work experience either prior to or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
f) Category Certificate (if applicable)

Photograph, Signature, and Thumb Impression: Candidates are also required to upload a recent passport-sized photograph, scanned signature, and thumb impression as part of the application process.

Instructions for Uploading Photo, Signature, and Thumb Impression:

  • The photo must be taken against a light-colored background.
  • All images (photo, signature, thumb impression) must be in JPG/JPEG format and their file size should be between 10 KB to 50 KB.
  • The photograph must have been taken on or after 01-01-2024.
  • The photo must clearly show the candidate’s name (as mentioned in the application form) and the date of the photograph.
  • The candidate should hold a placard displaying their name and the date the photo was taken. Photos with the name/date added after capturing the image will be rejected.
  • The name and date on the photograph must be clearly visible and legible.
  • The photograph should be without a cap or goggles. However, spectacles are allowed.

WARNING: The candidates are warned not to resort to any unfair/fraudulent means or act of impersonation at the time of Entrance Test or upload any objectionable material including a photo of any object, other than his/her own photograph while submitting the online form. In case, a candidate is found taking recourse to such acts, criminal prosecution shall be launched against him/her and his/her abettors. He/she shall be permanently debarred from appearing in the Entrance Test in future.

Declaration of Result: After the Entrance Test for M.Sc. Nursing Courses 2024, the answer key will be made available on the BOPEE website either on the evening of the test day or by 12 noon the following day. It will remain online for three days to allow candidates to raise objections if they find any discrepancies in the question paper or answer key. Such objections must be supported by evidence from standard textbooks and submitted in person at the BOPEE offices in Srinagar or Jammu within three working days, along with a payment receipt of ₹1000 per representation, payable at the POS terminal at the BOPEE offices. All representations will be reviewed by subject experts, whose decision shall be final. If any corrections are made, a revised key will be uploaded on the BOPEE website. No further complaints will be entertained thereafter. Candidates may also request re-totaling of their marks within three days after the result declaration, by submitting a written request along with a ₹1000 payment receipt. Late applications for re-totaling will not be accepted. The result will be published in two local newspapers and uploaded on the official website (www.jkbopee.gov.in), and the selection process will be announced separately.

Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.

Contact

opposite maternity hospital skims, Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir - 190011

phone: +91 - 194 - 2401013 / +91 - 194 - 2403470

website: http://www.skims.ac.in/

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