Nightingale College Of Nursing

The Nightingale College of Nursing, Ludhiana, is a prestigious private institution dedicated to excellence in nursing education. Affiliated with the Punjab Nursing Council and with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot for its graduate-level courses, the college ensures a robust academic foundation. Embracing the philosophy that modern nursing is a dynamic, therapeutic, and educative approach to meet the evolving health needs of society, the college offers state-of-the-art infrastructure including well-equipped laboratories, smart classrooms, a digital library, hostel facilities, and access to quality clinical training through affiliated hospitals. It provides a holistic environment that nurtures both professional and personal growth, preparing students to become compassionate and competent healthcare providers.

Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab conduct counseling for B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing in Punjab

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot is a premier health sciences university in Punjab, established to promote excellence in medical and allied health education. Named after the revered Sufi saint Baba Farid, BFUHS oversees and affiliates a wide network of professional institutes, offering quality programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and other health sciences. The university is committed to nurturing skilled healthcare professionals through innovative teaching, research, and community service.

BSc Nursing

Eligibility: Candidates must be Indian citizens and have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects, securing at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/BC). They must be at least 17 years old as of 31st December 2025 with no upper age limit. Admission requires qualifying the PPMET-2025 entrance exam, and candidates must be medically fit.

ELIGIBILITY / INSTRUCTIONS FOR NRI CANDIDATES: Candidates seeking admission under the NRI quota must obtain a provisional Eligibility/Equivalency Certificate from BFUHS, Faridkot and submit their application in the prescribed format available on the University website, along with the prescribed fee for NRI seats. For determining eligibility, relevant documents such as a foreign country passport, Green Card, Permanent Resident Card, proof of foreign residency issued by a competent authority, or OCI/PIO card issued by the Government of India shall be considered. Admission under the NRI category shall be made strictly on the basis of preference category-wise merit, in accordance with Punjab Government notifications and instructions. After selection, the candidate shall be required to deposit the prescribed fee within the stipulated time, as per University instructions.

RESERVATION:

FEE REQUIRED WITH ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES : No inquiries regarding the date of declaration of the result shall be entertained by the University or the Government. The University shall not conduct any re-examination under any circumstances for candidates who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of PPMET-2025, for any reason whatsoever.

PROCEDURE OF ONLINE COUNSELLING AFTER DECLARATION OF PPMET-2025 RESULT AND JOINING AT THE ALLOTTED COLLEGE: The BFUHS shall conduct online counselling for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing Course (Session 2025) after the declaration of the PPMET-2025 result. The detailed counselling schedule, including date, time, and mode, will be notified on the University website. Candidates must submit their online choices and preferences of colleges and categories through the University website (www.bfuhs.ac.in ) within the prescribed schedule. Seat allotment shall be made strictly on the basis of PPMET-2025 merit and eligibility criteria, as per Punjab Government notifications, and according to the preferences submitted by the candidates; therefore, candidates are advised to exercise their choices carefully. After provisional seat allotment, candidates may download the provisional allotment letter from the University website by logging into their account and must report to the allotted college for medical examination, verification of original documents, eligibility checking, and completion of admission formalities.

FEE: Provisionally selected candidates shall pay the first-year fee through the online payment gateway available on the University website. Mere issuance of a provisional allotment letter does not confer any right to claim the allotted seat, as the allotment is subject to verification of documents and fulfillment of eligibility conditions as per Punjab Government Notification/Prospectus. If a candidate fails to report to the allotted college within the stipulated period, does not pay the required counselling/tuition fee, or is found ineligible at any stage, the allotted seat shall be automatically cancelled without any notice and declared vacant for the subsequent round of counselling. Candidates wishing to upgrade or change their seat/category must participate in the subsequent counselling round by submitting fresh preferences, while those satisfied with their allotted seat need not participate further. Candidates intending to surrender or quit the seat must submit a written request to the Principal of the respective college before declaration of vacancies for the next counselling round so that the vacated seat may be included in the vacancy list. In case of seat upgradation, re-payment of tuition fee is not required; however, the difference in fee, if any, shall be payable. During the second round of online counselling, candidates may fill preferences for any college/category/quota, even if not reflected in the vacancy list, as seats may become available due to upgradation, shifting, or conversion of reserved/NRI quota seats. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill preferences carefully, as seat allocation shall be made strictly on the basis of merit-cum-preference and availability of seats.

Steps for admission to B.Sc. Nursing Course:

1. Candidate shall apply online at his/her own level through university website (www.bfuhs.ac.in) and deposit the fee through payment gateway through university website. Candidates are advised not to approach any of the Nursing College to apply. Specimen of online process/steps are as under.
2. Read the instructions before filling online application form.
3. The candidate will fill the online application form. The specimen form is as follow.
4. After filling online form, the candidate will deposit the requisite fee through online payment portal available on university website. Specimen of online screen is as under.
5. After filling online form, the candidate will upload photograph, signatures and thumb impression.
6. Candidate will download the Admit card /Roll No. as per schedule for appearing in the Exam from the website of University. The specimen of admit card is as under. Date, time and venue of PPMET will be mentioned in the admit card. Admit Card will not be sent by post. It is the duty of the candidate to download the Admit Card by own from the University web site. Candidate will not be allowed to sit in the examination without admit card.
7. Candidate will attempt the examination on the OMR Answer Sheet that will be provided in the examination hall. The specimen of the OMR Sheet is as under. Each question is followed by four alternative responses listed as A), B), C) and D) out of which only one is correct / most correct. In case, all the ovals are left blank, there will be deduction of marks @ 1 mark for each such un-attempted question. Fifth oval 'E' (introduced for security purpose) is to be darkened in case you do not want to attempt the question to avoid negative marking.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE TO FILL ONLINE ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION TO B.SC. NURSING COURSE UNDER PPMET-2025:

MERIT LIST : The University will prepare a list of the applicants for admission out of the successful candidates in the order of merit based on the PPMET-2025 Rank and the provisions of the Punjab Government Notification as amended from time to time and subsequent notifications in this regard for the purpose of allotment of seats in the different courses/institutions by personal appearance of the candidates before Selection Committee.

Admission Process for ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)/ GNM Nursing:

Eligibility Criteria:

GNM Nursing: The eligibility criteria for admission to the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course generally require candidates to have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with English as a compulsory subject from a recognized board, securing at least 40% aggregate marks (some institutions may require 45%). Candidates must be between 17 and 35 years of age as on 31st December of the admission year. While Science stream candidates are preferred, applicants from Arts, Commerce, or other recognized streams may also be considered as per institutional or state regulations. Candidates should also be medically fit to pursue the course.

ANM Nursing: Candidates seeking admission to the ANM course must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board with English as a compulsory subject, securing a minimum of 40% aggregate marks (relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms). Applicants from State Open Schools and NIOS recognized by the Government of India/State Governments are also eligible. Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission and should be medically fit. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly depending on state government, university, or Indian Nursing Council guidelines.