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Pal College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, established in 2011 in Katgodam, Uttarakhand, is affiliated with Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University and approved by the Indian Nursing Council. The college offers a wide range of nursing programs including ANM, GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner Critical Care (NPCC). Strategically located on the Nainital Highway, the campus features modern infrastructure with spacious, well-equipped classrooms, advanced nursing labs, and a well-stocked library offering both physical and digital resources. Students have access to a fully equipped computer lab, internet and printing facilities, and hostel accommodations that ensure a safe and comfortable living environment. A major highlight of the institution is its affiliation with the 230-bedded Brijlal Hospital, which provides extensive clinical training, enabling students to gain practical exposure alongside theoretical learning.
| Courses Offered | Duration |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 Years |
| GNM Nursing | 3 Years |
| PB B.Sc Nursing | 2 Years |
| ANM Nursing | 2 Years |
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University is a premier state medical university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, established by the Government of Uttarakhand to regulate, supervise, and advance medical, nursing, paramedical, and allied health sciences education across the state. The university affiliates numerous government and private institutions, conducts entrance examinations, manages centralized counseling, and ensures standardized academic and examination systems for healthcare courses. It focuses on improving the quality of medical education, promoting research, and producing skilled healthcare professionals to strengthen the healthcare system of Uttarakhand and serve society effectively. Admission to state quota seats in ANM, GNM, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, NPCC Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and Paramedical courses in Uttarakhand will be conducted through online counseling based on the merit of the Entrance Exam-2025 results. Candidates can only apply for the course(s) they appeared for in the state-level written entrance exam, and only those who took the relevant exam for a specific course will be eligible for admission through the counseling process.
| To Download Uttarakhand Nursing Information Bulletin 2025 | Click Here |
B.Sc. Nursing: The B.Sc. Nursing Eligibility Criteria in Uttarakhand (through admission conducted by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Medical Education University) require candidates to have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects, securing at least 45–50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category and around 40% for reserved categories as per government norms. Applicants must be minimum 17 years of age as on 31 December of the admission year, must have passed English individually, be medically fit, and fulfill domicile and reservation rules prescribed by the Uttarakhand government; admission is generally based on the state B.Sc. Nursing entrance examination followed by merit list and counseling.
GNM Nursing: The GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Eligibility Criteria in Uttarakhand (admissions conducted by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Medical Education University) require candidates to have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream (Science, Arts, or Commerce) with English as a compulsory subject, generally securing at least 40% aggregate marks (with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules). Applicants must be minimum 17 years and maximum around 35 years of age as on 31 December of the admission year, be medically fit, and meet domicile and reservation requirements of the Uttarakhand government; selection is usually based on the state entrance examination or merit followed by counseling.
ANM Nursing :The ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) Eligibility Criteria in Uttarakhand (admissions conducted by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Medical Education University) require candidates to have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board, generally with minimum 40% aggregate marks (relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms). Applicants must be at least 17 years old and usually not more than 35 years as on 31 December of the admission year, should be medically fit, and must satisfy domicile and reservation rules of the Uttarakhand government; admission is typically based on merit or entrance examination followed by counseling.
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing : The Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Eligibility Criteria in Uttarakhand (admissions conducted by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Medical Education University) require candidates to have completed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from a recognized institution and be a registered nurse and registered midwife (RN/RM) with the State Nursing Council. Applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent, be medically fit, and fulfill domicile and reservation rules as prescribed by the Uttarakhand government; admission is generally based on the state entrance examination or merit followed by counseling.
Details of State Quota seats available for counselling and fee:- The institution-wise and course-wise matrix of State Quota seats available for counselling has been published on the official website of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University through a separate link, and the number of seats may increase or decrease in accordance with the latest directions issued by Indian Nursing Council, the Uttarakhand State Nursing/Paramedical Council, or the Uttarakhand Government for the concerned colleges. Fee details for State Quota seats, along with college contact information, are also available on separate links on the university website, and candidates are advised to verify complete information regarding tuition fees, other charges, and admission procedures directly from the respective colleges before making their choices. Candidates included in the merit list must complete online counselling registration and lock their college-wise preferences within the specified timeline for each counselling stage, as seat allotment will be based on the information provided in the online application form. At the time of admission to the allotted institute, candidates must present all original mark sheets, certificates, and eligibility documents related to the State Quota seat; failure to do so will result in denial of admission. If a candidate does not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for the concerned course, the admission will be cancelled by the institute, which is responsible for verifying eligibility in accordance with the standards of the relevant regulatory authority before granting admission. In case of any doubt regarding a candidate’s eligibility, the Principal of the institution may contact the Controller of Examinations at the university for clarification, guidance, and necessary information.
Rules for refund of fees deposited after admission: If a candidate leaves the seat after being admitted to the allotted institute after seat allotment by the Counselling Board (either by voluntarily leaving the seat or in case the institute is upgraded (changed) by the Board in the next counselling round), then in this case, the tuition fee deposited by him/her in the concerned institute will be refunded by the concerned institute after deduction of a maximum of Rs. 2000/- only. Apart from this, the actual fee amount for the services availed by him/her in the concerned institute (such as hostel, mess etc.) will also be deducted from the fee deposited by him/her for this purpose. However, he/she will not be allowed to leave the seat after the last date fixed by the Indian Nursing Council for admission.
Admission process for students allotted seats for the first time:- Students who will take admission for the first time on the allotted seat will also have to take the above mentioned action for admission.
Admission process for students allotted seats for the second time:- Students who are allotted a new seat in the second counselling round due to upgradation from their first-round admitted institute must first download and print their Allotment Letter from the official website of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, then personally visit their previously admitted institute to collect all original documents and obtain a college-level upgradation certificate issued by the Principal or competent authority. After this, they must complete the remaining admission formalities within the prescribed time by appearing in person at the newly allotted institute with the original documents and proof of any advance fee already paid. Candidates whose seat is upgraded within the same institute due to a category change (horizontal/vertical) must submit the downloaded Allotment Letter at the institute within the specified timeline to complete admission formalities. Those whose seats are not upgraded in the second round are not required to take any action, and their earlier admission will remain valid. All other admission terms and conditions will remain as stated in the Information Bulletin, and candidates are advised to read it carefully. Counselling and admission updates will continue to be published on the university website, no separate call letters will be issued, and candidates should regularly visit the website for the latest information.
1st Round: Allotment of course and college for admission to state quota seats of Nursing/Paramedical courses of Government/Private institutions affiliated to the University will be done through course-wise online counselling on the basis of merit of Uttarakhand Nursing/Paramedical Entrance Examination-2025. For admission in state quota seats of ANM / GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing / NPCC / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and B.Sc. and M.Sc. Paramedical courses through state level counselling, the concerned candidate will be able to apply only for those course(s) for which he/she has appeared/passed the state level written entrance examination.
The terms and conditions for online counselling are as follows:-
| Program | Counseling Fee |
|---|---|
| ANM Program | ₹1000/- |
| GNM Program | ₹1000/- |
| B.Sc Nursing Program | ₹1500/- |
| M.Sc Nursing/NPCC Nursing | ₹1500/- |
| Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | ₹1500/- |
| B.Sc Paramedical Program | ₹1500/- |
7. The candidate will be included in the counselling process of the course(s) for which he/she has given the written entrance examination, for which it will be mandatory for the candidate to register in the concerned course(s) by depositing the counselling registration amount as prescribed above (separate registration for each course). Only those candidates registered as per the procedure prescribed for course-wise counselling will be considered eligible for seat allotment through counselling of the concerned course(s).
8. The registration fee is non-refundable. Therefore, each candidate is advised to carefully review the information brochure before registering for counseling and ensure their eligibility. The registration fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.
9. After submitting the registration fee, candidates must fill in all the required information while applying online, upload scanned PDF copies of the required documents, and lock their institution-wise seat choices in order of preference. Candidates should then take a printout and keep it safe.
10. Once the seat is allotted by the Counselling Board, the allotted seat will not be changed in that particular counselling phase.
11. Candidates are advised to lock their choices only after carefully reviewing the counseling phase-wise/college-wise number of available seats, the tuition fees of the respective college, and other details. If a candidate is not interested in admission to a particular institute/course, such candidates are advised not to select that particular institute/course. The University/Counseling Board will not be responsible for any error in the selection of institute/course by the candidate.
12. College details (contact details) have been uploaded on the University website via a separate link. Candidates are advised to obtain complete information from the college regarding the admission process, including fees (tuition and other fees), and other requirements before selecting a college.
13. It will be mandatory for the candidate to take admission in the seat allotted to him/her by the Counselling Board in the seat allotment process of first/second round of counselling by completing all the formalities in the concerned institute within the last date fixed for admission. Otherwise, that particular allotted seat will be considered vacant and he/she will be included again in the next counselling round. However, if any candidate does not take admission in the seat allotted to him/her by the Board in the first round of counselling within the stipulated time period, he/she will be allowed to register again to participate in the second round of counselling, but for this, it will be mandatory for him/her to get registered by depositing the prescribed registration fee amount online.
14. If a candidate is allotted a seat in the first round by the Counselling Board and completes the admission process in the respective allotted institute within the stipulated time period for admission, he/she will be required to appear again for upgradation in the second round of counselling. Registration will be permitted. Candidates will not be required to pay any additional registration fee.
15. Candidates who have completed the admission process for their allotted seat in the first round of counseling within the stipulated time and wish to change (upgrade) their allotted institution by participating in the second round of counseling as per the rules will be permitted to do so. However, the seat allocation process will be conducted only on the basis of the candidate's merit in the Uttarakhand Nursing/Paramedical Entrance Examination-2025 and the vacant seats available in the second round.
16. Once a candidate is allotted a seat in another institution by the Counseling Board by changing (upgrading) his/her previously allotted seat, his/her right to the previously allotted seat will cease with immediate effect and the vacant seat will be allotted by the Counseling Board to the next eligible interested candidate in the order of merit. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully consider the option of seat change (upgradation) before opting for it.
17. If a candidate is allotted a seat in the first round by the Counselling Board and his. If he/she fails, he/she will be allowed to register again to participate in the second round of counselling, but for this, he/she will have to re-register by depositing the prescribed registration fee through online mode. Did not take admission in the concerned allotted institute within the time period prescribed for admission
18. If a candidate has already registered himself in the first round of counselling by paying the fee as per the details mentioned in the above point and he wants to participate in the second round of counselling also, then he will not have to pay any separate registration fee for this.
19. If any candidate has not participated in the first phase counselling process and wants to participate in the second phase counselling, then he can participate in the second phase counselling by depositing the registration fee as per rules within the stipulated time period, but the seat allotment to such candidate will be on the basis of seats available in the particular second counselling phase and his merit and eligibility.
20. The allotments made by the Counselling Board through Uttarakhand Nursing / Paramedical Entrance Examination-2025 and the admissions granted by the concerned institute will be provisional at first sight and the Counselling Board / Uttarakhand Government will reserve the right to cancel them without assigning any reason.
21. At the time of admission, the original records of the candidates will be matched at the institute level, if any claim of the candidate is found to be false, the seat allotment will be automatically considered cancelled.
22. Counseling for seat allocation will be conducted primarily in two phases (first and second). If seats remain vacant, a third phase of counseling will be conducted within the prescribed timeframe, as needed, for available vacant seats in nursing and paramedical educational institutions.
23. Eligible candidates wishing to participate in each counseling round must register online and lock their new choices as per the rules. Otherwise, they will not be considered eligible to participate in the respective counseling round.
24. Admission to the allotted seat is mandatory. Candidates must present all required original documents, including their Uttarakhand Nursing/Medical Entrance Examination 2025 score card and a copy of the seat allocation letter downloaded online, in person before the Principal or designated representative of the allotted seat. The presence of the candidate's teacher and representative at the allotted seat is not a prerequisite for admission.
2nd Round : Candidates who did not register in the first round of counselling but wish to participate in the second round of seat allotment may do so by completing registration and paying the prescribed fee. However, candidates who were already registered in the first round and were not allotted any seat will not be required to pay the registration fee again for the second round. Similarly, candidates who accepted admission to a seat allotted in the first round within the stipulated time and wish to participate in the second round for seat upgradation can do so without paying any additional registration fee. Candidates who were allotted a seat in the first round but did not take admission within the specified time may also participate in the second round as per the rules without paying the registration fee again, provided they were already registered earlier.
Note: If the candidates registered in the first phase are not willing to participate in the second phase counselling process now or are satisfied with their previously admitted seat, then they are advised not to register again / do Choice Filling for the second phase counselling, so that this seat can be allotted to any other eligible interested candidate in the order of merit as per rules.
Application Process (Online basis only):
Miscellaneous: Detailed information about any subsequent stages of counselling will be published separately on the official website of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University. Candidates are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin for Uttarakhand Nursing/Paramedical 2025 State Centralized Counselling to understand the complete process and guidelines. All counselling-related updates, notifications, and instructions will be released only through the university website (www.hnbumu.ac.in), and no separate communication will be sent individually; therefore, candidates should regularly visit the website to stay informed about the latest counselling updates and announcements.
3rd Round: Candidates who were registered in the first and second rounds of counselling but were not allotted any seat in either round are eligible to participate in the third round of counselling. Additionally, candidates who accepted admission to a seat allotted in the first or second round within the prescribed time and wish to seek seat upgradation can also participate in the third round as per the rules. Candidates who did not register in the first or second rounds but want to take part in the third round of seat allotment may also participate by completing the required registration process and fulfilling the prescribed conditions within the specified timeline.
Note:- If the candidates registered in the first/second phase are not willing to participate in the third phase counselling process now or are satisfied with their previously admitted seat, then they are advised not to register again/choice filling for the third phase counselling, so that this seat can be allotted to any other eligible interested candidate in the order of merit as per rules.
Application Process (Online basis only):
Miscellaneous: For detailed information, please read the Information Bulletin published for Nursing/Paramedical 2025 Uttarakhand State Centralized Counseling. The Counseling Board reserves the right to change the counseling schedule. Changes to this counseling schedule may be made as directed by the Uttarakhand government, which will be displayed on the university website. Any counseling information will be uploaded only on the university website www.hnbumu.ac.in. Therefore, please visit the university website periodically for the latest counseling information.
4th Round: Candidates who were registered in the first, second, or third phases of counselling but were not allotted any seat in those rounds are eligible to participate in the fourth phase of counselling. Registered candidates who accepted admission to a seat allotted in any of the first three phases within the prescribed time and wish to seek seat upgradation may also participate in the fourth phase as per the rules. Additionally, candidates who did not register in the earlier phases but want to take part in the next phase of seat allotment can do so by completing the required registration process within the stipulated timeline. Candidates who were allotted seats in the first, second, or third rounds but either did not take admission or later left their admitted seat may also participate in the subsequent counselling phase according to the applicable guidelines and eligibility conditions.
Note: If the candidates registered in the first/second/third phase are not willing to participate in the third phase counselling process now or are satisfied with their previously admitted seat, then they are advised not to register again/choice filling for the third phase counselling so that this seat can be allotted to any other eligible interested candidate in the order of merit as per rules.
Application Process (Online basis only):
Miscellaneous: For complete details, candidates are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin issued for Uttarakhand Nursing/Paramedical 2025 State Centralized Counselling. The Counselling Board reserves the right to modify the counselling schedule whenever necessary, and any changes directed by the Uttarakhand Government will be displayed on the official website of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University. All counselling-related notifications, updates, and important announcements will be published only on the university website (www.hnbumu.ac.in); therefore, candidates should regularly visit the website to stay updated with the latest counselling information and instructions.
Mandatory Registration and Choice Locking:- During the counselling process, new candidates must complete online registration, pay the prescribed registration fee, fill out the application form, and perform choice filling and locking within the given timeline, while previously registered candidates, including those opting for seat upgradation, can complete re-registration, form filling, and choice filling without paying the registration fee again as per the rules. In Round II, both newly registered and re-registered candidates must complete online choice filling and locking to be considered for seat allotment. Additionally, an online fee payment facility will be available for candidates participating in multiple courses according to their eligibility, ensuring that all required registration, choice submission, and payment steps are completed within the specified schedule to remain eligible for counselling.
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
| Courses Name | Fees 2021 | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | INR. 1,70,000 | 4 Years |
| GNM | INR. 1,50,000 | 3 Years |
| ANM | INR. 1,50,000 | 2 Years |
| M.Sc Nursing | INR. 1,70,000 | 2 Years |
Note: The Fee Structure is as per the Notification of the official Counselling Agency, Please visit the official website in subject to any changes.
Anandi Tower, National Highway 87, Haldwani, Uttarakhand 263139
Katgodam, Uttarakhand - 263139
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