Rims College Of Nursing, established in 2016, is a distinguished institution located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and operates under the aegis of the Lord Buddha Educational Society, Noida (U.P.). Nestled within a sprawling 30-acre campus, the college is committed to the holistic development of future healthcare professionals through a strong foundation in academic excellence, clinical training, and research. It is affiliated with the Chhattisgarh Nurses Registration Council and Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh for its undergraduate nursing programs. As part of the larger RIMS group, which includes a state-of-the-art multispecialty hospital currently offering over 650 beds—with plans to expand to 750—the college provides students with hands-on clinical exposure in a real-world healthcare environment. In alignment with its mission to elevate the standards of healthcare education, RIMS is actively developing the RIMS College of Nursing into a world-class institution that adheres to international benchmarks in nursing education, clinical excellence, and innovative research. Since the commencement of its academic session in 2016–17, the college has steadily emerged as one of the leading centers for Medicine and Health Sciences in the region, known for its dedication to producing skilled, compassionate, and globally competent nursing professionals.
Courses | Duration |
B.Sc Nursing | 4 Years |
G.N.M. | 3 Years |
The Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur (DME, Raipur) plays a vital role in regulating and managing nursing education in Chhattisgarh. It oversees the admission process for courses like B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) in both government and private nursing institutions across the state. DME Raipur ensures the implementation of quality standards in teaching, clinical training, and infrastructure in nursing colleges, in coordination with regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Chhattisgarh Nurses Registration Council (CGNRC). The directorate is responsible for conducting centralized counseling for state quota seats, issuing merit lists, and ensuring transparent and merit-based admissions to strengthen the healthcare workforce in the state.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc Nursing | Candidates must be Indian citizens and possess a domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh. They should have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates). Applicants must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025. Additionally, the entrance exam is typically open only to female candidates, while male and transgender applicants may be eligible under the management quota. |
M.Sc Nursing | Candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, or B.Sc Hons Nursing degree from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) . Applicants should be registered nurses and midwives with the State Nursing Council. A minimum of one year of work experience after completing the basic B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is typically required. Additionally, candidates must qualify in the CG M.Sc Nursing Entrance Examination (CG MSCN) conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board. |
PB B.Sc Nursing | Candidates must be Indian citizens and possess a domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh. Applicants should have completed the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and must be registered as a nurse and midwife with the State Nursing Council. There is no specific age limit mentioned for this program. Admission is granted based on the candidate's performance in the Chhattisgarh Post Basic Nursing Entrance Examination (CG PBN), conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board. |
GNM | Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board with a minimum of 40% marks (35% for SC/ST candidates). The qualifying examination should include English as a mandatory subject. Admission is typically based on merit, determined by the candidates' performance in the qualifying examination. The application process is conducted online, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board |
ANM | Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 40% marks. The qualifying examination should include English as a mandatory subject. Admission is generally based on merit, determined by the candidates' performance in the qualifying examination. The application process is conducted online, and candidates should regularly visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board |
Important Instructions:
The online application and registration process will be available only before the first round of counseling. All eligible candidates who wish to take admission must complete this application and registration process. If these registered applicants are not included in the counseling process and seats remain vacant even after that, then new registration may be conducted as per the decision of the authority. Candidates who do not complete the online application process and fail to register for counseling within the stipulated deadline will be considered ineligible for counseling.
At the time of application/registration, candidates should keep ready the necessary documents such as:
First Round of Counseling
Second Round of Counseling
Mop-Up Round of Counseling
Stray Round Counseling
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
D-416/5, Tagore Nagar, Raipur, Tikrapara, Chhattisgarh
Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492001
phone: 9303081231, 9109190855
email: [email protected]
website: https://rimsindia.ac.in/