Regional College Of Nursing

Regional College of Nursing, established in 1977 under the North Eastern Council (NEC) scheme, is a prestigious government nursing institution located at Narakasur Hilltop, Guwahati, Assam. Affiliated with the Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) and recognized by the Indian Nursing council (INC) and the Assam Nurses’ Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council (ANC), the college offers B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing programs across five specializations: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. The campus is equipped with well-maintained hostels for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing hygienic food and a peaceful study environment. The library accommodates approximately 100 students and houses over 10,000 books and several journals, with ongoing efforts towards digitalization. The college features departmental laboratories for hands-on training, sports facilities, and a transport system with five buses facilitating clinical duties at various healthcare centers, including Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Ulubari Urban PHC, Sonapur Rural PHC, and Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute. With a legacy of producing over 1,100 graduates and more than 250 postgraduates, the Regional College of Nursing continues to be a cornerstone in advancing nursing education in Assam and the broader Northeast region.

Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam will conduct counseling for Nursing and Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) conducts the entrance exams.

B.Sc Nursing

The Entrance Examination for selection of candidates for admission into B.Sc. Nursing Course in both the Govt. and Private Institutes of Assam for the session 2024. Online Application Forms shall be available on University website www.ssuhs.in. The online application Form must be filled up after carefully going through the instructions given along with the Form.

The requisite entrance examination fee (non-refundable) shall have to be paid by the candidates only in online mode through the payment gateway available in the University website (Fee Collect). The details of categories of fee are available in the University website along with other details of examination. Above Examination fee is exempted for PwD (Divyang) category of candidates having disability of 40% and above.

Entrance Examination Details for B.Sc. Nursing Course

Eligibility Criteria:- The eligibility criteria for appearing in the entrance test and for admission into the B.Sc. Nursing Course are as follows: The applicant must be a citizen of India and must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) Science or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board, Council, or University with English as one of the subjects. The candidate must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category candidates, 45% for PwD candidates, and 40% for candidates belonging to SC/ST(P)/ST(H) categories, all without grace marks. Additionally, the candidate must be at least 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.

Examination Fee Details for B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam

M.Sc Nursing

Eligibility criteria: The eligibility criteria for M.Sc. Nursing course are as follows: Candidates must have passed a B.Sc. Nursing degree or equivalent from Nursing Colleges of the state of Assam or any other University recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Assam; however, this residency requirement does not apply to the son, daughter, husband, or wife of an employee of the Government of Assam. The candidate must possess R.N./R.M. or an equivalent certificate with the State Nursing Council. A minimum of one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing or one year of experience either before or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is mandatory. Additionally, the candidate must have secured at least 55% aggregate marks in B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Hons. Nursing, or Post Basic Nursing, with a 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates.