Sister Nivedita Government Nursing College

Sister Nivedita Government Nursing College, established in 2010, is located within the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), the college offers undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs, including B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing, with specializations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Psychiatric Nursing. The institution admits only female students and has a total intake capacity of 145 across all programs. The campus is equipped with modern infrastructure, featuring spacious classrooms with advanced teaching aids, well-equipped laboratories, a comprehensive library, and computer labs with internet access. Additional facilities include separate hostels for female students with 24/7 security, a hygienic cafeteria, gym, Wi-Fi connectivity, an auditorium, and transportation services, all designed to provide a conducive learning environment. Clinical training is conducted at the associated Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital, ensuring students gain practical experience in a real world healthcare setting. With a commitment to delivering quality nursing education, Sister Nivedita Government Nursing College aims to produce competent and compassionate nursing professionals.

Atal Medical & Research University, HP conduct counseling for B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing in Himachal Pradesh

Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), located in Ner Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, plays a pivotal role in advancing nursing education within the state. The university affiliates a substantial number of nursing institutions, including government and private colleges, offering programs such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing). Admissions to these programs are merit-based, determined through entrance examinations conducted by AMRU. The university's commitment to standardizing and enhancing nursing education is evident through its comprehensive oversight of affiliated colleges and the structured admission processes it administers.

B.Sc Nursing:-

Eligibility Criteria: For admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course are as follows: Only female candidates who are bonafide Himachali, or daughters of Himachal Government employees or employees of autonomous bodies partly or fully financed by the HP Government, are eligible for government quota seats. For management quota seats in private B.Sc. Nursing colleges, all Indian citizens, both Himachali and non-Himachali, are eligible. Candidates must be aged between 17 and 35 years as of 31st December 2024, with a 5-year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates. The candidate must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually, and secured at least 45% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC). English must be a compulsory subject in 10+2. Married candidates are eligible with a medical fitness certificate, and must maintain 80% theory and 100% practical attendance to appear in final exams. Candidates awaiting 10+2 results and those from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with science subjects are also eligible. Final selection is based on performance in the entrance test conducted by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), HP.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

1. Click on menu “Admission” > Apply for Admission and counseling > B.Sc. Nursing Course available on the official website www.amruhp.ac.in
2. Select the Course in which the candidate wants to take the admission for Session 2024-25.
3. Fill the fields Name, Father Name, email id and mobile number carefully. The entry of the fields Name, Father’s Name must be same as printed on 10th Mark sheet issued by the concerned board.
4. After entering email id click on Verify Email button to verify email. On clicking the button, the candidate will get OTP on the registered email id; by entering the OTP in the required text box the email id will get verified. Insert the captcha code to get yourself registered. Use your authenticated Mobile Number & e-mail ID for the registration and it must be unique. Due to onetime registration, the candidate must retain the system generated credentials for future login.
5. If the candidate wants to apply for more than one course, the candidate can apply for other course(s) using same email id. After entering the email id the system will prompt “You have already applied for the (Course name) To apply for other course, continue with same Email-id. After clicking on yes and entering OTP some fields will be prompted for verification.
6. Photograph should be taken on or after 1st June 2024 upto the size of 40kb.
   The focus needs to be on face (80% face coverage, ears clearly visible, on white background).
   Spectacles are allowed only if being used regularly.
   Photograph should not be with cap or goggles.
   The candidate should put his full signature in running hand writing on white paper [not in capital letter] with Black ink pen and scan for uploading upto the size of 20 kb.
   Photo & Signature must be clearly visible and must be in .JPEG/.JPG format.
   Uploaded Photo and signature will be used in pre and post examination processes i.e. Registration Card, Examination form, Re-evaluation form, Admit Card, Cut-lists, Degree etc.
7. Only payment of fee shall not be considered as submission of application. After payment, the candidate should require to submit the online application form by click on “Final Submit” button and download pdf of Application form.
8. On final submission of Admission form, you will not be able to edit any entry.

COMMON/ CENTRALIZED COUNSELLING

(a) There will be online counselling to provisionally allocate seats to eligible candidates based on merit-cum-choice/preference of colleges and category/quota. Candidates must fill and submit the online application form and then fill their choices of colleges and quota. Merely paying the fee is not enough—candidates must click “Final Submit” to complete the application.

(b) Admission to Government and Private Nursing Colleges (both State & Management Quota) will be done through online allotment as per schedule by the Common Counselling Committee, chaired by the Director of Medical Education & Research, HP. The Controller of Examinations, AMRU, is the Member Secretary.

(c) After the 1st round, candidates can download the provisional allotment letter from their login and must report to the allotted college with original documents and a printout of the application form and allotment letter.

(d) The College Admission Committee verifies eligibility, documents, medical fitness, and fee payment. If a candidate doesn’t report in time, the seat is cancelled without notice.

(e) The 2nd round will be conducted after the first, and candidates will be allowed to submit fresh preferences. If a candidate is satisfied with their seat from the 1st round, they need not participate in the 2nd. If they want upgradation, they must submit fresh choices. Upgradation is allowed from one college to another based on merit and availability.

(f) Candidates not allotted any seat in Round-1 can directly fill choices in Round-2 without registering again.

(g) If reserved category seats remain unfilled, they will be offered to other categories in a specific order (SC to ST, then to General, etc.).

(h) Candidates can also choose colleges not currently showing vacancies, as some may become available due to seat reshuffling.

(i) Himachali Bonafide candidates admitted under Management Quota in Round-1 can be upgraded to State Quota in Round-2.

(j) A Mop-Up Round (and extended Mop-Up, if needed) will be held for candidates who haven’t taken or are not holding any seat. Upgradation is not allowed in the Mop-Up round except from Private to Government colleges or from Management to State Quota.

(k) The entire process is conducted online via www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates must regularly check the website for updates.

Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing

The Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree is a 2-year course offered in both Government and Private Nursing Colleges. This program is affiliated with Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), HP, Ner Chowk, District Mandi, and is approved annually by the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi. Admission to this course is based on merit in the entrance test conducted by AMRU on behalf of the Government of Himachal Pradesh (Department of Medical Education & Research). The course follows the provisions outlined in Chapters XI, XII, and XIII of the First Ordinance of AMRU, Himachal Pradesh (as updated from time to time), along with policies, rules, and regulations framed by the State Government. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test, and they must submit their application online through the official website www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates who qualify will be required to present original documents and certificates for verification during the counselling or admission process.

Eligibility Criteria: Admission to the Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree course in Himachal Pradesh is based on the merit of an entrance test conducted by Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), and is open only to female candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. Applicants must be registered as a Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla at the time of application. Himachali Bonafide candidates who completed their GNM outside the state must register with HPNRC within three months of admission, while candidates from other states must be registered with their respective state councils and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for higher studies. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with at least 40% aggregate marks (35% for SC/ST/OBC) and must also have secured a minimum of 50% marks in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school/institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council or HPNRC. In government nursing colleges, the seat distribution between in-service and direct candidates is in a 70:30 ratio, with vertical reservation applied as per the 200-point roster system.

INSTRUCTION FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

To fill out the online application form for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in Himachal Pradesh, candidates must visit the official website www.amruhp.ac.in, go to “Admission” > Apply for Admission/counselling > Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Course, and select the desired course for the 2024-25 session. Applicants should carefully fill in their Name, Father’s Name (as per 10th mark sheet), email ID, and mobile number. After entering the email, they must verify it using an OTP received on the email and complete a captcha code. The mobile number and email ID must be unique and used only once for registration. Candidates can apply for multiple courses using the same email ID after verification. A recent photograph (taken on or after June 1, 2024) of size 40kb, with clear visibility of face and ears (no caps or goggles), and a scanned signature in running hand using black ink on white paper (size 20kb) must be uploaded in JPEG/JPG format. The uploaded photo and signature will be used for all examination-related documents. Merely paying the application fee does not complete the application; candidates must click “Final Submit” and download the PDF of the form. Once submitted, no changes can be made to the form.

Steps: » Following information is required:

(1) Personal info.
(2) Education details.
(3) Entrance exam center details.
(4) Payment Details for Admission form

Step: 1 » Personal Information
Date of birth, Mobile No, Address, Caste, Category Details, Scanned Photo (must be less than 40 kb, format-.jpg/.jpeg).

Step: 2 » Education details
Starting XIIth / Diploma, Graduation (if applicable)
Carefully select between options of Percent System or Grade System
Year of Passing of each degree should be carefully specified
Board of Examination decides the normalization factor, so specify correctly

Step: 3 » Exam Center Selection
Select Examination location as per given in Prospectus

Step: 4 » Payment details for admission form
You can pay application form fee by Online - By Credit/ Debit card or by Net Banking.

Here is the exact text from the official prospectus regarding counselling rounds for Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing 2024–25 in Himachal Pradesh:

COMMON / CENTRALIZED COUNSELLING

(a) There will be online Counselling to provisionally allocate seats to eligible candidates in order of merit-cum-choice/preferences of college and category/quota. Candidates must fill the online admission form and submit it by clicking “Final Submit” after fee payment and download the PDF. Only paying the fee is not sufficient.

(b) Admission to Government and Private Nursing Colleges (State & Management Quota) will be through online allotment as per schedule by the Centralized Counseling Committee, chaired by the Director, Medical Education & Research (DMER), HP, with the Controller of Examinations, AMRU as Member Secretary.

(c) After 1st round seat allocation, candidates can download their provisional admission letter from their login and must report to the allotted college with original documents, allotment letter, and application form. One self-attested set of documents must be submitted.

(d) Eligibility will be confirmed by the College Admission Committee. If a candidate fails to report or complete the process on time, their seat will be automatically cancelled, and the seat will be considered vacant for the next round.

(e) In the 2nd round of counselling, fresh preferences must be submitted. If a candidate is satisfied with the seat from the 1st round, participation in the 2nd is not required. However, for upgradation, fresh preferences are mandatory. Upgradation is allowed from one college to another based on merit and available seats.

(f) Candidates who resigned or were not allotted a seat in Round-1 can directly fill choices for Round-2 without re-registration.

(g) Any vacant reserved category seats (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) will first be offered to other reserved categories and then to General category if still unfilled.

(h) If a candidate is allocated a Government Nursing College seat in 2nd round and does not join, they will not be allotted any seat in further rounds.

(i) Candidates are advised to fill choices even for colleges not showing vacancies because seats may become available due to reshuffling.

(j) Himachali Bonafide candidates admitted under Management Quota can be upgraded to State Quota in the 2nd round, if they applied and meet the criteria.

(k) A Mop-up round (and possibly extended Mop-up) will be conducted for those not holding any seat from the first two rounds. No inter-college upgradation is allowed in this round, except from private to government or management to state quota.

(l) Candidates must regularly check the website www.amruhp.ac.in for updates. No separate communication will be made.

M.Sc Nursing:-

The M.Sc. Nursing Degree Course, with a duration of two years, is offered in both Government and Private Nursing Colleges in Himachal Pradesh. This course is affiliated with the Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Nerchowk, and is granted approval on a yearly basis by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi. Admission to the course is based strictly on merit, determined through an Entrance Test conducted by AMRU on behalf of the Government of Himachal Pradesh (Department of Medical Education & Research). The admission process is governed by the relevant provisions of Chapters XI, XII, and XIII of the First Ordinance of AMRU, as amended from time to time, and also aligns with the policies, rules, and regulations prescribed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Only female candidates are eligible to apply, and applications must be submitted online through the University website: www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates are required to upload all necessary certificates and documents at the time of application submission.

Eligibility Criteria: Admission to the M.Sc. Nursing Degree course will be based on merit in the Entrance Test conducted by AMRU and is open only to female candidates who meet the specified criteria. Candidates must be registered as Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with either the H.P. State Nurses Registration Council, Shimla, or any State Nursing Registration Council at the time of application. They should hold a B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or B.Sc. Hons. Nursing degree from a recognized institution with at least 55% aggregate marks. Additionally, a minimum of one year of work experience either before or after completing Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and after B.Sc. Nursing from the date of registration is required. A certificate of this work experience must be uploaded during the M.Sc. Nursing course application process.

INSTRUCTION FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

1. Click on the “Admission” > Apply for Admission and counselling > M.Sc. Nursing Course available on the official website www. amruhp.ac.in
2. Select the Course in which the candidate wants to take the admission for Session 2024-25.
3. Fill the fields Name, Father Name, email id and mobile number carefully. The entry of the fields Name, Father’s Name must be same as printed on 10th Marksheet issued by the concerned board. After entering email id click on Verify Email button to verify email. On clicking the button, the candidate will get OTP on the registered email id; by entering the OTP in the required text box the email id will get verified. Insert the captcha code to get yourself registered.
4. Use your authenticated Mobile Number & e-mail ID for the registration and it must be unique. Due to onetime registration, candidate must retain the system generated credentials for future login.
5. If the candidate wants to apply for more than one course, the candidate can apply for other course(s) using same email id. After entering the email id the system will prompt “You have already applied for the (Course name) To apply for other course, continue with same Email-id. After clicking on yes and entering OTP some fields will be prompted for verification.
6. Photograph should be taken on or after 1st June 2024 upto the size of 40kb.
   The focus needs to be on face (80% face coverage, ears clearly visible, on white background).
   Spectacles are allowed only if being used regularly.
   Photograph should not be with cap or goggles.
   The candidate should put his full signature in running hand writing on white paper [not in capital letter] with Black Ink pen and scan for uploading upto the size of 20 kb.
   Photo & Signature must be clearly visible and must be in .JPEG/*.JPG format.
   Uploaded Photo and signature will be used in pre and post examination processes i.e - Registration Card, Examination form, Re- evaluation form, Admit Card, Cutlists, Degree etc.
7. Only payment of fee shall not be considered as submission of application. After payment, the candidate should require to submit the online application form by click on “Final Submit” button and download/print the application form
8. On final submission of Admission form, you will not be able to edit any entry.

HOW TO FILL THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Steps: » Following information is required:

(1) Personal info.
(2) Education details.
(3) Entrance exam center details.
(4) Payment Details for Admission form

Step: 1 » Personal Information
Date of birth, Mobile No, Address, Caste, Category Details, Scanned Photo (must be less than 40 kb, format - .jpg/.jpeg).

Step: 2 » Education details

Starting XIIth / Diploma, Graduation (if applicable)

Carefully select between options of Percent System or Grade System

Year of Passing of each degree should be carefully specified

Board of Examination decides the normalization factor, so specify correctly

Step: 3 » Exam Center Selection

Select Examination location as per given in Prospectus

Step: 4 » Payment details for admission form

You can pay application form fee by Online - By Credit/ Debit card or by Net Banking.

Important Notes:
➤ Do not make any changes with the pen on the particulars as printed on the print out of the online application form. In case of any change/error in the category is left, after last date of online application form, no request on this account shall be entertained under any circumstances.
➤ Online application form registered within due date without successful transaction of requisite fee or without completion of ONLINE process of application form, the form of such candidates will be rejected without any intimation.
➤ It will be the entire responsibility of the candidates to fill up the online application form as well as payment of prescribed fee by way of using debit/credit cards of any bank within the prescribed period and they must obtain the print out of confirmation copy of the online application form.
➤ Incomplete online application form due to any error committed by the candidate, which does not generate the print out of the application form will summarily rejected. Any wrong or misleading entry in the online application form will also lead to rejection thereof without assigning any reason.
➤ For any technical query while filling up online application form, please contact 9459139364.
➤ For any other query, please contact on Phone No.