Smt. Vijaya Luke College Of Nursing

Smt. Vijaya Luke College of Nursing, established in 2006 in Visakhapatnam, is a private institution affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (formerly NTRUHS) and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council. The college offers modern infrastructure including well-equipped classrooms, advanced nursing and computer labs, and a digital library with online resources. Hostel facilities are available for both male and female students, along with a hygienic mess, gym, cafeteria, and medical care center. The campus provides Wi-Fi, transportation services, and promotes student engagement through cultural activities and seminars. Clinical training is conducted at top hospitals like King George Hospital and through community health programs. The college also has a dedicated placement wing, St. Luke’s International Nursing Solution (SLINS), which offers CGFNS-IELTS training and has placed thousands of graduates in reputed hospitals in India and abroad.

B.Sc Nursing

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada provides guidelines for admission into the 4-year BSc Nursing program under the Competent Authority Quota. Admissions are based on AP EAPCET-2024 ranks. Candidates must follow the online application process and stay updated via https://drntr.uhsap.in for notifications and schedules.

Eligibility criteria:-

Candidates must meet the AP EAPCET-2024 cut-off percentile as per Indian Nursing Council regulations for B.Sc. Nursing admission. The qualifying percentile is 50% (OC), 40% (SC/ST/BC/PwD), and 45% (OC-PwD). Applicants must be Indian Nationals, PIOs, or OCIs and fulfill Andhra Pradesh's residency requirements. Both male and female candidates are eligible, with specific colleges admitting males as per G.O.Ms.No.306, HM&FW (K2) Dept., 2006.

Candidates must be 17 years old by 31.12.2024, with no upper age limit. They must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board or Intermediate Vocational with a Bridge Course. OC candidates need 45% in Science subjects, while SC/ST/BC candidates need 40%. English is mandatory. Students must be medically fit.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS IN RESPECT OF CANDIDATES WHOSE DOMICILE OF ANDHRA PRADESH / TELANGANA

The candidate shall satisfy Local / Non-local status as per G.O.P.No.646, Education (W1) Dept., dated 10-07-1979 and Presidential order. The procedure indicated in the above G.O. for Selection of candidates as amended in G.O.Ms.No.42, Higher Education (EC2) Dept., dated 18-05-2009 shall be followed.

The Non-local candidates are eligible for 15% Unreserved seats only. The Local candidates are eligible for both 15% unreserved seats and 85% local area seats.

The verification fee and registration fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted to a future date. Therefore, candidates are advised to check eligibility conditions thoroughly before applying for Competent Authority seats.

RESERVATION IN FAVOUR OF THE LOCAL CANDIDATES :-

Admission to 85% of the available seats shall be reserved in favor of the Local 646, Edu. (W1) Department, dt.10-7-1979.

State-wide colleges:

Admission into State-wide college, the 36% of OU Region seats shall be distributed among Andhra & SVU Regions as per Merit.

Category Reservation:-

Online Application Procedure

Registration & Fee Payment

• Fee for OC candidates: ₹2360 (₹2000 + GST ₹360) + Bank charges extra.
• Fee for BC/SC/ST candidates: ₹1888 (₹1600 + GST ₹288) + Bank charges extra.
• Note: The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for other courses.

Application Process

• Only eligible candidates can apply online.
• Candidates must upload original certificates for determining merit under Andhra Pradesh State Competent Authority Quota (APEAPCET-2024 ranks).
• Applications should be submitted through an internet-enabled device.

Required Documents for Upload

• Mandatory Documents:
  1. AP-EAPCET-2024 Rank Card (PDF, 1000 KB)
  2. Passport-size Photo (JPG/JPEG, 500 KB)
  3. Candidate's Signature (JPG/JPEG, 500 KB)
  4. SSC Marks Memo/Birth Certificate (PDF, 1000 KB)
  5. Marks Memo of Intermediate/Equivalent Exam (PDF, 1000 KB)
  6. Transfer Certificate (PDF, 1000 KB)
  7. Study Certificates (Intermediate & 6th–10th Class) (PDF, 1000 KB)
  8. Residence Certificate (PDF, 1000 KB)
• Additional (if applicable):
• Parent's Employment Certificate (Non-Local)
• Migration Certificate (TS to AP)
• Caste Certificate
• Minority Certificate (for Christian candidates)
• PwBD Certificate (Latest 3 months)
• Income Certificate/Ration Card
• Aadhar Card
• Overseas Certificate (PIO/OCI)