V V M Nursing College

VVM Institute of Nursing, established in 2012, is a private nursing college located in the peaceful village of Malkwal near Khawara in Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh. Affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University-Shimla. and recognized by the Himachal Pradesh Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council and the state government, the college offers B.Sc Nursing, GNM, and ANM programs. The campus is well-equipped with modern infrastructure, including spacious and well-ventilated classrooms, specialized laboratories such as Nursing Foundation, MCH, Community Health, and Anatomy Labs, as well as a well-stocked library and a Wi-Fi-enabled computer lab. The institute also features an auditorium for academic and cultural events, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and comfortable hostel accommodations. For clinical exposure, the college is affiliated with Chintpurni Medical College and Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), providing students with practical experience in real healthcare settings. Surrounded by a serene natural landscape, VVM Institute of Nursing offers a student-friendly and academically enriching environment.

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.

GNM

Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) in Himachal Pradesh require candidates to have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks, preferably with Science (PCB), though Arts students with relevant subjects like Sociology and Psychology may also be considered. The age limit is between 17 to 35 years as of 31st December of the admission year, with possible relaxation for ANM-trained candidates. Both male and female candidates are eligible, subject to institute-specific policies, and applicants must be medically fit. Preference is given to Himachal Pradesh domicile holders, and admission may be based either on 10+2 merit or an entrance exam conducted by the concerned authority.