Vrundavan Institute Of Nursing Education

The Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education (VINE) is a prominent private nursing college located in Colvale, Bardez, in North Goa. Established with a commitment to excellence in nursing education, VINE is affiliated with Goa University and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Goa Nursing Council. The institute is managed by the Vrundavan Education Society, which is known for its focus on healthcare and professional training. The institute provides a supportive learning environment with modern classrooms, fully-equipped nursing labs, a digital library, and tie-ups with reputed hospitals for hands-on clinical exposure. The faculty comprises experienced and qualified nursing educators who ensure that students receive a balanced education rooted in theory, practical skills, and professional ethics. VINE emphasizes holistic nursing education, preparing students to work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, community health centers, and academic institutions. The institute also promotes student participation in health awareness programs, community service, and leadership activities, thereby nurturing well-rounded healthcare professionals.

Directorate of Technical Education, Goa will conduct counseling for Nursing admission in Goa

The Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa, has prepared this prospectus for admissions to the First Year of Professional Degree courses offered across the State. This document provides detailed information regarding the Common Entrance Test and the admission procedures applicable to Government, Government-aided, and unaided colleges in Goa that offer Bachelor's Degree programs in the fields of Architecture, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine (Allopathy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda), Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, and Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences. Additionally, the Directorate is authorized to oversee the admission process for certain other categories of seats, for which separate prospectuses are issued.

All candidates desirous of seeking admissions to Professional Degree courses in MBBS, BDS,BHMS(Homeopathy),BAMS(Ayurveda), Allied Health Sciences, B.V.Sc.&A.H., Nursing and BNYS in the colleges within the State of Goa during the academic session 2024-2025, must appear and have a valid score in NEET UG-2024, and should fulfil other eligibility criteria for admission as specified in this prospectus. Merit list for these courses shall be based only on NEETUG-2024SCORES/RANK

The Application Form for admission is also included in the Common Prospectus. These forms shall be accepted at the Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim, Goa, and other notified locations, as per schedule to be notified. Applicants seeking admissions to JEE-(MAIN) based courses(Engineering), and NEET based courses (MBBS, BDSBHMS(Homeopathy) and BAMS(Ayurveda), Allied Health Sciences, B.V.Sc.&A.H., Nursing and BNYS), as well as Pharmacy and B.Arch., are required to submit single application Form

B.Sc Nursing

Eligibility Criteria:- To be eligible for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing program in Goa, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examination (10+2) or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects. General category candidates must secure a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, while candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories are required to obtain at least 40% in these subjects. Additionally, applicants must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the academic year of admission. A valid NEET-UG score is mandatory for admission, and candidates must be medically fit. Admissions are open to Indian nationals, and NRI/OCI/PIO candidates with Indian passports may apply under the NRI category.

Application Procedure: Candidates must fill the common application form included in the prospectus (Annexure III) and submit it to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Porvorim, or other notified locations. A single application form is used for all NEET-based courses, including B.Sc. Nursing. The application must be submitted as per the schedule notified on the DTE website (www.dte.goa.gov.in).

Required Documents: Candidates must submit the following along with the application.

• NEET-UG 2024 Scorecard
• HSSC Marksheet
• Birth Certificate or proof of age
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence/Bona fide certificate
• Income Certificate (for EWS or Fee Waiver categories)
• Other documents as specified in the Prospectus

Merit List and Admission Rounds: A provisional merit list will be prepared based on NEET-UG 2024 scores/rank. The merit list will be published on the DTE website. Admission rounds will be conducted at the Admission Centre (DTE, Porvorim) where candidates must appear in person with original documents and requisite fees.

Counseling and Admission Rounds: The counseling for B.Sc. Nursing admissions in Goa is conducted at the Admission Centre, located at the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Porvorim. All candidates must appear in person for the counseling session, carrying their original documents and the prescribed fees. Seat allotment is carried out strictly based on the candidate’s merit rank and category, and only those present at the session are eligible to be considered. Once a seat is offered according to the candidate’s merit position, the admission is confirmed only upon the submission of original documents and payment of fees. Candidates who fail to appear or accept admission during their turn will forfeit their claim for that round. After the seat is allotted, the candidate must report to the respective nursing college within three working days along with the admission letter to complete the reporting process and secure final confirmation.

Reservation of Seats: Reservation is applicable as per the Government of Goa policy