MSc Nursing 2020 at PGIMER: View schedule, eligibility criteria, fees, seat chart

MERIT LIST

Merit list of candidates is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the online entrance examination. Merit list is prepared for each category of candidates viz.

(a) General

(b) Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Communities

(c) Persons with Benchmark Disability

(d) PGI deputed candidates

N.B.

Seats for these categories are not interchangeable. However PwBD candidates selected under PwBD category will consume the seat of their own category like GEN/SC/ST/OBC.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. The selection will be made strictly in order of merit of the candidates in the respective merit lists of entrance test.

2. An overall merit list based on the percentile obtained by all the candidates appearing in the examination in the theory examination (irrespective of their category) will be prepared. Candidates of various categories who secure percentile in the theory examination, as mentioned against each category, will qualify for admission:

General category: 50th percentile

SC/ST/OBC & PwBD : 45th percentile

3. In the matter of selection, the decision of the Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh shall be final.

INTER-SE-MERIT

If two or more candidates obtain equal percentile in the entrance examination for admission to M.Sc. The nursing course then their inter-se-merit for admission to the course shall be determined on the basis of the following:-

1. A candidate who has made more attempts in passing the qualifying exam, (B.Sc. Nursing) will rank junior to a candidate who has made lesser attempts.

2. If the attempts made in passing qualifying exam (B.Sc. Nursing) are also the same, then a candidate who has higher marks in the said examination will rank senior to a candidate who has obtained lower marks.

3. If the attempts made in passing the said examinations and the marks obtained in the examinations are also the same, then a candidate senior in age shall rank senior to the candidate who is junior in age.

INTERVIEW/COUNSELING

Candidates will be invited for interview strictly in order of merit in the respective merit lists based on the marks obtained by them in the entrance examination. The number of candidates to be called for the interview will be three times the total number of seats to be filled in each category from candidates who fulfil the cut off points. It is compulsory that these candidates attend the interview.

 ADMISSION

Selected candidates should pay the fee etc. on the spot failing which her/his selection will be treated as cancelled and seat will be offered to the candidates next on the waiting list in order of merit.

WAITING LIST

The candidates on the waiting list will attend the counselling in the office of the Principal, NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh on the dates & time to be announced on the day of 1st counselling. The seats, if available, shall be offered to the candidates on merit. No separate correspondence shall be made.

JOINING TIME

Selected candidates must join their course on the date intimated to them at the time of selection or communicated to them in the admission letter. No extension in joining shall be granted. The selection of those candidates who fail to join by the stipulated date shall automatically stand cancelled and no correspondence shall be entertained. The Institute takes no responsibility of intimating for cancellation of seats.

1. The joining of in-service candidates for M.Sc. The nursing course shall be accepted along with relieving certificate from their employer.

2. Those candidates who are likely to complete the required experience by the last date of submission of online application have to bring the experience certificate at the time of counselling. No request for an extension to submit the experience certificate shall be entertained. 

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Medical fitness will be pre-condition for registration for all candidates. The candidates will be medically examined by a Medical Board, constituted by the Institute for the purpose to determine their medical fitness.

FEES AND OTHER DUES (PER ANNUM)

(Tentative and subject to change)

PENALTY

Note: The Course fee once deposited will not be refunded. *The security deposit of the candidates, who will leave the course in between after the joining after the last counselling, will also be forfeited. 

SCHEDULE OF DATE FOR PAYMENT OF COURSE FEE

A. NEW/FRESH ADMISSIONS:

Candidates offered admission during counselling must deposit the course fee with the Institute, in the form of demand draft/banker's cheque in favour of Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh, payable at Chandigarh or any other mode of deposit decided by the Institute.

The candidates are advised to bring demand draft/banker's cheque or proof of deposit on the date of counselling and deposit it on the same date and get the seat confirmed. Those who are not selected may encash their demand draft/banker's cheque later on.

B. OLD STUDENTS

Students already undergoing courses at NINE, on promotion to a higher class, will have to pay the course fee within 20 days of start of the session. In case a student fails to pay the course fee within the stipulated period, the late fee @ Rs.10/- per day will be charged.

OTHER INFORMATION

A. LIBRARY

There is a well-equipped spacious library with all the modern facilities at the Institute. Besides this, there is a Nursing Institute Library with selected professional books and journals.

B. STUDENT'S HEALTH

The services of Nehru Hospital are available to the students at the time of illness in Staff Clinic/OPD as per PGI rules. 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

A. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

(a) Candidate should fill in the Online Application with the utmost care and follow the instructions and help manual as given in the MANUAL FOR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM of the Prospectus, step by step. Candidate should fill in the Online Application form correctly. The incorrectly filled form may lead to rejection.

(b) A candidate seeking admission to the Entrance Test is required to submit his/her application in the prescribed format available online with the Prospectus on www.pgimer.edu.in

(c) The cost of Application Form includes the fee for entrance Test which is nonrefundable and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. The candidate is required to go through the Prospectus carefully and acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to the filling of the online application form. 

(d) Online Registration:

(i) After selecting the online registration, fill the mandatory details asked for and deposit the prescribed fee through debit/credit card/Net Banking. After submitting fees, fill required information step by step. Follow the instructions carefully.

(ii) It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct details are filled in the Registration process. The Institute will not be responsible for any incorrect information/cancellation of candidature/loss or lack of communication etc. due to wrong filled online Application form.

(iii) No candidate should register more than one application.

(iv) All applicants are required to ensure that Photo/Signature is uploaded according to the instructions provided in the Prospectus. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the application.

(v) Duplicate applications from any applicant will result in cancellation of all such applications. No intimation regarding such summary rejections will be provided.

(e) STATUS OF ONLINE REGISTRATION

(i) Acknowledgement of successful Online Registration will be forwarded to the applicant's Registered Email ID. The Registration Form will remain under review regarding uploaded images and eligibility.

(ii) Admit Card for Accepted Registration Form will only be uploaded on the website. If the status of Registration Form or Admit Card is not available on the website, he/she should immediately write an email to the Registrar, PGIMER, Chandigarh on registrar@pgimer.edu.in along with full particulars of the Registration Form.

(f) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH REGISTRATION SLIP

The candidates must upload their self-attested/attested copies of certificates/documents in support of their educational qualifications, marks, date of birth, category, experience etc. If a candidate fails to upload self-attested/attested copies of the requisite documents as above, his/her candidature will be cancelled and he/she will not be allowed to participate in subsequent stages of selection/admission process.

For Sponsored Candidates and Foreign nationals

The candidate should ensure to take a printout of application form after completing all details. Candidates belonging to Foreign National category and presently employed candidates are required to submit their NOC from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi and NOC from Employer respectively. The Applications of above-mentioned categories i.e. Foreign national along with requisite certificates must reach the office of Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Sector-12, Chandigarh160012, at least 10 days before the commencement of the Entrance Examination.

Candidates in employment must forward their application through proper channel. Online Application will be treated as an advance copy of the application.

Application through proper channel should reach the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh within 15 days after the last date fixed for the receipt of applications.

(g) The discrepancy, if any, in the date and time of the entrance examination mentioned in the Prospectus, Admit Card etc. should be immediately brought to the notice of the Training Branch, PGIMER, Chandigarh through email. Complaints received at a later stage will not be entertained. In case any discrepancy is found in the information provided in the various documents, the data provided on the Application Form will be considered as final for all purposes.

(h) It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct address, Mobile No. & email ID in the Application Form is filled. The Institute shall not be responsible for any miscommunication due to incorrect address, Mobile No. and email ID is given by the applicant on the Application Form or non-receipt for any communication. 

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