PGIMER Nursing 2023: B.Sc Counselling (Started), Dates, Admission Procedure

PGIMER Nursing 2023 2nd Round Counselling for B.Sc Nursing (4 Years & Poat Basic) has been Started on 18th September 2023 via Offline mode. 2nd Round of Counselling for M.Sc Nursing Started on 24th July 2023. The B.Sc Nursing Examination was held on 4th August 2023. PGIMER Nursing 2023 stands for Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. As you know, B. Sc Nursing is four years, and M. Sc Nursing is two years. 

All those candidates who wish to be admitted to different courses such as B. Sc Nursing for four years, B. Sc Post Basic, and M. Sc Nursing courses can apply for this entrance exam. This entrance helps the candidates to take admission in several Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses of PGIMER. 

Nursing is a profession that is respected and quite known in the entire world. Many want to work, support healthcare facilities, and treat and help people join this profession. Nursing focuses on caring for patients in different hospitals and assisting doctors in their surgeries. This course is one of the most sought-after courses after the 12th. If you pursue the same thing, then you are at the right place. The article discusses eligibility, dates, syllabus, pattern, etc. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Notification – Counselling Started

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Quick Links

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Highlights

Before applying for the exam and looking at the detailed view of the entrance exam, one should grasp certain information about the exam and understand the basics. The table displays all the subtle information regarding the entrance exam. You will get to know the level, full name of the exam, category of the exam, mode of submission of application, mode of exam, etc. 

Candidates should also keep checking the official website for the latest updates. Look at the overview of the exam given below and note down the crucial aspects of the same. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Important Dates

The dates of the exam events are tentative as of now. Candidates should keep checking the official website for the final dates. After considering certain aspects, the exam conducting authorities release the dates for different exam events. It is sincere advice that the candidates should not wait for the final exam dates but instead focus on their preparation only. 

As of now, the tentative dates are described below. Take a look at the same. You will also be updated when the official information is released on the website. Please keep checking our website. 

M.Sc Nursing

B.Sc and B. Sc Post Basic Nursing

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Application Form

Application forms are released on the official website by the exam conducting authorities. Candidates must take care of the release of the application forms and also the last date to submit the forms. Failing to do so within the limited time period will not allow you to fill out the application form then. Some of the relevant points regarding the application form are mentioned below. Take a look at the same. 

• The nursing registration for PGIMER will start in the mid of April 2023 for M. Sc Nursing and in the last week of May 2023 for the B. Sc Nursing as per the latest information. The conducting authorities will release the final dates. 
• When the application form is released, candidates should fill it carefully and submit it only online. 
• All the correct details which include the name of the candidate, address of the candidate, and so on should be filled in the application form. 
• The communication by the exam authorities will be done on the registered email ID and mobile number so candidates should ensure that the mobile number and email ID are working and valid. 
• Note that the last date for the submission of the application form will be the mid-week of May 2023 for M. Sc nursing and the last date for submission of application forms for B. Sc Nursing is the last week of June 2023 as per the latest information. 
• While filling out the application forms, upload the scanned and required documents in the format and mode prescribed. 
• Remember that there is no need to send any hardcopy to the official authorities by the way of post. 
• Finally, all the candidates should take the printout of the application form and payment receipt. 

How to fill out the Application Form?

The steps below should be followed for filling out the application. Candidates must ensure they do not make any mistakes while filling out the application form. Let us look at the steps below one by one. 

• Go to the official website of PGIMER Nursing 2023. The official link is mentioned in the highlights section above. 
• Candidates should enter all the essential information as demanded in the application form, including the candidates’ names, phone numbers, working and valid email ID, etc. 
• Proceed towards the link which is provided in the email ID and phone number and click on the same. 
• Once candidates login into their accounts, the details should be filled in carefully in the application form. 
• Move ahead and upload all the required documents, including photographs and signatures, in the prescribed format and mode. 
• Make the required payment of the application fee using a debit card, credit card, and Internet banking. 
• Recheck the complete application form and finally click on submit. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Form Correction

The form correction facility will be available for a certain period once the last date of the application form submission is over. All the candidates should keep checking the official website to get information regarding the form correction facility. The correction window will open for those who want to make specific corrections in their application forms. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Application Fee

Payment of the application fee is the crucial stage. The candidates must note that the application form will be rejected if the application fee is not paid within the stipulated period. Some of the relevant points that must be kept in mind related to the application fee are as follows. 

• Candidates must note that the method of submitting the application fee is only online. 
• All the candidates must make sure that they submit the application fee using credit cards, debit cards, and Internet Banking payment gateways to submit the application fee. 
• Candidates belonging to the PWD category will be exempted from the application fees. 
• The application fee once paid will not be refunded. 
• The application fee will be different as per the category. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria differ for the different courses, and candidates must note the required criteria depending on the course they select. One must note that if they are not eligible for admission, their candidature will be rejected summarily. 

All the candidates must go through the official admission brochure to find the required eligibility criteria. Let us look at the eligibility criteria for different courses below. 

For B. SC Nursing

• Educational Qualification: All candidates must note that the minimum educational qualification required for applying for this entrance exam is the 12th. Candidates who do not have this requisite qualification cannot apply. 
• Subjects Studied: All the candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as the compulsory subjects in their qualifying exam. 
• Gender Allowed: Female candidates are eligible to apply for this course. 
• Marks Required: The candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the exam. 
• Age limit: Age is crucial while applying for any exam or entrance. Candidates need to meet the required eligibility criteria to apply otherwise, they can be disqualified. For this particular course, the candidates should be more than the age of 35 years and the minimum age required is 17 years as on 31st December 2023. 

For B. Sc Post Nursing

• Educational Qualification: All the candidates must have passed their class 12th or its equivalent exam to apply for this course. 
• Marks Required: All the candidates must have the General Nursing and Midwifery exam with a minimum mark of 50% in aggregate. 
• Registration Requirement: All the candidates must register themselves as a nurse and as midwifery to apply for the program. 
• Age Limit: All the candidates must note that they should not be more than 45 as of 1st September 2023. Those who belong to SC, ST and OBC and specific other reserved categories may note the age relaxation rules mentioned in the official notification. 

For M. Sc Nursing

• Educational Qualification: All candidates need a B. Sc Nursing or B degree. Sc Post Basic Nursing Degree from any recognized board or Institution. 
• Marks Required: All the candidates need to have scored a minimum of 55% marks in their qualifying exam to become eligible for the examination. 
• Required Work Experience: All the candidates need to possess a minimum of 1 year of experience and should have registered as a midwife and general nurse. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Exam Pattern

If you are well versed with the exam pattern, then trust me it will be very easy for you to crack the examination. The exam pattern varies for different exams, and you should focus on the exam pattern that is beneficial to you. 

All the candidates must note that the exam pattern is clearly mentioned in the official admission brochure. Let us take a look at the required pattern of the exam that needs to be followed. 

• Exam Mode: As per the latest exam pattern, the entrance exam will be conducted online, also known as a computer-based test. 
• Questions Type: All the questions are going to be objective which is also known as Multiple Choice Questions. Candidates need to choose the best answer. 
• Total Number of Questions: There will be 100 questions in the exam. All the questions are compulsory. 
• Medium of the Exam: All the candidates must note that the question paper will only be in English medium. 
• Total Number of Shifts: The examination will only be conducted in one shift. 
• Duration of the Exam: The entire exam lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. No extra time will be allotted under any circumstances. 
• Marking Scheme: All the Candidates must note that one mark will be given for every correct answer. 
• Negative marking: There is a negative marking of 0. 25 for every incorrect answer. So, try to avoid silly mistakes. 

Apart from the information portrayed above, here is the description of the distribution of questions and marks for different courses. Let us take a look. 

B.Sc Nursing

B.Sc Nursing Post Basic

M.Sc Nursing

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Syllabus

A comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus is vital to the preparation for any exam. The syllabus is explained in the official admission brochure and candidates must note that the questions will be asked from the official syllabus only. Therefore, one must focus on the exam syllabus and prepare accordingly. 

The syllabus for B. Sc Nursing, a four-year course, will depend upon the subjects and topics studied by the candidates in their class 12th. In the case of the B. Sc Nursing Post Basic syllabus, the topics will be based on the Diploma of General Nursing and Midwifery. 

B.Sc Nursing Post basic will consist of questions from Scientific Principles Applied in Nursing Practice, Child Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing (including Anatomy and Physiology), Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing including Nutrition, Obstetric Nursing, Midwifery, and General Knowledge. You can access the official website, which will provide you the entire syllabus of the PGIMER in an online mode only. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Preparation Tips

The tips have been listed below to help you boost your performance. These preparation tips will work as the icing on the cake. So, candidates must look at these preparation tips and begin preparing to obtain fruitful results. 

• Candidates must go through the entire syllabus and follow the exam pattern. 
• One must practice regularly of the mocks and exams.
• All the candidates must create a strategy and then stick to the same till the examination. 
• Don’t start anything new at the last moment; candidates must also revise the topics regularly to get a good grasp on the same. 
• Go through the previous year’s question papers and all the sample papers in order to be thorough with the exam pattern. 
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and focus on your preparation.
• Avoid distractions for a certain period. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Books

After looking at the exam pattern and books, candidates must look at the books needed for the preparation of the exam. Some of the widely recommended books are mentioned below. Please have a look. 

• PGI CHANDIGARH Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination Vol 1 & 2
• PGIMER SELF-ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW 8ED
• Paper Bag 2022
• Review of PGI Chandigarh
• Sure Success Magic
• Final Edge (PGMEE)

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Admit Card

As per the latest information, the admit card will be published in the last week of May 2023 for M. Sc Nursing Program and candidates will be informed about the same through online mode. Candidates must keep checking the official website for the latest updates. To download the admit card, candidates must log in with their username and password. 

Remember that those candidates who have filled out the application form can download their admit cards. In the case of B. Sc Nursing and Post Basic Nursing, the admit cards will be available from the first week of July 2023. Candidates should bring their admit cards with one photo ID proof on the exam day. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Result

As per the latest information, the result for the course of B. Sc Nursing and Post Basic Nursing will be released at the beginning of August 2023 and in the case of M. Sc Nursing, the result will be published most likely in the final week of June 2023.

A merit list will be released, which will display the performance of the candidates in the entrance exam which will be conducted on a national level basis. Candidates can check their results using the roll number and password in the PDF. Note that the result will be released as per the category of the reservation and it will also consist of the name of the candidates, roll number, qualifying status, and also the marks obtained. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Merit List

All the candidates must note that the merit list will be formed according to the marks they secured in the online entrance exam. The merit list will be made according to the category of the candidates, such as general, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, persons with benchmark disability, PGI deputed, and the candidates in service. 

PGIMER Nursing 2023 Counseling Procedure

The final stage of the exam is counselling, and the counselling for B. Sc Nursing and Post Basic will begin from the final week of August 2023, and in the case of M. Sc Nursing will begin from the first week of July 2023. 

The process of counselling will begin only in the offline mode, along with an interview. Those who qualify for the exam will be called for a counselling procedure, and candidates need to report at the required centre for the verification process. They must pay the counselling fee and carry the required documents to the colleges. 

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Sunil Kushwaha

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