PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing
Exam overview
Exam name
PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance
Conducting authority
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, through National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGIMER.
Course
M.Sc. Nursing
Description
PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing is a two-year postgraduate nursing course at NINE, PGIMER Chandigarh. Admission is made once a year on an all-India basis through a Computer Based Test conducted by the institute.
Eligibility
- Candidate must have B.Sc. Nursing 4 years or B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic from an institution recognized by the concerned State Nursing Registration Council, with at least 55% aggregate marks.
- Candidate must also be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife approved by the State Nursing Council.
Experience requirement
- Minimum 1 year work experience after RN/RM registration by the last date of online application.
- Experience must be in bedside nursing in a minimum 100-bedded hospital for private hospitals, or in Public Health Nursing, or in Nursing Educational Institutions recognized by State Nursing Council.
Application fee
- SC/ST: Rs. 1,200 + transaction charges.
- All other categories: Rs. 1,500 + transaction charges.
- PwBD: exempted.
Exam pattern
- Computer Based Test / Online mode.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- English language.
- Objective type paper.
- One paper of 100 MCQs / 100 marks.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Subject distribution
- Medical Surgical Nursing: 15.
- Community Health Nursing: 15.
- Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing: 15.
- Child Health Nursing: 15.
- Mental Health Nursing: 15.
- Nursing Foundations: 10.
- Nursing Research: 10.
- General Knowledge: 5.
- Total: 100 questions / 100 marks.
Qualifying percentile
- General category: 50th percentile.
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45th percentile.
Course fee / dues
- Per annum: Tuition fee Rs. 350, Library fee Rs. 50, Laboratory fee Rs. 900, Games fee Rs. 30, Amalgamated Fund Rs. 720.
- Other fees: Registration fee Rs. 500, refundable Security/Caution Money Rs. 10,000, Migration fee Rs. 100.
- Prospectus says fees are tentative and subject to revision.
Hostel
Prospectus states no hostel facility is presently available for M.Sc. Nursing candidates; outstation students must arrange stay themselves.
Student questions
Frequently asked questions
What is PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance?
PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance is the entrance process for the two-year postgraduate nursing course at NINE, PGIMER Chandigarh.
Who conducts PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance?
It is conducted by Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, through National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER.
What is the eligibility for PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing?
Candidates need B.Sc. Nursing 4 years or B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic from an institution recognized by the concerned State Nursing Registration Council, with at least 55% aggregate marks, and must be Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife approved by the State Nursing Council.
Is work experience required for PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing?
Yes. Minimum 1 year work experience after RN/RM registration is required by the last date of online application. The experience must be in eligible bedside nursing, public health nursing, or nursing educational institutions as listed in the prospectus.
What is the PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing exam pattern?
The exam is an English-medium online CBT of 90 minutes with one objective paper of 100 MCQs for 100 marks. There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
What subjects are included in PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing entrance?
The subject distribution includes Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Research and General Knowledge.
What is the qualifying percentile for PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing?
The listed qualifying percentile is 50th percentile for General category and 45th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
Is hostel facility available for PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing candidates?
The prospectus states that no hostel facility is presently available for M.Sc. Nursing candidates, so outstation students must arrange stay themselves.
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