COLLEGE OF NURSING
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
VELLORE – 632 004, TAMIL NADU
BULLETIN
NURSING PG ADMISSIONS 2016
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Phone: 0091- 416- 3077012/13
Fax : 0091- 416- 2223362
Website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in
Email: registrarcon@cmcvellore.ac.in
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This bulletin may be downloaded free of cost from Christian Medical College website
http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in. The essential details are provided to enable candidates to fill the application
form for the various Post Graduate, Fellowship, Post Basic B.Sc. Degree and Diploma courses for the academic
year 2016 – 2017. Please go through this carefully before filling the form. Application form is available
ONLY ONLINE.
PG NURSING SELECTION CALENDAR - 2016 – 2017
M.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma in Nursing and Fellowship in Nursing
Programmes
Applications access online
.. 05 October 2015
Last date - downloading application forms
.. 26 November 2015
Last date - receipt of supporting documents
.. 02 December 2015
Last date - receipt of sponsorship forms
.. 19 December 2015
Hall ticket to be downloaded from website
.. 08 January 2016
Step I - Computer Based Test (CBT)
.. 22 January 2016
Announcement of the list of candidates - Step-II
.. 29 January 2016
Step II – M.Sc. Nursing
Step II - Registration and Medical checkup at Vellore
.. 14 March 2016
Step II - Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
.. 15 & 16 March 2016
Announcement of final selection list
.. 21 March 2016
Admission registration and commencement of the course
.. 26 September 2016
Step II – Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma in Nursing and Fellowship in Nursing
Programmes
Step II – Registration and Medical checkup at Vellore
.. 16 March 2016
Step II - Personal Interviews
.. 17 March 2016
Announcement of final selection list
.. 21 March 2016
Admission registration and commencement of the course
.. 29 July 2016
Dates are subject to change
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COURSES AVAILABLE
Applications are invited for the following programmes commencing in July / September 2016.
S.
No.
1.
Courses offered
Duration
M.Sc. in Nursing
2 years
2.
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
2 years
3.
Post Basic Diploma
in Nursing
[*Recognized by INC (Indian
Nursing Council)]
1 year
4.
Fellowship in Nursing
1 year
Specialities
Medical Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
1. Cardiothoracic Nursing*
2. Critical care Nursing *
3. Emergency & Disaster Nursing*
4. Neonatal Nursing*
5. Neurology Nursing*
6. Oncology Nursing*
7. Operation Room Nursing*
8. Psychiatric Nursing*
9. Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Nursing*
10. Geriatric Nursing*
11. Renal Nursing
12. Burns Nursing
Family Nurse Practice
Haematology Nursing
Respiratory Nursing
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
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No. of
seats
10
5
5
5
4
50
15
20
20
15
15
20
15
20
20
10
4
4
6
4
4
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ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Programme
Eligibility
M.Sc. Nursing
1. Passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in
Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing by The Tamil Nadu
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai or any other
U niversity accepted as equivalent there to with minimum
of 55 % aggregate marks.
2. Registered with the State Registration Council for Nursing
and Midwifery / alternate course approved by Indian Nursing
Council for a similar duration in lieu of Midwifery. Male
candidates who do not possess Midwifery registration
certificate are not eligible to apply for M.Sc.(N) – Obstetrics
and Gynaecological Nursing and Community Health Nursing
irrespective of the experience in the area.
3. Minimum one year of experience in a hospital or in a
College or in School of Nursing or in Community Health
Programme from the date of registration in the State Nursing
Council after B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing (or)
after / prior to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
4. A certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical
Officer.
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Programme
Post Basic B.Sc.
Nursing
Eligibility
1. Passed Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary / Intermediate /
10 + 2 / an equivalent examination recognized by the University/
10 + 1 on or before the year 1986.
2. Passed the qualification of Diploma in General Nursing and
Midwifery or alternate course.
3. Permanent registration certificate with the State Registration
Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course approved
by Indian Nursing Council for a similar duration in lieu of
Midwifery in any one of the following areas.
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O.T. Techniques
Ophthalmic Nursing
Leprosy Nursing
TB Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Cancer Nursing
Orthopedic Nursing
4. A certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical
Officer.
Post Basic Diploma
in Nursing
1. Passed the qualification of Diploma in General Nursing and
Midwifery or alternate course / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in
Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
2. Permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council
for Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male
candidates)
3. Minimum one year of work experience as on 1st July 2016 in any
clinical area in the hospital or in the community.
4. A certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical
Officer.
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Programme
Fellowship in
Nursing
Eligibility
1. Passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in
Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree of The Tamil Nadu
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai or any other University
accepted as equivalent there to
2. Permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council
for Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male
candidates)
3. Minimum one year of work experience as on 1st July 2016 in any
clinical area in the hospital or in the community
4. A certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical
Officer.
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1.1 THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Application forms can be accessed only online through the Christian Medical College website
http://www.admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in from 05-10-2015. Duly filled application forms must be submitted
online with the basic administrative fee and registration fee for each speciality for the course applied before
12 midnight on 26-11-2015.
Sl. No.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Programme
M.Sc. Nursing
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Post Basic Diploma in Nursing
Fellowship in Nursing
Administrative
fee
Registration fee
(for each speciality)
Rs. 750/-($ 100)
Rs. 750/-($ 100)
Rs. 400/-($ 60)
Rs. 750/-($ 100)
Rs. 600/- ($ 100)
Rs. 500/- ($ 75)
Rs. 350/- ($ 60)
Rs. 500/- ($ 75)
Candidates sponsored by International agencies like WHO, USAID and other foreign nationals inclusive of
Indian nationals residing / working in foreign countries need to pay the administrative fee and registration fee
mentioned in US Dollars or the equivalent in Indian currency.
1. The application form needs to be filled online.
2. The candidate’s full name must be as it is in the University / Board certificates.
3. Candidates may apply upto a maximum of 2 specialities in M.Sc. Nursing & Fellowship in Nursing
and 3 specialties in Post Basic Diploma Nursing.
4. Candidates must apply in the ORDER OF PREFERENCE for admission into the programmes in the
application form, when applying for more than one speciality.
5. Candidates must scan and keep a soft copy of his / her photograph and signature ready before filling
the application form. Specification for photograph: Recent passport size colour photograph taken after
1st May 2015, light background, JPEG format not exceeding 80 KB (Width – 150 pixels & Height –
150 pixels). Specification for signature: Scanned signature JPEG format not exceeding
50 KB (Width – 150 pixels & Height – 50 pixels).
6. PAYMENT can be made by any one of the methods mentioned below.
i. Challan payment at no extra cost in any branch of the ICICI bank of India. A challan will be
generated when filling payment details in the application form. The challan needs to be printed
and signed before it is submitted to the bank. Once payed the original challan needs to be sent to
the Office of the Registrar.
ii. Demand draft in favour of CMC Vellore Association a/c on any scheduled Bank, payable at
the State Bank of India, Vellore Town, code 1618. Hand written demand drafts will not be
accepted. The demand draft needs to be kept ready before filling the application form. The name of
the candidate and the application number must be written on the back of the demand draft before
dispatching.
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iii. Online payment using payment gateway (credit or debit card / net banking)
iv. The registration fee for each programme / each speciality have to be paid along with the
administrative fee.
v. Any form of fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
7. All relevant enclosures and Demand draft / proof of online payment / original ICICI challan should
reach the Office of the Registrar, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore - 632 004,
South India on or before 02-12-2015. Documents received after the last date will not be considered.
Office of the Registrar is not responsible for any postal delay.
1.2 ENCLOSURES (Photocopies attested by authorized personnel)
i.
Nursing certificates - Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to
male candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
ii.
Registration certificates from the State Nursing Council for Nursing & Midwifery or alternate
course (applicable to male candidates). Registration certificate for additional qualification (for
those who had completed Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing).
iii.
Renewal of registration certificate from Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery (if applicable)
iv.
Experience certificates after Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course
(applicable to male candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc.
Nursing till date.
v.
Mark lists of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male
candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
vi.
Transcript of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male
candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
vii.
Certificate indicating the Date of Birth (if not stated in the 10th/12th Mark List).
viii.
General education qualification certificates (10th & 12th Mark List and Pass certificate if available).
ix.
Current medical fitness certificate.
x.
Merit certificates (if the candidate is the ‘Best outgoing student’, a certificate from the institution
indicating the same should be enclosed, refer Annexure IV).
xi.
Community certificate from the Government Authority.
xii.
Baptism certificate / Confirmation certificate – if Christian.
xiii.
Sponsorship obligation completion certificate (Applicable to those previously sponsored
candidates by CMC or any other member of the CMC Vellore Association).
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xiv.
No objection certificate from the latest employer.
xv.
Certificate for serving in needy areas. (refer Annexure V)
xvi.
Foreign nationals must submit “No Objection Certificate” from The Secretary, Government of
India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi -110 011.
If any certificate is in a language other than English it should be sent along with the translated version in
English attested by a Gazetted officer. If the subjects learnt are written in code in the mark sheet/ certificate a
copy of the page where the expansion of the code is given has to be sent along with the certificate.
An e-mail stating successful submission of the application will be sent to the candidates within a week of
final submission. If not, please check with this office by e-mail at registrarcon@cmcvellore.ac.in.
Please note that the entire application form is meant to be submitted online. If it gets interrupted after
submission of the basic information or at “upload photo and signature”, one can sign again at the ’download
admission bulletin’ page using the application number and date of birth. If the application number is not
noted, the process has to begin from the main menu & follow the procedure to “Retrieve application number”.
An e-mail stating ‘Approval’ of the application with Registration Number will be sent to the candidate
only after payment verification.
N.B.: THE CANDIDATE MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING THE
APPLICATION FORM WITH ACCURATE AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION. THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE TAKEN AS FINAL. NO
CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED. ERRORS ARISING OUT OF INCORRECT OR IMPROPER DATA
ENTRY WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE. ANY FALSIFICATION OF
DATA WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF THE OFFER OF ADMISSION IF SELECTED.
2. SPONSORSHIP
The aim of Christian Medical College, Vellore is to train individuals for service in needy areas especially in
Christian mission hospitals. To this end, Christian students are encouraged to apply, to be considered under
the sponsored category. Any Christian Church or Organization which is a member of the Christian Medical
College Vellore Association or Council which operates its own medical work is eligible to sponsor candidates
for the various educational courses run by CMC, Vellore provided the organization does not run the said
course. The list of eligible sponsoring bodies is given in Annexure I. Refer prospectus for more details.
Candidate must enclose the following certificates along with the sponsorship form.
I.
II.
Experience certificate of working in a mission hospital
Sponsorship Obligation Completion certificate (if applicable)
COMPLETED SPONSORSHIP FORMS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE REGISTRAR,
COLLEGE OF NURSING, CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE – 632 004, NOT LATER
THAN 19th DECEMBER 2015. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, COLLEGE OF NURSING WILL
NOT CORRESPOND IN THIS REGARD WITH THE CANDIDATE.
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3.1 SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates who have applied for M.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic Diploma in Nursing /
Fellowship in Nursing will appear for Step I Computer Based Test (CBT). The short listed candidates called for
Step II of the Selection process (Medical Checkup and Assessment of Knowledge and Skills / Personal
Interviews) will be published in the website on 29th January 2016 and also intimated to individuals by post.
Selection of candidates to any particular programme is based on the performance in the Step I and Step II of the
selection process.
Weightage for selection will be given to candidates in the following areas:
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sponsored by eligible sponsoring bodies of the CMC Vellore Association (Annexure I)
best outgoing students in the Undergraduate Nursing programmes (Annexure IV)
served in areas of need (Annexure V)
All such claims need to be supported by relevant certificates.
3.2 HALL TICKET
The Hall Ticket will be available at the Christian Medical College website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in
from 8th January 2016 onwards. One Hall Ticket will be generated per candidate even if the candidate is
registered for more than one course. The hall ticket can be downloaded and printed by using application
number as ID and date of birth as password. The hall ticket needs to be checked for accuracy of its details. In
case of non- availability of the hall ticket one week prior to the date of Step I of the selection process, the
candidate must contact the Registrar, College of Nursing, by e-mail or telephone. Refer to the application
number in all communications. A duplicate hall ticket will be issued or the hall ticket number and address of
the examination centre will be intimated.
3.3 STEP I - Computer Based Test (CBT)
All candidates are required to undertake a Computer Based Test (multiple choice questions) on
22nd January 2016. The examination will be conducted in the following cities - Bengaluru, Calicut,
Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai,
Mumbai, Puducherry, Salem, Trivandrum, Vellore and Vijayawada. The candidates are expected to
report at the time, date and place stipulated on the hall ticket. No candidate will be permitted to enter the
examination hall after 30 minutes of the stipulated examination commencement time. The examination will
be conducted in English.
A) M.Sc. Nursing:
Computer Based Test for each clinical speciality paper will be for 1½ hours duration. The first and the
second preference examinations will be conducted without any break between the papers.
B) Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma in Nursing and Fellowship in Nursing:
Computer Based Test for these programmes (general paper) will be for 1½ hours duration. Questions from
Nursing Foundations, Medical – Surgical, Paediatric, Obstetrics and Gynaecological (OBG), Community
Health and Psychiatric Nursing will be included. Male candidates who have done alternate course in lieu of
Midwifery will not be tested in Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing. Refer Annexure II for information on
Computer Based Test.
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3.4 STEP II - MEDICAL CHECKUP AND ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS /
PERSONAL INTERVIEW
Step II of the Selection Process includes Medical Checkup and Assessment of Knowledge and Skills for
M.Sc. Nursing and Personal Interviews for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic Diploma in Nursing / Fellowship in
Nursing. The registration to Step II of the Selection Process and a medical check-up will be held on the first
day (refer calendar for Admission 2016 - 2017). All candidates called for the Step II must bring their
chest X-ray taken within the last 6 months bearing the date and name of the candidate. Candidates who are
currently pregnant or if pregnancy is a possibility are exempted from the Chest X-ray. Candidates attending
the Step II of Selection Process are expected to produce the following relevant certificates in ORIGINAL.
Without the original certificates, candidates are not registered for Step-II of Selection Process.
1.
Nursing Certificates - Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to
male candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
2.
Registration certificate for Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male
candidates). Registration certificate for additional qualification for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
3.
Renewal of registration certificate for Nursing and Midwifery from Nursing Council (if applicable)
4.
Mark lists of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male
candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
5.
Transcript of the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (or) alternate course (applicable to
male candidates) / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
6.
Experience certificates
7.
Baptism / Confirmation certificate – if Christian
3.5 RESULTS
The final results will be put on the website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in (refer calendar)
All provisionally selected candidates who wish to accept the seat offered must give the acceptance in
writing within the date and time stipulated. On failing to do so, the seat will be offered to the next
candidate in the waitlist as per the admission policy.
3.6 WAITLIST
The waitlist is drawn based on ranking in the final selection. A separate waitlist is drawn for each
programme. If a sponsored candidate withdraws from the programme, the next sponsored candidate in the
waitlist will fill the seat. If an open candidate withdraws, the candidate in order of merit will fill the seat.
Waitlist candidates must keep the Registrar’s office updated about their current contact address and telephone
numbers. The eligible waitlisted candidate will be sent a provisional offer of admission by e-mail when the
vacancy arises. The candidate must provide acceptance in writing or a scanned copy of signed acceptance by
e-mail by the date and time stipulated in the offer of provisional admission. As per the selection policy,
failure to send an acceptance of the offer will lead to automatic forfeit of the seat offered and the next
eligible candidate in the waitlist will be invited to join the course.
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4.1 REGISTRATION OF SELECTED CANDIDATES
All provisionally selected candidates need to be present at the College of Nursing at 8.00 a.m. on the date
stipulated for admission and commencement of the programme. The candidates are expected to produce the
documents in ORIGINAL at the time of registration. Failure to register and join the course on the stipulated date
and time will lead to automatic forfeit of the seat offered and the next eligible candidate in the waitlist will be
called to join the course as per the selection policy. Refer prospectus for more details.
4.2 WITHDRAWAL
Last date for withdrawal from Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic Diploma in Nursing / Fellowship in Nursing
is 16-08-2016 and for M.Sc. Nursing is 10-10-2016. Candidates who withdraw from the course thereafter will
not be selected for any training in any other course or staff appointment subsequently in this institution. Such
candidates will be required to pay the fees for the full course. Tuition fee and University Registration fee once
paid will not be refunded.
Admission is subject to approval from the University and other such bodies as applicable.
FEE STRUCTURE
ANNUAL FEE FOR M.Sc. NURSING PROGRAMME
Details of the fee
I year
Rs.
II year
Rs.
1000
1000
10325
7725
22050
12900
1250
--
25175
25175
College fee:
Tuition fee
Other annual fee (medical, library, stationery,
transport, computer etc.)
University fee:
Registration, Administrative fee & Exam.
Hostel fee (UG Hostel):
Mess Deposit
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual)
Field visit & external visits to be paid separately
The management / University reserves the right to revise the fee from time to time
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ANNUAL FEE FOR POST BASIC B.Sc. NURSING PROGRAMME
Details of the fee
I year
Rs.
II year
Rs.
810
810
8105
8535
10150
5000
1200
--
24625
24625
College fee:
Tuition fee
Other annual fee (medical, library, stationery,
transport, computer etc.)
University fee:
Registration, Administrative fee & Exam. Fee
Hostel fee (UG Hostel):
Mess Deposit
Hostel & Mess Fee (Annual)
Filed visit & external visits to be paid separately
The management / University reserves the right to revise the fee from time to time
ANNUAL FEE FOR ALL POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN NURSING PROGRAMMES
Details of fee
Rs.
Tuition fee
Other annual fee (medical, library, stationery, transport, computer etc.)
Hostel fee (UG Hostel):
350
6575
Mess Deposit
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual)
BNE NL CMAI SIB fee: (Only for INC recognized programmes)
1200
24625
Examination & others
Non BNE NL CMAI SIB courses:
4800
Examination fee
2000
College fee:
The management / Board reserves the right to revise the fee from time to time
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ANNUAL FEE FOR FELLOWSHIP IN FAMILY NURSE PRACTICE
Details of fee
Rs.
Tuition fee
Other annual fee (medical, library, stationery,
transport, computer etc.)
Hostel fee (UG Hostel):
1000
Mess Deposit
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual)
Examination fee
1250
25175
2000
College fee:
5750
The management reserves the right to revise the fee from time to time
ANNUAL FEE FOR FELLOWSHIP IN HAEMATOLOGY NURSING / RESPIRATORY NURSING /
PAEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE NURSING
Details of fee
Rs.
Tuition fee
Other annual fee (medical, library, stationery,
transport, computer etc.)
Hostel fee (UG Hostel):
1000
Mess Deposit
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual)
Examination fee
1250
25175
2000
College fee:
5225
The management reserves the right to revise the fee from time to time
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FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Scholarship:
The College of Nursing Alumni scholarship and the TNAI scholarship are available for all postgraduate students
and the Elizabeth Gillespie scholarship is available for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. in Community Health
Nursing speciality students. Members of the TNAI / Alumni of the College of Nursing can apply to the
concerned bodies after selection.
Accommodation:
Hostel accommodation is subject to availability. Students are permitted to come as day-scholars.
Library:
The Florence Taylor Memorial Library of College of Nursing, spread over 9,304 sq. ft., is one of the best nursing
libraries in India. With 10,331 nursing books, 3,345 bound journals and 1,224 thesis, the College of Nursing
library offers vast resources to students for learning. It can house 310 students in its two floors at any given
time. The library also has CINAHL Complete and OVID Lippincott facilities for accessing full text online
journals. It is equipped with surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi facility and RFID kiosk facility. The library manages
its 18,903 resources (books, bound journals and thesis) using Auto-lib software.
Recreation:
The institution provides and encourages a variety of extracurricular activities including music, sports, games and
social service.
Staff Student Health Services:
The medical needs of the students and staff of the Christian Medical College are met through the Staff Student
Health Services. Hepatitis B vaccination is mandatory for all students. The selected candidates need to
produce the Hepatitis B vaccination certificate. If the candidate has already been vaccinated fully or partially
anywhere other than CMC and does not possess a vaccine certificate the serum antibody titres are confirmed
through the Staff Student Health Services by paying for the test. Failure to complete the vaccination will delay
the registration formalities with the University / Board of Nursing Education, NL CMAI SIB.
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PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING WITH THE TAMIL NADU NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL
(CANDIDATES FROM OTHER STATES)
For a candidate to be accepted to the programme he/she is required to register with the Tamil Nadu Nurses
and Midwives Council. The address is as follows:
The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council,
Jayaprakash Narayanan Maligai,
Old No: 140, New No: 56,
Santhome High Road (Near Santhome Church),
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004,
Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Website
E-Mail
Phone no.
Telefax
:
:
:
:
http://www.tamilnadunursingcouncil.com
info@tamilnadunursingcouncil.com
0091-044-24934792 / 0091-044-40473330
0091-044-24620547
The application form for registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC) can be
downloaded from the website. The duly filled in TNNMC registration application is to be submitted to the
Council directly along with the following:
1. Registration fee of Rs.2,000/- for Nurse and Midwife and Rs. 1,000/- for additional qualification
can be paid in the form of demand draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Nurses
and Midwives Council, Chennai payable at Chennai Branch.
2. Original and photocopy of the Nursing certificates – Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
or alternate course (applicable to male candidates) /B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing /
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
3. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Nursing Council, where the candidate has
obtained the Degree or Diploma in Nursing (parental council).
4. Original and photocopy of course completion certificate for the Nursing programme(s)
mentioning clearly the duration of the programme (day, month and year).
5. Original and photocopy of final year mark list.
6. Photocopy of mark list of 12th or its equivalent.
7. Photocopy of Transfer Certificate
8. CD with scanned photograph to be saved with the file name as candidate’s name. (Photo file size
20 – 40 KB in .jpg format only)
STEPS TO OBTAIN ‘NOC’ FROM THE PARENTAL COUNCIL:
1. Register the basic qualification in the concerned State of primary training
2. Surrender the parental registration certificate at the same State nursing council
3. Obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parental council
NOTE:
 It may take few months for the TNNMC to issue the Registration Certificate. Candidates are
therefore advised to apply for registration to the TNNMC soon after the announcement of the
final result.
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PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE FROM
THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVESITTY
(ONLY FOR CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR M.Sc. NURSING AND POST BASIC B.Sc. NURSING
PROGRAMME)
A candidate who has completed UG / Diploma from other University / Board and wish to join The Tamil
Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or its affiliated institutions needs to submit the ‘Eligibility Certificate’
to the institution at the time of joining the course.
The candidate has to apply to:
The Registrar,
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University,
No. 69, Anna Salai,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 032,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: 0091-044-22353574
1. Candidates who have passed Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery / alternate course examination
conducted by the concerned State Board shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the University.
2. Candidates have to submit the duly filled in Eligibility Certificate application form downloaded from
the website of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (www.tnmgrmu.ac.in) either in person
or by post.
3. Candidates have to remit a sum recommended towards the cost of application and eligibility fee. The
amount should be paid through online RTGS or the IOB challan to be paid at The Tamil Nadu
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University premises. The date of payment should not be earlier than one month
from the date of application.
4. The amount once remitted by the candidate to the University will not be refunded at any cost.
5. Candidate has to furnish the following documents in original and one set of photocopy.
M.Sc. Nursing
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Qualifying examination Degree / Provisional certificate
Statement of marks
Transfer certificate
Migration Certificate (Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination other than
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, University of Madras, Bharathiar University,
Bharathidasan University and Madurai Kamaraj University)
One year experience certificate after Basic B.Sc.(N) from the date of registration in the State
Nursing Council.
One year experience certificate prior or after Post Basic B.Sc.(N) from the date of registration in
the State Nursing Council.
Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate
Additional qualification registration certificate (if applicable)
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Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
a) Statement of marks of Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary / Intermediate / 10+2 or an equivalent
examination recognized by the concerned Board of Examination.
b) Transfer certificate
c) Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course certificate
d) Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration certificate
If any of the original certificates are in a language other than English, the candidate is expected to send
an English translation of the same, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
THE ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE FROM THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL
UNIVERSITY IS MANDATORY AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO THE PROGRAMME,
FAILURE OF WHICH WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC FORFEIT OF THE SEAT.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R MEDICAL UINIVERSITY
WEBSITE.
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ANNEXURE I
List of sponsoring bodies with code
Code
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Sponsoring bodies
Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church
Arcot Lutheran Church #
Assemblies of God in North India #
Baptist Church of Mizoram
Chaldean Syrian Church of the East
Christian Assemblies in India
Christian Services Society of Bengal, Orissa & Bihar #
CNI Nagpur Diocese
CNI Synod The Synodical Board of Health Services
CSI Coimbatore Diocese
CSI Dornakal Diocese #
CSI Kanyakumari Diocese
CSI Karimnagar Diocese #
CSI Karnataka Diocese Interdiocesan Medical Board
CSI Krishna Godavari Diocese
CSI Madras Diocese
CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese
CSI Madurai-Ramnad Diocese
CSI Medak Diocese #
CSI North Kerala Diocese
CSI Rayalaseema Diocese
CSI South Kerala Diocese
CSI Tiruchy-Tanjore Diocese
CSI Tirunelveli Diocese
CSI Vellore Diocese
Council of Baptist Churches in North East India
Council of Christian Hospitals
Eastern Regional Board of Health Services
Emmanuel Hospital Association
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Madhya Pradesh
Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church #
India Evangelical Lutheran Church #
Inter Ashram Fellowship
Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church
Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Assembly
Kolhapur Church Council #
Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Catholicate of the East
Marathi Mission
Marthoma Syrian Church of Malabar
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Mennonite Medical Board of the Mennonite Church in India
Methodist Church in India
Mizo Presbyterian Church Synod
North Bank Baptist Christian Association
Poona Christian Medical Association
The Salvation Army India South Eastern Territory
The Salvation Army India South Western Territory #
The Salvation Army India Western Territory
Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches #
Southern Asia Division of S.D.A.
Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church
U.P. Regional Board of Health Services
The Leprosy Mission
Christoffel Blinden Mission
CSI Jaffna Diocese
International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
South East Asia Union Mission of SDA Singapore
United Mission to Nepal
Christian Medical College
College of Nursing, CMC *
Undergraduate College Sponsorship for Christians *
Value Programme, CMC Ludhiana
# Not eligible to sponsor for the academic year 2016 - 2017
* Not available for Post Graduate and Post Basic Nursing programmes
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ANNEXURE II
PG NURSING ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2016
(Computer Based test)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Each candidate will be assigned a workstation for the Computer Based Test.
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The candidate is required to be present in the Test Centre as specified in the hall ticket.
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The candidates are not allowed to carry any belongings including mobile phone, cellular phone, pager,
palm top, blue tooth device, or any electronic device which has the potential of misuse or unauthorized
communication during the examination inside the examination centre.
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The candidate is allowed to carry only pen/pencil inside the test centre.
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The candidate is required to produce the hall ticket at the registration desk without which entry will
not be allowed.
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At the registration desk, identity of the candidate is verified, hall ticket scanned, photograph captured,
finger print (left thumb impression) taken after which he / she will be assigned to a computer.
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For working purpose one white paper will be provided at the workstation. No additional material will
be given for rough work purposes.
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Once seated in the examination hall, the invigilator will take the candidate’s signature in the space
provided in hall ticket and collect the same.
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The administrator is authorized to dismiss the candidate from the test session for any of the following
reasons:
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Creating disturbance.
Attempting to take the test on behalf of someone else.
Talking to other test taker/s.
Attempting to tamper with the computer system – either hardware or software.
If found with calculators, slide rules, pagers, cell phones, concealed microphones, wireless
devices or any other material that may aid in answering questions.
TIMING & QUESTIONS
Each paper will have 100 multiple choice questions and the duration is 90 minutes
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INFORMATION ON THE TEST:
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The questions will be in English.
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In each of these sections, every question is followed by 5 answer options. Choose the option that is
most appropriate. Indicate the answer by clicking on the circle adjacent to the option.
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Any question can be selected directly by clicking on the question number, which will appear at the
bottom of the screen. The answered question number will be marked green and the unanswered/
skipped question number will remain in blue.
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In case of doubt in the answer, the question can be marked for review which will be indicated with an
arrow mark under the question number. To unmark the question marked for review, get back to the
same question and click on the question number.
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If there needs to be a change in the answer to any question, select the question and change the answer
by clicking on the appropriate answer.
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Each correct answer fetches one mark.
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There is no negative marking.
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The test cannot be submitted until 90 minutes are complete. The “I have completed the test” button
will appear only on completion of 90 minutes.
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The test closes automatically once the allotted time of 90 minutes is over.
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In case the candidate completes the test before the allotted time, he / she will get a confirmation page.
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In case the candidate wants to review the answers in the remaining time he / she can do so.
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Ensure to click on “submit” as a sign of completion.
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On completion of the computer based test, the candidate will be able to see the screen indicating
completion of test with a thank you note.
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Before leaving the examination hall the candidate needs to ensure that he / she has signed and handed
over the lower portion of the hall ticket and used rough paper to the proctor.
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ANNEXURE III
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR M.Sc. NURSING
1. Disturbed vestibular function results in
A. vertigo
B. deafness
C. fall in blood pressure
D. loss of appetite
E. disturbance in visual acuity
2. The recommended therapeutic diet for a child with acute renal failure is
A. high carbohydrate, low protein and low potassium
B. normal sodium, protein and low carbohydrate
C. normal potassium, protein and high carbohydrate
D. high calorie, fat and protein
E. high protein and high fat diet
3. A new born with primary apnea will present with
A. gasping before becoming pink
B. heart rate less than 110 per minute
C. absent or feeble pulse
D. no responses to tactile stimuli
E. pale in colour
4. The programme launched to improve the quality of life of people by the government of India is
A. Rural Development Programme
B. Integrated Rural Development Programme
C. 20-Point Programme
D. National Rural Health Mission
E. Minimum Needs Programme
5. Stating a proverb and asking the patient for its meaning is a test to assess
A. judgement
B. insight
C. attention
D. abstract thinking
E. memory
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR POST BASIC B.Sc. NURSING, FELLOWSHIP IN NURSING AND
POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN NURSING
1. A patient with hepatic failure is advocated to consume
A. high fat diet
B. low caloric diet
C. high sodium diet
D. low protein diet
E. high potassium diet
2. Presence of pus and air in the pleural space is known as
A. bronchopleural fistula
B. pyothorax
C. empyema
D. pyopneumothorax
E. hemothorax
3. Feed given in the place of breastfeeding is
A. supplementary
B. complimentary
C. weaning
D. formula
E. additional
4. ‘Hunch back’ is a lay man’s term for
A. scoliosis
B. lordosis
C. kyphosis
D. ankylosis
E. spondylosis
5. Misinterpretation of external stimuli is called
A. delusion
B. hallucination
C. illusion
D. compulsion
E. obsession
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ANNEXURE IV
Format of certification to be filled in for ‘Best Outgoing student’
This is to certify that __________________________, student of this School/College of Nursing was the
‘Best outgoing student’ for the year considering the overall academic performance throughout the period of
study in the ____________________ programme. This is to further certify that there were no failures at any
of the University/Board examinations during the programme.
(On the College letter head and to be signed by the Principal / Dean of School / College of Nursing)
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ANNEXURE V
Format of certification to be filled in for work in areas of need
Application No.:
Name:
Name of institution
Date of joining
Period of months
Mission Hospital *
Leprosy Mission *
Service in Armed
Forces
Govt. Primary Health
Centres
Others #
# Others include working in HIV Home care, Tribal, Rural and slum areas with registered NGOs. The
certificate needs to be signed by the Head of institution / NGO.
* Certification needs to be from the Head of institution, stating details of Church / Diocese / Organization
under which the mission / leprosy hospital is run.
Signature
Date
NOTE: Any falsification of information will lead to automatic disqualification.
Dr. Selva Titus Chacko,
Dean, College of Nursing,
Christian Medical College, Vellore - 4.
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