Dr NTRUHS MSc Nursing Online Entrance Test: Common Computer-based (online) Entrance Test for Admissions into M.Sc.(Nursing) courses available in Andhra Pradesh State for the academic year 2017-18.
Application forms through online are hereby invited from the eligible candidates for admission into MSc (Nursing) courses through Common Computer based (online) Entrance Test for the year 2017-18 for the seats of Competent Authority Quota in Colleges located in Andhra Pradesh State affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
The eligible candidate who desires to appear for the Common Computer-based (Online) Entrance Test for admission into M.Sc. (Nursing) Courses shall apply through online on the Website
http://drntruhs.org from 31.08.2017 to 11.09.2017 up to 5.00 PM only. The online application can be filled through any computer with an internet connection (home/internet café/net center).
For other details read the Prospectus carefully. The Prospectus, Instructions for filling online Application and Sample of filled-in Application is also available on the University Website http://ntruhs.ap.nic.in
Eligibility for Admission into M.Sc. (Nursing) Courses:
Age: Both the Service and Non-Service candidates should not have completed 45 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission. For candidates belonging to SC and ST’s the maximum age limit shall be 48 years.
Sex: Both women and men candidates are eligible to apply for the M.Sc (Nursing) as per GO .Ms. No. 77, HM & FW (K1) Dept, dated 13.06.2013. Regarding male candidate, admission will be as per G.O.Ms.No.79, HM & FW (K1) Dept, dated 17.06.2013.
Educational Qualification:
The candidate should have passed B.Sc., (Nursing) /B.Sc., Hons (Nursing)/Post Basic B.Sc., (Nursing) from an Institution which is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council to admission in M.Sc(N) copy with minimum of 55% aggregate marks and 5% relaxation of marks for SC and ST candidates.
Entrance Test:
Must have secured not less than 45 marks in the Entrance Test. In case of SC and ST candidates, minimum marks shall be not less than 35 marks.
Registration with Nursing Council:
Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife of Indian Nursing Council for Service and Non–Service candidates.
Experience:
1. For Service Candidates: Should be a regular employee of the Government of AP as per regulation 2.1.2 (Medical & Health Services and Vaidya Vidhan Parishad) and shall have put in not less than 5 years of Service in the said Dept., in any capacity in Nursing as on 31-08-2017. (Please see Page-27 of Prospectus for sample proforma of experience)
2. For Regular Candidates (Non Service candidates):
a) Minimum one year of work experience after Registration of B.Sc., (Nsg.,) course as on 31-08-2017.
b) Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Registration of Post Basic B.Sc., (Nsg.,) courses on 31-08-2017. (Please see Page-27 of Prospectus for sample proforma of experience)
Note: Experience Certificate once submitted is final. No alterations/ no revised service certificate will be accepted after submission of application. The candidates who have not acquired relevant service and not submitted requisite service certificate, such applications will be rejected and no further correspondence will be entertained. Therefore candidates are advised to check the application before submitting it.
Physical fitness: The candidate shall be medically fit.
The candidates who qualified Post Basic B.Sc.(Nursing) from IGNOU through distance education are also eligible, if the study center is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
The candidates are advised to download and read the (1) Prospectus of the course (2) Instructions for filling online Application (3) Sample of filled-in Application available on the website before filling the online Application.
Registration Fee:- The Registration fee is Rs.3,000/- + Bank charges, (Rs.2,700/- + Bank charges for SC/ST candidates) to be paid online.
Procedure for Submission of filled-in online Application form:-The candidate should submit the print-out of the filled-in online application form along with the copies of required certificates attested by Gazetted Officer either by post or in person on or before 15.09.2017 by 5.00 PM to The Convener, Post Graduate Admissions Committee (MSc-NURSING), Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, A.P., Vijayawada – 520 008.
The candidate should clearly superscribe on the cover containing an online application form as “Application to appear for Online Entrance Test for admissions into M.Sc.(Nursing) Course,2017”
Note: 1. Application forms received without copies of the required Certificates, Scanned Photo, passport size photo with attestation of Gazetted officer, without a signature at declaration area incomplete applications, applications received after last date and time and applications of ineligible candidates will stand automatically rejected.
2. The University holds no responsibility for Postal delays / Loss in Transit.
Entrance Test Center: Online Test Centres will be at three centers viz., Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. The Hall Ticket will contain the date, time and the Name of the allotted test center.
Downloading of Hall Tickets: The candidates shall download the Hall-tickets for M.Sc. (Nursing) Online Entrance Test from 10.00 AM onwards on 20.09.2017 from the website: http://drntruhs.org
Date and Time of Online Entrance Test: MSc (Nursing) Courses on 24.09.2017 from 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM. The candidate has to report at 09.00 AM sharp at the respective Entrance Test center.