M.Sc. Nursing
Introduction
The institute offers two years M Sc Nursing course leading to the award of a Master of Science in Nursing degree by Srimanta Sankardeva University of Health Sciences, Assam. It is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and Assam Nurses Midwife’s and Health Visitors’ Council, Guwahati, Assam.
Duration of The course
The duration of Master of Science in Nursing Programme shall be of two academic years.
Curriculum Pattern
Curriculum pattern for M.Sc. Nursing course will be followed as per syllabus laid down by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi.
No.of Seats
The number of seats available for the first year MSc. nursing is twenty (20). Distribution of seats in the area of specializations will be as under:
| Specialities | Seats | Code |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 5 | A |
| Mental Health Nursing | 5 | B |
| Community Health Nursing | 5 | C |
| Maternal Heath nursing | 5 | D |
Attendance
- A candidate pursuing MSc Nursing course shall be a full time student for the entire duration of the course.
- Candidates are not permitted to work in any organization while undergoing the course.
- A single academic year will be counted as one unit for calculating attendance.
- All students are expected to attend seminars/symposium/conference/journal review or any event organized by the college and not absent themselves without prior permission.
A candidate should have minimum of 80% attendance in a year irrespective of the kind of absence in theory and practical in each subject for appearing in examination. A candidate should have 100% attendance in each practical area before publication of result. There shall be no consideration for shortage of attendance.
Scheme of Examination
Theory and Practical Examinations for all the subjects will be held as per syllabus and regulations laid down by the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati, Assam. Internal Examinations will be held from time to time to evaluate the progress of students. The internal assessment of the students will be based on these examinations. Students must pass in both internal as well as in external examinations and also in theory and practical wherever applicable.
Basis of Selection
Admission of candidates will be based on an entrance examination conducted at the following centers – Delhi (Code No–01) and Guwahati (Code No-02). After declaration of the results, students will be called for counseling based on the Merit List. Counseling for admission to M.Sc. Nursing course will be done strictly as per the merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination. The candidates must give two choices of the specialty they intend studying. Selection of candidates into a particular specialty will be based on the results of entrance examination and counseling. No change of specialty is allowed after admission.
Date and Centre of WAT
| Date | 29 July 2018 |
| Time | 1430 hrs to 1530 hrs |
| Reporting Time | 1400 hrs |
| Centre | As given in your admit card & as per your choice from among the centers given in above paragraph |
Entrance Examination
| Total questions | 100 (PART A-50 and PART B-50) |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration of Examination | 01 Hour |
| No Negative Marking |