MSc Nursing at AIIMS: Information Brochure, Application, Eligibility Criteria, seats Details Released

Dates for Entrance Examination and Online/offline Counseling for M.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc.(Courses) & M. Biotechnology Courses.

Display of Results

Results will be available on website www.aiimsexams.org

Result of individual candidate will NOT be informed on telephone and candidates are advised NOT to call the Examination Section for such information.

APPLICATION & REGISTRATION

1. All Applicants are advised to read the Prospectus and Help Manual carefully before starting of online Final registration and ensure that no column is left blank. In the event of rejection of the application form, no intimation will be provided and no correspondence / request for reconsideration will be entertained.

2. All candidates have to register [step 1] prior to filling the application form. The name, email id and mobile phone number entered at the time of registration cannot be changed.

3. On registration, the login credentials will be sent to the registered email-id and a SMS will be sent to the registered mobile. The candidate must login using login credentials and proceed with filling of the form.

4. Most problems in Final registration occurs when the applicant has not followed instructions laid down in the Prospectus and Help Manual or have started online registration without reading the Prospectus or Help Manual

5. Please do not wait till the last moment for registration (CHECK THE LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION)

6. Carefully choose the category (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PWBD) during the form filling as the CATEGORY CANNOT BE CHANGED once it is accepted. Candidate applying under OBC/EWS category must possess valid caste certificate by the competent authority issued between 16.04.2019 to 15.04.2020. The Certificate must be valid for admission in Central Govt. Institutions.

7. In the event of NetBanking / Debit Card / Credit Card not being accepted, AIIMS shall not be responsible for non-payment (kindly check your Status in MY PAGE to confirm)

8. Confirm all processes of Registrations (Basic Registration, Generation of Code and Final Registration) are completed successfully. Incomplete Registration will be treated as rejected.

9. The status of application form (under Review/ accepted / rejected) will be displayed on MyPage tab after login. All candidates must regularly check their MyPage to update themselves regarding the status of their form. Not receiving an email or SMS cannot be constructed as excuses for not complying with registration and other requirements.

10. Applicants may familiarize themselves with the method of Examination by taking the Mock Test available on the website: www.aiimsexams.org after upload of Admit Card.

11. To facilitate quick redressal of queries use registered email id of Registration Form. Replies / Clarifications will only be given through this email.

12. The list of shortlisted candidates will be made available on the website and email/sms alert to the registered e-mail id/ mobile no. will be sent. No SEPARATE CALL LETTER FOR COUNSELING WILL BE SENT BY POST. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of AIIMS for any upload with regard to admit card, result, counselling etc.

13. Please visit www.aiimsexams.org regularly for latest notification / announcement as well as any Addendum / Corrigendum / Latest updates etc. regarding the Examination.

Please save and download a print of the Registration Slip and retain the copy of Registration Slip till completion of admission process

NUMBER OF SEATS AND DURATION OF COURSES

A. SEATS FOR AIIMSNEW DELHI for 2020 Session.

 One (01) seat for AIIMS Candidate (in-service) for M.Sc ( Nuclear Medicine Technology) and Two (02) sponsored seats in Cardiovascular Imaging and Endovascular Technologies, in addition to 71 sanctioned seats.

 07 seats (one in each speciality) for AIIMS, New Delhi Candidate (in –service) for M.Sc (Nursing) in addition to 28 sanctioned seats.

These seats of AIIMS Candidate ( in-service) are not trasfereable to open category.

Number of seats may vary at the time of counselling.

B. Seats in M.Sc Nursing Course at AIIMS, Rishikesh for 2020 Session

C. Seats in M.Sc Nursing Course at AIIMS, BHUBANESWAR

D. Seats in M.Sc/M.Sc Nursing Course at AIIMS, JODHPUR

E. Seats in M.Sc Nursing Course at AIIMS, BHOPAL

E Seats in M.Sc Nursing Course at AIIMS, RAIPUR

*Any amendment in seat position for AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS shall be notified later before result.

Duration of Course:

The academic session commences in August every year. Selected candidates have to join with the timeline indicated by Academic Section, AIIMS in offer letter issued to respective candidate after various round of online Counselling. No candidate will be admitted in the courses in any circumstances beyond 30th September of the year of admission.

RESERVATION OF SEATS

A. AIIMS, NEW DELHI

Reservation of seats at AIIMS, New Delhi is as follows:

Other Backward Class: 27% Scheduled Caste: 15%

Scheduled Tribe: 7.5% Economically Weaker Section: 10%

• If requisite number of suitable candidates is not available to fill up the seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes, the same will be filled by candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes and vice-versa

• In case suitable candidates are not available from the two reserved categories, the vacant seats will be filled up by the candidates from the general category

• In case suitable candidates are also not available in the OBC reserved category, the same will be filled up by the candidates from the general category

• In case the EWS seats remain vacant after calling all eligible EWS seats shall be made available to the candidates who belong to General Category.

• For Indian Nationals, 5% reservation for Person with Benchmark Disability shall be provided on horizontal basis, in the seats advertised.

CRITERIA FOR OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (NON-CREAMY LAYER) [OBC]

(Common to AIIMS, New Delhi & Other AIIMS):

Reservation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) shall be according to the rules of the Government of India. Applicants are required to ensure that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated 09/03/2004 or the latest notification of the Government of India (ie. Central list). A format is provided at the end of the Prospectus. Certificate to be produced during counseling should have been issued between 16.04.2019 to 15.04.2020.

CRITERIA FOR SCHEDULED CASTE / SCHEDULED TRIBE (SC /ST)

(Common to AIIMS, New Delhi & Other AIIMS):

Reservation for SC/ST candidates will be according to the rules of Government of India. Applicants will be required to produce the necessary certificate in the format provided. During counseling the certificate as prescribed in M.H.A., O.M., No. 42/21/49-N.G.S. dated the 28.1.1952, as revised in Dept. of Per-& A.R. letter No. 36012/6/76-Est. (S.CT), dated the 29.10.1977, to be produced by candidate belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe in support of his/her claim.

CRITERIA FOR PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITY (PWBD)

(Common to AIIMS, New Delhi & Other AIIMS):

In accordance with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, 5% seats of the annual sanctioned intake capacity shall be filled up by candidates with benchmark disabilities, based on the merit list of Entrance Examination. For this pupose the Specified Disability contained in the Schedule to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is annexed in APPENDIX-II-. The candidate must possess a valid document certifying his/her physical disability. The disability certificate should be certified by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board of the State or Central Govt. Hospitals / Institutions. All PWBD candidates shall be evaluated by a Medical Board of the Institute to determine eligibility.

CRITERIA FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION (EWS)

Reservation for EWS shall be according to the rules of the Government of India. Applicants will be required to produce the necessary certificate in the format provided at the end of the prospectus in support of his/her claim. Certificate to be produced during counselling should have been issued between 16.04.2019 to 15.04.2020.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. M.Sc./M. Biotechnology:

The candidate must posses one of the following qualifications and have secured at least 60% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates (55% marks in case of SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in the qualifying examination:

(a) MBBS/BDS (55% for Gen/OBC/EWS & 50% for SC/ST Categories)

(b) B.V.Sc.

(c) B. Pharmacy

(d) Bachelor of Physio-therapy (4½ year course)

(e) B.Sc. degree of minimum three years duration in any subject.

( Candidates having degree other than above are not eligible)

Note: The admission requirements for M.Sc. Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Biophysics, Medical Physiology, Medical Pharmacology and M. Biotechnology is the same as mentioned above, but the requirements for (i) Reproductive Biology and Clinical Embryology, (ii) Nuclear Medicine Technology iii), Cardiovascular Imaging and Endovascular Technologies will be as mentioned below:

(i) Reproductive Biology and Clinical Embryology – B.Sc degree in any of the discipline related to Biology or allied to Biology.

(ii) Nuclear Medicine Technology- B.Sc. degree courses in Nuclear Medicine from a recognised University.

OR

B. Sc. degree with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics from a recognized University.

OR

B.Sc. in allied/related subject i.e. Radio Diagnosis/Radiotherapy from a recognized University.

OR

B.Sc. in life Sciences with Physics as a subject from recognized University.

(iii.) Cardiovascular Imaging and Endovascular Technologies – B.Sc. degree in Radiography from a recognized University.

2. M. Biotechnology:

Admission requirements are same like other M.Sc. Courses along with B. Tech (Biotechnology) which is also covered under eligibility criteria.

3. M.Sc. Nursing

(i) B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing /B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic /B Sc. Nursing (4years) course from any recognised University, from an educational institution Recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, with 60% marks for Gen/OBC/EWS candidates (55% marks in case of SC/ST candidates).

(ii) Registration as Nurse, RN, RM (Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife) with any State Nursing Council.

Note 2: For M.Sc / M.Biotechnology and M.Sc. Nursing Courses :- Candidates who are due to appear at the qualifying examination, or have already appeared and are awaiting result, can also apply for admission but such candidate must furnish:

- Proof of passing the qualifying examination on or before 31st July, 2020 with requisite percentage of marks and subjects failing which their performance at the Entrance Examination will not be considered.

- All M.Sc. Nursing Candidates can submit certificate of Registration as a Nurse and Midwife from the Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council at the time of Counselling/joining if they are selected.

- All selected candidates for M.Sc. Nursing courses are required to furnish the proof of recognition of their college at the time of verification of their documents.

SCHEME OF COMPETITIVE EXAMS & PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION

Admission will be made entirely on the basis of performance of candidates at the Entrance Examination to be conducted in Delhi/ NCR.

It is hereby informed that if any applicant provided false information solely for the purpose of appearing in the examination for practice or other purpose, the applicant will be debarred from AIIMS Examination in future. Further, all selected candidates may be verified with previous data. Therefore, all applicants are required to fill the application accurately.

I) The Entrance Examination for M.Sc Nursing/ M.Sc Courses/ M.Biotechnology Courses will be conducted in Delhi only.

II) The Entrance Examination will be conducted in English Language only.

III) No Syllabus has been prescribed by the Institute.

The scheme of Entrance Examination for each course is as under:

A. M.Sc. Nursing Courses

The question paper for M.Sc. Nursing courses will be of 90 minutes duration consisting of 90 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 90 marks.

B. M.Sc./M.Biotechnology Courses

The question paper for M.Sc./M. Biotechnology courses will be of 90 minutes duration consisting of 90 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 90 marks in the subject in which the candidates has applied.

METHOD OF RESOLVING TIES : Inter se merit between candidates obtaining equal marks will be decided as under :

(i) Candidate obtaining less negative marks at the entrance examination.

(ii) Older candidate shall get preference over the younger one

MINIMUM CUT OFF SCORES

As per the decision of the Academic Committee in its meeting held on 14th September 2014 the minimum cut-off shall be 50th percentile (for all PG Courses) in the competitive entrance test as a condition of eligibility for all candidates.

SCHEME OF MARKING:

There will be negative marking for wrong answers in entrance examination for all the courses.

• Each correct response will get a score of +1 mark.

• Each incorrect response will get a score of -1/3.

• No credit will be given for the question not answered or MARKED FOR REVIEW (Questions marked for Review shall be considered as Unanswered unless Saved).

• More than one response will be negatively marked. Zero mark will be given for questions not answered.

PERCENTILE SCORES:

Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination.

Basically the marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each group of examinees.

The Percentile Score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW that particular Percentile in that examination.

The highest score is converted to a Percentile Score of 100.

The marks obtained in between the highest and lowest scores are also converted to appropriate Percentiles.

The Percentile Scores would be converted to 3 decimal places to avoid bunching effect and therefore reduce ties.

The following is a further explanation of the interpretation of the scores in an examination with 100 candidates.

• If candidate A's Percentile score is 100, it indicates that amongst those who have taken the examination, 100% have scored either EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN the candidate A. It also indicates that no candidate has scored more than candidate A.

• If candidate B's Percentile score is 90, it indicates that 90% of the candidates who have taken the examination have scored either EQUAL TO OR LESS than candidate B. It also indicates that remaining candidates have scored more than candidate B.

• If candidate C's Percentile score is 50, it indicates that 50% of the candidates who have taken the examination have scored either EQUAL TO OR LESS than candidate C. It also indicates that remaining half of those who took the examination have scored more than candidate C.

• If candidate D's Percentile score is 30, it indicates that 30% of the candidates who have taken the examination have scored either EQUAL TO OR LESS than candidate D. It also indicates that remaining have scored more than candidate D.

• If candidate E's Percentile score is 1, it indicates that none of the candidates who have taken the examination have scored either EQUAL TO OR LESS than candidate E. It also indicates that all remaining candidates who took the examination have scored more than candidate.

METHOD OF COUNSELING/SEAT ALLOCATION

9.1 Counselling for admission in MSc shall be held in Online/Offline Mode details of which shall be placed on website www.aiimsexams.org

(a) In first and Second Round- In each category the number of candidates for counselling will be 8 times the number of seats. The order of counselling will be General/ST/SC/OBC/EWS. The counselling will be done strictly by combined merit list starting from Rank No. 1.

(b) Final open Round of counselling will be held in Physical form. In open round all the candidates having 50th Percentile marks shall be eligible. In case, during the open counselling any ST Seat remains vacant (after calling all eligible candidates of ST category) then this vacant seat shall be made available SC category candidate and vice versa and even after doing this, if any SC/ST seat remains vacant (after calling all eligible candidates of SC/ST category) then this vacant seat shall be made available to the eligible General Category candidate. Similarly, in case of the OBC seat remains vacant after calling all eligible OBC candidates then this vacant OBC seat shall be made available to the eligible General category candidate. In Case the EWS seats remain vacant after calling all eligible EWS seats shall be made available to the candidates who belong to General Category.

Candidates will be allowed to change the institutions and subjects in all rounds. However, in Final Open Round any change of institution/or subject even within the institution will be allowed only after depositing the penalty amount in form of Demand Draft.

All disputes pertaining to the conduct of the examination by the AIIMS, and the allocation of seats in various subjects by counselling will be subject to the jurisdiction in the High court of Delhi.

The selected candidates shall undergo a medical examination by the Board appointed by the respective institute and if found medically fit will join the course after depositing the requisite fee.

They shall forfeit all their claims to the seats if they do not join by the stipulated date and fee deposited by them will not be refunded. No candidate, in any circumstances, shall be allowed to join after 30th September 2020. While reporting for admission, candidates must bring all the relevant certificates/documents, in original. These original documents will be kept with the institute till his /her completion of course.

Important:

The candidates who have already pursuing MSc Course in any subject (but have not completed) shall be considered however they must report to concerned Institute and deposit even original documents or DD of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rs. One lakh only) as security deposit. The Security Deposit will be refunded back after depositing original documents within 5 days.

The candidate who will confirm seat during counselling will have to go through biometric vertfication at the time of joining.

Spot Counselling:

If seats are vacant after open counselling, the seats will be filled by spot counselling at the respective AIIMS separately & information will be given in newspaper & will also be displayed on website of respective AIIMS. The date will be decided later on by the respective AIIMS, if required.

Note: Candidates will not be allowed to attend open counselling without the production of Print of registration Slip issued for open counselling at the time of online registration.

Candidate applying under OBC/EWS category must possess valid caste certificate issued between 16.04.2019 to 15.04.2020. The certificate must be valid for admission in Central Govt. Institution.

5% seats shall be reserved for PWBD Candidates however admission will be subjected to medical fitness by the duly constituted medical board.

IMPORTANT

If any discrepancy in any question is found in the Entrance Examination, the candidate is advised to write to Assoc.Dean (Exam.), AIIMS, New Delhi – 110 608 within 24 hours.

(E-mail: subdeanexamsaiims@hotmail.com). This email will only be used for discrepancy related to question. However, for other query please mail on paar.aiims.bscmsc@gmail.com

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR FOREIGN CANDIDATES & OCI

a) Foreign nationals are admitted in AIIMS, New Delhi only

The following seats are availabe for foreign national candidates over and above the number of seats specified on Page-5.

The eligibility criteria for foreign candidate will be at par with the eligibility criteria for Indian candidate as specified in the Prospectus. However, foreign national candidates are exempted from appearing in the Entrance Examination. Their admission will be made on the basis of marks/grades secured by them in the qualifying examination. The foreign national candidates are also required to fill in the registration form prescribed by the Institute for this purpose. The registration form should be routed through Diplomatic Channel. Applications received directly will NOT be entertained.

NOTE: NO HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO FOREIGN STUDENTS AND THEY WILL HAVE TO MAKE THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAY DURING THE COURSE OF THEIR STUDY IN THE INSTITUTE.

b) For Oversas Citizen of India (OCI):-(Common to AIIMS New Delhi)

OCI registered under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 are also eligible to appear in this test and all terms and conditions applicable for Indian national given in this Prospectus will be applicable to them. The candidate will submit proof of Registration as OCI under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 to be eligible to appear to this test.

Requirement for admission of "Sponsored"Candidates

a) Candidates who are permanent employees of any Central/State Government/Armed Forces or the Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body can be sponsored by the respective Government/Defence Authorities or the Competent Authorities of PSU/Autonomous Body.

b) A State Government can sponsor candidates only for those postgraduate M.Sc. course which are not available in the State. A certificate regarding non-availability of the course (for which the candidate is being sponsored) in the concerned State, duly signed by the Secretary/Director General of Health Services of the Central / State Government/ DGAFMS/Competent Authority or PSU/Autonomous Body viz. Director/Executive Head of the concerned organization, should be furnished in the format prescribed for this purpose.

c) Sponsored candidate is required to register online & fill online application form. All eligible "sponsored" candidates will be called by the Institute for an entrance test.

d) Seats as shown in the Prospectus are available for "sponsored" candidates. Sponsored candidates will be designated as "trainees".

e) The subject for which the candidate is being sponsored should be clearly specified in the sponsorship form by the sponsoring authority. The candidate can be sponsored for only one subject. The applications of those candidates who are sponsored for more than one subject will not be considered.

f) No "Sponsored" candidate will be paid any emoluments by the Institute during the training period. Such payments will be the responsibility of the sponsoring authority (i.e. Central/State Government or Defense Authorities).

g) Sponsored candidates must submit/send sponsorship certificate in original from their employers in the following format along with the application form & Registration Slip to the Asstt. Controller of Examination, AIIMS, New Delhi-110608 by 10.05.2020 indicating their Registration No. on the top of the envelope and on the documents followed by the name of course/discipline applied for. Those who fail to do so should submit it before the date of issue of Admit Cards as mentioned under IMPORTANT DATES "AT A GLANCE" in the prospectus failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

 SELECTION OF SPONSORED CANDIDATES:

A combined merit list of the sponsored candidates will be made. Seats will be allotted purely on merit on the basis of performance in the Entrance Test.

 DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH REGISTRATION SLIP:

a) Sponsorhip certificate (in case of sponsored candidate) in the format prescribed in the Prospectus, duly completed and signed by the competent authority.

 RESERVATION OF SEATS:- Reservation is provided as per Govt. of India Policy.

GUIDELINES TO FILL APPLICATION FORM

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Candidate should fill in the online Registration Form taking utmost care and following the instruction and help manual as given in the APPENDIX - II of the Prospectus, step by step. Candidates should fill in the Online Registration form correctly. Incorrect filled form may lead to rejection.

2. ONLINE REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF REGISTRATION FORM

A candidate seeking admission to the Entrance Examination is required to submit his/her application in the prescribed format available online with the Prospectus on www.aiimsexams.org The cost of Registration Form includes the fee for entrance examination which is non-refundable and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. The candidate is required to go through the prospectus carefully and acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling in of the online Registration Form.

Online Registration: After selecting the online registration, fill mandatory fields asked for deposit the prescribed fees through Debit/ Credit Card/ Net Banking. Follow the Instruction scrupulously.

It will be the responsibility of the candidates to ensure that correct details are filled in the Registration Form. The Institute will not be responsible for any incorrect information / cancellation of candidature / lack of communication etc. due to wrongly filled Registration Form.

All applicants are required to ensure that Photo/Signature/Left Thumb Impression is uploaded according to the Instructions provided in the Prospectus. Failure to do so may result in rejection of applications.

Duplicate applications from any applicant will result in cancellation of all such applications. No intimations regarding such summary rejections will be provided.

3. STATUS OF ONLINE REGISTRATION

Acknowledgement with regard to successful Online Registration / Application will be forwarded to applicants registered email ID. Submission of application does NOT mean Acceptance of Application. All applications are subject to verification of uploaded images. Candidates are required to check the staus of their Application including images in their MyPage after login to the website www.aiimsexams.org from time to time to complete deficiencies as indicated on the dashboard of MyPage. The final status will be uploaded on the AIIMS website www.aiimsexams.org as per the schedule given under "Important dates at a Glance". Candidates should not wait for email or SMS reminders in this regard.

Admit Card for accepted Registration Form will only be uploaded on the website. If the status of Registration Form or Admit Card is not available on website, he/she should immediately write an email to the Assistant Controller of Examinations, AIIMS, New Delhi-110608 on paar.aiims.bscmsc@gmail.com along with full particulars of the Registration Form.

4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION BY CANDIDATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED:

The Institute does not have any objection if the candidates in employment apply directly for various courses. However, all such candidates should inform their employer in writing that they are applying for the Entrance Examination. If any communication is received from their department/office withholding permission to the candidate's appearing at the entrance examination/admission to the course, the candidature/admission of the candidate will be cancelled, and no further correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Number of applications allowed :

i) A candidate is allowed to submit separate application for M.Sc. and M. Biotechnology courses.

ii) Examination fee includes the cost of Online Registration Form. The same is non-refundable and nocorrespondence in this regard will be entertained.

2. The candidates should bring the following documents in Original along with one set of self-Attested copies at the time of verification of original documents as per schedule in respect of successful candidates :

a) Admit card issued by AIIMS, New Delhi.

b) Matriculation/High School/Higher Secondary certificate issued by Board/ University showing the date of birth of the applicant.

c) Degree/Provisional passing certificate of the qualifying examination which makes him/her eligible for admission to the course for which he/she is applying.

d) Detailed marksheets of the qualifying examination showing the marks secured by the applicant.

e) 'No objection Certificate' if the candidate is already employed with Central / State Government / Public Undertaking.

f) Physical Disability Certificate issued from a duly constituted and authorized MedicalBoard.

g) SUBMISSION OF CASTE CERTIFICATE BY SC/ST/OBC /EWS CANDIDATES:

After declaration of result of the Entrance Examination, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Section should submit an attested copy of a certificate from any one of the following authorities stating that the candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste, a Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes or Economically Weaker Section in the prescribed form along with other requisite documents.