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1 THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES! PROSPECTUS M.Sc NURSING PB B.Sc NURSING B.Sc NURSING AMSFNCK ASSOCIATION OF THE MANAGEMENTS OF SELF FINANCING NURSING COLLEGES OF KERALA

2 02 Association of the s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala Prospectus for Nursing Courses M.Sc Nursing, PB B.Sc Nursing & B.Sc Nursing Association of the s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK) is a voluntary self regulatory agency of Self Financing Nursing Colleges in Kerala. AMSFNCK represents 32 Nursing Colleges in the State. We ensure high quality nursing education without compromising on social justice. We value transparency at all stages of professional education. Our member Colleges listed in Annexure A are desirous of adopting a common admission procedure for M.Sc, Post Basic B.Sc and B.Sc. Nursing courses through merit based admission on a non exploitative manner. This Prospectus is issued to govern the admission process in the participating Colleges for the year Those candidates interested to be considered for admission should submit a formal application in accordance with this Prospectus. Introduction This Prospectus relates to admission to M.Sc. Nursing (2 years), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years) and B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) courses in the participating Colleges. The name, address, code and intake capacity of member institutions are as given in ANNEXURE - A below. The Association of the Colleges has decided to conduct a separate selection procedure for admission of candidates to management seats for the M.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and B.Sc. Nursing course, as authorised and enabled by the various decisions of the Honourable High Court of Kerala and the Supreme Court of India. This Prospectus is subject to modification, addition or deletion as may be deemed necessary by the Association for the purpose of complying with any of the regulations of the University / Nursing Councils / any other competent statutory authorities or any further orders of the Hon'ble Courts of Law. This Prospectus contains the rules and regulations applicable for selection and admission to M.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and B.Sc. Nursing Courses for the academic year commencing in the institutions listed below, to management category seats other than the seats reserved for the children / dependents of NRIs. Each College will have its own policies of reservation or preference which are separately explained in the respective pages (Annexure B) relating to each College. Please regularly check the website / for admission details index 03 Member Colleges 04 Admission to M.Sc Nursing 07 Admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 10 Admission to B.Sc Nursing 14 General information 16 Office bearers 17 Details of the Colleges 49 _n.-f-kv.-kn. \gvknw-kn\v At] n p hà {i²nt {][m\ Imcy Ä

3 03 / Annexure - A SN Names of Member Colleges Code Total Intake Capacity B.Sc PB B.Sc M.Sc Med Sur OBG Pead Psych Comty 1 Amala College of Nursing, Thrissur ATN Assisi College of Nursing, Erumely, Kottayam AHN Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam BBN Canossa College of Nursing, Kannur CPN Caritas College of Nursing, Kottayam CAN Carmel College of Nursing, Aluva, Ernakulam CLN College of Nursing, Nirmala Medical Centre, Muvattupuzha NMN Holy Cross College of Nursing Adoor, Pathanamthitta HRN Holy Cross College of Nursing Kottiyam, Kollam HCN Holy Family College of Nursing, Thodupuzha, Idukki HFN Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur JMN Lisie College of Nursing, Ernakulam LHN Little Flower College of Nursing, Angamaly, Ernakulam LFN Little Flower College of Nursing, Payalam, Trivandrum JBN Little Lourdes College of Nursing, Kidangoor, Kottayam LDN Lourdes College of Nursing, Ernakulam LCN Mar Sleeva College of Nursing, Palai, Kottayam MAN Mercy College of Nursing, Thalayolaparambu, Kottayam MUN M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam MSN Nirmala College of Nursing, Calicut NRN Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta PGN Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad, Ernakulam SRM San Joe College of Nursing, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam SAN S.H. College of Nursing, Cherthala, Alappuzha SRN Snehodaya College of Nursing, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur SHN St. Gregorios College of Nursing, Parumala, Pathanamthitta GCN St. James College of Nursing, Chalakudy, Thrissur SJN St. John's College of Nursing, Kattappana, Idukki JHN St. Joseph's College of Nursing, Anchal, Kollam JAN St. Joseph's College of Nursing, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam JKN St. Thomas College of Nursing, Changanassery, Kottayam CCN Thiruhruhrudaya College of Nursing, Nagampadom, KottayamTCN

4 04 M.Sc. Nursing M.Sc. NURSING Criteria of Eligibility for Admission 1.1 Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians Academic Candidates should have passed the regular Degree Course in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing) with 55% aggregate marks from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from Universities other than from the Government Universities in the State of Kerala should produce Eligibility / Equivalence Certificate for the qualifying examination from Kerala University of Health Sciences Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the of the Institution a Certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer certifying that the candidate is fit to undergo the course Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted Any further norms of eligibility that may be prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / KUHS shall also apply. 1.3 Professional Registration: Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN RM) with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. 1.4 Employment Experience: As on the date of joining for the course, the candidates should have minimum one year of experience after basic B. Sc. Nursing OR minimum one year of experience prior or after regular Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing, in any hospital having minimum bed strength of 100 or in a School/College of Nursing with Community Health Program One year compulsory nursing service/internship after successful completion of four year B.Sc. Nursing can be considered as experience Experience acquired after registration with the nursing council only will be counted. 2. Duration: Duration of the programme shall be two years. How to Apply The application should be submitted ONLINE in the following manner: 3.1 The Application can only be submitted online on the website of the Association: Before applying online, candidates should have: i. A valid ID (If you do not have an address, we recommend Gmail). ii. Scanned copy of recent (taken after 1st January 2015) passport size colour photograph. Photograph should be taken in a white/light coloured background. The image should be in JPEG format. Maximum size for photograph 50 KB and image dimension is 120x150 px (4.23x5.29 cm).

5 05 / How to Apply iii. Details of the Demand Draft, that is to be filled in as part of the online Application Form. (Application Fee is Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) as D.D. in favour of AMSFNCK payable at Ernakulam). The Demand draft has to be kept ready before filling the online form. The online application will prompt you to fill in (1) DD No, (2) Bank Name, (3) Branch, (4) Amount and (5) Date. 3.3 The candidate can complete application process in three steps: i. Register into AMSFNCK admission portal on the website using a valid id (Preferably Gmail id). ii. Access the portal using the password provided to you in your or sms in your mobile number registered with AMSFNCK to complete the online application form and SUBMIT the application online. iii. Take a print out of the completed application form after FINAL SUBMISSION and submit it along with the required documents and application fee to: Association of s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier. 3.4 The application fee is Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) and shall be submitted along with the hardcopy of online application form as D.D. in favour of AMSFNCK payable at Ernakulam. 3.5 Last date for the receipt of duly signed print out of online application at AMSFNCK OFFICE is 2015 June 15, 05:00 pm. The same may be send through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to Association of s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi The Association will not be responsible for any delayed delivery. Note: The online application shall be confirmed only on the receipt of the print out and verification of the documents. In case of any discrepancies between the online data and the details on the copies of the relevant documents, the latter alone shall be accepted. 3.6 One single application is sufficient to apply to all Colleges. 3.7 The percentage/number of seats other than NRI seats proposed to be set apart for various categories by each College is given in Annexure B. 3.8 Candidates claiming any preferential treatment on the basis of community / denomination or any other reservation, may see the reservation/preferential treatments offered by each College in Annexure B and indicate the preference in the online application format. Documents to prove such claims shall be submitted along with the hard copy of application. 3.9 Self-attested copies of Certificates/Documents to be submitted along with the application: i. The relevant page of SSLC book/ equivalent board certificate as proof of age and date of birth. ii. iii. Certificate and Mark list of qualifying examination (B.Sc. / Post B.Sc. Nursing). In cases where the candidates claim any sort of reservation/preference provided for each College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College. iv. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned, if applicable. v. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala University of Health Sciences and / or vi. vii. Indian Nursing Council (INC), wherever applicable. Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (preferably issued within six months). Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council Applications submitted should be complete in all respects. Application not accompanied by documents in proof of claims made therein will be summarily rejected without further intimation. Documents/Certificates furnished after submission of the application will not be entertained under any circumstances. No opportunity will be given to incorporate any details or document after the submission of the application. Late and incomplete applications will be rejected.

6 06 M.Sc. Nursing Procedure of Selection 4.1 Admissions will be based purely on the merit of the rank list prepared on the basis of the total percentage of marks obtained in the B.Sc / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Exam. 4.2 Admissions will be based on common single window counseling. Candidates will be called for counseling on the basis of their respective ranks in the list. 4.3 No personal intimation will be sent to candidates. They are advised to keep watching the website of the Association for updates on admission procedure. 4.4 Furnishing of false information/particulars would result in the forfeiture of the candidature as well as cancellation of admission to the course, if admitted and in addition, will attract the relevant provisions of criminal law of the land. Admission 5.1 For genuine reasons, management of the individual Colleges will have the right to deny admission to any candidate even if otherwise eligible. Reasons for such denial will be recorded and intimated to the candidates concerned, if requested for. 5.2 Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association for regular announcements and instructions, and to appear for interview and admission as notified therein. No separate communication will be sent in this connection. The process of allotment will continue until all the seats are filled. 5.3 The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place. The venue and schedule will be notified later, on the website of AMSFNCK. 5.4 Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the counter where allotment is made. 5.5 The students will be called in the order of their merit. They can choose College according to their interest and availability of seats. Then an allotment order will be issued to the candidate. 5.6 After collecting the allotment order, the student goes to the College counter concerned where his / her certificates are verified, fees paid, and the allotment is converted to admission. 5.7 SC/ST candidates will have to pay the normal fee payable by the candidate, at the time of admission. The same will be refunded if and when the Govt. pays their fee to the College. 5.8 All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission: 5.9 While reporting for admission, all the relevant certificates/documents in original as listed below should be submitted to the institution: i. Proof of age and date of birth, if applicable. ii. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC/10th Std. iii. Certificate and Mark list of Plus Two/12th Std. iv. Certificate and Mark list of qualifying examination (B.Sc. / Post B.Sc. Nursing) v. Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (preferably issued within six months). vi. In cases where the candidates claim any sort of reservation/preference provided for each College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College. vii. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. viii. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council (INC), wherever applicable. ix. Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council x. Transfer Certificate (T.C.) xi. Course & Conduct Certificate xii. Migration Certificate, if applicable. xiii. Nativity Certificate. xiv. Conduct certificate from the Head of Institution last studied in proof of clause (Prohibition of Ragging, point 2) of this Prospectus. xv. Passport size photographs (8 Nos.), one of which is laminated on facing side Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by a Gazatted officer have to be submitted at the time of admission.

7 07 / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing POST BASIC B.Sc. NURSING Criteria of Eligibility for Admission 6.1 Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians. 6.2 Academic: The candidate should have passed 3 or 3½ years General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Course with 50% marks in aggregate from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) Candidates should have passed their Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course), Or Senior School Certificate Examination(10+2), Pre-Degree Examination (10+2), Or An equivalent with 12 years schooling from a recognized board or university with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects Relaxation in marks: The candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (as per G.O. (P) No. 208/66/Edn dated , G.O. (MS) No. 95/08/SCSTDD dated and amendments thereof), will have a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination. They need only 45% marks in the case of Mathematics / Biology / Bio Technology / Computer Science and 45% marks in the case of optional subjects put together. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates need only a pass in the qualifying Examination Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the of the Institution a Certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer with MBBS or higher qualification certifying that the candidate is fit to undergo the course Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from authorities other than the State of Kerala except CBSE and ICSE should produce the certificate of recognition and equivalence of the qualifying examination from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council and the Kerala University of Health Sciences Any further norms of eligibility that may be prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / KUHS shall also apply. 6.3 Professional Registration: Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN RM) with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. Duration: 7.1 Duration of the programme shall be two years. 7.2 Internship integrated practice is incorporated with respective practical hours in each year.

8 08 How to Apply The application should be submitted ONLINE only in the following manner: 8.1 The Application should be submitted online on the website of Association: Before applying online, candidates should have: i. A valid ID (If you do not have an address, we recommend Gmail) ii. Scanned copy of recent (taken after 1st January 2015) passport size colour photograph. Photograph should be taken in a white / light coloured background. The image should be in JPEG format. Maximum size for photograph 50 KB and image dimension is 120x150 px (4.23x5.29 cm). iii. Details of the Demand Draft, that is to be filled in as part of the online Application Form. (Application Fee is Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) as D.D. in favour of AMSFNCK payable at Ernakulam). The Demand draft has to be kept ready before filling the online form. The online application will prompt you to fill in (1) DD No, (2) Bank Name, (3) Branch, (4) Amount and (5) Date. 8.3 The candidate can complete application process in three steps: i. Register into AMSFNCK admission portal on the website using a valid id (Preferably Gmail id). ii. Access the portal using the password provided to you in your or sms in your mobile number registered with AMSFNCK to complete the online application form, and iii. SUBMIT the application online. Take a print out of the completed application form after FINAL SUBMISSION and submit it along with the required documents and application fee to: Association of s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier. 8.4 The application fee is Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) and shall be submitted along with the hardcopy of online application form as D.D. in favour of AMSFNCK payable at Ernakulam. 8.5 Last date for the receipt of duly signed print out of online application at AMSFNCK OFFICE is 2015 June 15, 05:00 pm. The same may be send through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to Association of s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi The Association will not be responsible for any delayed delivery. Note: The online application shall be confirmed only on the receipt of the print out and verification of the documents. In case of any discrepancies between the online data and the details on the copies of the relevant documents, the latter alone shall be accepted. 8.6 One single application is sufficient to apply to all Colleges. 8.7 The percentage/number of seats other than NRI seats proposed to be set apart for various categories by each College is given in Annexure B. 8.8 Candidates claiming any preferential treatment on the basis of community / denomination or any other reservation, may see the reservation/preferential treatments offered by each College in Annexure B and indicate the preference in the online application format. Documents to prove such claims shall be submitted along with the hard copy of application. 8.9 Self-attested copies of Certificates / Documents to be submitted along with the application: i. The relevant page of SSLC book / equivalent board certificate as proof of age and date of birth. ii. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC / 10th Std. iii. Certificate and Mark list of Plus Two / 12th Std. iv. Certificate and Mark list of Qualifying Examination (All semester/year of GNM) v. Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. vi. Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (preferably issued within six months).

9 09 / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing How to Apply vii. In cases where the candidates claim any sort of reservation/preference provided for each College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College. viii. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned Applications submitted should be complete in all respects. Application not accompanied by documents in proof of claims made therein will be summarily rejected without further intimation. Documents/Certificates furnished after submission of the application will not be entertained under any circumstances. No opportunity will be given to incorporate any details or document after the submission of the application. Late and incomplete applications will be rejected. Procedure of Selection 9.1 Admissions will be based purely on the merit of the rank list prepared on the basis of total percentage of marks obatined in the GNM course. 9.2 Admissions will be based on common single window counseling. Candidates will be called for counseling on the basis of their respective ranks in the list. 9.3 No personal intimation will be sent to candidates. They are advised to keep watching the website of the Association for updates on admission procedure. 9.4 Furnishing of false information/particulars would result in the forfeiture of the candidature as well as cancellation of admission to the course, if admitted and in addition, will attract the relevant provisions of criminal law of the land. Admission 10.1 For genuine reasons, management of the individual Colleges will have the right to deny admission to any candidate even if otherwise eligible. Reasons for such denial will be recorded and intimated to the candidates concerned, if requested for Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association for regular announcements and instructions, and to appear for interview and admission as notified therein. No separate communication will be sent in this connection. The process of allotment will continue until all the seats are filled The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place. The venue and schedule will be notified later, on the website of AMSFNCK Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the counter where allotment is made The students will be called in the order of their merit. They can choose College according to their interest and availability of seats. Then an allotment order will be issued to the candidate After collecting the allotment order, the student goes to the College counter concerned where his / her certificates are verified, fees paid, and the allotment is converted to admission SC/ST candidates will have to pay the normal fee payable by the candidate, at the time of admission. The same will be refunded if and when the Govt. pays their fee to the College All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission While reporting for admission, all the relevant certificates/documents in original as listed below should be submitted to the institution: i. Proof of age and date of birth, if applicable. ii. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC / 10th Std. iii. Certificate and Mark list of Plus Two / 12th std. iv. Certificate and Mark list of Qualifying Examination (All semester / Year of GNM). v. Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. vii. Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (preferably issued within six months). vii. In cases where the candidates claim any sort of reservation / preference provided for each College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College.

10 10 Admission viii. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. ix. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala Nursing & Midwifery Council, wherever applicable. x. Transfer Certificate (T.C.). xi. Course & Conduct Certificate. xii. Migration Certificate, if applicable. xiii. Nativity Certificate. xiv. Conduct certificate from the Head of Institution last studied in proof of clause (Prohibition of Ragging, point 2) of this Prospectus. xv. Passport Size photographs (8 Nos.), one of which is laminated on facing side Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by a Gazatted officer have to be submitted at the time of admission. B.Sc. NURSING Criteria of Eligibility for Admission 11.1 Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians Academic: As per Indian Nursing Council norms, the candidates should have passed +2 class with 12 years of school-ship with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English As per norms of Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS) for admission for B.Sc. Nursing, the minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of: Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course), Or Senior School Certificate Examination (10+2), Pre-Degree Examination (10+2), Or An equivalent with 12 years schooling from a recognized board or university with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English with minimum of 50% aggregate marks Relaxation in marks: The candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (as per G.O. (P) No. 208/66/Edn dated , G.O. (MS) No. 95/08/SCSTDD dated and amendments thereof), will have a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination. They need only 45% marks in the case of Mathematics / Biology / Bio-Technology / Computer Science and 45% marks in the case of optional subjects put together. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates need only a pass in the qualifying examination Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the of the Institution a Certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer with MBBS or higher qualification certifying that the candidate is fit to undergo the course Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted Candidates who have passed their qualifying Examination from authorities other than the State of Kerala except CBSE and ICSE shall produce the certificate of recognition and equivalence of the qualifying examination from Kerala University of Health Sciences For grant of equivalency of Secondary School Educational qualification granted by any foreign country for the purpose of admission to B.Sc Nursing courses, the student need to produce an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian universities (AIU), AIU House, 16,Commander, Inderjit Gupta Marg, New Delhi and also the requisite approval from the Indian Nursing Council The norms of eligibility prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / Kerala University of Health Sciences shall also apply Age: Applicants should complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December No relaxation of age will be allowed.

11 11 / B.Sc. Nursing Duration: 12.1 Duration of the programme shall be four years Internship integrated practice is incorporated with respective practical hours in each year. How to Apply The application should be submitted ONLINE in the following manner: 13.1 The Application can only be submitted online on the website of the Association: Before applying online, candidates should have: i. A valid ID (If you do not have an address, we recommend Gmail) ii. Scanned copy of recent (taken after 1st January 2015) passport size colour photograph. Photograph should be taken in a white / light coloured background. The image should be in JPEG format. Maximum size for photograph 50 KB and image dimension is 120x150 px (4.23x5.29 cm). iii. Details of the Demand Draft, that is to be filled in as part of the online Application Form. (Application Fee is Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) as D.D. in favour of AMSFNCK payable at Ernakulam). The Demand draft has to be kept ready before filling the online form. The online application will prompt you to fill in (1) DD No, (2) Bank Name, (3) Branch, (4) Amount and (5) Date The candidate can complete application process in three steps: i. Register into AMSFNCK admission portal on the website using a valid id (Preferably Gmail id). ii. Access the portal using the password provided to you in your or sms in your mobile number registered with AMSFNCK to complete the online application form, and SUBMIT the application online. iii. Take a print out of the completed application form after FINAL SUBMISSION and submit it along with the required documents and application fee to: Association of s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier The application fee is Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) and shall be submitted along with the hardcopy of online application form as D.D. in favour of AMSFNCK payable at Ernakulam Last date for the receipt of duly signed print out of online application at AMSFNCK OFFICE is 2015 June 15, 05:00 pm. The same may be sent through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to Association of s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi The Association will not be responsible for any delayed delivery. Note: The online application shall be confirmed only on the receipt of the print out and verification of the documents. In case of any discrepancies between the online data and the details on the copies of the relevant documents, the latter alone shall be accepted One single application is sufficient to apply to all Colleges. However, the candidates shall indicate their choice of College in the order of their preference in the online application form itself The percentage/number of seats other than NRI seats proposed to be set apart for various categories by each College is given in Annexure B Candidates claiming any preferential treatment on the basis of community / denomination or any other reservation, may see the reservation/preferential treatments offered by each College in Annexure B and indicate the preference in the online application format. Documents to prove such claims shall be submitted along with the hard copy of application.

12 12 How to Apply 13.9 Self-attested copies of Certificates/Documents to be submitted along with the application: i. The relevant page of SSLC book/ equivalent board certificate as proof of age and date of birth. ii. Certificate and Mark list of qualifying examination (Plus Two / 12th Std.) or printout of the result sheet from the website iii. In case the candidates claim any sort of reservation / preference provided for each College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College. iv. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. B.Sc. Nursing v. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala University of Health Sciences, wherever applicable. Candidates are instructed not to enclose any original certificates along with the application Applications submitted should be complete in all respects. Application not accompanied by documents in proof of claims made therein will be summarily rejected without further intimation. Documents/Certificates furnished after submission of the application will not be entertained under any circumstances. No opportunity will be given to incorporate any details or document after the submission of the application. Late and incomplete applications will be rejected. Procedure of Selection 14.1 Preparation of common Merit list and Allotment of Seats: Subject to any orders that may be passed by competent Courts, admission will be only on the basis of inter-se merit on the basis of the marks obtained in the Physics, Chemistry and Biology or equivalent subjects in the qualifying examination. The marks obtained for the qualifying exam will be subject to normalisation process as explained below: This process will be done taking into consideration the marks of those candidates who apply pursuant to this Prospectus only. The marks obtained by the students in the relevant subjects in the qualifying examination conducted by various boards or authority shall be equated with the marks obtained by the students in the same subjects in the qualifying Examination conducted by the Director of HSE, Kerala, by adopting the method of normalization. Explanation: Under the method of normalisation, the highest mark obtained by the students of various Boards in each subject shall be equated to the highest mark obtained by the students of the Kerala Higher Secondary Examination in that subject and the relative marks obtained by other students in that subject shall be determined accordingly. Illustration: If the highest mark secured by the student of the Kerala state HSE, in Physics is 100 and the highest mark secured by a student of any other Board in the same subject is 90, both the highest marks will be considered to be equal to 100. If a student of the other board secures 60 marks in Physics when the highest mark in Physics in the same board is 90, the 60 marks will be considered to be equal to marks as arrived at below: 100 X 60/ 90 = 66.66% Those candidates, who have appeared for the qualifying exam of any state other than Kerala, will be treated at par with those students who have passed the Higher Secondary Exam of this state In the case of a tie in the total marks, the marks in Biology in the qualifying examinations will count. If there is still a tie, the marks in Chemistry and then Physics will be counted. If a tie still exists, the age of the candidate will be taken into account, the elder will be preferred to the younger Percentage of seats set apart under various categories. Details of seat allocation under various categories are mentioned in the respective pages allotted to each College in the Annexure B series of this Prospectus Furnishing of false information/particulars would result in the forfeiture of the candidature as well as cancellation of admission to the course if admitted and in addition, will attract the relevant provisions of criminal law of the land Provisional Rank List will be published on The candidates can verify their application details, including marks and notify errors, if any on the website within the stipulated date.

13 13 / Online Allotment 15.1 A common merit list for all the Colleges will be published on the website of the AMSFNCK and the Notice Board of the participating Colleges along with category-wise merit lists There will be four rounds of 'online' admissions. Subsequently, there will be centralized personal counseling and admission for the vacancies. Venue and date of counseling will be announced later On every allotment, if a seat in the desired College or alternative College is available either in open merit or other eligible categories an allotment order can be downloaded from website If allotment is received the candidates will have to join the College within the notified date and time schedule by submitting the original documents and remitting the fees payable to that College as indicated in the respective pages in the Annexure-B. Hostel fees, special fees etc. shall be paid by the students at the time of admission. All fees shall be paid by way of DD in favour of the College of their choice. A claim for higher option is reserved only for there joining after the each allotment 15.5 There will not be any reservation for OBC/SEBC/OEC candidates. But since they are eligible for relaxation of marks for the purpose of eligibility, they should produce their community certificate to claim the said relaxation. Admission 16.1 For genuine reasons, management of the individual Colleges will have the right to deny admission to any candidate even if otherwise eligible. Reasons for such denial will be recorded and intimated to the candidates concerned, if requested for Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association from 15th June 2015 onwards for regular announcements and instructions, and to appear for interview and admission as notified therein. No separate communication will be sent in this connection. The process of allotment will continue until all the seats are filled The candidates can file option for as many Colleges as desired at the time of submitting application. However, caution should be exercised since the candidates should take admissions to the College on first allotment to be eligible for higher option to another College If a candidate does not take admission on getting online allotment, she / he will lose all the future claims for admission to any College. Centralized Counseling The procedure for centralised counseling and admissions to the vacancies after four rounds of online allotment is as under: 17.1 The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place. The venue and schedule of counselling will be notified on the website of the AMSFNCK, later Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the counter where allotment is made The students will be called in the order of their merit. They can choose College according to their interest. If they get their desired College, then an allotment order will be issued to the candidate After collecting the allotment order, the students goes to the College counter concerned where his / her original certificates are verified and the allotment is converted to provisional admission. Subsequently, the students proceed to the Cash counter / bank counter to remit the required fee SC/ST/OEC candidates will have to pay the normal fee payable by the other candidates, at the time of admission. The same will be refunded if and when the Government pays their fee to the College All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission: 17.7 While reporting for admission, all the relevant certificates/documents in original as listed below should be submitted to the institution: i. The relevant page of SSLC book / equivalent board certificate as proof of age and date of birth. ii. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC / 10th Std. iii. Certificate and Mark list of qualifying Examination (Plus Two / 12th Std.) iv. Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (Preferably issued within six months).

14 14 B.Sc. Nursing Centralized Counseling v. In cases where the candidates claim any sort of reservation/preference provided for each College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College. vi. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. vii. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council (INC), wherever applicable. viii. Transfer Certificate (T.C.) ix. Course & Conduct Certificate. x. Migration Certificate, if applicable. xi. Nativity Certificate. xii. Conduct certificate from the Head of Institution last studied in proof of clause (Prohibition of Ragging, point 2) of this Prospectus. xiii. Passport size photographs (8 Nos.), one of which is laminated on facing side Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by Gazatted officers have to be submitted at the time of admission. General information GENERAL INFORMATION Medium of instruction 18.1 The medium of instruction and examination shall be English. University affiliation Prohibition of ragging 19.1 All the Member Colleges are currently affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur Ragging / any type of misconduct towards any student either in the College campus or outside will be considered as criminal offence and will be immediately reported to the police. Perpetrators will not be permitted to continue their studies Every student shall, at the time of admission, furnish a character certificate from the institute wherefrom he / she has passed the qualifying Examination, which would mention the status of his / her behavioural pattern especially in terms as to whether he / she has displayed persistent violent, or aggressive behaviour or any desire to harm others Students and parents shall, at the time of admission, furnish an affidavit to the effect that the students will not indulge in ragging Use of cell phones are banned in all the Colleges.

15 15 / Code of conduct The fee structure 21.1 Every student is required to adhere strictly to the code of conduct of the institution to which he / she is admitted Fee structure of various courses shall be as give below: SN Particulars B. Sc. Nursing P.B. B. Sc. Nursing M. Sc. Nursing 1 The Annual Tuition fee for all Colleges 55,000/- 55,000/- 1,00,000/- 2 Admission Fee - - 1,000/- 3 Refundable Caution Deposit 10,000/- 10,000/- 10,000/- 4 Special fee 15,000/- 15,000/- 50,000/- Apart from the schedule of fee given above, the students will be required to pay the proportionate administration / affiliation / examination fee, etc. payable to KUHS or any other statutory authority from time to time. Hostel & Mess fee will be charged separately. Cancellation of admissions and refund 23.1 As per the regulations of the University and the Regulatory Council, admissions will have to be closed by 30th October of the year of admission. After closure of admissions the seat if vacated cannot be filled up. Such seats will go vacant for the entire duration of the course. Therefore, those who leave the course after the closure of admissions will have to pay liquidated damages equivalent to the tuition fees for the remaining period of the course, and the fee already paid will stand forfeited Those who leave the course after commencement of classes, but before closure of admissions, tuition fees will be refunded provided the institution could fill the vacancy Besides, all candidates who opt to discontinue the course any time before completion of the course, will have to pay hostel, mess and other fees proportionately for the period they remained on the rolls of the College. Important dates 24.1 Tentative schedule for admission procedure shall be as follows: SN Activity Details B.Sc PB B.Sc M.Sc 1 Issue of Application form begins Last date for submission of applications Publication of Provisional Rank List details on the website Last date for notifying entry errors, if any, by candidates Publication of open & category wise rank list on the website First Online Allotment Second Online Allotment Third Online Allotment Fourth Online Allotment Centralised Counseling, Spot Allotment & Admission * Commencement of Centralized Counseling & Admission* * The Time schedule and venue of centralized counseling will be published on the website along with publication of merit list.

16 16 Redressal of grievances General information 25.1 Any grievances / complaints regarding selection and admission can be brought to the notice of the Co-ordinator of Admissions, Association of the s of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi , as well as to the Director / Manager of the College concerned, within 48 hours of occurrence of the grievance. address for registering complaintsadmission2015@amfnck.com Kochi: Date: Fr. Francis Pallikunnath Admission Co-ordinator Fr. Thomas Vaikathuparambil Secretary Fr. Sabu Nedunilath President Office Bearers OFFICE BEARERS President Secretary Cum Treasurer Executive Committee Members Admission Co-ordinator Fr. Sabu Nedunilath Lourdes Hospital, Kochi Fr. Thomas Vaikathuparambil Lisie Hospital, Kochi Fr. Thomas Animoottil Caritas Hospital, Kottayam Fr. Dr. Paul V Madan Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly Fr. Dr. Mathew Mazhavancheril Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla Fr. James P Kunnath St. Thomas College of Nursing, Chethipuzha Sr. Thomasina CMC Carmel College of Nursing, Aluva Fr. Francis Pallikunnath Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur Sr. Mercy Kurian S.H. Holy Family Hospital, Thodupuzha Sr. Rubeena SD Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad Sr. Ivan MSJ St. Joseph's College of Nursing, Dharmagiri Sr. Gilbert FCC San Joe College of Nursing, Perumbavoor Office Secretary Mr. Maijo Joseph P. Technical Support Logiprompt Technologies, Kundara, Kollam

17 17 / Year of Establishment : 2005 ANNEXURE B1 Amala Cancer Hospital Society Director Fr. Francis Kurissery CMI Prof. Dr. Rajee Reghunath Address of contact person Fr. Francis Kurissery CMI, Director Amala College of Nursing Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur Tel: , Amala Medical College Hospital, Thrissur Boys: Not available 8 km - Thrissur NRI Seats B.Sc M.Sc Staff Dependents Religious Nuns All Christian Community Dalit Christian Med Sur OBG Pead Psy Comm Syro Malabar Catholics Amala College of Nursing Thrissur Amala College of Nursing, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur , Kerala Tel: , , Fax: amalanursingcollege@gmail.com amalamch@amalaims.org Web: km - Thrissur : Amala Cancer Hospital was started in Amala hospital, at present, is a 1000 bed multi specialty hospital with a Medical College, a Nursing College, a Research Centre, an Ayurvedic Hospital, a Homeo hospital and a Nursing School. It is situated on the Thrissur- Kunnamkulam Road, about 8 kms from Thrissur town. Amala Nursing College, a Christian minority institution, run by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (Devamatha Province) was established in Note in the case of B.Sc.(N) course: 1. seats are open to all categories of applicants. One (1) seat will be allotted on the basis of inter-se merit to applicants who are children of the permanent staff of Amala Institute of Medical Sciences,Thrissur. Letter from the Director certifying that the applicant's father/mother has been in the continuous service of the institution for the last FIVE years as on 31st April, 2015 and that they are still inservice in the institution shall be produced to prove the claim. The unfilled seats in this category will be reverted to. 2. Candidates belonging to all Christian denominations are eligible to be considered in the community merit seats subject to the note given below. Letter from the respective parish priest/pastor of the church shall be produced to prove the claim. Unfilled seats in this category will be reverted to Open merit. 3 Community seats will be allotted on the basis of inter se merit in the following manner: 4 seats are set a part for Syro-Malabar Catholics. Unfilled seats will be reverted to Christian Community merit seats. 1 seat will be allotted to applicants who are professed members of any catholic institutes of consecrated life (Religious Congregations). Letter from the concerned major superior shall be produced to prove the claim. Unfilled seats will be reverted to Christian Community merit seats.

18 18 NRI Seats Religious Nuns All Christian Community Dalit Christian of the Diocese of Vijayapuram Latin Catholics of the Diocese of Vijayapuram B.Sc Assisi Hospital Society, Kanjirappally Managed by Catholic Diocese of Vijayapuram Director Rev. Fr. Joseph Tharayil Prof. Bonsy Scaria Mr. Renju Mohan, PRO Mob: , Mrs. Babitha Mathew Mob: Assisi College of Nursing, Erumely, Kottayam ANNEXURE B2 Year of Establishment : 2012 Assisi College of Nursing Erumely, Kottayam Assisi College of Nursing, Erumely, Kottayam Tel: , , Fax: assisicollegeofnursing@gmail.com Web: Assisi Hospital, Mukkoottuthara P.O., Mukkoottuthara, Kottayam Boys: Available 50 km - Changanacherry & Kottayam 4 km - KSRTC & Private Bus Stand, Erumely : Assisi College of Nursing established in the year 2012 is a venture of catholic Diocese of Vijayapuram, Kottayam and managed by Assisi Hospital Society. The College is attached to Assisi Hospital, Mukkoottuthara, 250 bedded multi-specialty hospital celebrating 28 years of health care services. Inspired by our motto, We Care He Cures, with well-qualified staff and well furnished infrastructure in a serene, calm and spiritual atmosphere, we offer best educational opportunities to our students. seats will be allotted on the basis of inter-se merit in the following manner: - 1. Four (4) seats will be allotted to the open merit quota. 2. Christian merit seats will be open to all Christian communities. Letter from the respective parish priest is required to prove the claim. This will be allotted as: I. Four (4) seats will be allotted to General Christian Community II. Four (4) seats will be allotted to the Latin Catholics of the Diocese of Vijayapuram. This will include the Anglo-Indian students of the Diocese of Vijayapuram III. Four (4) will be allotted to the Dalit Christian of the Diocese of Vijayapuram. Unfilled seats will be reverted to the open Latin Catholic Community IV. Two (2) seats will be allotted to the applicants of members of any Latin Catholic Religious congregation. Letter from the superior should be produced. 3. Unfilled seat in the Latin Catholics, Religious or NRI will be reverted to Christian merit.

19 19 / ANNEXURE B3 Year of Establishment : 2004 Benziger Hospital Society, Kollam (Diocese of Quilon) Manager Rev. Fr. Joseph John Prof. Anoopa K R D. Solomon Administrative Officer Bishop Benziger College of Nursing P.B.No:46, Sastri Jn., Kollam Mob: Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kollam Seats All Christian Community Dalit Christian Latin Catholics of Quilon Diocese Latin Catholic Community B.Sc M.Sc Med Sur OBG Pead Psy Comm Boys: Not available ½ km walkable 1 km : Bishop Benziger College of Nursing came into existence in the year 2004 and the institution seeks to make qualitative contribution to health care through training personnel who are dedicated to the healing ministry. The college is managed by the Diocese of Quilon for development of Latin Catholics. The motto of the institution is To Love is to Serve. The college is situated in the heart of the Quilon City. The college offers B.Sc and M.Sc Nursing courses. Bishop Benziger hospital, our parent hospital which is a 600 bedded multi and super specialty hospital, also runs a School of Nursing since 1971, with an intake of 50 students. The college is approved and recognized by KNC, INC and Kerala University of Health Sciences. Ragging is strictly prohibited in the college campus. Bishop Benziger College of Nursing Kollam Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, P.B.No:46, Sastri Jn., Kollam Tel: , , Fax: bbcon_offiicial@yahoo.co.in Web: Our College has been declared as 'Minority institution' by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. a. Unfilled seats of LC of Quilon Diocese category will go to LC common. b. Unfilled sets in LC common category will go to Christian general category. c. Unfilled seats in Christian General category will go to open merit.

20 20 Seats Religious Nuns All Christian Community Dalit Christian of Kannur Diocese Latin Catholics of Kannur Diocese B.Sc Canossian Charitable Institution Society Manager Sr. Laly Alex Sr. Annie Nalloor Sr. Annie Nalloor Canossa College of Nursing St. Martin De Porres Hospital Cherukunnu, Kannur Tel: , nalloorannie@rediff.com St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Cherukunnu, Kannur Boys: Not available ANNEXURE B4 Year of Establishment : 2004 Canossa College of Nursing Kannur Canossa College of Nursing, St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Cherukunnu, Kannur Tel: , Fax: canossanursing@yahoo.com Web: 1 km - Kannapuram ½ km : Canossa College of Nursing, School of Nursing and St. Martin De Porres Hospital are three units of the Canossian Charitable Institution Society, Cherukunnu. The spiritual, ideals and motivations reflecting Christian love permeate all the activities of Canossa college of nursing and St. Martin De Porres Hospital. Impelled by the spirit of the Divine healer, this institution with the motto of Love in Service continues to provide service to all. Canossa has qualified and well motivated teachers and well furnished laboratories and library. It is recognised by the INC, KNC and is affiliated to KUHS, Thrissur. St. Martin De Porres Hospital was started in It is a 300 bedded hospital having all the specialities. It is located 14 km away from Kannur city towards north (Payyannur/Payangadi). Canossa is affiliated to ACME Pariyaram for Cardiology, Malabar Cancer Centre for Oncology. Our College has been declared as MINORITY INSTITUTION by the national Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. 1. Candidates belonging to all Christian denominations are eligible to be considered in the community merit seats subject to note 2 below. Letter from the respective parish priest of the church should be produced to prove the claim. Unfilled seats in this category will be reverted to open merit. 2. Community seats will be allotted on the inter-se merit in the following manner: a) 3 seats will be allotted to Latin Catholics of Kannur Diocese. Unfilled seats will be reverted to Christian Community Merit seats. b) 2 seats will be allotted to Dalit Catholics of Kannur Diocese. Unfilled seat will be reverted to Christian Community Merit seats. c) 2 seats will be allotted to religious nuns of any Catholic religious congregation. Unfilled seats will be reverted to Christian Community Merit seats.