Admission

Overview

PIMS School of Nursing sets the seal on high standards of professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, diligence and effective communication skills in the field of nursing by assuring quality education. Laying the foundation for effective learning and communication our General Nursing students master the core concepts, methods and principles of patient care. An institution affiliated to KNMC and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), PIMS School of Nursing assures a bright future for every nursing student joining our institution. We offer hostel facilities, library support and state-of-the-art facilities to nurture them into expert professionals.

Number of Seats

The annual intake for GNM is 50.

Eligibility for Admission

Candidates for admission to GNM should have passed 10+2 with English as one subject,
must have obtained a minimum of 40 % marks at the qualifying examination and English
individually from any recognized board. 5% of total marks is relaxed for SC/ ST
candidates. Science group with Physics, Chemistry, Biology is preferable. In the absence
of candidates with science group, candidates with other groups also will be considered.
Candidates from State open School recognized by State Government and National
Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government are also eligible for
admission.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 with English having 40% marks in Vocational ANM
course from the school recognized by Indian Nursing Council are also eligible for
application.
Registered ANM with pass mark also can apply.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 with English having 40% marks in Vocational
stream - Health Care Science from a recognized CBSE board/State/Centre are also
eligible for application.

Reservation

For disabled candidates: 5% disability reservation is considered for candidates
with a disability of locomotor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity.
Other eligibility criteria with regard to age and qualification will be same as
prescribed for the GNM programme. Disability certificate should be obtained from
authorized Medical Board of State Government.

Any other reservation as per the State Govt. policy. Note: Reservation shall be
applicable within the sanctioned number of the seats by INC and KNMC not above
it.

Age

Minimum age for admission will be 17 years (as on 31st December 2024). There is
no upper age limit. For ANM/ LHV, there is no age bar. Applicants should have
completed 17 years of age on the 31 December 2024. No relaxation of the minimum
age will be allowed. Self-attested copy of relevant page of school record namely
SSLC/ICSE/CBSE/ certificate showing the date of birth / copy of birth certificate
should be produced at the time of admission.

Duration

Duration of the Diploma Course in General Nursing and Midwifery shall be 3 years .
The maximum period allowed to complete GNM course is 6 years.

Shaping the Future of Nursing

The V.N. Public Health and Educational trust is an inspiration of the School of nursing. A sister Concern of PIMS College of Nursing, PIMS School of Nursing is the youngest establishment of the Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, was founded in 2024. With the intention of providing quality nursing education and equipping nurses with the most elevated level of training and practice. The School of Nursing is affiliated to the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC). The School, Under the aegis of our beloved Chairman, Mr V Anil Kumar, aims at identifying the health needs of the people, planning, and providing quality care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and community groups. PIMS is a prestigious institution situated in the Walayar Valley, part of the Western Ghats, the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu acting as a gateway of Kerala.

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