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02 OFFICE BEARERS President Fr. Shaiju Augustine Thoppil \ Lourdes College of Nursing, Ernakulam Secretary Fr. Francis Pallikunnath \ Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur Joint Secretary Treasurer Board Members Sr. Gilbert FCC \ San Joe College of Nursing, Perumbavoor Fr. Jerry Njaliath \ Lisie College of Nursing, Ernakulam Fr. Dr. Mathew Mazhavancheril \ Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Thiruvalla Sr. Rubeena S.D. \ Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad Sr. Smitha S.H. \ Holy Family College of Nursing, Thodupuzha Admission Co-ordinator Fr. Francis Pallikunnath \ Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur Office Secretary Mr. Maijo Joseph P. Technical Support Logiprompt Techno Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Kundara, Kollam Tentative Schedule for Admission Activity Details B.Sc PB B.Sc M.Sc Issue of Application Form begins 16.05.2018 16.05.2018 16.05.2018 Last date for submission of applications 16.06.2018 16.06.2018 16.06.2018 Publication of Provisional List of applicants on website 28.06.2018 28.06.2018 28.06.2018 Last date for notifying entry errors, if any, by candidates 04.07.2018 04.07.2018 04.07.2018 Publication of open & category-wise rank list on the website 06.07.2018 06.07.2018 06.07.2018 Opportunity to register their College and Course option online 06.07.2018 06.07.2018 06.07.2018 through the website Last date for registering College and Course option 12.07.2018 12.07.2018 12.07.2018 First Online Allotment 18.07.2018 18.07.2018 18.07.2018 Second Online Allotment 30.07.2018 30.07.2018 30.07.2018 Third Online Allotment 06.08.2018 - - Fourth Online Allotment 17.08.2018 - - Spot Allotment and Admission to remaining Vacancies, if any 12.09.2018 - - (TENTATIVE) & 14.09.2018

03 Association of the s of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK) Prospectus for Nursing Courses 2018-19 M.Sc Nursing, PB B.Sc Nursing & B.Sc Nursing Association of the s of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK) is a voluntary self regulatory body of Self Financing Nursing Colleges in Kerala (Trust Reg. No. 136/IV/2016). AMCSFNCK 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 2018-19. Those candidates interested to be considered for admission should apply in accordance with this Prospectus. INTRODUCTION 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, PB B.Sc Nursing and B.Sc Nursing course, as authorised by Govt. of Kerala and enabled by the various decisions of the Honourable High Court of Kerala and the Supreme Court of India. Admission to the 35% of the total seats in the Member Colleges for B.Sc (4 years), PB B.Sc (2 years) and M.Sc (2 years) Nursing shall be filled up on the basis of the Merit list prepared as per the marks obtained in the qualifying examination from the applications received by the AMCSFNCK as per this Prospectus. The name, address, college code and intake capacity of member institutions are listed in ANNEXURE A in the beginning of the Prospectus. 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. 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. 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. INDEX 04 Member Colleges 05 General Information 06 How to Apply Online 09 Admission to M.Sc Nursing 11 Admission to PB B.Sc Nursing 12 Admission to B.Sc Nursing 14 Details of Member Colleges 46 _n.-f-kv.-kn. \gvknw-kn\v At] n p hà {i²nt {][m\ Imcy Ä For admission details, please regularly check our website www.amcsfnck.com Download Mobile App from Google Play Store

04 Annexure - A Names of College Total Intake Member Colleges Code Capacity B.Sc PB B.Sc M.Sc Med Sur OBG Pead Psych Comty 1 Amala College of Nursing, Thrissur ATN 50-5 3-5 - 2 Assisi College of Nursing, Erumely, Kottayam AHN 40 - - - - - - 3 Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam BBN 50-5 3 5 3 3 4 Canossa College of Nursing, Kannur CPN 50 - - - - - - 5 Caritas College of Nursing, Kottayam CAN 50 25 4 4 - - 4 6 Carmel College of Nursing, Aluva, Ernakulam CLN 40 - - - - - - 7 College of Nursing, Nirmala Medical Centre, Muvattupuzha NMN 50 - - - - - - 8 Holy Cross College of Nursing, Adoor, Pathanamthitta HRN 40 - - - - - - 9 Holy Cross College of Nursing Kottiyam, Kollam HCN 50 35 5 4 4 2 5 10 Holy Family College of Nursing, Thodupuzha, Idukki HFN 50 20 4 - - - 4 11 Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur JMN 50-3 3 2 2-12 Lisie College of Nursing, Ernakulam LHN 50 - - - - - - 13 Little Flower College of Nursing, Angamaly, Ernakulam LFN 50 20 - - - - - 14 Little Flower College of Nursing, Palayam, Trivandrum JBN 40 - - - - - - 15 Little Lourdes College of Nursing, Kidangoor, Kottayam LDN 40 - - - - - - 16 Lourdes College of Nursing, Ernakulam LCN 70 50 3 3 3 5 3 17 Mar Sleeva College of Nursing, Palai, Kottayam MAN 60 20 6 2 - - 3 18 Mercy College of Nursing, Thalayolaparambu, Kottayam MUN 30 - - - - - - 19 M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam MSN 70 40 4 4 4 4-20 Nirmala College of Nursing, Calicut NRN 50 - - - - - - 21 Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta PGN 50-6 - 3 4-22 Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad, Ernakulam SRM 50-5 4 4 - - 23 San Joe College of Nursing, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam SAN 50 - - - - - - 24 S.H. College of Nursing, Cherthala, Alappuzha SRN 40 - - - - - - 25 Snehodaya College of Nursing, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur SHN 50 - - - - - - 26 St. Gregorios College of Nursing, Parumala, Pathanamthitta GCN 50-5 5 5 - - 27 St. James College of Nursing, Chalakudy, Thrissur SJN 50 30 - - - - - 28 St. John's College of Nursing, Kattappana, Idukki JHN 60 - - - - - - 29 St. Joseph's College of Nursing, Anchal, Kollam JAN 50-3 - - - - 30 St. Joseph's College of Nursing, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam JKN 60 30 - - - - - 31 St. Thomas College of Nursing, Changanassery, Kottayam CCN 50-4 - - - 32 Thiruhruhrudaya College of Nursing, Nagampadom, Kottayam THN 40 - - - - - -

05 GENERAL INFORMATION Medium of Instruction & Examinations 1.1 The medium of instruction and examination shall be English. University Affiliation 2.1 All Member Colleges are currently affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. Prohibition of Ragging 3.1 Ragging/any type of misconduct towards any student both 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. 3.2 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. 3.3 Students and parents shall, at the time of admission, furnish an affidavit to the effect that the students will not indulge in any form of ragging. 3.4 The use of cell phones are banned in all the colleges. Code of conduct 4.1 Every student is required to adhere strictly to the code of conduct of the institution to which he/she is admitted. Fee Structure 5.1 The fees to be paid at the time of admission to the Member Colleges are given hereunder. Fees structure has been provisionally approved by Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee by order no.: AFRC 50/18/B.SC(N)/P.BSC(N)/M.SC(N)dated 20.4.2018. Particulars B.Sc Nursing PB B.Sc Nursing M.Sc Nursing 1 The Annual Tuition fee for all Colleges 63,500/- 63,500/- 1,00,000/- 2 Admission Fee - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,000/- 3 Refundable Caution Deposit 10,000/- 10,000/- 10,000/- 4 Special fee 17,000/- 17,000/- 50,000/- Note: Apart from the schedule of fee given above, the students will be required to pay the proportionate administration / affiliation / examination fee, etc. payable to the university from time to time. Hostel & Mess fee will be charged separately.

NRI Seats www.amcsfnck.com 06 6.1 The s are entitled to fill up to 15% of the total seats as NRI category by admitting qualified students who are dependents of NRIs. According to GO (MS) No.243/2014/H&FWD dated 06.08.2014, An Applicant who depends upon his/her Father / Mother / Brothers and Sisters (inclusive of first cousins) / Husband / Wife / Brothers and Sisters (inclusive of first cousins) of Father or Mother / Half Brother / Half Sister / Adopted Father or Adopted Mother who is working abroad will only be eligible to apply in the NRI category seats. 6.2 As per the Fee Structure prescribed for the NRI category seats in AFRC Order no. AFRC50/18/B.SC(N)/P.Bsc(N) dated 10.05.2018, the Annual Tuition Fees payable by students being admitted under the NRI category seats is Rs.95,000/- per year. All other fees including special fees as detailed in the clause 5.1 above of this prospectus are applicable to students admitted under the NRI category, too. HOW TO APPLY ONLINE 7.1 All applications shall be submitted ONLINE on the website of the Association www.amcsfnck.com in the following manner 7.2 Before applying online, candidates should have: 7.2.1 A valid Email ID (If you do not have an email address, we recommend Gmail ID). 7.2.2 Scanned copy of recent (taken after 1st January 2018) 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). The Details of the Application Fee Payment 7.3.1 M.Sc Nursing - Rs: 1,000/- PB B.Sc Nursing - Rs: 750/- B.Sc Nursing - Rs: 750/- (One Thousand Only) (Seven Hundred and Fifty Only) (Seven Hundred and Fifty Only) The application fee can be paid either by online payment gateway OR South Indian Bank Challan OR Demand Draft (DD). 7.3.2 The online payment can be made by clicking the relevant link for payment gateway on the application page of the AMCSFNCK website, after login and entering the details of the candidate. OR 7.3.3 The South Indian Bank Challan can be generated after login and entering the details of the candidate. You may use the print-out of the SIB challan generated to deposit the application fee in any of the South Indian Bank Branch Counters. Then the next step in the online application form will prompt you to fill in (1) Transaction Date and (2) Branch where application fee is deposited in the appropriate column. OR

07 7.3.4 Obtain a Demand Draft (D.D.) in favour of AMCSFNCK payable at Ernakulam for application fee from any bank. 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) DD Date (3) Bank Name, & (4) Branch. 7.4 The candidate can complete application process in five steps. 7.4.1 Register into AMCSFNCK admission portal www.amcsfnck.com using a valid Email-ID (preferably Gmail ID) after selecting the applicable nursing course (B.Sc or PB B.Sc or M.Sc). 7.4.2 Access the portal using the password provided to you in your e-mail or SMS to you in your mobile number registered with AMCSFNCK to complete the online application form, and SUBMIT the application online. 7.4.3 After FINAL SUBMISSION take a print out of the completed application form and submit along with the required documents and application fee relevant to each course (Original Demand Draft or copy of the South Indian Bank Challan remitted) to: Association of the s of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Near College of Nursing, Ernakulam, Cochin 682018 through Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier. 7.4.4 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. 7.4.5 The application fee is Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) for M.Sc Nursing and Rs.750/- (Rupees seven hundred and fifty only) for B.Sc and PB B.Sc Nursing. The application fee, if paid by online payment gateway, will be receipted on the hardcopy of the application when printed out. OR, if the application fee is remitted by South Indian Bank challan, the AMCSFNCK copy of the challan shall be submitted along with the hard copy of online application form. OR, if the application fee is paid as D.D. in favour of AMCSFNCK, the original Demand Draft shall be enclosed along with hard copy of online application print out. 7.4.6 The last date for receipt of duly signed print out of online application at the AMCSFNCK OFFICE is 2018 June 16, 05:00 p.m. How to Submit the Print out of the Online Application (Hard Copy) 8.1 All applicants shall submit the hard copy of Application Form (print out of the completed online application) along with the required copies of the documents and application fee / proof of fee remittance relevant to each course by Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier to Association of the s of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Near College of Nursing, Ernakulam, Cochin 682018 on or before 2018 June 16, 05:00 p.m. The Association will not be responsible for any delayed delivery. 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. 8.2 One single application is sufficient to apply to all the Member Colleges. 8.3 Applicants claiming any preferential treatment in the admission on the basis of community/denomination or any other reservation shall verify the reservation/ preferential treatments offered by each college as listed in Annexure B of this prospectus and indicate the relevant preferences in their online application. The copies of documents to prove such claims as per the prospectus shall be submitted along with the hard copy of the application. 8.4 The self-attested copies of certificates/ documents as per the check list in the hard copy of application shall be submitted along with the each application. 8.5 The hard copy applications (printout of online applications) submitted should be complete in all respects. Applications not accompanied by documents in proof of claims made therein are liable to be summarily rejected without further intimation. Copies of 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 for Selection, Allotment & Admission www.amcsfnck.com 06 08 9.1 The open merit and category wise rank lists of all applicants will be prepared and published on the website, www.amcsfnck.com on the basis of the total percentage of marks obtained in the core subjects of the qualifying examination. 9.1.1 The open merit rank list for M.Sc Nursing admission will be prepared on the basis of the total percentage of marks obtained in the B.Sc/PB B.Sc University Examination by the applicant. 9.1.2 The open merit rank list for PB B.Sc Nursing will be prepared on the basis of the total percentage of marks obtained in the GNM course by the applicant. 9.1.3 The open merit rank list for B.Sc Nursing will be prepared on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in 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. 9.2 This process will be done taking into consideration the marks of those candidates who apply pursuant to this prospectus only. 9.2.1 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 normalisation. EXPLANATION 9.2.2 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 9.2.3 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 66.66 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. 9.2.4 In the case of a tie in the total marks, preference will be given based on the marks obtained for Biology. 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. 9.3 The provisional rank list will be published on the website as per the admission schedule. The applicants shall verify their application details, including marks and notify errors, if any on the website within the stipulated date. 9.4 All applicants shall register their collegewise/speciality-wise choices/ options of priority online after the publication of the rank list at the time of ONLINE OPTION REGISTRATION as per admission schedule in the prospectus. 9.4.1 Applicants can record as many options as they desire at the time of online option registration. However, caution should be exercised since applicants should take admission to the college or course on allotment as per the option registered by them, to be eligible for higher option to another college in the subsequent allotments. 9.4.2 If an applicant does not take admission on getting online allotment, she/he will lose all future claims for admission in the subsequent allotments. 9.5 All allotments will be made through common single window online counselling on the basis of the preferential options registered by applicant and his/her inter-se merit in the rank list published. 9.5.1 Allotment will be notified online only and no personal intimation will be issued. 9.5.2 An applicant who receives an online allotment will have to join the respective 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 those joining after the each allotment. 9.6 Spot counselling, allotment and admission in the open merit rank order of applicants will be held to fill up the remaining vacant seats after three or four online allotments, if required.

09 9.7 The process of allotment will continue until all the seats are filled. 9.8 All applicants shall follow the admission schedule as notified in the Prospects as well as regularly visit the website www.amcsfnck.com to know further updates, announcement or changes in the schedule/procedure of allotment and admission. Please note that no separate or personal communication will be sent to applicants in this regard. 9.9 While reporting for admission, all the relevant certificates/documents in original should be submitted to the of the institution. 9.10 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. Procedure of Spot Counselling, Allotment & Admission, if required 10.1 Spot counselling, allotment and admission in the open merit rank order of applicants will be held to fill up the remaining vacant seats after three or four online allotments, if required. 10.2 The centralised spot counselling, allotment and admission will be at a common place. The venue and schedule of counselling will be notified on the website of the AMCSFNCK, later. 10.3 Every College having vacant seats will have their own counter at the Counselling venue in addition to the principal counter where allotment is made. 10.4 The applicants in the order of their merit shall register their option of college against available remaining vacancy. Those who receive allotment order as per their rank, option and available vacancy shall submit their original certificates, pay the fees and complete admission at the respective College counter on the spot. 10.5 SC/ST/OEC candidates admitted through management category seats will have to pay the normal fee payable by the other candidates, at the time of admission and during succeeding years. The same will be refunded if and when the Government pays their fee to the College. 10.6 All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the college desk at the time of spot admission. M.Sc NURSING Criteria of Eligibility for Admission 11.1 Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India/children or dependents of Non Resident Indians. 11.2 Academic 11.2.1 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).

10 11.2.2 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. 11.2.3 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. 11.2.4 Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted. 11.2.5 Any further norms of eligibility that may be prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council/ Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council/KUHS shall also apply. 11.3 Professional Registration: Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. 11.4 Employment Experience 11.4.1 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. 11.4.2 One year compulsory nursing service/ internship after successful completion of four year B.Sc Nursing can be considered as experience. 11.4.3 Experience acquired after registration with the nursing council only will be counted. 11.5 Duration of the programme shall be two years. 11.6 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 (B.Sc/PB B.Sc Nursing). iii. 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 Indian Nursing Council (INC), wherever applicable. vi. Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. 11.7 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. iii. iv. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC/10th Std. Certificate and Mark list of Plus Two/12th Std. 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. vii. viii. ix. 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. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala University of Health Sciences & Indian Nursing Council (INC), wherever applicable. Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council x. Transfer Certificate (T.C.) xi. xii. xiii. xiv. xv. xvi. xvii. Course & Conduct Certificate Migration Certificate, if applicable. Nativity Certificate, if applicable. Conduct certificate from the Head of Institution last studied in proof of clause (Prohibition of Ragging, point 3.2) of this Prospectus. Copy of Photo ID Proof ( Aadhaar/ Voters ID/ Passport) Copy of PAN Card of Candidate/Guardian. Passport size photographs (8 Nos.). 11.8 Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/ documents attested by a Gazatted officer have to be submitted at the time of admission. Note: Applicants are instructed not to enclose any original certificates along with the application.

POST BASIC B.Sc NURSING Criteria of Eligibility for Admission www.amcsfnck.com 11 12.1 Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians. 12.2 Academic 12.2.1 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). 12.2.2 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 recognised board or university, with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). 12.2.3 Relaxation in marks: The candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (as per G.O. (P) No.208/66/Edn dated 2.5.1966, G.O. (MS) No. 95/08/SCSTDD dated 06.10.2008 and amendments thereof), will have a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination. They need only 45% marks in the case of Biology 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. 12.2.4 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. 12.2.5 Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted. 12.2.6 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. 12.2.7 Any further norms of eligibility that may be prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / KUHS shall also apply. 12.3 Professional Registration: Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. 12.4 Duration of the programme shall be two years. 12.5 Internship integrated practice is incorporated with respective practical hours in each year. 12.6 Self-attested copies of certificates/documents to be submitted along with the application include: i. The relevant page of SSLC book/equivalent board certificate as proof of age and date of birth. ii. iii. iv. Certificate and Mark list of Plus Two/12th Std. Certificate and Mark list of Qualifying Examination (All semesters/years of GNM) Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. 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. Note: Applicants are instructed not to enclose any original certificates along with the application. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13.1 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. iii. iv. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC/10th Std. Certificate and Mark list of Plus Two/12th std. Certificate and Mark list of Qualifying Examination (All semesters / Years of GNM). v. Certificate of registration from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. vi. vii. viii. ix. Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (preferably issued within six months). 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. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala Nursing & Midwifery Council, wherever applicable.

12 x. Transfer Certificate (T.C.). xi. xii. xiii. xiv. Course & Conduct Certificate. Migration Certificate, if applicable. Nativity Certificate, if applicable. Conduct certificate from the Head of Institution last studied in proof of clause (Prohibition of Ragging, point 3.2) of this Prospectus. xv. xvi. Copy of Photo Id Proof (Aadhaar/ Voters ID/ Passport) Passport Size photographs (8 Nos.). 13.2 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 14.1 Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians. 14.2 Academic 14.2.1 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. 14.2.2 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. 14.2.3 Relaxation in marks: The candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (as per G.O. (P) No. 208/66/Edn dated 2.5.1966, G.O. (MS) No.95/08/SCSTDD dated 06.10.2008 and amendments thereof), will have a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination. They need only 45% marks in the case of Biology 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. 14.2.4 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. 14.2.5 Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted. 14.2.6 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/ Directorate of HSE, Kerala. 14.2.7 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 110002 and also the requisite approval from the Indian Nursing Council. 14.2.8 The norms of eligibility prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / Kerala University of Health Sciences shall also apply. 14.3 Age: Applicants should complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2018. No relaxation of age will be allowed. 14.4 Duration of the programme shall be four years. 14.5 Internship integrated practice is incorporated with respective practical hours in each year. 14.6 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 (Plus Two/12th Std.) or printout of the result sheet from the website In case the candidates claim any sort of reservation / preference provided for each Note: Applicants are instructed not to enclose any original certificates along with the application.

13 iv. College, documents to prove such claims as described in Annexure B by each College. 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/ Directorate of HSC, Kerala, wherever applicable. 15.1 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. iii. iv. Certificate and Mark list of SSLC / 10th Std. Certificate and Mark list of qualifying Examination (Plus Two/12th Std.) Certificate of good conduct from the institution last attended (Preferably issued within six months). 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. vii. viii. ix. Certificate in proof of SEBC/OBC/SC/ST status obtained from the Tahsildar concerned. Eligibility / Equivalency Certificate from Kerala University of Health Sciences/ Directorate of HSE, Kerala & Indian Nursing Council (INC), wherever applicable. Transfer Certificate (T.C.) Course & Conduct Certificate. x. Migration Certificate, if applicable. xi. xii. xiii. xiv. Nativity Certificate. Conduct certificate from the Head of Institution last studied in proof of clause (Prohibition of Ragging, point 3.2) of this Prospectus. Copy of Photo Id Proof (Aadhaar/ Voters ID/ Passport) Passport size photographs (8 Nos.). 15.2 Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by Gazatted officers have to be submitted at the time of admission. Cancellation of admissions and refund/adjustment of fees 16.1 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.. Any complaints in this regard shall be subject to the legal and factual scrutiny and the decision of the ASC/FRC. The colleges shall return the Certificate and TC of these students, on execution of a bond by the student along with any of his/her Parents, undertaking to pay the amount that may be ordered by the ASC/FRC or the Court of Law. 16.2 Those who leave the course after commencement of classes, but before closure of admissions, tuition fees will be refunded provided the institution could fill up the vacancy. 16.3 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. 16.4 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. Redressal of Grievances 17.1 Any grievances/complaints regarding selection and admission can be brought to the notice of the co-ordinator of admissions, Association of the s of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Near College of Nursing, Ernakulam, Cochin 682018, as well as to the Director/ Manager of the college concerned, within 48 hours of occurrence of the grievance. Email address for registering complaints: admission2018@amcsfnck.com Kochi: 682 018 Date: 15.05.2018 Fr. Francis Pallikunnath Secretary Cum Admission Co-ordinator Fr. Shaiju Augustine Thoppil President

14 Amala College of Nursing Thrissur Amala College of Nursing, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur-680 555, Kerala Tel: 0487-2304000, 2304120, 2307574 Fax: 0487-2307020 Email: amalanursingcollege@gmail.com amalamch@amalaims.org Web: www.amalanursingcollege.org, www.amalaims.org Amala Cancer Hospital Society Director Rev. Fr. Francis Kurissery CMI Prof. Dr. Rajee Reghunath Address of contact person Rev. Fr. Francis Kurissery CMI, Director Amala College of Nursing Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur 680 555 Tel: 0487 2304000, 2304103 Year of Establishment : 2005 ANNEXURE B1 Total Seats NRI Seats Staff Dependents Religious Nuns All Christian Community Dalit Christian Syro Malabar Catholics B.Sc 50 25 07 18 06 01 01 05 01 04 M.Sc Med Sur 05 02 01 02 02 - - - - - OBG 03 01-02 02 - - - - - Pead - - - - - - - - - - Psy 05 03-02 02 - - - - - Comm - - - - - - - - - - Amala Medical College Hospital, Thrissur Boys: Not available / Girls: Available 8 km - Thrissur 8 km - Thrissur : Amala Cancer Hospital was started in 1978. 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 2005. 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 30th April, 2018 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.

15 Assisi College of Nursing Erumely, Kottayam Assisi College of Nursing, Propose P.O., Erumely, Kottayam-686 509 Tel: 04828-212244, 8589997345 Fax: 04828-210104 Email: assisicollegeofnursing@gmail.com Web: www.assisicollegeofnursing.com Assisi Hospital Society, Kanjirappally Managed by Catholic Diocese of Vijayapuram Director Rev. Fr. Michael Valainchyil Prof. Bonsy Scaria Mob: 8589997343 Mrs. Babitha Mathew Mob: 8589997345 Assisi College of Nursing, Propose P.O., Erumely, Kottayam-686 509 Mary Queens Mission Hospital, Kanjirappally Year of Establishment : 2012 ANNEXURE B2 Total Seats NRI Seats Latin Catholic Religious Nuns All Christian Community Dalit Christian of Vijayapuram Diocese Latin Catholics of Vijayapuram Diocese B.Sc 40 20 02 18 04 02 04 04 04 Boys: Not Available / Girls: Available 50 km - Changanacherry & Kottayam 3 km - KSRTC & Private Bus Stand, Erumely : Assisi College of Nursing came into existence in the year 2012. It is a venture of Catholic Diocese of Vijayapuram, Kottayam. Our institution is managed by Assisi Hospital Society. Inspired by our motto, "We Care He Cures", we offer active learning in a vibrant spiritual atmosphere, with well equipped infrastructure and top-notch faculty. Ragging is strictly prohibited in the college campus. seats will be allotted on the basis of inter-se merit in the following manner: - 1. Four (4) seats will be allotted to the Latin Catholics of Vijayapuram Diocese. This will include the Anglo-Indian students of the Vijayapuram Diocese. Letter from the respective parish priest is required to prove the claim. 2. Two (2) seat will be allotted to the applicants of members of any Latin Catholic Religious Congregation. Letter from the Superior should be produced. 3. Unfilled seats of all categories will be reverted to the Christian Community.

16 Bishop Benziger College of Nursing (Accredited by NAAC, Member of United Nations Academic Impact) Kollam Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, P.B.No:46, Sastri Jn., Kollam-691 001 Tel: 0474-2765582, 2761801, 9447343566, Fax: 0091-0474-2761801 Email: bbcon_offiicial@yahoo.co.in, Web: www.bbconkollam.org Benziger Hospital Society, Kollam (Diocese of Quilon) Manager Rev. Fr. Joseph John Dr. Anoopa K.R. M.Sc. Ph.D Mr. D. Solomon, Administrative Officer Bishop Benziger College of Nursing P.B.No:46, Sastri Jn., Kollam-691 001 Mob: 9447343566 Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kollam Boys: Not available / Girls: Available ½ km walkable Year of Establishment : 2004 ANNEXURE B3 1 km Total Seats NRI Seats All Christian Community Dalit Catholic Latin Catholics of Quilon Diocese Latin Catholic Community B.Sc 50 25 04 21 03 03 01 10 04 M.Sc Med Sur 05 03-02 01 - - 01 - OBG 03 01-02 01 01 - - - Pead 05 02-03 02 - - 01 - Psy 03 02-01 01 - - - - Comm 03 01-02 - - - 01 01 : 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 Kollam City. The college offers B.Sc and M.Sc Nursing courses. Bishop Benziger hospital, our parent hospital which is a 500 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 now proudly stands as first among the Colleges of Nursing under AMCSFNCK (Consortium of 32 Christian Nursing Colleges in Kerala) and second among 127 Nursing Colleges in Kerala state to receive the remarkable achievement of NAAC Accreditation with CGPA 2.77 (B Grade). Our College is now a member of United Nations Academic Impact sharing a culture of Intellectual social responsibility. 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. d. Unfilled seats of NRI category will go to open merit. e. Unfilled seats in Dalit Catholic go to LC Quilon Diocese

17 Canossa College of Nursing Kannur Canossa College of Nursing, St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Cherukunnu, Kannur - 670301 Tel: 0497-2860634, 2861850, Fax: 0497-2860634 Email: canossanursing@yahoo.com Web: www.canossansg.org Canossian Charitable Institution Society Manager Sr. Catherine Thomas Prof. Sr. Annie Nalloor Prof. Sr. Annie Nalloor Canossa College of Nursing St. Martin De Porres Hospital Cherukunnu, Kannur- 670301 Tel: 0497-2860634, 2861850 Email: annienalloor@rediff.com Year of Establishment : 2004 St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Cherukunnu, Kannur Boys: Not available / Girls: Available Total Seats (Girls Only) Seats Religious Nuns Syro Malabar Catholics of the Dioceses of Manathavady, Thamarassery & Archdiocese of Thalassery, Knanaya Catholics of Kottayam Archdiocese. Latin Catholics of Kannur Diocese ANNEXURE B4 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 1964. It is a 200 bedded hospital having all the specialities. It is located 14 km away from Kannur city towards north (Payyannur/Payangadi). B.Sc 50 25 25 05 02 16 02 Our College has been declared as MINORITY INSTITUTION by the national Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. 1. Candidates belonging to all Catholic denominations are eligible to be considered in the community merit seats. Letter from the respective parish priest of the church should be produced to prove the claim. 2. Any Unfilled seats will be reverted to Syro Malabar Catholics of the Dioceses of Manathavady, Thamarassery & Archdiocese of Thalassery, Knanaya Catholics of Kottayam Archdiocese.

18 Caritas College of Nursing Kottayam Caritas College of Nursing, Thellakom P.O., Kottayam-686 630 Kerala Tel: 0481-2792104, 2790025 - Ext. 1411, 2083, Mob: 9496136091, 9446017300, Fax: 0481-2792108 Email: caritascollege@yahoo.co.in Web: www.caritascollegeofnursing.in Caritas Hospital Trust Director Rev. Fr. Thomas Animoottil Mob: 9446017200 Prof. Mrs. Twinkle Mathew Rev. Fr. Dr. Binu Kunnath Joint Director, Caritas College of Nursing, Thellakom P.O., Kottayam - 686 630 Mob: 9446017300 Year of Establishment : 2002 ANNEXURE B5 Total Seats NRI Seats Religious Nuns Knanaya Catholic of Kottayam Archdiocese Dalit Christian Latin Catholics Caritas Hospital, Thellakom Boys: Not Available / Girls: Available 9 km - Kottayam 3 km - Ettumanoor B.Sc 50 25 07 18 03-13 01 01 PB B.Sc 25 12-13 08 02 02-01 M.Sc Med Sur 04 02-02 02 - - - - OBG 04 02-02 02 - - - - Pead - - - - - - - - - Psy - - - - - - - - - Comm 04 02-02 02 - - - - : This college is managed by Caritas Hospital Trust, which belongs to the Catholic Archdiocese of Kottayam. We emphasize on value education, intellectual and clinical training of the students. Our motto is KENOTIC LOVE SAVES LIFE. Our parent hospital is Caritas Hospital, Thellakom, which is NABH accredited and ISO 9001-2008 certified 635 bedded super specialty hospital. Caritas Cancer Institute and Caritas Heart Institute provide comprehensive care to oncology and cardiac patients respectively We run B.Sc Nursing course with 50 seats, Post Basic B.Sc nursing programme with 25 seats and M.Sc nursing Course with 12 seats in 3 different specialties. 1. All the seats will be allotted on the basis of inter-se-merit. 2. Archdiocese of Kottayam (Knanaya Catholic)- Candidates belonging to Knanaya Catholics of the Archdiocese of Kottayam are eligible. A certificate in the specified format from the Parish priest should be produced to prove the claim. 3. Unfilled seats of Knanaya Catholic merit seats will be reverted to open merit.