The Diploma in Nursing programme includes a 3-year course and one year training as a junior staff nurse. The core subjects in First Year include Biological Science, Behavioural Science, Nursing Foundations inclusive of Bioethics, Community Health Nursing, English and Computer Education. The Second Year subjects of study include Medical- Surgical Nursing, Mental Health and Child Health Nursing. The subjects in Third Year include Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Research, Professional Trends and Adjustments, Administration and Ward Management. Students appear for examinations conducted by the Board of Nursing Education of the Nurses’ League, Christian Medical Association of India (South India Branch) at the end of each year during the course. The Diploma is awarded by the BNESIB, NL CMAI and is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
Eligibility for Admission
| Minimum qualification for application | 10+2 level with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% at the qualifying examination and in English individually from any recognized board. Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) is preferable. |
| Age limit | Between 17 – 35 years by 31st December in the year of admission* |
| Marital Status | Only unmarried men and women are eligible to apply* |
| *Age and marital status are exempted for those who have completed ANM/MPHW programme | |
Candidates should be medically fit.
Please check the admissions bulletin and admissions page for updated information at: admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in
Basis for Admission
1. Candidates are admitted once in a year.
2. The decision of the Selection Committee is final.
3. Selection is based on merit: Selection process involves Step I and Step II. Step I will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) (see Annexure III of bulletin), conducted at 21 different cities across India. Short-listed candidates undergo Step II , which includes personal interviews and special tests to assess skills, attitudes, and other attributes for assessing candidates’ aptitude and interest towards the healing ministry. Their motivation and suitability to undertake the nursing programme in the Christian Medical College, Vellore are also assessed during Step II. For Christian students applying under the Minority Network category, a written test in Bible Knowledge will be a part of the tests at Vellore during Step II. Admission to the programme for the year is subject to being found medically fit by the Medical Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Best outgoing Nursing student - Diploma
4. The number of candidates for the Diploma Nursing programme shall be 100 per year and the distribution of seats will be as follows:
| Female Candidates | Male Candidates | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India Open | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Sponsored | 79 | 12 | 91 |
5. Certification to the Minority Network Category: Certification to the Minority Network Category will be as per the guidelines provided in the Prospectus and Admissions Bulletin (check admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in). The College of Nursing offers certification to the Minority Network Category to eligible Christian candidates. Those who desire College of Nursing certification to the Minority Network Category should fill the sponsorship application form (Annexure V of the Bulletin) and send to the following address so as to reach not later than the date mentioned in the Admissions Bulletin:
THE REGISTRAR,
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE,
VELLORE - 632 002, TAMIL NADU
Applying for certification to the Minority Network Category does not guarantee the certification, selection to the programme, or financial assistance. No further correspondence regarding this will be entertained. Christian Medical College, Vellore has the right to post any of its Minority Network Category candidates to any department of the Christian Medical College at the discretion of the Dean, College of Nursing, based on the need.
6. Service obligation:
- Service obligation for the candidates will be as per the guidelines provided in the Prospectus and Admissions Bulletin.
- All candidates admitted to the programme will have to undertake a service obligation to work in an area of need for a period of two years after completion of the course.
- Minority network candidates may be transferred to serve all or part of their service obligation in some other mission hospital in India, if such a need arises.
- The candidates chosen under the Open category will serve in areas of need identified by the Christian Medical College, Vellore.
7. Admission to the programme for the year is subject to being found medically fit by the Medical Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Registration for Admission
Candidates selected for admission into the programme will be required to register by paying the prescribed fee and completing other admission formalities. Submission of all original certificates is mandatory at the time of registration for the programme. Admission to the programme will continue to be provisional until approved by the Board of Nursing Education of the Nurses’ League, Christian Medical Association of India (South India Branch).
Check the Admissions Bulletin for further details (available at: admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in)