The one-year Post Basic Diploma programmes in nursing are designed to prepare registered nurses to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in specialized areas of nursing. The programme aims to prepare nurses to function effectively as care givers/nurse supervisors in the respective settings. These programmes require full time attendance. The Post Diploma programmes and respective seats are shown below:
| Programme* | No. of seats |
| Cardiothoracic Nursing | 15 |
| Critical Care Nursing # | 20 |
| Emergency and Disaster Nursing | 20 |
| Neonatal Nursing # | 15 |
| Neurology Nursing | 15 |
| Oncology Nursing # | 20 |
| Operation Room Nursing | 15 |
| Psychiatric Nursing | 20 |
| Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Nursing # | 20 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 10 |
| Burns and Reconstructive Surgery Speciality Nursing# | 20 |
| Renal Nursing | 4 |
Haematology Speciality Nursing including Stem Cell Transplant# 20 (to add inside the table)
* All courses, except Renal Nursing, are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC)
# Recognized by the INC as Residency programs
Eligibility
- Candidates should have passed the qualification of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course/B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Candidates should have a permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male candidates), with NUID number.
- Candidates should have minimum one year of work experience as a staff nurse preferably in the clinical speciality in the hospital prior to enrollment.
- Candidates should be medically fit.
Please check the Postgraduate Nursing Bulletin for updated information at: admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in
Basis of Admission
1. Candidates are admitted once in a year.
2. Selection is based on merit. Selection process involves Step I and Step II. Step I will be a Computer Based Test, consisting of the general paper. Short-listed candidates undergo Step II , which includes personal interviews.
3. The decision of the Selection Committee is final.
4. At least 50% of the seats in each speciality are reserved for Minority Network candidates provided they fulfill the criteria for admission.
5. Weightage is given to candidates who have served in areas of need.
6. Admission to the Programme for the year is subject to being found medically fit by the Medical Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.
7. Service obligation for the Minority Network candidates will be as per the guidelines provided in the Prospectus and Postgraduate Nursing Bulletin.
Check the Postgraduate Nursing Bulletin for further details on registration and individual Post Diploma Nursing programmes (available at: admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in)