Criteria of Eligibility for Admission

How to Apply

1.1Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians.

1.2.Academic

1.2.1Candidates 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).

1.2.2Candidates 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.

1.2.3Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the Principal of the Institution a Certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer certifying that the candidate is fit to undergo the course.

1.2.4Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted.

1.2.5Any further norms of eligibility that may be prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / KUHS shall also apply.

1.3Professional Registration: Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN RM) with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council.

1.4Employment Experience:

1.4.1As 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.

1.4.2One year compulsory nursing service/internship after successful completion of four year B.Sc. Nursing can be considered as experience.

1.4.3Experience acquired after registration with the nursing council only will be counted.

2.Duration: Duration of the programme shall be two years.

The application should be submitted ONLINE in the following manner:

3.1The Application can only be submitted online on the website of the Association: www.amsfnck.com

3.2Before applying online, candidates should have:

i.A valid Email ID (If you do not have an email 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.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.

Procedure of

Selection

4.1Admissions will be based purely on the merit of the rank list prepared on the basis of a SEPARATE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee.

4.2Admissions will be based on common single window counseling. Candidates will be called for counseling on the basis of their

respective ranks in the open merit 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 of the course, if admitted and in addition, will attract the relevent provisions of criminal law of the land.

Admission

5.1For 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.

5.2Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association www.amsfnck.com 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.

5.3The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place. The venue and schedule will be notified later.

5.4Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the Principal counter where allotment is made.

5.5The 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.

5.6After 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.

5.7SC/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.

5.8All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission:

5.9While 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.

5.10Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by a Gazatted officer have to be submitted at the time of admission.

Criteria of

Eligibility for

Admission

6.1Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians.

6.2Academic:

6.2.1 The candidate should have passed 3 or 31/2 years General Nursing and Midwifery(GNM) Course with 50% marks in

aggregative from an istitution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

6.2.2 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 recognized board or university with science (Physics,Chemistry,Biology) subjects.

6.2.3 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 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.

6.2.4 Every candidates before admission to the course shall submit to the Principal 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.

6.2.5 Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted.

6.2.6 Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from authorities other than the State of Kerala except CBSE and ICSE shold produce the certificate of recognition and equivalents of the qualifying examination from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council and the Kerala University of Health Sciences.

6.2.7 Any further norms of eligibility that may be described by the Indian Nursing Concil / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / KUHS shall also apply.

6.3 Proffesional 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.

How to Apply

The application should be submitted ONLINE in the following manner:

8.1The Application can only be submitted online on the website of Association: www.amsfnck.com

8.2Before applying online, candidates should have:

i.A valid Email ID (If you do not have an email 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.

8.3The candidate can complete application process in three steps:

i.Register into AMSFNCK admission portal on the website using a valid email – id (Preferably Gmail id).

ii.Access the portal using the password provided to you in your e-mail, 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 along with the required documents and application fee to: Association of

Managements of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie

Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi-682018 through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier.

8.4The 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 receipt of duly signed print out of online application at the AMSFNCK OFFICE is 2015 June 15 05:00 pm. The same may be send through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to Association of Managements of Self Financing Nursing

Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi-682018.

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.

8.6One single application is sufficient to apply to all Colleges.

8.7The percentage/number of seats other than NRI seats proposed to be set apart for various categories by each College is given in Annexure B.

8.8Candidates 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.

8.9Self-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).

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.

8.10Applications 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 Open Merit 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.
10.2  Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association www.amsfnck.com 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.
10.3  The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place. The venue and schedule will be notified later, on the website of AMSFNCK.
10.4 Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the Principal counter where allotment is made.
10.5 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.
10.6   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.
10.7    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.
10.8   All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission.
10.9   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 – (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.
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.
10.10   Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by a Gazatted officer have to be submitted at the time of admission.

Admission

5.1For 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.

5.2Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association www.amsfnck.com 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.

5.3The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place. The venue and schedule will be notified later.

5.4Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the Principal counter where allotment is made.

5.5The 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.

5.6After 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.

5.7SC/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.

5.8All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission:

5.8.1 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.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.

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.

5.9Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by a Gazatted officer have to be submitted at the time of admission.

Criteria of

Eligibility for

Admission

11.1Nationality: Candidates must be Citizens of India / children or dependents of Non Resident Indians.

11.2Academic:

11.2.1 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.

11.2.2 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.
11.2.3  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 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.
11.2.4 Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the Principal 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.
11.2.5 Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number is not permitted.
11.2.6 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.
11.2.7 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.
11.2.8 The norms of eligibility prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council / Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council / Kerala University of Health Sciences shall also apply.
11.3   Age: Applicants should complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2015. No relaxation of age will be allowed.

How to Apply

2.1Duration of the programme shall be four years.

2.2Internship integrated practice is incorporated with respective practical hours in each year.

The application should be submitted ONLINE in the following manner:

13.1The Application can only be submitted online on the website of the Association: www.amsfnck.com

13.2Before applying online, candidates should have:

i.A valid Email ID (If you do not have an email 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.

13.3The candidate can complete application process in three steps:

i.Register into AMSFNCK admission portal on the website using a valid email – id (Preferably Gmail id).

ii.Access the portal using the password provided to you in your e-mail,e-mail or sms in your mobile number registered with AMSFNCK to completed the onlineapplication form,and SUBMIT the application online.

iii.Take a print out of the completed application form after FINAL SUBMISSION and submit along with the required documents and application fee to: Association of

Managements of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi-682018 through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier.

13.4The 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.

13.5The last date for receipt of duly signed print out of online application at the AMSFNCK OFFICE is 2015 June 15, 05:00 pm. The same may be sent through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to Association of Managements of Self Financing Nursing

Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi-682 018.

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.

13.6One 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.

13.7The percentage/number of seats other than NRI seats proposed to be set apart for various categories by each College is given in Annexure B.

13.8Candidates 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.

13.9Se 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.).

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.

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.

13.10Applications 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

14.1Preparation 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 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.

14.2In 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.

14.3Percentage 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.

14.4Furnishing 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.

14.5Publication of Provisional Rank List will be published on 22.06.2015. The candidate can verify their application details, including marks and notify errors on the website, if any, within the stipulated date.

Online Allotment

Admission

15.1A 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.

15.2There 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.

15.3On 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 in website.

15.4If 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

15.5There 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.

16.1For 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.

16.2Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Association www.amsfnck.com 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.

16.3The 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.

16.4If a candidate does not take admission on getting online allotment, she / he will lose all their 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.

17.2 Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the Principal counter where allotment is made.

17.3 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.

17.4 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.

17.5 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.

17.6 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).
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.
17.8     Additionally, two sets of photocopies of all the certificates/documents attested by Gazatted officers have to be submitted at the time of admission.

Centralized

Counseling

The procedure for centralised counseling and admissions to vacancies after four rounds of online allotment is as under:

7.1The centralized personal counseling will be at a common place which will be announced later.

7.2Each College will have their own counter at the Counseling centre in addition to the Principal counter where allotment is made.

7.3The 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.

7.4After 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.

7.5SC/ST/OEC 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 Government pays their fee to the College.

7.6All original documents and certificates should be submitted at the time of admission:

7.6.1While 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).

Medium of instruction

University affiliation

Prohibition of ragging

18.1     The medium of instruction and examination shall be English.

19.1All the Member Colleges are currently affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.

20.1Ragging / 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.

20.2Every 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.

20.3Students and parents shall, at the time of admission, furnish an affidavit to the effect that the students will not indulge in ragging.

20.4Use of cell phones are banned in all the Colleges.

Code of conduct

The fee structure

21.1Every student is required to adhere strictly to the code of conduct of the institution to which he / she is admitted.

Cancellation of admissions and refund

23.1

23.2

23.3

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.

Redressal of

grievances

General information

Any grievances / complaints regarding selection and admission can be brought to the notice of the Co-ordinator of Admissions, Association of the Managements of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK), Lisie Hospital Campus, Ernakulam, Kochi-682 018, as well as to the Director / Manager of the College concerned, within 48 hours of occurrence of the grievance. Email address for registering complaints- admission2015@amfnck.com