🎓 PBBSc Nursing – Eligibility Criteria (Professional Summary)

1. Educational Qualification

📘 Required Qualification:

• Must have completed General Nursing & Midwifery (G.N.M.) diploma from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Successful completion of 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent from a recognised board is also required for basic eligibility.

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2. Nursing Council Registration

📋 Mandatory Registration:

• The candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) with any State Nursing Registration Council (e.g., Maharashtra Nursing Council).
• A valid registration certificate must be submitted at the time of admission.
• For male nurses trained before the new integrated course, acceptable alternative clinical training (e.g., O.T., Ophthalmic Nursing, etc.) recognised by INC may be permitted.

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3. Medical Fitness

✔️ Health Requirement:

• Candidates must be medically fit and may need to provide a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner before admission.

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4. Age Limit

📌 Age Criteria:

• Generally there is no strict minimum age, but most institutions observe standard adult admission norms.
• Maximum age limits (e.g., up to 50 years) may apply in some colleges as per institute rules.

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5. Selection / Entrance

🎯 Admission Process:

• Selection is typically merit-based (aggregate marks in GNM or internal entrance test conducted by the college or competent authority).
• Entrance test requirements vary by institution; some colleges may conduct their own screening test or counselling.

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6. Additional Criteria (If Applicable)

✔️ Language & Conduct:

• Good command of English & professional conduct expected.
• Some colleges may require membership in the Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI).

✔️ Document Verification:

• During admission, candidates must present original documents:
  • 10th & 12th certificates
  • GNM mark sheets & diploma certificate
  • Nursing registration certificate
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Identity & domicile certificates
  • Any other institution-specific certificates.