1. National Institute Of Nursing Education,
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research,
Chandigarh-160 012
Admission Notice No. for M.Sc. Course MSC/05/2013
Admission Notice No. for B.Sc. (Post Basic
& 4 years Course)
BSC/05/2013
PROSPECTUS - 2013
M.Sc. NURSING
B.Sc. NURSING (POST BASIC) &
B.Sc. NURSING (4 YEARS) COURSES
SESSION: 2013
APPLICATION FEE: Rs.1,000/- for Gen./OBC Category
Rs. 800/- for SC/ST Category
All the candidates are directed to deposit the above fees in the branches of State
Bank of India (SBI) by filling the Challan form (downloaded & printed in triplicate) in
the name of Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh (Examination) in the Power Jyoti
Account No. 32211613319 and those candidates who have account in SBI , can also
pay their fee through i-collect service (i-collect No 32222954695 ).Challan form (after
depositing fee) must be submitted alongwith the Application Form. In case fee is paid
through i-collect services, INB reference generated should be mentioned in the
Application. Please note that Demand Draft/cheques/Postal Order /Money Order
etc. will not be accepted. Applications complete in all respect should reach the
Principal, NINE, PGI, Chandigarh before last date, mentioned below:
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Name of Course Course Code Last Date
M.Sc Nursing 022/MSC 29.05.2013 by 4 PM
B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic) 023/ BSC 14.06.2013 by 4 PM
B.Sc Nursing (4 years) 024/BSC 14.06.2013 by 4 PM

2. Note: Applications received without challan form/proof of depositing fee in the
SBI and/or after the last date will not be considered.
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AT GLANCE
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
1. M.Sc. Nursing (Course Code – 022/MSC)
Entrance Examination : 26-06-2013 at 08:00 AM
Declaration of Result : 27-06-2013 at 09:00 AM
Interview : 28-06-2013 at 04:00 PM
2. B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) (Code- 023/BSC)
&
3. B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) (Course Code- 024/BSC)
Entrance Examination : 10-08-2013 at 08:00 AM
Declaration of Result : 11-08-2013 at 09:00 AM
Interview : 12-08-2013 at 03:00 PM
? Entrance examinations will be held at, Chandigarh only.
? Entry without Admit Card (Roll No.) will not be allowed
? Candidates must report at the examination centre ONE
HOUR BEFORE the scheduled time of start of exam.
All the final results will be displayed on the notice boards of
Kairon Block and Bhargava Auditorium of PGIMER, Chandigarh.
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3. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
1. Prof. Yogesh Chawla
MD, DM (Gastro), FAMS
Director
2. Prof. Amod Gupta
MS, FAMS
Dean
3. Prof. Kusum Joshi
MD, PhD, FIC, FAMS
Sub-Dean
4. Prof. K. Gauba
Professor Incharge
Academic
5. Prof. B.D. Radotra
Prof. Incharge,
Examination Cell
6. Dr.(Mrs.) Sandhya Ghai
Principal, NINE
7. Sh. Rajneesh Anand,
Administrative Officer, NINE
Postal Address: Principal,
National Institute of Nursing Education,
PGIMER, Sector-12,
Chandigarh – 160 012
GRAMS : POSTGRADMED
Tel. 2755256, 2755257 FAX : 0172-2744401, 0172-2745078
E-Mail: medinst@pgi.chd.nic.in
WEB: http//pgimer.nic.in
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4. INTRODUCTION
The Government of India, Ministry of Health had set up a committee known as
the “HEALTH SURVEY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE” on 12th
June, 1959 to
undertake the review of the development that had taken place since the publication of
the report of HEALTH SURVEY AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (BHORE
COMMITTEE) in 1946 with a view to formulate further health programme for the
country in the third and subsequent five year plan periods. This committee
recommended the setting up of six Postgraduate Medical Institutions in the country,
one each at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Chandigarh to meet
the increasing demand of teachers for the rapidly expanding Medical Colleges
specialist services for hospitals, and need of the armed forces.
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research was conceived
and planned in 1960 to create in Chandigarh “ISLAND OF EXCELLENCE”providing
physical and intellectual milieu for young scientists working in multiple disciplines of
medicine, to advance the frontiers of knowledge, render humane service to sick and
suffering and to train medical and paramedical manpower. The Institute was
established in 1962 under the erstwhile state of Punjab. It was declared as an Institute
of National importance by an Act of Parliament (Act 51 of 1966) w.e.f. 1st
April, 1967.
The National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) was established in 1964 in
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
with an aim to bring primary health services within the reach of all individuals. Earlier
the Nursing Institute was offering graduate and postgraduate degree courses in
nursing under Panjab University. According to Postgraduate Institute of Medical
Education & Research, Chandigarh Amendment Act-2008 (No. 3 of 2008), degrees
are now awarded by this Institute.
The Nursing Institute has been preparing clinical practitioners, nursing
administrators and educators to shoulder responsible positions and facilitate better
education with added thrust to nursing research and short term courses in specialties
of nursing. Faculty and students are members of National Professional Organizations.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The following are the aims and objectives of the Institute:
1. To prepare nurse clinicians for bedside and family care nursing, nursing
supervision and nursing administration.
2. To prepare nursing teachers for Colleges of Nursing to train Multipurpose
Health Workers and General Nurse Midwives (GNM) and for University level
nursing education.
3. To prepare nursing personnel to conduct research related to delivery of nursing
care services.
4. To prepare nursing personnel to develop nursing literature.
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5. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
1. B.Sc Nursing - 4 years programme (only for female candidates).
2. B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic)- 2 years programme
3. M.Sc Nursing- 2 years programme
Number of seats for different courses
Course Gen. SC ST OBC For PGI Staff Total
B.Sc (Nsg.) 4 years 47 14 7 25 - 93
B.Sc (Nsg.)
Post Basic
24 8 4 15 11 (Gen-7,SC-1,
ST-1,OBC-2)
62
M.Sc (Nursing) 13 4 2 8 4 (Gen.-2, SC/ ST-
1, OBC-1)
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No. of seats for M.Sc. Nursing specialty wise/category wise
(subject to change)
PGI employees M.Sc. Nursing (open)Sr.
No. Specialty Gen. SC/
ST
OBC Gen SC ST OBC Total
seats
1. Community
Health Nursing
- - - 3 1 - 2 06
2. Mental Health
(Psychiatric)
Nursing
- - - 2 - - 1 03
3. Child Health
(Pediatric)
Nursing
1 - - 2 1 1 1 06
4. Obstetric &
Gynecological
Nursing
- - 1 3 - - 1 05
5. Medical Surgical
Nursing.
1 1 - 3 2 1 3 11*
Total 02 01 01 13 04 02 08 31
Note: The specialty shall be offered to the candidates as per the merit list of
Entrance test.
The specialty will be changed only at the time of counseling.
* Specialties for the M.Sc. Nursing in Medical Surgical Nursing in any one of the
following (super specialty shall be opted by the candidate in the 1st
year after
joining course).
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6. - Critical Care Nursing
- Cardo Vascular * Thoracic Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Neurology & Neuro Surgical Nursing
- Nephrology & Urology Nursing
- Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Nursing
- Gastroenterology Nursing
ADMISSION TO THE NURSING COURSES
Admission to all courses is made once a year. The session for B.Sc Nursing (4
years) and B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) shall commence from 1st
September each year
and session for M.Sc. (Nursing) shall commence from 16th
July, each year. The
admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers in India usually during
the months of April/May every year. The admission to the courses imparted at NINE is
made on all India bases by holding an entrance examination by the Institute after
issuing a countrywide admission notice.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A. B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) - only for female candidates (Code-024/BSC)
a. The minimum educational requirement shall be 10+2 examination
passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English or any other
examination as equivalent thereto with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Candidates appearing in +2 examination in April-May 2013 can also
apply for the course, but they will be issued Admit card/roll
numbers only if they submit the certificates/Marks sheet from the
respective Boards of their having passed the +2 examination to the
Principal, NINE by 19.07.2013.
b. AGE LIMIT: Not more than 25 years and not less than 17 years on 1st
September, 2013 i.e. those born after 1st
September, 1996 and before
1st
September 1988 are not eligible.
B. B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) (Course Code- 023/BSC)
a. Must have passed 10+2 or any other examination equivalent thereto.
b. Must have passed General Nursing and Midwifery with minimum of 50%
aggregate .
c. Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife qualified from a recognized
institute & registered with respective State Nursing Council as approved by Indian
Nursing Council (INC) or substitute registration in case of male candidates fully
qualified for nursing of men, women and children.
In service candidates should route application through the employer.
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7. C. M.Sc. Nursing – 2 years (Course Code-022/MSC)
a. B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) or any other degree from the
institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and PGIMER,
Chandigarh as equivalent thereto with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
b. Should have minimum one year of work experience after registration
as Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife by 15th
July of the year in
bedside nursing in a minimum 100 bedded hospital or public health
nursing or in nursing educational institutions recognized by the Indian
Nursing Council after B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) or before and after Post-
Basic B.Sc. Nursing. The experience certificate on the letter head of
the hospital should clearly indicate the number of beds and
registration Number with State Govt., failing which experience will
not be considered.
c. Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife as approved by INC or
substitute registration in the case of male candidates fully qualified for
nursing of men, women and children.
In service candidates should route application through the employer.
PROCEDURE OF APPLYING
a. Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the admission
notice and the instructions given therein & in the prospectus carefully
and then fill in the application form attached with this
prospectus/available on the website of this Institute.
b. Application for admission to the course is required to be submitted on
the prescribed form which may be downloaded from the website. The
candidates shall submit all the documents (ie challan form/attested
Photo copies) in support of their particulars filled in the application form.
c. The candidate must write the name of the course carefully under the
column ‘Name of the Course Applied for’. The same should also be
mentioned on the Envelop in which application is sent/ posted.
d. The application should be accompanied with two self addressed
envelops of 20x10 cms. & Rs.10/- postage stamp pasted on each .
e. Application complete in all respect ,alongwith all the relevant documents
(challan form/INB reference No., Admit Card, Attendance sheet &
certificates etc.) should reach the Principal, National Institute of Nursing
Education, PGI, Chandigarh, either personally or by Speed/Registered
post by 29.5.2013 for M.Sc.course and 14.06.2013 for B.Sc courses.
The applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
The Institute takes no responsibility for any delay in the receipt or loss of
application or Admit Card/Roll No. in transit. Incomplete applications will
not be entertained and no correspondence will be made in this regard.
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8. f. The candidate belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes are required to
furnish a certificate from the District Magistrate/Additional District
Magistrate/Collector/Dy. Commissioner, Additional Dy. Commissioner,
Dy. Collector/Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate, *Sub Divisional
Magistrate, Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant
Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate, Revenue Officer not
below the rank of Tehsildar, Sub Divisional Officer of the area where the
candidate and/or his family normally resides. Administrator/Secretary to
Administrator/Development Officer (Lakshdweep Islands) in support of
their claims. The candidates must supply an English Translation of
their caste certificate along with the application.
*Not below the rank of 1st
Class Stipendiary Magistrate.
The applicants belonging to OBC are required to furnish a certificate as
per instructions prescribed by Govt. of India (specimen enclosed).
g. No request for a change in category/subject applied for is
entertained after the submission of the application to the Institute.
All the information including application form/challan form is available on
the website http://pgimer.nic.in. The candidates may download & print a copy
of the application form and challan form (triplicate) and fill up/complete in all
respects as per terms and conditions given above. The candidates shall deposit
the fee in the branches of State Bank of India (SBI) all over India. The challan
form is required to be filled up in the name of The Director, PGI, Chandigarh
(Examination) in the Power Jyoti Account No. 32211613319 and those
candidates who have Account in State Bank of India (SBI) can also pay their
fee through i-collect service of SBI and i-collect No. is 32222954695. In that
case the INB reference No. will have to be mentioned instead of challan No. in
the application form. The fees for Genera/OBC candidate is Rs. 1000/- and for
SC/ST Rs. 800/-. The candidate should write his/her name, address, contact
no., category and course name in which he/she apply on the back side of
challan form. Applications complete in all respect alongwith challan form /
proof of payment of fee and required documents should reach the office
of Principal,NINE,PGIMER,Chandigarh on or before the last date.
NOTE: FEE SHOULD BE PAID IN THE SBI ONLY( as mentioned above). FEE BY
ANY OTHER MODE/INSTRUMENT SUCH AS D.DRAFT,CHEQUE,POSTAL
ORDER OR MONEY ORDER ETC. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
For in-service candidates
The applications of inservice candidates for M.Sc Nursing and B.Sc (Post-
Basic) must be routed through proper channel. In case delay is anticipated in the
transmission of the application, an advance copy of the application on the prescribed
form, complete in all respects must reach the Principal, N.I.N.E,, PGI before the last
date i.e. 29-5-2013 for M.Sc and 14.6.2013 for B.Sc (PB). The application through
proper channel should also reach the before Principal, NINE on or 07-06-2013 for

9. M.Sc. Nursing and by 25.06.2013 for B.Sc. Nursing (PB) courses, otherwise the
application shall be rejected without any correspondence in this regard.
For foreign candidates
Candidates belonging to foreign countries are required to route their
applications through the Govt. of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New
Delhi and it should reach by the prescribed date. They have to obtain eligibility
certificate from Registrar, PGIMER, Chandigarh & clearance regarding professional
qualification from the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and submit it along with
application form. They are also required to appear and qualify entrance examination.
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED FOR ALL THE COURSES
(a) Application form with three similar attested photographs with name &
date pasted on the form/admit card/attendance sheet and signature on
the admit card & attendance sheet by the candidate (see the instructions
for photographs attached in the prospectus).
(b) Attested copies of Matric & 10+2 certificates (in case of appearing
candidates in 10+2, they will have to specify the details of Matric and
10+2 examinations in the space provided on the application form) .
(c) Candidates appeared in 10+2 examination , must submit their
attested copy of 10+2 pass certificate/mark sheet issued by the
respective Boards immediately on declaration of result or by
19.07.2013 otherwise roll number/admit card shall not be issued.
(d) Proof of Date of Birth (duly attested).
(e) Attested copy of SC/ST/OBC, if applicable. OBC certificate should be
in the Performa as per specimen given in the prospectus.
(f) Challan form / INC reference no.(as proof of payment of fee with SBI).
(g) Admit Card (Roll No.slip) and Attendance sheet (duly filled).
(h) Two self addressed envelops of 20x10 cms. with Rs.10/- postal stamps.
(i) Attested copies of Registration of RN/RM.
(for applicants of B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) & M.Sc. Nursing courses)
(j) N.O.C. from the employer, if in service.
( for applicants of B.Sc. (Post Basic) & M.Sc. Nursing course)
(k) Attested copies of Detailed Marks Card of B.Sc. Nursing (1st
year, 2nd
year, 3rd
year and 4th
year) or B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) 1st
year and 2nd
year) or its equivalent . (for M.Sc. Nursing applicants).
(l) Attested copies of Detailed Marks Card of General Nursing & Midwifery,
if applicable (for B.Sc. Nsg. (Post-Basic) & M.Sc. Nsg. applicants).

10. (m) Attested copies of RN / RM. ( for B.Sc.(Post-Basic) & M.Sc. applicants).
(n) Experience Certificate after registration as RN & RM. The experience
certificate should be on letter head giving detail of number of beds.
(to be furnished by the applicants for M.Sc. Nursing course).
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
An entrance examination is held on All India basis by the Institute.
Admit Card /Roll Nos. to the eligible candidates for appearing in the
entrance examination will be issued around a fortnight in advance. Any
candidate who does not receive any information from this office may please
write / contact to the Principal, NINE, PGI, Chandigarh, by post before 15 days
or personally before 5 days of the date of entrance test giving his/her
particulars i.e. full name, course applied for, registration no. / category under
which applied for etc. No request for issue of Roll No. shall be entertained after
20.6.2013 for M.Sc. Nursing and after 2.8.2013 for both B.Sc. nursing courses.
Candidates will have to appear in the entrance test at Chandigarh at their own
expenses and no TA/DA is admissible to them for the purpose. There will not be
any change in the selection/examination schedule even if the day is declared holiday
or half holiday by Chandigarh Administration. No documents or enquiries shall be
entertained at the examination centre. The Centre Superintendent will admit only
those candidates to the entrance test who have been issued Admit Card /Roll Nos.
WRITTEN TEST
Written test is of objective type and in English language on the following subjects as
given below:-
Note: Question paper will be consisting 100 questions of objective type with a
single correct response out of four options. Negative marking (0.25) will be
done for wrong answers.
A. B.SC. NURSING (4 YEARS) COURSE
Subject No. of questions Marks
Chemistry 25 25
Physics 25 25
Biology 25 25
English 15 15
General knowledge/ 10 10
Current affairs ----------- -----------
100 100
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(The syllabi will be of 10+2 standard)
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11. B. B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)
Subject No. of questions Marks
Scientific Principles Applied 20 20
In Nursing Practice
Medical Surgical Nursing 20 20
including Anatomy and Physiology)
Maternal and Child Health Nursing 15 15
Community Health Nursing 15 15
including Nutrition
Obstetric Nursing and Midwifery 15 15
General Knowledge and Trends 15 15
in Nursing
--------- --------
100 100
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(The syllabi will be of diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Standard)
C. M.Sc. Nursing
Subject No. of Questions Marks
Nursing (Medical Surgical 90 90
Nursing, Community Health
Nursing, Obstetric Nursing &
Child Health Nursing
General Knowledge and Trends 10 10
in Nursing
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100 100
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Merit list of candidates is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the
entrance examination.
Merit list is prepared for each category of candidates viz.
(a) General
(b) Those belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and
Other Backward Communities.
(c) For PGI deputed candidates to the courses of B.Sc. Nursing
(Post-Basic) and M.Sc. Nursing.
Seats for these categories are not interchangeable.
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12. GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) The complete application (i.e. accompanied with all documents etc.) must
reach the Principal, NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh, either by post or by
personal delivery at the counter on or before the closing date. Applications
may be sent preferably by registered/speed post. For facility of candidates,
the closing date for the receipt of applications has been mentioned on the
application form. The counter for receipt of applications to be delivered
personally will close at 4.00 P.M. on the closing date and no application will
be received thereafter. The institute will not be responsible if application is
delivered to any other quarters. The fact that the application registration
no. has been issued to the candidates does not mean that the application is
complete in all respects and has been accepted by the institute.
(b) If the closing date for the receipt of applications is declared as a holiday or
half day holiday by the Chandigarh Administration, then the immediate next
working day shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.
(c) Application received after the closing date will not be considered. The
institute takes no responsibility for any delay in the receipt or loss of
application in transit.
(d) Incomplete applications & applications without challan form/proof of
payment of fee in the SBI & copies of required documents will not be
entertained and no correspondence will be made in this respect. All
particulars in the application form must be written carefully and legible. All
claims made in the application must be supported with documentary proof.
(e) Candidates should sign all the documents including enclosures to the
application and also mention date.
(f) Two self addressed envelopes of size 20X10 cms with Rs. 10/- postage
stamp affixed on eacht should be enclosed with the application.. These
envelopes will be used for sending roll number etc. Therefore, the address
on the envelope should be legible, neat and complete.
(g) No request for a change of the category (caste) applied for is entertained
after submission of the application to the institute.
(h) The decision of the Director of the Institute in the matter of selection of
candidates for the various courses shall be final.
(i) The candidates invited for the selection may have to stay at Chandigarh 2-3
days. No TA/DA is admissible to them for the purpose
(j) If any candidate wants a duplicate Roll.no./Admit Card to be issued, then
he/she must do so by contacting the Principal, NINE, PGI, Chandigarh on a
working day during office hours at least five days prior to the date fixed for
the entrance examination. For obtaining duplicate Roll No. the candidate is
required to deposit a fee of Rs. 50/- and also furnish his/her recent passport
size coloured photograph same as pasted on application form. No duplicate
Roll No./Admit card is issued at the examination Centre. The Centre
Superintendent admits only those candidates to the examination whose
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13. (k) Dispute if any , shall be settled within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh.
(l) If any entrance examination/interview is fixed for any course there will not
be any change in the date and the examination/interview will be held as per
schedule even if the day is declared as a holiday or half day holiday by the
Chandigarh Administration.
(m) Any attempt on the part of candidate to influence directly or indirectly will be
treated as disqualifications.
(n) The candidates selected for the course shall have to furnish the migration
certificate from which they passed their last examination at the time of their
joining along with all other certificates in original in support of their
qualifications, experience etc.
(o) No individual intimation is sent to the un-selected candidates.
(p) The period of training is strictly full time and continuous/regular. No
student will take up any part time or full time assignment, work or job
during the tenure of course. If found, the name of the erring student
will be struck off from the rolls of the course ,without any notice.
(q) The rules are subject to change in accordance with the decision of the
institute from time to time
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
(i) The selection will be made strictly in order of merit of the candidates in the
respective merit lists of entrance test
(ii) The minimum marks required for the selection will be 50% for candidates
belonging to General category including foreign candidates and 45% for the
candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / OBC.
(iii) In the matter of selection, the decision of the Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh
shall be final.
INTER-SE-MERIT
If two or more candidates obtain equal marks in the entrance examination for
admission to B.Sc. Nursing (4 years)/B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)/M.Sc. Nursing
courses then their inter-se-merit for admission to the course shall be determined on
the basis of the following:-
(i) A candidate who has made more attempts in passing 10+2/GNM/B.Sc. Nursing
(Post-Basic)/B.Sc. Nursing examination will rank junior to a candidate who has
made lesser attempts.
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14. (ii) If the attempts made in passing 10+2/GNM/B.Sc. Nsg. (Post-Basic)/B.Sc. Nsg.
examinations are also the same, then a candidate who has higher marks in the
said examination will rank senior to a candidate who has obtained lower marks.
(iii) If the attempts made in passing the said examinations and the marks obtained
in the examinations are also the same, then a candidate senior in age shall
rank senior to the candidate who is junior in age.
INTERVIEW / COUNCELING
Candidates will be invited for interview strictly in order of merit in the respective
merit lists based on the marks obtained by them in the entrance examination. The
number of candidates to be called for the interview will be three times the total number
of seats to be filled in each category from among candidates who fulfill the cut of
points. Attending of interview for these candidates is compulsory.
ADMISSION
Candidates would be admitted on the day of interview. Selected candidates
shall have to pay the fee etc. on the spot failing which her/his selection will be treated
as cancelled and seat will be offered to the candidates next on the waiting list in order
of merit.
WAITING LIST
The candidates on the waiting list will attend the counseling in the office of the
Principal, NINE, PGI on the dates & time mentioned on the call letter. The seats, if
available, shall be offered to the candidates on merit. No separate correspondence
shall be made.
JOINING TIME
Selected candidates must join their respective courses on the date(s) intimated to
them at the time of selection or communicated to them in the admission letters. No
extension in joining shall be granted. The selection of those candidates who fail to join
by the stipulated date shall automatically stand cancelled and no correspondence
shall be entertained. The institute takes no responsibility of intimating for cancellation
of seats.
The joining of B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)/M.Sc. Nursing shall be accepted
along with relieving certificate from their employer (for inservice candidates). The
experience certificate by those candidates who are likely to complete required
experience by 15th
July (for M.Sc. Nursing course) will have to be submitted at the
time of joining the course. No request for extension in joining shall be entertained.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Medical fitness will be pre-condition for registration for all candidates. The candidates
will be medically examined by a Medical Board, constituted by the Institute for the
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15. FEES AND OTHER DUES (PER ANNUM)
(Tentative and subject to change/increase)
Sr.
No.
Fee M.Sc. Nursing B.Sc. Nursing
(Post-Basic
B.Sc. Nursing
(4 years)
1. Tuition Fee Rs. 350/- Rs. 250/- Rs. 250/-
2. Library Fee Rs. 50/- Rs. 40/- Rs. 30/-
3. Laboratory Fee Rs. 900/- Rs. 120/- Rs. 120/-
4. Games Fee Rs. 30/- Rs. 20/- Rs. 15/-
5. Amalgamated Fund Rs. 720/- Rs. 120/- Rs. 120/-
Other Fees/Funds
1. Security/Caution Money
(*Refundable)
Rs.1000/- Rs. 300/- Rs. 300/-
2. Migration Fee Rs. 100/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 100/-
3. Registration Fee
(payable on admission)
Rs. 500/- Rs. 200/- Rs. 200/-
4. Examination Fee Rs. 400/- Rs. 200/- Rs. 200/-
HOSTEL CHARGES (per head/student) (subject to change/increase):
Sr. No. Fee Head Charges / Fee
1. Hostel/Room Rent (per annum) per head Rs. 1200/-
2. Hostel Security one time (refundable) Rs. 1500/-
3. Hostel Fund on admission Rs. 2000/-
4. Electricity charges (per annum) per head Rs. 500/-
Note: Course fee and hostel charges once deposited will not be refunded.
*The security deposit of the candidates, who will leave the course midway after the
joining, will also be forfeited. Hostel security of other students will be refunded on
completion of full course & vacation of hostel, after deduction of dues ,if any.
DATE OF PAYMENT / DEPOSIT OF COURSE FEE & HOSTEL CHARGES:
NEW / FRESH ADMISSIONS: Candidates offered admission during interview must
deposit the course fee on the same day ie date of interview.
OLD STUDENTS: Students already undergoing courses at NINE, on promotion to
higher class, will pay the course fee and hostel charges (1st
installment) within 07
days of start of session subject to outcome of the result of examination. In case a
student fails to pay the course fee/hostel charges within the stipulated period, late fee
@ Rs. 10/- per day will be charged. In case a student fails to pay the fee/hostel
charges even within 30 days from the date of scheduled date of start of session,
his/her name will be struck off from the course/expelled from the hostel. Second
installment of the hostel charges will be paid by 7th
January failing which penalty as
above will be imposed.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
STIPEND/SCHOLARSHIPS
A. B.Sc Nursing (4 years) : Institute awards Rs. 100/- per month as stipend
during three years and Rs.200/- per month during the internship period to all
students. Students are required to execute bond to serve the Institute/the
Govt. (which shall include the Central Govt. or any State or Union Territory or
an autonomous body/hospital established by Central/State/Union Territory
Govt.) for a period of three years if offered a job within six months by any of the
above mentioned institutes/departments after the completion of the training
otherwise after six months of the completion of the training, this condition of the
bond will be in-operative.
B. M.Sc Nursing: Two PGI Scholarships at the rate of Rs 250/- per month to
pursue M.Sc. Nursing (one for first year and one for second year) are available
to the selected candidates on merit who will execute service bond for a period
of three years.
LIBRARY
There is a well-equipped spacious library with all the modern facilities at the
Institute. Besides this, there is Nursing institute library with selected professional
books and journals.
HOSTEL
There is a shortage of hostel accommodation. The hostel accommodation ,
if available , shall be offered on twin sharing basis to female students only, on the
basis of the merit list of the entrance test and the seniority as per date of joining.
Students are to abide by hostel rules and regulations otherwise they shall be expelled
from the hostel and debarred for re-entry in the hostel.
Application form for admission to hostel and Rules & Regulations governing
stay in hostel can be had from the office of NINE on payment of Rs. 50/-.
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PREVENTION OF RAGGING
The institution considers ragging as a cognizable
offence. Stern action against the offenders shall be
taken. Any one involved in ragging will be punished
in accordance with law, including expulsion from
the institute and /or imprisonment up to 3 years, and

17. STUDENT’S HEALTH
The services of Nehru Hospital are available to the students at time of illness in
Staff Clinic/OPD as per PGI rules.
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
Democratic atmosphere is maintained among the students and teachers.
Student’s personal problems are looked into and necessary counseling and guidance
is given by the teachers. The students are free to approach any faculty member for
the purpose.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Special emphasis is placed on the recreational facilities for the personal and
social development of the students. Amalgamated fund is used for this purpose.
Extracurricular activities and sports events are organized. Annual Sports Day
is organized by the Institute to provide ample opportunities to the students to exhibit
their personal talents.
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
1. All the candidates are required to bring their Admit Card/Roll No.slip
2. No candidate will be allowed to take the examination without producing the
Admiit Card.
3. They must report at examination center one hour before and be seated on
their respective seats 15 minutes before commencement of examination.
4. Frisking & Videography /Still Photography will be done during the examination,
whereas Biometric finger print capturing will be done during examination, at the
time of counseling and at the time of joining the course.
5. No material/paper including the envelope of the Admit Card is allowed in the
examination hall.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
In case, any candidate found to have supplied false
information, certificate etc. or is found to have concealed
or withheld some information in her/his application form,
she/he shall be debarred from Admission. Any other
action that may be considered appropriate by the
Director of the Institute may also be taken against
her/him which includes criminal prosecution.

18. 6. Mobiles, Pagers or Calculators are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
Please arrange to keep them outside.
7. All the candidates are advised not to copy any question on piece of paper/hand
etc. if found copying down the questions from the question paper, the
candidates will be booked under the UNFAIR MEANS CASE and his/her
examination will be cancelled.
8. If any candidate is found guilty of any breach of the rules mentioned in the
prospectus or guilty of using UNFAIR MEANS, he/she will be liable to be
punished by the competent authority.
SPECIMEN OF QUESTION PAPER FOR THE ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION FOR B.SC. NURSING (4 YEARS) COURSE:
Chemistry
1. Which is the chemically most active non-metal
1) F2 2)N2 3)O2 4)S
Physics
1. Which one of the following is not a vector
1) Displacement 2) Angular Momentum
3) Force 4) Pressure
Biology
1. Number of chromosomes in human cells are
1) 20 2) 15 3) 48 4) 46
General English
1. Indicate the correct word for the blank in the following sentence.
He was qualified ____________the job.
1)to 2)of 3)for 4)with
General Knowledge/Current Affairs
1. Who wrote the discovery of India
1)Mahatma Gandhi 2)R.N. Tagore
3)Indira Gandhi 4)J.L. Nehru
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARKING OMR ANSWER SHEETS
1. Use only ball point pen to completely darken in the circle
2. Darken the CIRCLE of each answer as shown in the example below
3. Answer option if darkened cannot be changed/erased.
4. Make the marks only in the spaces provided. Please do not make any stray
marks on the Answer Sheet.
5. Rough work must not be done on the Answer Sheet. Use blank space in
question paper for rough work.
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19. 6. Mark your answer only in the appropriate space against the number
corresponding to the Question you are answering.
Examples
Centre Roll Text Booklet
Number Number Number
If your centre If your roll If your text booklet
number is 15 number is 6324 number is 5643 fill
Fill it as below fill it as below it as below
1 5 6 3 2 4 5 6 4 3
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
OO OOOO OOOO
TEXT BOOKLET CODE CATEGORY
If your test booklet code If your test category
is ‘’fill it as below is ‘ST’fill as below
C SC O
A ST O
B OBC O
C General O
D
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20. Answer Response
If your answer to the question No. 16 is 4 fill it as below
16 O O O O
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
1. One recent clear passport size coloured photograph with light background is
required to be pasted on the application from at the space provided. Polaroid
photographs are not acceptable.
2. Photographs MUST be snapped on or after 1st
April, 2013.
3. Photograph must be taken with name of candidate (as in application) and date
of taking photograph as per the example given below:
Example:
Anita
1-4-2013
Important: (1) The photograph must be snapped with a placard indicating name of
candidate and date of taking photograph, in case name and date are written on the
photograph after it, the application will be rejected. (ii) The name and date on the
photographs must be clear and legible.
4. Photograph should not have cap or goggles etc. Spectacles are allowed.
5. The photograph on the application form/admit card/attendance sheet should be
unattested.
6. Application not complying with these instructions or with unclear
photograph will be rejected.
7. Bring a few identical photographs for use at the time of entrance
examination/admission.
8. Any deviation or discrepancy between actual appearance at the time of
examination and facial appearance at the time of examination and facial
appearance in the photographs pasted on the application will make the
candidate liable for rejection.
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21. ANNEXURE “A”
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASES
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (CEIS)
UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(G.I., Dept. of Per. & Trg., O.M. No. 36033/28/94-Esttt. (Res), dated 02-07-1997.)
It is to certify that _________________________________________________
S/O , D/O _________________________________ of village _____________________-
District/Division _____________________________ in the _______________________
State ________________________ belongs to the ___________________ Community
which is recognized as a Backward Class Under:-
*(i) Government of India. Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/68/93-
BCC (C) , dated the 10th
September, 1993, published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part-I, Section I, No. 186, dated the 13th
September, 1993.
*(ii) Government of India. Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/9/94-
BCC (C) , dated the, 19th October, 1994 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part-I, Section I, No. 183, dated the 19th October, 1994.
*(iii) Government of India. Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/7/95-
BCC (C) , dated the, 24th
May, 1995, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part-I, Section I, No. 88, dated the 24th
May, 1995.
*(iv) Government of India. Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/44/96-
BCC (C) , dated the 6th
December 1996, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part-I, Section I, No. 210, dated the 11th
December 1996.
*(iv) Government of India. Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No.
12011/09/2004-BCC (C) , dated the 16th
January, 2006, published in the Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part-I, Section I, No. 210, dated the 16th
January 2006.
Sh./Smt. ______________________________________and or his/her family
ordinarily reside(s) in the _______________________ District/ Division of the
_____________________________ State. This is also to certify that he /she does not
belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to
the Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training, O.M. No. 36012/22/93-
Estt. (SCT), dated 08-09-1993. Which is modified vide O.M. No. 36033/3/2004 Estt.
(Res.) dated 09-03-2004 or the latest modification of the Govt. of India.
(Seal)
No. ________________________ District Magistrate
Dated_______________________ Deputy Commissioner etc.
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22. APPLICATION FORM
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION
Postgraduate institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
Application for admission to M.Sc. Nursing,
B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) & B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) Courses
N.B. : The application form completed in all respect along with challan /certificates must reach
the Principal, NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh on or before the closing date i.e 29-5-2013 for
M.Sc (Nursing) and 14.06.2013 for B.Sc (Post Basic) & B.Sc Nursing (4 years) Courses.
For Inservice candidates: Through proper channel by 07-06-2013 for M.Sc. Nsg. and 25.06.2013 for
B.Sc. Nsg. (Post-Basic) courses (provided advance copy is submitted before closing date).
Application No. / reference No.:
Sr.
No.
Challan No./
INB Reference
No.
Journal No. Date on which
fee deposited
Fee deposited:
Rs.
Bank Name/Address:
Bank Code:
(Attach challan copy of Rs. 1,000/- for General/OBC
Rs. 800/- for SC/ST candidates).
Write your name, course, address & contact no. on the challan form.
NOTE: a). To be filled by candidate in BLOCK LETTERS & in her/his OWN
HANDWRITING. (b) All statements made in this form must be
supported with attested copies of certificates.
1. Course applied for
(please tick)
M.Sc. (code -022/MSC)
B.Sc. (Post Basic) (code- 023/BSC)
B.Sc. (4 years) (code – 024/BSC):
Candidate’s Name in full
(in English-Capitals).2
In Hindi
(Devnagri script)
3 Father’s Name
(in English)
4 Mother’s Name
(in English)
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Affix photograph as
per instructions in
the prospectus
(with name & date)

23. 5 Husband’s Name
(in English)
6 DATE OF BIRTH
(attach copy of Matric certificate)
7 AGE as on 1-9-2013
8 MARITAL STATUS (whether
married /Unmarried / widow
/divorced
9 CATEGORY under which
applying i.e. General/ SC/
ST/OBC)
10 Nationality
11 State to which belong
Address for correspondence
Phone No.with STD code
Mobile No.
12
e-mail id
Permanent Address
Phone No.with STD code
Mobile No.
13
e-mail id
14. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Details of Matriculation and above
examination only be given
Exam.
passed
Univ./Board Subjects
taken
Year of
passing
Roll
No.
Total
marks
Marks
obtained
Divison/
Class
% of
marks
Matric
+2
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24. Note: The candidate who appeared in 10+2 examination in April/May, 2013,
should mention the name of the University/Board ,Roll No.& subjects in the
above columns. They will be issued Roll Number only on submitting attested
copes of 10+2 certificate/Detailed Marks Cards issued by the respective boards
to the Principal, NINE by 19.07.2013 (applicable to B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) course).
15. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (applicable to M.Sc & B.Sc (Post Basic) :
Examin-
tion
Passed
Instit-
tution/
Colleg
e /
School
Coun
cil/
Unive
rsity/
Board
.
Study
Centre
Of dist-
tance
educa-
tion
Year &
month
when
passed
Roll
No.
Total
Marks
Marks
obtai-
ned
%age
of
marks
Dura-
tion of
the
course
Registration
Council No.
RN RM
General
Nursing
& Mid-
wifery
B.Sc.
Nursing
or B.Sc.
Nursing
(Post-
Basic)
(Signature of candidate)
16. DETAIL OF EXPERIENCE (Experience in Nursing from Educational
Institutions/Hospitals(100 beded) recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/ respective
state/central governments. (applicable to candidates applying for M.Sc. Nsg. course):
Post held Institute/Hospital with
minimum 100 beds
Period / Date Total Experience
From To Years Months Days
17. Whether presently in service or not : __________________________________
18. Name & Address of present : __________________________________
employer (if in service)
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25. 19. Whether deputation or study leave : __________________________________
or extraordinary leave or private candidate
Date:_____________________
Place: ____________________ (Signature of the candidate)
(to be signed by every applicant)
Note: Applicant must put his/her signature on the admit card and attendance sheet
on the space provided on the card.
DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE
1. I hereby declare that the application filled in my own handwriting and all statements
made in it are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing
has been concealed. In the event of any statement being found false or incorrect or any
ineligibility being detected before or after the selection, action as such removal of my name
from the rolls and/or other action as may be considered necessary can be taken against me.
2. I also declare that I have carefully read the contents of the Prospectus in respect of the
course applied for by me and undertake to abide by the provision contained therein.
3. I further declare that I fulfill at the eligibility conditions regarding educational
qualification, experience etc. prescribed by the Institute for admission to the course applied for
by me.
4. If selected and admitted to the course:
(a) I agree to work/undergo course on whole time basis.
(b) I shall not engage myself in any full time or part time job/private practice during
the course at NINE ,PGI. If found, my name may be struck off.
(c) I shall not draw any pay, fellowship or any kind of monetary assistance
from any other sources, if I am allowed emoluments by the Institute.
Place______________
(___________________)
Date_______________ Signature of applicant
DECLARATION BY THE FATHER/GUERDIAN
I hereby declare that I shall be responsible for timely payment of all dues to the Postgraduate
Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh in respect of my son/daughter/ward
(name ________________________) during the period of his/her stay at the Institute and
until their dues are cleared.
Date:_____________________
Place:____________________ ( ____________________ )
Signature of Father/Guardian
Name:______________________________
Relation with candidate______________
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26. ENDORSEMENT BY THE EMPLOYER, IF THE APPLICANT IS IN SERVICE
Dispatch No: _________________ Date________________
Forwarded to the Principal, NINE, PGI, Chandigarh for consideration. The
undersigned has no objection to the applicant of Ms./Mr ______________________
Being considered by the Institute for the course applied for by him/her and if selected,
he/she will be relieved within, the prescribed time limit. The applicant is
‘sponsored/deputed or not sponsored/deputed by us and the sponsorship/deputation
certificate is enclosed.
Address ____________________ (__________________)
___________________________ (Signature of employer)
___________________________ with official seal
Note: strike out which is not applicable
DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY OBC CANDIDATES ONLY
I, ____________________________daughter of Shri ________________________
______________________ resident of village/town/city ____________________
Distt. _________________ state ______________ (certificate enclosed) hereby
declare that I belong to the ___________________ community which is recognized as
a Backward Class by the Govt. of India for the purpose of reservation in services as
orders contained in Dept. of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.
36012/22/93-Estt (SCT) DATED 8-9-1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to
the persons/sections (creamy layer) mentioned in column 3 of OM No. 36012/22/93-
Estt (SCT) DATED 8-9-1993 and modified vide Govt. of India, Department of
Personnel and Training OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt (Res) dated 09-3-2004.
(__________________)
Place: __________________ (Signature of applicant)
(in running handwriting)
Date: ___________________
Note: The closing date for receipt of application will be treated as the date of
reckoning for OBC status of the candidate and also for assuming that the candidate
does not fall in the creamy layer. The OBC certificate submitted by the candidate
shall be issued by the competent authority within one year of the last date of
submission of application.
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27. National Institute of Nursing Education
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
ADMIT CARD
For Entrance Test Of Nursing Courses- Session: 2013
1. Roll No… … … … … … … … …
(To be assigned by the Office)
2. Examination Centre: Chandigarh
3. Course applied for (Plz. tick):
( ) M.Sc. Nursing
( ) B.Sc. Nursing ( Post- Basic)
( ) B.Sc.Nursing (4 years) )
(Signature of the candidate)
Please admit Miss/Mrs./Mr ______________________________________
whose photograph along with the signatures are affixed hereon to the entrance test for
Nursing course ticked above to be held at the center mentioned above.
Principal,
NINE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
CANDIDATE MUST REPORT AT THE EXAMINATION CENTRE AT LEAST ONE
HOUR BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF START OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION
1. This admit card is subject to the condition that if ineligibility is detected at any stage, your
candidature will be cancelled.
2. Check your particulars in the Admit Card carefully. Error, if any should immediately be
reported to the Principal, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGI, Chandigarh.
3. Blue/black pen will have to used for writing/making responses
4. No entry to examination hall without admit card.
5. Cell phones, pagers, calculators are strictly prohibited.
6. Do not attempt to give or to obtain irregular assistance of any kind.
7. Do not carry any article, even envelope of admit card into examination hall.
8. Do not mark or write anything on question paper.
9. Any attempt remove pages from Question Booklet will be severely dealt with.
10. Copying or noting down questions is strictly prohibited.
11. Hand over the question paper and answer sheet to the Invigilator before leaving the
examination hall.
12. Improper conduct will entail expulsion.
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Affix photograph as
per instructions in
the prospectus with
name & date

28. National Institute of Nursing Education
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research,
Chandigarh.
Entrance Examination for Nursing Courses –Session: 2013
CANDIDATE’S ATTENDANCE SHEET
1. Roll No… … … … … … … … …
(To be assigned by the Office)
2. Examination Centre: Chandigarh
Course applied for (plz. tick) :
( ) M.Sc. Nursing
( ) B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)
( ) B.Sc. .Nursing (4 years)
Signature of the candidate
Nothing to be written below this line by candidate
(To be signed at the Time of Examination)
ATTENDANCE SHEET
Date & Time Signature of Candidate Signature of Invigilator
______________ _________________ ________________
______________ _________________ ________________
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Affix photograph as
per instructions in
the prospectus with
name & date