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The B.Sc Nursing Admission in Himachal Pradesh University is only for Female Candidates and not for men. Candidates need to go through the official website of HP University to fill up the application form to apply for the course. Further, the admission process at HPU is carried out on the basis of candidates’ performance in the entrance exam. The complete schedule and notifications are published on the official website of HP university.
HPU B.Sc. NURSING- HIGHLIGHTS 2021
Aspiring candidates can take an overview of the HPU BSc nursing entrance test in the table described below:-
HPU B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test Overview:
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test |
| Short Name | HP B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test |
| Level of Examination | State-Level |
| Examination Mode | Offline |
| Conducting Authority | Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla |
| Language | English |
| Availability of Examination | Only Female Candidates |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Questions Type | MCQ (Multiple-Choice Questions) |
HPU B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test 2021: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening of online registration form | To Be Announced |
| Closing date of online registration form | To Be Announced |
| Admit card release date | To Be Announced |
| Entrance Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Result declaration date | To Be Announced |
| First round of counselling | To Be Announced |
| Second round of counselling | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria:
The following eligibility criteria must be ensured by the candidates before applying for HPU B.Sc Nursing Admission 2021:
Nationality:
The Indian National candidates are eligible for the admission at HPU.
Domicile:
Candidates should be children of Bonafide Himachali/ Himachal Govt. employees and employees of Autonomous bodies wholly or partially financed by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
Gender:
Only female candidates are eligible for admission to nursing courses.
Age criteria:
Age of the candidates should be between 17 to 35 years as on 31st December 2021.
Upper age is relaxable by 5 years in the case of SC/ ST candidates, i.e., maximum age limit is 40 years.
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Domicile | Bonafide Himachali/ Himachal Govt. employees and employees |
| Gender | Female candidates only |
| Upper and Lower Age Limit | 17 to 35 years (SC/ST- Relaxation of 5 years i.e. 40 years) |
Academic qualification:
The candidates should have passed class 12th exam from any recognized board or any other equivalent exam.
Candidates must have obtained 45% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% in case of SC/ ST candidates).
Passing in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually is also mandatory.
Those who are likely to appear, or who have appeared for the qualifying exam but whose results have not been declared are eligible too.
Medical fitness:
The candidate should be medically fit.
HPU B.Sc. Nursing 2021 Application Form:
The application forms will be available on the official website in the month of July 2021. Application forms are filled through Online mode only. Interested candidates are required to follow the steps mentioned below, in order to register themselves for the entrance examination of Himachal Pradesh University for B.Sc Nursing course:-
Access the official website Himachal Pradesh University.
You may also click on the link given: (https://hpuniv.ac.in/)
Now, click on the tab ‘Apply Online’ tab.
The application form will be displayed on the desktop.
Enter all the necessary details like your personal details, academic qualification details, etc. as asked in the application form.
Now, upload the scanned images of the necessary documents, mentioned below:
12th board mark sheet
Your Passport size photograph
Your Signature etc.
Now move to the payment option and pay the registration fee.
HPU B.Sc. Nursing 2021 Registration Fee:
The application fees for candidates belonging to General or OBC category is Rs. 1,400/-
For candidates belonging to SC or ST category is Rs. 700/-.
Payment can be done through Debit card, Credit card or through Net Banking.
How to Pay the Registration Fee:
Click on the tab ‘Make Payment Online’.
Next step is to choose the bank.
Enter the details of your ATM Card in the space provided.
These details include your ATM Card number
CVV Number
The validity Month and Year of the card
ATM Pin or OTP required
Do not click on the refresh button until the payment is being processed.
After the completion of the payment process, click on the submit button to submit the application form.
Candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for further consideration.
HPU B.Sc. Nursing 2021 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The HPU B.Sc. Nursing 2021 Syllabus consists of all the subjects of Science i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Also, the candidates must focus on other subjects like English and General Awareness to qualify the exam.
HP B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test 2021 Syllabus
HP B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Test syllabus for 2021 admissions will be of 10+2 standard.
The syllabus will include subjects like Biology, Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry), Physics, English and General Knowledge or Current Affairs.
The syllabus will be according to the studies based on NCERT books of 11th and 12th classes.
Follow the given exam pattern to succeed in the exam, the exam pattern of HPU B.Sc. Nursing 2021 is given below:
| Types of Question | Multiple choice questions |
|---|---|
| Total number of questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| The language of Examination | English |
| Duration of Exam | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Distribution Of Marks:
| Subjects | Total Number Of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 25 | 25 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
HPU B.Sc. Nursing 2021 Results:
The results for Himachal Pradesh University B.Sc nursing entrance examination will be declared in the month of July 2021.
The results will be available on the official website of the HP university.
The official website of the university is (https://hpuniv.ac.in/)
To check the result, follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official website.
- Enter your roll number that you have been provided in the admit card.
- Your result will be displayed on the screen. You will have to take a printout of the scorecard for the admission process.
Job Opportunities After B.Sc. Nursing:
The number of private and government hospitals and medical colleges are shooting up over the years. Every year the government hires more than 20,000 nurses, and the recruitment number is increasing with moving time. If you are still looking for a suitable job profile, then you can check out the following details given below:
- Deputy Nursing Superintendent
- Teacher of Nursing
- Staff Nurse
- Nursing Service Administrators
- Director of Nursing
- Military Nurse
- Assistant Nursing Superintendent
- Industrial Nurse
- Nursing Superintendent
- Community Health Nurse (CHN)
- Department Supervisor
- Nursing Supervisor or Ward Sister
Salaries Offered in the Nursing Field:
Freshers in this field can expect a salary ranging from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month.
The salary improves with experience. Candidates can expect their salary to be Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 after 2 to 3 years of experience.
Highly experienced nurses may also get a salary package of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 72,000.