Punjab BSc Nursing admission is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS). Students can download their roll numbers for Post Basic Entrance Test.
PPMET is the entrance exam conducted by BFUHS to get admission to BSc Nursing in government and private colleges of Punjab. Candidates from all over the country apply for the exam. This year a total of 18000 students filled the PPMET form with 13000 appearing for the exam. There are a total of about 5000 seats available for BSc Nursing in Punjab. Government colleges have 300 seats and private colleges have about 4700 seats.
The counselling for the colleges is ongoing with the results expected in July 11. The counselling fee was INR 5,000. The syllabus for the PPMET exam includes all chapters of physics, chemistry, and biology in classes 11th & 12th.
Table of Content
- Punjab BSc Nursing Counseling Schedule 2024
- Punjab BSc Nursing Admission Dates 2025
- What is the Eligibility to Apply for BSc Nursing Colleges in Punjab?
- PPMET Result & Punjab BSc Nursing Counseling
- Rank vs Chance of Getting Private or Government College
- What are the top Government BSc Nursing Colleges in Punjab?
- What are the Top 10 Private BSc Nursing Colleges in Punjab?
- What are the Required Documents for Punjab BSc Nursing Admission?
- What is the PPMET BSc Nursing Exam Syllabus?
- What is the PPMET 2024 Exam Pattern?
- Punjab BSc Nursing Admission 2024: FAQs
Punjab BSc Nursing Counseling Schedule 2024
The table provides information about the upcoming counselling.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Submission of Choices (1st round of counselling) | July 04 – July 08, 2024 |
| Display of Provisional Result | Till July 11, 2024 |
| Allotment Letter | July 13, 2024 |
| 2nd round of counseling | Yet to be announced |
Punjab BSc Nursing Admission Dates 2025
Based on the previous year's date the table gives the tentative dates for PPMET 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Commences | June 05, 2025 |
| Entrance Examination | June 25, 2025 |
| Result | July 02, 2025 |
What is the Eligibility to Apply for BSc Nursing Colleges in Punjab?
To get admission to Punjab BSc Nursing the candidates must follow the eligibility criteria for 2024 as mentioned by the conducting body. If he fails in any admission eligibility criteria his candidature will stand cancelled.
- The age limit for admission is 17 - 35 years.
- It is a must for candidates to have chemistry, physics, and biology in class 12.
- The candidates should have passed class 12th with an aggregate of 45% or above from a recognized board. The SC/ST/OBC candidates have a relaxation of 5% and their aggregate score should be above 40%.
- Candidates appearing for the final exam of class 12 can also apply for the test. They will only be considered for admission if they fulfil all other criteria.
Can Students from Other States Apply for BSc Nursing Admission in Punjab?
Candidates from all over India can apply for PPMET. However, only Punjab-based students are eligible for admission to government colleges. Students from other states can be admitted to private BSc nursing colleges in Punjab.
PPMET Result & Punjab BSc Nursing Counseling
The candidates can download the mark sheet by logging in with their ID and password on the official website. The results for each year are different and depend on the merit for that particular year. The merit depends on the number of students appearing for the exam and the toughness of the paper. The results for this year were as follows:
- For the General category, all the students with a rank up to 6285 or more than 50 percentile are eligible for the 1st round of counselling.
- For the SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories, the students with a rank up to 7662 or more than 40 percentile are eligible for the 1st round of counselling.
NOTE: The above-mentioned ranks and percentile might change in the later rounds of counselling. Therefore it is recommended that students keep checking the official website.
How Many Colleges Can We Apply for During Punjab BSc Nursing Counselling?
You can apply to as many colleges as you want if you are qualified for the 1st round of counselling. However, it is advisable to select a few colleges as per the rank of the student.
Rank vs Chance of Getting Private or Government College
The table below shows the colleges students can get based on their rank in their respective categories.
| Category | Rank | Chance of Getting Colleges (Apply to these Colleges) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 200 - 300 | Top 6 government colleges |
| 300 - 1000 | 6 government colleges + 10 private colleges | |
| 1000 - 3000 | 30 private colleges | |
| 3000+ | 40+ private colleges | |
| EWS/SC/ST/PwD | Upto 500 | Top 6 government colleges |
| 500 - 1500 | 6 government colleges + 10 private colleges | |
| 1500 - 3000 | 6 government colleges + 15 private colleges | |
| 3000+ | 3 government colleges + 30 private colleges | |
| OBC | Upto 400 | Top 6 government colleges |
| 400 - 1000 | 6 government colleges + 5 private colleges | |
| 1000 - 3000 | 2 government colleges + 15 private colleges | |
| 3000+ | 20+ private colleges |
What are the top Government BSc Nursing Colleges in Punjab?
The list below includes all the top 6 government BSc Nursing colleges in Punjab.
| Colleges | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| Baba Farid Institute of Health Sciences, Faridkot | 60 |
| Government College of Nursing, Amritsar | 50 |
| Government College of Nursing, Patiala | 50 |
| ION, University Regional Centre, Goindwal SahibS | 50 |
| State Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Badal | 50 |
| University Institute of Nursing, Jalalabad, Fazilka | 40 |
What are the Top 10 Private BSc Nursing Colleges in Punjab?
| Colleges | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| College of Nursing Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | 100 |
| College of Nursing Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | 60 |
| Dasmesh College of Nursing Talwandi Road, Faridkot | 40 |
| Adarsh College of Nursing Patiala Samana Road | 60 |
| Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | 60 |
| Ambika College of Nursing Badala Road | 60 |
| Babe Ke Institute of Nursing, Punjab | 50 |
| Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar College of Nursing, Amritsar | 60 |
| Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing, Fatehgarh Sahib | 60 |
| Guru Hargobind College of Nursing, Ludhiana | 50 |
What are the Required Documents for Punjab BSc Nursing Admission?
It is recommended that 3 copies should be prepared of all the below-mentioned documents. One is used while filling the form, one is submitted to the college at the time of admission and one is kept for future reference.
The list below includes all the documents required during the counselling and the admission process.
Mandatory Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Class 12 Passing Certificate and Scorecard
- Character Certificate: It is issued by the principal of the previous school
- Punjab Residence Bonafide: This certificate proves that the student is a Punjab domicile.
- Undertaking by Parent: It has the signature of the father/guardian and his photo.
- A total of 6 passport-sized photographs are required during the admission process.
- Transfer Certificate
Caste/Special Category Documents:
- Category Certificate: It is only for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.
- Special Category: It is for the Freedom Fighter Family, NRI, Foreign student, Martyr Family, and PWD candidates.
- The students need to carry the printout of the PPMET Form, counselling choice & fees paid.
- Gap Certificate: It is a self-declaration by students.
What is the PPMET BSc Nursing Exam Syllabus?
The PPMET exam is divided into 5 sections. The exam conducting body communicated that the five sections would be Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing aptitude. This year, nursing aptitude was replaced by the logical reasoning section. This mistake on the part of the conducting body was criticised heavily by the teachers and students.
The physics, chemistry, and biology syllabus covers all the chapters of classes 11th and 12th. The English part includes basic grammar, vocabulary, and passages.
| Physics | Vectors |
| Laws of Motion, Circular Motion | |
| Electromagnetism | |
| Oscillation and Waves | |
| Thermodynamics | |
| Optics | |
| Chemistry | Chemical Bonding |
| Atomic Structure | |
| Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous State | |
| Equilibrium | |
| Hydrocarbons | |
| Biology | Human Physiology |
| Ecology and Environment | |
| Diversity in the Living World | |
| Plant Physiology | |
| Cell Structure and Function | |
| English | Active Voice |
| Passive Voice | |
| Synonyms | |
| Antonyms | |
| Articles/Unseen Passages | |
| Logical Reasoning | Data Interpretation |
| Logical Reasoning |
What is the PPMET 2024 Exam Pattern?
According to students, the PPMET exam is of easy level. Each question carries 4 marks. The paper is MCQ-based. Each question has 4 options (A, B,C, D) but the answer sheet has 5 options (A, B, C, D, E) to mark from. The students must mark option E if they do not know any answer.
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Type | Offline |
| Total Number of Questions Asked | 100 |
| No. of Sections | 5 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Logical Reasoning) |
| Marks Allotted to Each Section | 80 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Language of Exam | English |
What are the important chapters for the PPMET exam for BSc nursing?
All the physics, chemistry, and biology chapters in classes 11th and 12th are equally important for the PPMET exam. Each section carries an equal weightage of 80 marks in the exam. Therefore students should focus on all the chapters to maximise their score.
Punjab BSc Nursing Admission 2024: FAQs
Ques. What are the criteria for seat allotment in Punjab BSc Nursing counselling?
Ans. The candidates are allotted seats based on their rank in the PPMET exam. Only Punjab-based students are allowed to participate in the 1st round of counselling. In the 2nd round of counselling, all the students can participate.
Ques. What is the BSc Nursing fee structure in government and private colleges of Punjab?
Ans. The fee for government college is INR 40,000 whereas it varies between INR 1,00,000-1,50,000 for the private colleges in Punjab.
Ques. How much is the counselling fee for BSc Nursing in Punjab?
Ans. The counselling fee for BSc nursing in Punjab is INR 5,000.
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