Puducherry entrance exam for B.Sc nursing under government quota on June 29

IANS May 13, 2025 431 views

Puducherry's Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services has announced a crucial entrance examination for B.Sc Nursing admissions under the government quota. The exam will be conducted on June 29, 2025, with online registrations starting May 15 through the official CENTAC website. All candidates seeking admission to government and private nursing institutions must appear for this mandatory test. The examination follows the Indian Nursing Council's directive and will determine admissions across various reservation categories.

"Entrance exam mandated following Indian Nursing Council's directive" - Directorate of Health Services
Puducherry, May 13: The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, has announced the schedule for the Common Entrance Examination for admission to B.Sc. Nursing courses under the government quota.

Key Points

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Online registration opens May 15 for nursing entrance exam

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Exam mandatory for government quota admissions

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Exam scheduled on June 29, 2025

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Applicable to all student categories

The exam will be conducted on June 29, 2025. As per the notification issued by the Director of Medical Services, the application process will be held online through the official CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) website.

Online registration will commence on May 15, and the last date for submission of applications is May 30.

The entrance exam has been mandated following the Indian Nursing Council's (INC) directive --Notification No. 22-10/NEET/2018-19-INC dated January 13, 2025.

It is compulsory for all candidates aspiring for admission under the government quota in both government and private nursing institutions in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Students who have completed their Class 12 and wish to pursue B.Sc. Nursing under the government quota must appear for and qualify this entrance test.

Admissions will be based strictly on the marks obtained in the exam and will adhere to the reservation policies already in place, as administered by CENTAC.

Additionally, admission to self-supporting and NRI quota seats at the College of Nursing, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) and the Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute (MTPG&RI) in Puducherry and Karaikal will be based on NEET 2025 scores.

Admissions to management quota seats in private institutions will continue to follow the procedures adopted in previous years.

Officials have also clarified that a separate entrance exam will be conducted for admission to administrative quota seats in private nursing colleges.

The requirement for a common entrance exam is applicable to all categories of students, including those from EWS, MBC, OBC, SC, and ST communities, in accordance with INC's current regulations.

Authorities noted the contrast with Tamil Nadu, where admissions to nursing courses are still based on Class 12 marks, while Puducherry candidates now face a mandatory entrance test.

For further details, candidates are advised to visit the official CENTAC website.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Finally a standardized entrance exam for nursing admissions! This will ensure fair competition and select truly deserving candidates. Though I wonder why Tamil Nadu hasn't adopted this system yet? 🤔
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Rahul S.
Good initiative but the preparation time seems quite short - only 1.5 months between application deadline and exam date. Many rural students might struggle to prepare in such limited time.
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Anjali M.
As a nursing student from Puducherry, I welcome this change! The profession needs more competent candidates. But I hope they conduct proper awareness programs about the exam pattern and syllabus. 👍
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Karthik V.
The multiple quota system is confusing - government, management, NRI, administrative... Why can't there be one transparent process for all? This creates unnecessary complexity for students.
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Shweta R.
My sister is applying this year! The online process is convenient but I hope the website can handle the traffic during last-minute applications. Last year CENTAC portal crashed multiple times.
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Manoj P.
Nursing is such a noble profession but gets less recognition in India compared to MBBS. This entrance exam will help raise standards. Hope they include practical assessment too, not just theory.

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