AKAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
The Akal College of Health and Allied Sciences includes the Akal College of Nursing, following the INC guidelines, and the Centre for Public Health and Hospital Administration.
AKAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
Akal College of Nursing was established in 2008 by the ‘KALGIDHAR TRUST’ in Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, known as "Dev-Bhoomi" (Land of Gods). It was the first nursing college in Himachal Pradesh accredited by the President of the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, and approved by the Himachal Pradesh Nursing Registration Council (HPNRC).
The college offers B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing programs. The master's program includes specializations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Community Health Nursing, with super-specialties in Oncology, Critical Care, and Cardiothoracic Nursing.
The college aims to train professionally competent and dedicated nurses equipped to face challenges in primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels. Students experience a journey enriched with academics, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and value-based education.
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With an increasing demand for Public Health professionals in India and globally, the Centre for Public Health is dedicated to addressing local and global public health challenges. Our faculty, experts in their respective fields, take an interdisciplinary approach to public health education, research, and service.
RESEARCH AREAS OF THE CENTRE
- Emerging Challenges in Health
- Gender and Health
- Health Inequities
- Hospital and Health Services Management
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Technology and Public Health
- Social Epidemiology
- Health Education and Communication
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health Issues of Vulnerable Populations
- Political Economy of Health
- Psychological Aspects of Public Health Problems
- Substance Abuse
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Course & Eligibility
| COURSE NAME | SEATS | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing(State Quota) | 30 | 10+2 class passed with science(PCB) and English core/English elective with aggregate 45% marks from recognized board under AISSCE/ CBSE/ ISCE/ SSCE/ HSCE or other equivalent board. Minimum age for admission shall be 17 years as on 31 December of the year in which admission is sought. The Student shall be medically fit. Students after equivalent board appearing in 10+2 examination in science conducted by National Institute Open school with 45% marks. Admission is based on merit through entrance exam conducted by the Eternal University. |
| M.Sc. Nursing | 25 | The candidate must be registered nurse and registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. Minimum education requirement shall be the passing of B.Sc. Nursing/ B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing/Post basic. B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% aggregate marks. The Candidate Should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing /B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing /Post basic B.Sc. Nursing in any institution which is recognized by Indian nursing council. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. nursing. Minimum one year of work experience prior or after post basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| M.P.H | 5 | Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. Nursing, B. Pharma, BPT, BPH, B.Sc. Micro, B.Sc. Lab Tech (Med), B.Sc. Radiography with 50% marks. |
| Ph.D. Nursing | 2 | The selection will be based on merit either by entrance or by M.Sc. Nursing with 60% marks and 50% marks in EU Entrance Test. If the university opts to conduct entrance examination then selection for the Ph.D. of the candidate will be based on: (i) Entrance test marks obtained out of 90 marks. Minimum weight-age pass marks for entrance will be 60% of 90. (ii) 5 marks for candidates possessing M.Phil. in Nursing (iii) 5 marks weight-age for publications. |
| Certificate course on counseling ( Mental Health & substance abuse) | 10 | Graduate or post graduate students in Humanities and Nursing staff, Public Health professional, Psychologist, Counselors, Psychiatric/medical student, social worker with 50% marks in their relevant field. |
| Certificate course in Geriatric Care Assistant | 20 | Student must qualify 12th class standard. |
| B.Sc. Nursing(Management Quota) | 30 | 10+2 class passed with science(PCB) and English core/English elective with aggregate 45% marks from recognized board under AISSCE/ CBSE/ ISCE/ SSCE/ HSCE or other equivalent board. Minimum age for admission shall be 17 years as on 31 December of the year in which admission is sought. The Student shall be medically fit. Students after equivalent board appearing in 10+2 examination in science conducted by National Institute Open school with 45% marks. Admission is based on merit through entrance exam conducted by the Eternal University. |
Fee
Fee Structure
| S.No. | Name of Programme | Fee Structure for First Semester (Rs) | Fee Structure for Second Semester and onwards (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. Nursing(State Quota) | 25400 | 20400 |
| 2 | M.Sc. Nursing | 82200 | 77200 |
| 3 | M.P.H | 36500 | 31500 |
| 4 | Ph.D. Nursing | 33900 | 28900 |
| 5 | Certificate course on counseling ( Mental Health & substance abuse) | 10500 | 0 |
| 6 | Certificate course in Geriatric Care Assistant | 10000 | 0 |
| 7 | B.Sc. Nursing(Management Quota) | 44375 | 39375 |
Faculty
AKAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
Centre for Public Health & Hospital Administration
