Chhattisgarh B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam
The Chhattisgarh B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam is a state-level examination conducted annually by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB), also known as CG Vyapam. This exam is the gateway for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) programs offered by various government and private nursing colleges across the state of Chhattisgarh.
Overview / Highlights
{"Full name of the examination": "Chhattisgarh B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam", "Short name of examination": "CG B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam", "Conducting Body": "Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB/CG Vyapam)", "Frequency of the exam": "Once a Year", "Exam level": "State Level", "Mode Of Application": "Online", "Mode of Exam": "Offline (Pen-and-paper based)", "Medium of examination": "English, Hindi", "Exam official website": "vyapam.cgstate.gov.in", "Mode of Counseling": "Online"}
Eligibility Criteria
{"Age Limit": "Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31st of the admission year.", "Educational Qualification": "Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English as compulsory subjects. A minimum aggregate of 45% marks is required for the General category, while a 40% aggregate is required for SC/ST/OBC candidates.", "Nationality": "The candidate must be an Indian citizen.", "Domicile": "The candidate must be a domicile/permanent resident of Chhattisgarh."}
Paper Pattern & Marking
{"Exam Mode": "The exam is conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper format.", "Total Questions": "The question paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).", "Subjects": "The questions are divided equally among four subjects: Physics (25 questions), Chemistry (25 questions), Botany (25 questions), and Zoology (25 questions).", "Marking Scheme": "One mark is awarded for every correct answer.", "Negative Marking": "There is no negative marking for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.", "Duration": "The total duration of the exam is 2 hours."}
Important Events & Dates
{"Event": "Tentative Dates (2024)", "Online Application Start Date": "First week of May 2024", "Application Last Date": "First week of June 2024", "Admit Card Release": "Second week of June 2024", "Exam Date": "Third week of June 2024", "Answer Key Release": "Last week of June 2024", "Result Declaration": "Second week of July 2024", "Counseling Process Begins": "First week of September 2024"}
Application Process
To apply for the CG B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam, candidates must follow these steps: \n1. Visit the official CG Vyapam website (vyapam.cgstate.gov.in). \n2. Click on the link for the B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam application form. \n3. Register by providing basic details like name, email, and mobile number. \n4. Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details. \n5. Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph and signature as per the specified format. \n6. Pay the application fee online via net banking, credit card, or debit card. The fee structure is typically: General Category - INR 200, OBC - INR 150, and SC/ST/PWD - INR 100. \n7. Review the filled application form and submit it. Download and print a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Procedure
The selection process for admission into B.Sc Nursing courses is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. \nStep 1: Appear for the CG B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam. \nStep 2: The conducting body, CG Vyapam, releases a merit list based on the marks obtained by candidates in the exam. \nStep 3: Qualified candidates who meet the cutoff criteria are called for the online counseling process. \nStep 4: During counseling, candidates have to register, pay the counseling fee, and fill in their choices of colleges. \nStep 5: Seats are allotted based on the candidate's rank in the merit list, their category, and the choices filled. \nStep 6: Finally, candidates must report to the allotted college for document verification and completion of the admission process.
Available Seats & Participating Institutes
Approximately 4500+ seats are available for the B.Sc Nursing program through this entrance exam in various government and private institutions in Chhattisgarh. Some of the prominent participating colleges include: Government College of Nursing, Raipur; Government College of Nursing, Bilaspur; Government College of Nursing, Jagdalpur; Apollo College of Nursing, Durg; Columbia College of Nursing, Raipur; Shri Shankaracharya College of Nursing, Bhilai; Rungta College of Nursing, Bhilai.