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Admission in Himalayan College of Nursing

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M.Sc. Nursing - Child Health / Community Health / Medical Surgical / Mental Health / Obstetrics & Gynecology B. Sc. Nursing
Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC) Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing

Visit the nursing program page for more details on the program outcomes and career opportunities.

M.Sc. Nursing

Candidate should have passed Basic B.Sc./ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Regular or recognized IGNOU Center) with minimum 55% aggregate marks and should be registered in parent Nursing Council after Basic B.Sc. or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. The candidate should have a minimum of one year work experience.

Duration: Two years
Number of seats: Twenty Five

Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)

Candidate should have passed Basic B.Sc./ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Regular or recognized IGNOU Center) with minimum 55% aggregate marks and should be registered in parent Nursing Council after Basic B.Sc. or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. The candidate should have a minimum of one year work experience.

Duration: Two years

B.Sc. Nursing

10+2, i.e, I.S.C./ Intermediate examination or its equivalent, after a period of 12 years of study, the last two years of such study, comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized board and must have passed in all the above subjects individually. 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.

Duration: Four years
Number of seats: One hundred and forty five

P.B.B.Sc. Nursing

Completion of Diploma in Nursing Course from an INC recognized institution with 50% aggregate marks and registered in parent Nursing Council.

Duration: Two years
Number of seats: Forty

M.Sc. Nursing

The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of eligibility criteria as prescribed by Indian Nursing Council.

Candidates are informed about the schedule of Counseling through Email and Notification uploaded on University Website.

The merit list is prepared on the basis of last qualifying examination and displayed on University/College Notice Board. Candidates are required to attend counseling session, to be eligible to get offer for admission into the program.

The admission committee of university selects students on the basis of candidate’s qualifying testimonials, credentials and interview.

Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)

The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of eligibility criteria as prescribed by Indian Nursing Council and informed about the schedule of entrance examination & interview.

All successful candidates’ merit list is displayed on University Notice Board. All successful candidates are required to attend counseling, before offer for admission into the program.

The admission committee of university selects students on the basis of candidates’ rank in entrance examination, performance in interview, testimonials and credentials.

B.Sc. Nursing

The candidates are shortlisted on basis of the qualifying examination as per eligibility criteria prescribed by Indian Nursing Council. Candidates are informed for schedule of entrance examination.

Merit list of all successful candidates is uploaded on university website along with schedule of counseling. All successful candidates are required to attend counseling, to be eligible to get offer for admission into the program.

The admission committee of university selects students on the basis of candidates’ rank in Entrance Examination, testimonials and credentials.

P.B.B.Sc. Nursing

The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of eligibility criteria as prescribed by Indian Nursing Council.

Candidates are informed about the schedule of Counseling through Email and Notification uploaded on University Website. The merit list is prepared on the basis of last qualifying examination and displayed on University Notice Board. Candidates are required to attend personal counseling session, to be eligible to get offer for admission in to the program.

The admission committee of university selects students on the basis of candidates’ qualifying testimonials, credentials and interview.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.