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Important Institutions
Indian Nursing Council
The Indian Nursing Council is an Autonomous Body under the Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare was constituted by the Central Government under section 3(1) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 of parliament in order to establish a uniform standard of training for nurses, Midwives and health visitors.
KNMC
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council(KNMC) is an autonomous body under the Government of Kerala, Health and Family Welfare Department and was consituted by Government of Kerala under the provisions of Nurses and Midwives Act 1953.
WHO
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
KUHS
The Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) was established by the 'Kerala University of Health Sciences Act 2010', for ensuring proper and systematic instruction, teaching, training and research in Modern Medicine, Homoeopathy and Indian Systems of Medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani and other allied sciences and also to have uniformity in the various academic programmes in medical and allied subjects in the State of Kerala. The University is situated at Thrissur, Kerala.
LBS
The LBS Centre for Science and Technology ( LBSCS &T), Thiruvananthapuram the premier institute of computer training and consultancy, registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary , Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act XII of 1955 was established by Government of Kerala in 1976. The Centre was started by the Government of Kerala as an Autonomous body with the main objectives that the Centre would act as a link between the industries and technical institutions so as to benefit society through their mutual interactions.
AMCSFNCK
Association of the Managements of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK) is a Registered Agency of Self Financing Nursing Colleges in Kerala (Trust Reg.No.136/IV/2016). AMCSFNCK represents 34 Nursing Colleges in the State. We ensure high quality nursing education without compromising on social justice. We value transparency at all stages of professional education. Our member Colleges listed are desirous of adopting a common admission procedure for M.Sc, Post Basic B.Sc and B.Sc. Nursing courses ensuring transparency through merit based admission on a non-exploitative manner. This Prospectus is issued to govern the admission process in the participating Colleges for the year 2023-24. Those candidates interested to be considered for admission should submit a formal application in accordance with this Prospectus.
PNCMAC
The Private Nursing College Management Association in Kerala (PNCMAK) was formed on 2011 to introduce a separate selection procedure for admission of candidates in the Management Quota to the B.Sc. & M.Sc. Nursing courses as per the direction of the Honourable Supreme Court of India in its judgments dated 31st October 2002, dated 14th August 2003, and 4th January 2007.
UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India established in 1956. Its main purpose is to promote and coordinate university education, determine and maintain standards of teaching, examination, and research in universities, and provide grants to eligible institutions.
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations conducts entrance examinations/allotments for admission to various professional degree courses.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is an Indian Government Ministry charged with health policy in India. It is also responsible for all Government Programs relating to family planning in India. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers.