Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram Invites Applications for Post-Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing

08-Oct-2013


Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission into the Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing course for the academic year 2013-14 (regular) at RCC Thiruvananthapuram, approved by Government of Kerala, Indian Nursing Council and Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council.

Admission Procedure

  • Admission to the course is on the basis of merit as assessed in the Entrance Examination and interview conducted by RCC. The candidates under Service Quota should also appear for the selection process (Entrance Examination + Interview) and selection will be based on the merit in the respective category.

Eligibility Conditions

  • Applicants should satisfy the following conditions:
    • Should be an Indian citizen.
    • Should possess RN/RM registration from Kerala Nurses & Midwives council.
    • Academic qualification: Pass in B.Sc. Nursing OR General Nursing and Midwifery

Age limit

  • Upper age limit is 35 yrs as on 1st October 2013 for general merit candidates. Relaxation of five years in upper age limit will be given to all SC/ST candidates and 10 years to service quota candidates.

  • The candidate should possess all the qualifications (Degree/Diploma Certificate, KNMC Certificate) dated on or before 1st Oct, 2013.

How to apply

  • Applicant must read all details of the course available on the website www.rcctvm.org, before start filling up the form. In case information furnished on the online form is found to be false then the applicant’s candidature / registration/ admission will be cancelled / terminated.

  • Candidate seeking admission to the course should download the Prospectus from the website www.rcctvm.org

  • Application should be submitted online and a print of the same should be sent to RCC duly signed and attesting the photo along with the self-attested copies of the supporting documents.

  • Before filling the online application a Demand Draft of Rs.500 (Rs.250 for SC/ST candidates)should be drawn in favour of The Director, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, payable at State Bank of Travancore, Medical College Branch, Thiruvananthapuram or any of its service branches.

  • Documents to be attached along with the application form:
    • Filled in application form

    • Demand Draft

    • Employee Certificate as in Annexure I (Only in the case of service candidates seeking admission under DME quota) and Annexure II (for service candidates seeking admission under RCC quota).

Self attested copies of the following

  • Mark list of the qualifying examination

  • GNM Diploma / BSc Nursing Degree certificate

  • Kerala Nurse and Midwives Council (KNMC) registration certificate

  • Certificate proving nationality (Passport/Voter’s ID/PAN card / Certificate from Tahasildar)

  • Proof of date of birth.

  • Community Reservation Eligibility

  • Certificate proving caste issued by Tahasildar in case of SC/ST

  • Community and income certificate from Village Officer in case of SEBC

Important Dates

  • Last date for completing online application 5.00pm on 17th Oct, 2013
  • Last date for receiving application by post 4.00 pm on 19th Oct, 2013
  • Downloading Admit cards 4.00 pm on 23rd Oct, 2013
  • Date of entrance examination 27th Oct, 2013
  • Publishing Answer Key 28th Oct, 2013
  • Challenging question till 2:30 pm on 30th Oct, 2013
  • Result of Entrance Examination 4th Nov, 2013
  • Date of interview will be published along with result of Entrance Examination Publishing final selection list 8th Nov, 2013
  • Date of Admission 11th Nov, 2013
  • Date of Commencement of classes 13th Nov, 2013