Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023: Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application Form, Application Fee, Selection Process

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023 application form will release in the first week of June 2023 in online mode. Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is the authority that manages admission to B.Sc. Nursing Course in the state of Maharashtra. You should note that the cell will not conduct any entrance test. Authorities will shortlist candidates for admission on the basis of NEET UG 2023 examination. Interested candidates need to submit the application form online. In this article, we are going to provide all the necessary information related to the Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023 Overview

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Important Dates 2023

The schedule of the Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Admission 2023 is given in the following table.

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Eligibility Criteria

Those candidates who want to apply need to make sure that they meet the following eligibility criteia.

Nativity

• Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Candidate will be eligible for Government/ Corporation/ Government Aided/ Private unaided college for academic year 2023-23 only. Provided such candidate have passed 10th& 12th from the State of Maharashtra and should be a domicile of Maharashtra or staying in the state of Maharashtra for a minimum period of 10 years.
• NRI candidates will be eligible for institutional quota seats only.

Age Limit

• The candidate must be born on or before 31st December 2005 to be eligible for B.Sc. Nursing.

Educational Qualification

• The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination i.e. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC/12th Standard) or equivalent examination from a recognized school.
• A candidate should have passed in the subjects of PCB and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifyiong examination i.e. (10 + 2).
• Candidates belonging to SC / ST or other backward classes need only 40% marks.

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Application Form 2023 (Preference Form)

The application form for Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing admission 2023 will release in online mode only. Those who want to apply need to submit the application form through the official website i.e. www.mahacet.org. The complete process of Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Application Process 2023 is given below.

• First of all, you need to visit the official website of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell i.e. www.mahacet.org.
• On the official website, you will have to register by providing a few of your basic details like name, phone number, email address, etc.
• Once registered, you can log in using the registration number and password generated at the time of registration.
• In the next step, you will have to provide your complete educational, personal, and contact details. While filling the application form, you will have to enter the details of your NEET UG Examination 2023.
• Along with the details, you need to upload scanned images of the following documents.
  • Online downloaded Application form of State NEET-UG 2023
  • Copy of downloaded NEET-UG 2012 Admit Card
  • Any Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/ Driving License, PAN Card, Pass port)
  • Downloaded NEET-UG 2023 result/ Marksheet.
  • Nationality Certificate issued by District Magistrate/ Addl. District Magistrate or Metropolitan Magistrate (Competent Authority for issue of such certificate)/ valid Indian Passport or School Leaving Certificate of HSC/ 12th Std. indicating the nationality of the candidate as ‘Indian’.
  • Domicile Certificate issued by District Magistrate/  Metropolitan Magistrate/ Addl. District Magistrate or Competent Authority for issue of such certificate.
  • SSC i.e. 10th Standard or equivalent examination certificate, school leaving certificate or Birth certificate indicating name of the candidate (for DOB).
  • HSC i.e. 12th Standard or equivalent examination Statement of Marks
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Orphan Certificate
  • Category Certificate

• In the next step, candidates will have to pay the required application fee online.
• Finally, take a printout of the application form submitted for future references.

Application Fee

The application fee for Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023 is Rs. 1000/-. Candidates need to pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking.

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Selection Process

• The admission to B.Sc. Nursing course in the state of Maharashtra will be based on NEET UG 2023.
• There will not be an entrance test. While filling the application form, aspirants need to provide their NEET Scores 2023.
• In the application form (preference form), candidates also need to provide the preference of colleges in which they want to study.
• The admission authority will follow the reservation policy of the Maharashtra government at the time of preparing the merit list.

Result and Merit List

• Once the application form submission process gets over, authorities will publish the result/ merit list on the official website.
• At first, authorities will release the provisional merit list. Candidates will get an opportunity to challenge the provisional merit list.
• After considering all the challenges, the cell will release the final merit list.
• Please note that it is not possible to challenge the final merit list.

Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023 Counselling

• During the counselling process, all formalities of the admission process will take place.
•  The seats are going to be allotted on the basis of merit and choice of colleges filled by candidates in the preference form.
• The verification of documents will also take place during counselling. The admission is confirmed only after the verification of documents.

• Candidates need to get the following documents verified during counselling.
  • Online downloaded Application form of State NEET UG 2023
  • Copy of downloaded NEET UG 2023 Admit Card
  • Any Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/Driving License, PAN Card, Passport)
  • Copy of downloaded NEET UG 2023 result/ mark sheet
  • Nationality Certificate issued by District Magistrate/ Addl. District Magistrate or Metropolitan Magistrate (Competent Authority for issue of such certificate)/ valid Indian Passport or School Leaving Certificate of HSC/ 12th Std. indicating the nationality of the candidate as ‘Indian’.
  • Domicile Certificate issued by District Magistrate/ Metropolitan Magistrate/ Addl. District Magistrate or Competent Authority for issue of such certificate.
  • SSC i.e. 10th Standard or equivalent examination
  • HSC i.e. 12th Standard or equivalent examination
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Online Application Form as filled on www.mahacet.org
  • Aadhar Card
  • Orphan Certificate from appropriate authority. If applicable
  • Caste Certificate (If applicable)
  • Caste Validity Certificate (CVC) (If applicable)
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Question – 1: Is the Maharashtra State Entrance Test Cell 2023 going to conduct an entrance exam?

Answer: No, there will not be an entrance test. Candidates will be selected solely on the basis of marks secured by candidates in the NEET UG Exam.

Question – 2: In which mode, the application process of Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing 2023 will take place?

Answer: The application process will take place in online mode only.

Question – 3: Is it necessary to take the NEET UG examination  in order to apply for Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Admission?

Answer: Yes, it is necessary for all candidates to take the NEET UG exam. It is so because candidates will be selected on the basis of the NEET test.

Question – 4: What is the Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Application Fee 2023?

Answer: The application fee is Rs. 1000/- for all candidates.

Question – 5: Can you name some good colleges for B.Sc. Nursing in the state of Maharashtra?

Answer: Here is the list of top B.Sc. Nursing colleges in the state of Maharashtra.

• Government Medical College, Nagpur
• Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune
• Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur
• ITM – Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai
• Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
• SNDT Women’s University, Churchgate
• College of Nursing, Navi Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth
• AIIMS, Nagpur
• School of Nursing, Shri Harilal Bhagwati Municipal Hospital, Mumbai
• BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
• Centre for Hospital Human Resource Development, Pune
• Sau Minatai Thakre Institute of Nursing Education, Thane
• College of Nursing, Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, Mumbai