Army College of Nursing (ACN), Jalandhar, offers a 4-year B.Sc Nursing programme affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Punjab Nurses Registration Council (PNRC). Admission follows the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) Online Admission Test, conducted jointly for ACN Jalandhar and Army Institute of Nursing, Guwahati.

The college has 60 seats and applies the prescribed service-dependent eligibility rules. Civilian, management, NRI and direct admission routes are unavailable. The annual college fee is INR 72,525, with hostel charges of INR 21,350 per year. The online OAT application costs INR 1,000 per college.

Application portal: AWES Online Admission Test registration.

ACN Jalandhar Undergraduate Admission 2026

B.Sc Nursing selection is based entirely on OAT merit and the applicable dependent-category requirements. Candidates must satisfy both the service-dependent conditions and INC academic eligibility. There is no personal interview, and admission to all 60 seats follows the prescribed merit process.

Service-Dependent Eligibility

The eligible categories include female dependents of serving Army personnel, pensioned retired Army personnel, Veer Naaris and eligible legally adopted daughters. The stated service requirement for daughters of serving Army personnel is at least 10 years. Adoption must have been completed at least 5 years before application.

Eligible Indian Navy and Indian Air Force dependents are also covered where permitted by AWES norms. Applicants must establish their eligibility through the required service or dependency documents.

Eligibility Component Requirement
Gender Female applicants only
Dependent category Eligible daughters of serving or retired service personnel, including adopted daughters and Veer Naaris’ wards, according to AWES rules
Qualifying examination 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Academic marks At least 45% aggregate in PCB and a pass in English
OAT qualifying requirement At or above the 50th percentile
Examination attempt Regular candidates who passed on the first attempt; private and supplementary candidates are ineligible
Minimum age 17 years by December 31, 2026
Medical fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner, required at counselling

OAT Structure and Marking

The OAT is a 2-hour examination comprising 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. A correct answer earns 1 mark, while an incorrect answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 marks.

Test Component Questions Marks
Aptitude for Nursing 20 20
Physics 20 20
Chemistry 20 20
Biology 20 20
English 20 20
Total 100 100

Merit Preparation, Bonus Marks and Tiebreakers

Candidates must reach the 50th percentile to qualify for merit-list consideration. Applicable special-category bonuses are added to OAT marks before the list is prepared.

  • Veer Naaris receive a bonus of 5% on total OAT marks.
  • Eligible gallantry-award categories receive 1% to 5% bonus marks, depending on the award.
  • For equal scores, the first preference is a higher 10+2 PCB aggregate.
  • If the tie continues, higher Biology marks in the OAT are considered.
  • The final preference is the older candidate, determined by date of birth.

Biology contributes to academic eligibility and is considered at the second tiebreaking stage, after the 10+2 PCB aggregate. Applicants near the qualifying threshold should account for its role in both eligibility and ranking.

Online Application Procedure

Applications are submitted entirely online. Physical application forms are not accepted. Applicants should verify every entry before submission because subsequent correction or modification requests are not accepted.

  1. Read and download the official prospectus from the ACN website.
  2. Register through the OAT portal.
  3. Enter accurate personal and academic details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
  5. Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 per college online using net banking, UPI, a debit card or a credit card.
  6. Retain the application confirmation and form number.
  7. Download the admit card when released and appear at the designated OAT centre.
  8. After the result, shortlisted applicants register for counselling by paying the INR 10,000 non-refundable counselling fee.
  9. Attend document verification and the medical fitness check at Jalandhar Cantt as required.

Counselling requires physical attendance at Jalandhar Cantt under the process described. Failure to attend results in automatic disqualification.

Documents for Counselling

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates
  • Army service or dependency certificate issued by the competent authority
  • Domicile certificate
  • Character certificate from a gazetted officer
  • Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
  • Migration certificate, where applicable
  • Gallantry award or war widow certificate, where applicable

ACN Jalandhar Fees and Hostel Allotment

The stated charges include the annual college fee, accommodation, admission security and separate application and counselling payments.

Fee Component Amount Payment Details
Annual college fee INR 72,525 Payable annually
Annual hostel fee INR 21,350 Includes meals and essential amenities
Security deposit INR 15,000 Refundable, with INR 2,000 deducted for alumni membership at course completion
OAT application INR 1,000 per college Online payment only
Counselling registration INR 10,000 Non-refundable

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Hostel accommodation for the 2026-27 session is limited because of ongoing infrastructure and construction work. Allotment is strictly merit-based, so accommodation is not guaranteed.

Student feedback describes strong placement outcomes, with hospital starting salaries of INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month. The stated salary range after permanent commission into the Indian Army Nursing Corps is INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 per month.

ACN Jalandhar Scholarships and Education Loans

Financial assistance includes merit scholarships, support for students with financial need and Army-linked education loans. Government interest-subsidy assistance is also available through participating banks.

  • Merit Scholarship: An annual award of INR 40,000 for the top 12 students, based on academic performance.
  • TNA Scholarship: Assistance for financially needy students who satisfy the academic requirements.
  • Indian Army Education Loan Scheme: Subsidised education loans for wards of serving Army personnel.
  • Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (CSISS): Government of India support for economically weaker sections through scheduled banks.

ACN Jalandhar Admission FAQs

Ques. Which Army-dependent categories can seek B.Sc Nursing admission?

Ans. The stated categories include female dependents of serving Army personnel with at least 10 years of service, pensioned retired personnel, Veer Naaris and legally adopted daughters. Adoption must have been completed at least 5 years before application. Civilian applicants are ineligible, and the applicable AWES dependent-category rules must be satisfied.

Ques. How are the questions and marks distributed in the joint AWES examination?

Ans. The OAT is conducted jointly for ACN Jalandhar and Army Institute of Nursing, Guwahati. It contains 100 MCQs to be completed in 2 hours. Aptitude for Nursing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English each contribute 20 questions. Each wrong response reduces the score by 0.25 marks.

Ques. What academic aggregate and entrance percentile are necessary for merit consideration?

Ans. Applicants need at least 45% aggregate in 10+2 Physics, Chemistry and Biology, together with the required pass in English. They must also reach the 50th percentile in OAT. Private and supplementary candidates are ineligible even when they meet the marks requirement.

Ques. What is the nursing intake, and are civilian seats available?

Ans. The stated B.Sc Nursing intake is 60 seats, filled under the prescribed female service-dependent eligibility and merit rules. There is no civilian category, management quota or NRI admission route.

Ques. Which recurring charges and admission deposit should students account for?

Ans. The college charges INR 72,525 annually, with hostel accommodation costing another INR 21,350 per year. A refundable security deposit of INR 15,000 is collected at admission. At the end of the course, INR 2,000 is deducted as alumni membership.

Ques. Can an applicant secure a seat outside the OAT merit procedure?

Ans. Direct admission, management quota and NRI seats are unavailable. Admission to the stated 60 seats requires OAT merit and compliance with the applicable dependent-category conditions.

Ques. How do special-category bonuses affect the entrance merit list?

Ans. Veer Naaris receive a bonus of 5% on their total OAT marks. The applicable gallantry-award categories receive 1% to 5%, depending on the award. These bonuses are applied before merit-list preparation.

Ques. On what basis is hostel space allocated for the 2026-27 session?

Ans. Construction work limits hostel availability, so accommodation is allotted by merit and is not guaranteed. The annual charge is INR 21,350, including meals and essential amenities.

Ques. Which formalities must shortlisted candidates complete during counselling?

Ans. Shortlisted applicants pay a non-refundable counselling registration charge of INR 10,000. They must attend at Jalandhar Cantt for document verification and medical fitness formalities under the stated procedure. Non-attendance leads to automatic disqualification.

Ques. In which order are candidates separated when their OAT scores are equal?

Ans. A higher 10+2 PCB aggregate is considered first. If the tie remains, higher OAT Biology marks receive preference. The final deciding factor is date of birth, with the older candidate preferred.