Karnataka: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has invited applications from eligible candidates seeking admissions to BSc Nursing, BPT, BPO Allied Health Sciences courses in this academic year- 2021
The duration for B.Sc. Nursing, B.P.T(Bachelor of Physiotherapy), B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences courses is 4 years and for BP it is 4 ½ Years.
All the interested candidates seeking admissions to these courses into Karnataka based institutes are advised to take note of the following details including application process, fee, schedule, eligibility criteria and seat reservation as to avoid any confusion while applying.
Application Fee:
Mode of Payment:
The prescribed registration fee should be remitted through payment gateway by using Credit Cards (Master or Visa) only and Debit Cards (Rupay) only. Registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
Online Registration is mandatory for participating in admission to BSc Nursing, B.P.T, B.P.O and B.Sc Allied Health Sciences. Further candidate has to undergo document verification.
Mere registration by itself does not confirm any right on the eligibility, the eligibility is subject to rules and regulations issued by the Government from time to time.
The instructions are based on the existing selection rules. Amendments made by Government of Karnataka & RGUHS, Bengaluru from time to time and any other law that will be in force at the appropriate stage will apply.
Schedule
1.
Date of issue of Notification & Brochure
16.12.2021
2.
Hosting of Online Registration & Application
16.12.2021
3.
Last Date for Online Registration & Application
19.12.2021
4.
Last Date for Payment of prescribed fees
20.12.2021
5.
Verification of documents
20.12.2021 to 23.12.2021
Eligibility:
(a) For admission to 1st year B.Sc Nursing Course:
Applicant should have passed in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English papers individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks together in PCB papers at the II PUC or 12th Standard i.e. (10+2). The candidate belonging to SC/ST or other backward classes shall obtain 40% marks in PCB papers together in the qualifying examination.
(b) For admission to Ist year B.P.T Course:
Applicant should have passed II-PUC / 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and must have obtained not less than 40% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (35% in case of SC/ST & OBC applicants).
(c) For admission to 1styear B.P.O course:
Applicant should have passed II-PUC / 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination with English as one of the language and physics, chemistry and biology /mathematics as optional subjects with not less than 50% of marks in the aggregate of the relevant Science subjects i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics provided the candidate has passed in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics subjects individually to be eligible for admission to this course.
Note: In the case of students belonging to SC/ST and OBC, the minimum requirement in percentage of marks shall not be less than45% for admission to this course.
(d) Academic Eligibility for B.Sc Allied Health Sciences course
1. B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology
2. B.Sc Cardiac Care Technology
3. B.Sc Perfusion Technology
4. B.Sc Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology
5. B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology
6. B.Sc Radiotherapy Technology
7. B.Sc Neuroscience Technology
8. B.Sc Renal Dialysis Technology
9. B.Sc Respiratory Care Technology
10. B.Sc Optometry
11. B Sc Emergency & Trauma Care Technology
12. Bachelors in Public Health
13. Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
14. Bachelors in Hospital Administration
3. ELIGIBILITY WITH CLAUSE (B.Sc. Nursing / BPT / BPO / B.Sc ALLIED Health Sciences/ B. P.T. Courses) Candidate should be a citizen of India and should have born on or before 31/12/2003 and satisfies any one of the following conditions:-
Eligibility Clause
Code
The candidate should have studied and passed in one or more Government or Government recognised educational institutions located in the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN academic years commencing from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard as on 1st July of the year must have appeared and passed either SSLC / 10th standard or 2nd PUC / 12th standard examination from Karnataka State. In case of the candidate who had taken more than one year to pass a class or standard, the years of academic study is counted as one year only.
A
Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate,
3) Candidate’s Study Certificate;
4)If claiming Rural quota: – Rural Study Certificate from 1st to 10th std for Ten Complete Years.
5) If claiming Kannada Medium quota: Kannada Medium Study Certificate from 1st to 10th std for Ten Complete Years;.
6)If claiming reservation benefits: Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahasildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form F.
The candidate should have studied and passed either 1st and 2nd year PreUniversity Examination or 11th and 12th standard examination within the State of Karnataka from an Educational Institution run or recognized by the State Government and that either of the parents should have studied in Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN years
B
Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card,
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Tahasildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F., along with–
(a) a study certificate for either of the parent having studied for at least 7 years in Karnataka from the Head of the educational institution where he / she had studied.
(b) the candidate’s study certificate for having studied both 1st & 2nd PUC or 11th & 12th standard in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.
The candidate and either of the parent’s mother tongue should be Kannada, Tulu or Kodava and either of parent was domiciled in the state of Karnataka, such candidate should have passed the qualifying examination from a University or Board or any other Institution located outside Karnataka and should be residing outside the State of Karnataka as on 1st May of 2021.
C
Documents to be produced :
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with–
3)A domicile certificate issued by the concerned Revenue or Municipal Authorities certifying that the candidate and his either of parent have resided outside the state of Karnataka as on 01-05-2021. The place of the Issuing authority should correspond to the place of domicile of the candidate/father/mother.
4) A domicile certificate issued by concerned Revenue Authorities of the state of Karnataka regarding the previous domicile of the father/mother of the candidate as a place in the state of Karnataka. The place of the Issuing authority should correspond to the place of domicile of the father/mother.
5) Candidate’s Study certificate, Transfer Certificate.
6) Father/Mother 10th standard marks card/cumulative record in original in support of mother tongue as Kannada / Tulu /Kodava.
A duly sworn declaration regarding mother tongue of the candidates
A candidate whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu or Kodava should have resided and studied for a period of SEVEN YEARS between 1st and 12th standards in disputed Kannada speaking area of South Sholapur or Akkalkot or Jath or Gadhinglaj Taluks of Maharashtra State or Kasargod or Hosadurga or Manjeshwar Taluks of Kerala State.
D
Documents to be produced :
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card and 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with–
2) Residential certificate from the concerned Tahasildar of the respective disputed Taluk.
3) Candidate’s study certificate issued by the head of institution, which should be countersigned by Taluk Education Officer.
4) A duly sworn declaration regarding mother tongue of the candidate
NOTE: The candidates claiming eligibility under Clauses ‘C’ and ‘D’ above, should invariably speak, read and write Kannada
In the case of a candidate who is son or daughter of defense personnel who has worked continuously in Karnataka for a minimum period of one year in Karnataka during the Two year period of study of candidates in PUC / 11th and 12th Standard course. The candidate should have studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognised educational institution located in the State of Karnataka.
E
Documents to be produced :
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with–
3) The candidate’s study certificate for having studied 2nd PUC or equivalent examination in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.
4) Employment certificate of the parent issued by the Controlling Office where the parent is working indicating the period during which he has worked in the State of Karnataka i.e., from the reporting date to till date.
Son or daughter of serving Defense personnel from Karnataka who at the time of joining the Defense service had declared his / her hometown a place in the State of Karnataka. Proof of such domicile should be obtained and produced by obtaining the extract from the AG’s branch (Army Hqs) respective branch of integrated HQ of MoD for Officers and respective Record Offices for JCOs / OR. Further, the candidate should have passed the II PUC / 12th Standard from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.
F
Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahasildar as per the prescribed format given in the brochure along with
4) Parent’s home town declaration certificate while joining the service issued by respective branch of integrated HQ of MOD for Officers and respective Record Offices for JCOs /OR.
In the case of a candidate who is a son or daughter of a defense personnel who had served in Karnataka for at least one year and is posted on duty in Field / Active Service and whose family is permitted by Defense Authorities to continue to stay in Karnataka. Such candidate should have studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognised educational institution located in Karnataka
G
Documents to be produced :
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with–
3) The candidate’s study certificate for having studied 2nd PUC or equivalent examination in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.
4) Service certificate of the parent issued by the Controlling Office indicating the period during which the parent has worked in Karnataka and a certificate showing the present place of posting, indicating that his family is permitted to stay in Karnataka. The present working place of the parent should be indicated in NAME and not by CODE NUMBERS.
Son or daughter of an ex-servicemen who at the time of joining the defense service had declared a place in Karnataka as his home town, proof of such domicile should be obtained and produced from the “Deputy Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement” of that District and the same should countersigned by the Director Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement. Further, the candidate should have passed the qualifying examination from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India
H
Documents to be produced : H
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits :- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahasildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B inform-F
4) Parent’s home town declaration certificate while joining the service issued by the Joint Director / Deputy Director of the concerned district and countersigned by the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Bangalore.
In the case of a candidate being a son or daughter of an employee of the Union Government or an employee of the Union or Karnataka State Government Undertaking or Joint Sector Undertaking, who is liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per the terms and conditions of his employment and has worked in Karnataka for a minimum period of one year in Karnataka during the Two year period of study of candidates in PUC / 11th and 12th Standard course. and such candidate has studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognised educational institution located in the State of Karnataka
I
Documents to be produced :
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12thstandardMarksCardof the candidate along with
3) The candidate’s study certificate for having studied 2nd PUC or equivalent examination in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.
4)A certificate from the employer indicating the parent’s period of employment in the State of Karnataka and also showing that he is transferable anywhere in India.
5) A certificate from employer indicating parent as an employee of Union Government or an employee of the Union or Karnataka State Government Undertaking or Joint Sector Undertaking.
Son or daughter of a working or retired employee of the Union Government or employee of Union or Karnataka State Government undertaking or Joint Sector undertaking where such employee; (a) had declared to the employer at the time of joining service any place in Karnataka to be his home town; and (b) had studied in any Government or Government recognised educational institution or institutions located in Karnataka for a minimum period of seven years; and was or is liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per the terms and conditions of his employment. Further, the candidate should have passed the Q. E. from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.
J
Documents to be produced : J
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3)If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahasildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F Along with – (1) a study certificate of the parent employee for having studied for at least 7 years in the State of Karnataka from the Head of the educational institution where he / she had studied. (2) home town declaration certificate of the parent employee while joining the service and showing the is transferable anywhere in India issued by the employer.
Son or daughter of Members of Parliament elected from Karnataka. Further, the candidate should have passed the qualifying examination. From a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.
K
Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2ndPUC/12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits: – Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahasildar- For SC/ST inform-D, Category-Iinform-Eand2A, 2B, 3A and 3B inform-F.
4)Certificate showing that the parent is / was a Member of Parliament elected from Karnataka issued by the Parliament Secretariat.
4. Reservation of Seats:-
Seats will be reserved for the following categories to the extent it is specified by the Government.
(a) Candidates:-
i. The SC / ST/Category-I / 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B and other eligibility criteria is applicable to Karnataka candidates who are eligible to claim eligibility for Government seat sunder clauses (a), (b), (f), (h), (j), (k) and the same is not applicable to eligibility clauses (c), (d), (e), (g), (i) to claim Government Seats and Government quota seats.
ii. Reservation of seats in certain categories such as Rural, Kannada etc and in Special Categories such as NCC, Sports etc is applicable only to Karnataka candidates who are eligible for Government seats and Government Quota seats.
b) Candidates:
iii. Who have participated in Republic Day camp conducted by the Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess at least ‘B’ certificate under NCC obtained during the five year period of studying in Karnataka between VIII to XII standard :
or
iv. Who have participated in the following camps conducted by the Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess at least ‘B’ certificate under NCC obtained during the five year period of study in Karnataka between VIII to XII standard namely–
v. Who possess at least ‘B’ certificate under NCC obtained during the five year period of study in Karnataka between VIII to XII.
Provided that the candidates referred to in sub clause (i) shall be considered first before considering candidate referred to sub clause (ii) who will be considered before considering candidates referred to in sub-clause (iii) above:
Provided further the candidates possessing ‘B’ certificate and adjudged BEST CADET in camps mentioned in sub- clause (i) shall have precedence over all other candidates seeking admission under that sub-clause and the candidates adjudged ‘BEST CADET’ in camps mentioned in sub -clause (iii) shall have precedence over all other candidates seeking admission under that sub-clause.
(c) Candidates:
a.Who have represented country in international level events specified in Schedule during the five year period and won medals, cups or plates in games or sports during five years period of study in Karnataka between VIII to XII standards :and
b. Who have represented Karnataka State in National level events specified in Schedule during the five year period and won medals, cups or plates in games or sports during five years period of study in Karnataka between VIII to XII standards : and
c.Those who have represented Karnataka State in any sports or games in the National level events specified during five years period of study in Karnataka between VIII and XII standards.
Provided that candidates covered under sub-clause:
(i) Shall have the first option to select the seat under rules and the Candidates covered under sub-clause.
(ii) Shall exercise their option next and the candidates covered under sub-clause
(iii) Shall exercise their option only for the seats, if any, remaining.
(d) Candidates who as Scouts / Guides have received the “President Award” during five years period of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12th standards.
(e) Son or daughter of a Defense personnel.
(f) Candidates from Anglo Indian Community.
(g) Son or daughter of Ex-serviceman.
(h) Candidates who are persons with disability (PWD /PH).
Guidelines regarding admission of students with “Specified Disabilities” under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
1. The “Certificate of Disability” shall be issued in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 notified in the Gazette of India by the by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment [Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)] on 15th June2017.
2. The extent of “specified disability” in a person shall be assessed in accordance with the “Guidelines for the purpose of assessing the extent of specified disability in a person included under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016)” notified in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment [Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)] on 4th January 2018.
3. The minimum degree of disability should be 40% (Benchmark Disability) in order to be eligible for availing reservation for persons with specified disability
The Seats under PWD quota will be allotted to eligible PWD on inter-se- merit. Candidates with disability below 40% candidates will not be eligible for selection of seats under PWD quota.
The Medical examination of Persons with Disability will be notified on KEA website.
5. Certificates in original along with one set of attested copy to be produced at the time of Document Verification:
i. Final printout of the online application form.
ii. Proof for having paid the application fees.
iii. S.S.L.C marks card (for proof of Date of Birth).
iv. Marks Card of II-PUC or equivalent examination.
v. Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO/DDPI
NOTE: CBSE, CISCE candidates should produce the study certificate obtained from the Principal of their respective schools. Further, countersignature of BEO or DDPI is not required for them
If applicable the following documents should be produced,
vi. Kannada Medium Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO, for the candidates claiming Kannada Medium reservation benefits.
vii. Rural Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO and a verification certificate (only for GM candidates).
viii. Caste Certificate / Caste Income Certificate / Income Certificate obtained from the concerned Tahasildhar, for the candidates claiming Reservation benefits. (Caste and Income Certificate in Form ‘D’ in case of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and in Form ‘E’ in case of Category-I and a Caste Income Certificate in Form ‘F’ for other backward classes like 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, issued by the jurisdictional Tahasildhar)Domicile Certificate for 10 years in Karnataka (Issued by the Tahashildar of Karnataka) or Study Certificate of seven years in Karnataka.
ix. Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation (Article 371 (j):) Candidates claiming must submit the certificate in Annexure – A (eligibility certificate – rule 3(3)) issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner during document verification.
x. Parent’s study certificate / Parent’s Hometown certificate / Parent’s Domicile certificate / Parent’s Employment certificate / Parent’s Cumulative Record / Parent’s Marks Card, etc., for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile / study / employment of the parent.
xi. For Horanadu, Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates and Anglo Indian Candidates: Affidavit Duly sworn in for the candidates who claim eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses & Anglo Indian clauses.
xii. Candidate shall be eligible to claim caste, category and income benefit only if he has claimed the same in the online application form. Candidate belonging to SC, ST and Category-I claiming seat under reserved category shall also produce Income certificate issued by the jurisdictional Tahshildar for verification if fee exemption is to be claimed.
xiii. Relevant Certificates for those who are claiming exemption for seven years study in Karnataka.
xiv. Physical Fitness Certificate.
NOTE: Venue for the verification of documents will be notified subsequently in the website.
6. Guidelines to fill the online Application form:
Note: Since the Applicant should upload their photographs in online application entry, the applicant should scan their passport size photograph (Snapped after 01/04/2021 with Name & Date on the photograph) in .jpg format and make available for uploading with the following specifications.
Width = 1.3 inches, Height = 1.6 inches, Resolution = 200 X 200 dpi and the file size should be less than 100kb.
Select the Course – “B.Sc Nursing/ BPT / BPO / B.Sc Allied Science”
1. Name of the Candidate: Fill the name in BLOCK LETTERS as per 10th standard Marks Card.
2. Mother’s Name: Mother’s name in full should be filled.
3. Father’s Name: Father’s Name should correspond to the form and spelling in the 10th standard Marks Card.
4. Date of Birth: The Date of Birth should correspond to the entry in the10th Marks Card in dd/mm/yyyy.
5. Place of Birth: Select the District in which you were born.
6. Gender: Select from the drop down list Female/Male.
7. Nationality: Enter the Nationality.
8. Qualifying Examination: PUC (10+2) or Equivalent Examination
9. Marks obtained in II PUC (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
10. Domicile of Karnataka : Select form the drop down list Yes/No.
11. Category: Select the respective category and enclose the certificate obtained from the Tahashildar of Karnataka
Sl.No.
Category
Code
General Merit
Category-I
Category-IIA
Category-IIB
Category-IIIA
Category-IIIB
Schedule Caste
Schedule Tribe
Requests for Change of Category after the submission of application will not be entertained.
Religion, Caste: Mention the religion, caste and sub-caste you belong to Postal Address: Please furnish full postal address in BLOCKLETTERS. Name of the City, State and Pin Code should be clearly mentioned. Telephone with STD code/ Mobile and e-mail ID may also be mentioned.
Do you claim reservation under Person with disability quota: Select Yes or No
Reservation claimed under HK region: yes/no
After filling the online application form press SUBMIT button, if you are sure that all the data entered by you is correct. The system will ask for uploading photograph and the scanned photograph of .jpg format file with the above mentioned specification has to be uploaded. An Application Number will get generated and please record it for your future usage. Take the printout of the filled- in application.
How to apply:
Step 1: Enter all the details through ONLINE by browsing URL on website http://kea.kar.nic.in by selecting “B.Sc Nursing, B.P.T, B.P.O and Allied Health Sciences-2021 Online Registration”. After completion of entry of all the details candidate’s will receive an application ID and Password to their registered mobile phone number and to email address and also the same information will be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: Upload the scanned copy of recent passport size Colour Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb Impression in JPG / JPEG format separately.
Step 3: The candidates have to pay the requisite fee in the prescribed method.
Step 4: Take a printout of the application form on A-4 Size paper and the same copy should be produced during document verification.
NOTE:-
Merit list: The Course wise merit list will be announced on the KEA website as per calendar of events.
To view the official notices click on the following link:
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/brouchurebscbptbpoahs2021kannada-166250.pdf
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