7 colleges record zero admissions as CET Cell concludes B.Sc Nursing admissions

However, state has 277 private nursing colleges with a total capacity of 15,350 seats. But admissions were confirmed on only 9783 seats, leaving 5,563 vacant.

Experts have pointed out that this is the situation despite the relaxation of eligibility criteria. Under the revised rules, all candidates who appeared for the Nursing CET were allowed to apply for admission, irrespective of whether they achieved the earlier mandatory 50 percentile score. But private colleges have also highlighted that this relaxation came at the fag end of the admissions process due to which it was rendered useless.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, principal of a well-known private nursing college said, “This situation puts private nursing colleges in a bad light. However, several private institutions have recorded considerable admissions.” According to colleges, instead of blaming private colleges, there is a need for timely regulation in granting approvals for new colleges.

Maharashtra Nursing Council President Dr. Ramling Mali said there should be a cap on the approval of new colleges. “In nursing education, approvals for new colleges are often granted very late, which delays the start of admissions. As a result, students opt for alternative courses. The government must introduce timely regulations for new college approvals and set a clear deadline for completing admissions,” he said.