Holy Cross College of Nursing, Ambikapur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Holy Cross College of Nursing, Ambikapur, was established in 2003 and happens to be one of the foremost institutions imparting nursing education in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh. This affiliated college is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, and programs are offered in various nursing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A total of 226 students and faculty strength of 13 students constitutes the Holy Cross College of Nursing, which operates under a vast 17-acre campus. In all, there are six different courses in two degree programs under which the institution provides nursing education and practice in their different dimensions. The institution has all the modern facilities that help in the growth of their students both academically and personally.

The campus has a girls' hostel, which provides comfortable lodging to the students coming from other parts of the region. A health center is equipped with first-aid facilities in order to care for the well-being of the college community. The library possesses over 4,152 textbooks and journals of Indian and foreign origin and serves as the center of knowledge for the students and the faculty members. The sports facilities are provided for the physical growth and recreation of students. It has IT infrastructure which has a computer lab equipped with 18 computers, and training in health informatics is provided; this is an essential competency in the current nursing practice. An auditorium for events and seminars transport facilities, and other facilities for commuting by students and staff complete the infrastructure. 

Holy Cross College of Nursing offers a wide scope of nursing programs. Two programs in the undergraduate division are under the college, namely: B. Sc. Nursing, a four-year duration with 50 seats, and Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing, running for two years with 25 seats. On the other hand, it has four programmes under the post graduate division: Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Community Health Nursing, all taking two years with 5 seats for each. All the programmes are full time and provide in-depth knowledge as well as skills in many of the nursing fields. In totality, an intake of all courses at 95 students for one academic year is manageable with personal attention and quality education.

 It is merit process of admission in the Holy Cross College of Nursing, where the entrance examination is conducted as a secondary process. The central admission committee makes the decision regarding the admissions to B.Sc Nursing courses. The process the committee considers candidates strictly based on performance in the entrance test.

Similarly, Post Basic B.Sc and M.Sc courses are done according to the marks or merit obtained from entrance examination conducted by the University or competent authority concerned. The rigid procedure of selection ensures that only the best in academics are able to get into the courses—a high level of commitment and dedication toward studies. Evidence of its commitment to nursing education at the college is translated into specially developed programs and state-of-the-art facilities that guarantee the productive entry of graduates into a dynamic healthcare environment.