Peerless College of Nursing, Kolkata: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Peerless College of Nursing is one of the premiers in Nursing Education since 2006. The affiliated college located at 360 Panchasayar, Kolkata was approved by the Indian Nursing Council and sprawls over a campus of 10 acres offering three full-time nursing programs. With a student enrollment of 120 and faculty strength of 20, Peerless College of Nursing maintains a focused learning environment for students. This college is for girls only.

The Institute has a number of modern facilities that continue the mission of education. All classrooms are air-conditioned, well-furnished, and provided with the latest teaching aids to provide the best possible learning atmosphere for the student. The College library is a knowledge hub, fully stocked with current editions of books and periodicals from Indian and foreign publications. The well-equipped laboratories afford practical training in the nursing specialties, namely Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy, Nutrition, Maternal Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. On the premises of the hospital, a girls' hostel is available with the best boarding and lodging amenities besides providing recreational facilities. 

The courses offered in the field of nursing at Peerless College of Nursing are B.Sc. Nursing, which extends over four years; Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, extending over two years; and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), which extends over three years. These are full-time courses to provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in nursing. 

The admission procedure to the Peerless College of Nursing varies for different courses. Admission to the B. Sc. course in nursing is based on higher secondary examinations. The nursing course is conducted through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board based on the scores of candidates in the Entrance Examination, followed by Counselling. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing conducts a Common Nursing Entrance Examination and Counseling conducted by West Bengal University of Health Sciences and admits students. Admission to the GNM programme is based on 10+2 results regarding the percentage of marks, followed by an interview and/or admission test.