Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences, Aizawl: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences as the name suggests is a regional institute for paramedical and nursing sciences is in Aizawl, Mizoram, which is an experienced and reputed institute of healthcare professional training. This institute was founded in 1996 and it is a co-educational institute which is making future of numerous healthcare professionals. RIPANS is a large campus functioning on 13.09 acres of land and offers number of specialised programmes in nursing and paramedical sciences. It education institute accommodate a total student enrollment of 690 and has a qualified and dedicated staff of 125. The INC combined with the AICTE sanction RIPANS as premier educational institute of the northeastern India.

Facilities available to the students at Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences include a variety of facilities which complements the learning activities of the students. There are two hosts for the student differently based on their gender so that students can comfortably live in the institute. A library fully equipped with all types of books and research materials is an institutional treasure trove, whereas fully equipped laboratory is an institution’s focal point in all sort of practicals pertaining to a variety of disciplines. There are also up to date facilities hence the students can always connect to the internet or any resource. In the area of physical health, RIPANS has available a gym facility. Additional services such as cafeteria and guest room are also considered as important features of campus. Importantly, the institute also has the Bank of Baroda that has an ATM for student’s banking needs within the compound.

RIPANS has many courses to offer that is equivalent to every other course of study in the health facility. This institute offers 10 courses within 5 different degree programmes and all are categorised as full time. These include underpart B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharma, BMLT (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology), B.Sc RA&IT (Radiography and Imaging Technology). M.Pharma is offered at postgraduate level in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Pharmacology all under RIPANS. For all the courses, the institute has been approved to admit 690 students, a strategy the institute uses in order to ensure that it does not compromise on the quality of education offered.

The admission at RIPANS is aimed at choosing the most talented students for its programmes. As much as certain examinations are not described in detail students may be admitted based on academic accomplishment and possibly entrance tests. RIPANS boasts of its alumni network as a affirmative testimony to the type of education being offered. There is no information available regarding specific scholarship details but the student may directly apply to the matters of the institute. By contributing its part to achieving this noble vision, RIPANS sustain its thrust on the provision of quality healthcare education to prepare competent professionals who are capable to render their service in different health care facilities all over the Philippines.