The theory examinations for paramedical and nursing courses in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to take place in February. These exams pertain to the April-May and October-November 2024 sessions, with an expected participation of around 10,000 candidates. The proposed date sheet indicates that the exams will commence on February 2, pending government approval. A separate notification will be issued for practical examinations, reported by Amar Ujala Jammu Newspaper.
Transition in Council Responsibilities
The newly constituted Jammu and Kashmir Allied and Healthcare Council is not fully operational yet. Therefore, the upcoming exams will be conducted under the old J&K Paramedical and Nursing Council. As per the regulations, the newly formed council will handle all paramedical exams, while nursing examinations will be overseen by the J&K Nursing Council, which now operates separately. Earlier, both councils functioned jointly.
The 15-member Jammu and Kashmir Allied and Healthcare Council was established on November 19, 2024. Since then, registrations for paramedical courses have been halted under the new council. However, registrations completed before this date remain valid under the old council.
Exam Centers and Eligible Institutions
Exam centers will be set up in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The candidates from the following institutions will be eligible to appear in the exams:
- Recognized by the J&K Paramedical and Nursing Council
- Backlog candidates
- Other eligible institutions, including nursing, AMT, ANMT, GNM schools, and private paramedical nursing institutes
Courses Covered in the Examination
The examinations will be conducted for the following courses:
- FMPhW 1-2, Sanitary Inspector 1-2
- Ophthalmic Assistant 1-2, Operation Theatre 1-2
- Anesthesia Assistant 1-2, Physiotherapy 1-2
- Pharmacist (ISM) 1-2, Dental Assistant 1-2
- Medical Assistant 1-2, Laboratory Assistant 1-2
- X-Ray Assistant 1-2, ECG 1-2, Dialysis Assistant 1-2
- General Nursing and Midwifery (Old Course) – Fourth Year
- ANM 1-2 (INC), GNM 1 Year, GNM 2-3 Years (Lateral Entry)
- Doctor of Pharmacy -1 (Pharmaceutics), D Pharmacy -2 (Pharmacology)
- LHV (Promotional) Courses
To ensure transparency, all necessary arrangements for the exams will be made. The registration process for the examinations will commence shortly. Authorities have instructed the GMC Jammu and GMC Srinagar administrations to publish the required documents for smooth execution.
Under the council’s management, efforts are being made to ensure that students face no inconvenience during exams or related activities.
