Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is conducting an entrance exam for nursing called as Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Exam- B Sc Nursing (AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test) every year for selecting eligible candidates for the course. All the candidates with the required eligibility can apply for this entrance exam. Amrita university is one of the most respected deemed universities in India. Candidates passing this entrance exam will be given admission in Amrita School of Nursing.

Structure of AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test

The exam will be objective type with two hundred questions. These are to be answered within three hours. Biology section will carry 40 marks, chemistry section will carry 60 marks and physics section will carry 40 marks. There will be questions for twenty marks from the General Knowledge and English section.

Syllabus for AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test

Physics

• Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
• Crystal structure- Cell; single, poly and liquid crystal (concepts only)
• Current Electricity
• Description of Motion in One Dimension
• Description of Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
• Electromagnetic Waves (Qualitative Treatment)
• Electrons and Photons
• Electrostatics
• Gravitation
• Heat and Thermodynamics
• Introduction and Measurement
• Laws of Motion
• Magnetic Effect of Currents
• Magnetism
• Oscillations
• Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
• Rotational Motion
• Solids and Semiconductor Devices
• Thermal and Chemical Effects of Currents
• Waves
• Work, Energy and Power

Chemistry

• Atomic structure
• Biomolecules
• Chemical bonding
• Chemical energetic
• Chemical kinetics
• Chemical thermodynamics
• Chemistry in everyday life
• Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
• Coordination compounds
• Electrochemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes Ionic equilibrium
• General principles and processes of isolation of elements
• Hydrocarbons
• Hydrogen
• Organic Compounds with functional group containing nitrogen
• Organic compounds with functional groups containing halogens (X)
• Organic compounds with functional groups containing oxygen
• P-Block Elements
• Polymers
• Purification and characterization of carbon compounds
• Redox reactions
• S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth metals)
• Solid state Chemistry
• Solutions
• Some basic concepts in Chemistry
• Some basic principles of Organic Chemistry
• States of matter
• Surface chemistry
• The d-and f-Block elements

Biology (Botany & Zoology)

• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and its Applications
• Cell: Structure and Function
• Diversity in Living World
• Ecology and Environment
• Genetics and Evolution
• Reproduction and Development in Humans
• Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants
• Structure and Function - Animals
• Structure and Function – Plants

English

The questions will be based on:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Sentence completion
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Comprehension of a passage

General Knowledge

The questions will include history questions and geographical questions.

Eligibility Criteria

• A candidate with a pass certificate in the 10+2 exam can apply. But the candidate should have passed the public exam in the first attempt itself and should have scored more than 60% in the exam.
• Applicants should have also scored 60% or more in English and 60% for biology, physics and chemistry when taking the average of the three.
• 10+2 are also eligible to apply.

All the candidates applying for the exam should be having an age below 23 years and greater than 17 years.

How to Apply?

From March onwards forms are available from the AIMS. Candidates need to pay Rs.1250 for the form. South Indian bank, FBI and dhanalaksmi bank also has a counter for selling application froms. Candidates can buy the form from there. Candidate can apply through the website of the AIMS also. The website address is www.amrita.edu. Candidate applying online should sent a DD of Rs.1320 to the Admission Coordinator, Office of Admissions, Amrita Health Sciences Campus, AIMS Ponekkara, Kochi, Kerala - 682041

How to fill the Form?

Candidate can first of all write all the data to be entered in the form in a paper. Then check the paper for any wrong entries. If there is, then correct the same and re check it. If everything is found correct, then candidate can fill the form using that paper. Otherwise candidate can ask for parental guidance and fill the form with their help.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Application forms will be available from the last week of January, 2012.
• Deadline for submitting the application from is February, 2012 first week.
• Exam will be in May, 2012.

List of AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test centers

• Amritapuri (Kollam)
• Bangalore
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Hyderabad
• Kochi
• Kolkata
• Kozhikode
• New Delhi
• Thiruvananthapuram

Contact Address for the AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test

• Address : The Manager, Amrita School of Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Elamakkara P.O.
• Kochi-682 026
• Website: www.aimshospital.org

College Accepting the AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test score

Amrita College of Nursing, Elamankara

Reference Books for AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test

• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• General Chemistry by Ebbing, Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins.
• S.L. Loni – Co-ordinate Geometry
• R. S. Aggarwal – Maths XI & XII
• Oswal- A Text Book of Chemistry
• Higher Secondary Physics- Part 1 and Part 2
• Higher Secondary Chemistry- Part 1 and Part 2
• Higher Secondary Biology- Part 1 and part 2
• HC Verma for Physics
• Physics: CBSE PMT set of 3 Volumes by Anil Aggarwal
• A text Book of Chemistry- Part 1 and Part 2: Author -Viraf. J. Dalal
• Biology :NCERT(must),Arihant
• Chemistry :NCERT,Arihant,P bahadur,OP Tondon
• Medical Entrance Exam Guide by Rph Editorial Board
• Medical Entrance Guide by R G Raizada
• Physics : NCERT, HC Verma, Arihant
• Practice Problems In Physics For Engineering And Medical Entrance Examinations by S Mishra

Coaching Centers for AIMS B Sc Nursing Entrance Test

• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt ltd.
• Darshana academy
• Tandem
• Sree Krishna entrance coaching center
• Excellent institute.
• Prof. P. C Thomas Classes.
• Akash institute
• Narayana institute of information technology academy
• Physics techniques
• Career point
• Oasis education services
• Sahil study circle.
• J .R. S Tutorials
• Guru dronacharya
• Takshila institute

Study Plan

Give more preference to biology which includes zoology and botany. Weightage will be more for this section. Study the text books of 11 Th and 12 Th thoroughly. Study materials can also be used but first of all candidate must go through the text books. Tuition centers can also be approached, but find the best one and go there for tuition.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Website address is: http://www.amrita.edu

Score Validity

Till the admission process is closed.