Himalayan Institute of Para Medical Sciences, Dehradun

The Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences was founded by a great yogi, scientist, philosopher, philanthropist, researcher, writer and above all a visionary par excellence - H.H. Swami Ram. The beautiful, lush green and sprawling campus is situated on the foothills of the magnificent Himalayas on Dehradun-Rishikesh highway that is about 24 kms from Dehradun and about 18 kms from Rishikesh.
Besides medical & nursing education, the Institute offers various Para-medical courses (Fig.1) through its sister-branch, Himalayan Institute of Paramedical Sciences (HIPS). The ultimate goal of various courses is to bring about a unique pattern of "Teaching-learning Methodology" and professional practice by incorporating spiritual wisdom vis-à-vis modern medical technology as one of the pillars to attain a cut above the international standard of medical education. During the course, the trainees are taught not only the science but also the art of medicine by a galaxy of distinguished and committed teachers: HIPS is affiliated to HNB, Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttaranchal.

1. TOTAL NUMBR OF SEATS AVAILABLE

Course Seats Available
B.S.c Medical Laboratory Technology 30
B.S.c Radio diagnosis & Imaging Technology 30
Bachelor Physiotherapy 30

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

(i) Age
Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or before 31st December 1988 (at least 17 years of age as on 31st December, 2005) are eligible to apply. Date of birth as recorded in the Board and its equivalent certificate will be accepted.

(ii) Qualification
The candidate must have passed 10+2 i.e. I.S.C./ Intermediate examination or its equivalent, in Science subject, after a period of 12 years of study.

The Candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination (XII), and result is not yet available, are also eligible to appear in the Common Entrance Examination. Such candidates shall submit the mark sheet of the qualifying examination (XII) on or before the date specified in the Information Brochure.

3. FEE STRUCTURE:

Candidates selected for admission will have the following fee schedule:
1. Admission Fee Rs.10,000/-
2. Tuition Fee Rs.4,000/- per month
3. Security deposit (Refundable) Rs.10,000/-

Note:
1. Tuition fee for 12 months is to be deposited at the time of admission and at the beginning of each academic year.
2. Candidates have to pay the examination fee as decided by the examination authorities at the time of each examination.

4. INFORMATION BROCHURES AND APPLICATION FORM:

Prospectus along with application form (inclusive of Entrance Examination Fee) can be obtained from the Principal's Office of Himalayan Institute of Para Medical Sciences, Swami Ram Nagar, Dehradun either on cash payment of Rs.500/- or by post, by sending a Demand Draft of Rs.550/- drawn in favour of Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust payable at Rishikesh.

5. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM:

All the particulars required in the application form must be written carefully by the candidate in his/her own handwriting. If a candidate furnishes false information, his/her admission will be cancelled at any stage and fees paid will not be refunded. The complete application form should be accompanied by the following attested documents:

a. Four recent passport size colored photographs of the candidate, attested by the Principal of the School/College where studied last or a Gazetted Officer.

b. An attested photo copy of matriculation/board certificate showing the date of birth (no other evidence of candidate's date of birth shall be accepted).

c. An attested photo copy of marksheet from the university/board or from the qualifying examination with the prescribed subjects. The year of passing such an examination should be indicated.

d. An attested photo copy of character certificate from the Principal/Head of the College last attended.

e. An attested photo copy of Domicile certificate.

6. IMPORTANTS DATES:

Prospectus & Applications Forms: May
Last Date of Submission of Application Form: July 31
Last date of Admission: August 31 ......................................................................... Start of the Session: September 1

Note:
1. Please do not send the original certificates along with the application form. These should be produced and submitted during admission.
2. The application form complete in all respects should be sent by registered post/speed post/courier/by hand, so as to reach the Principal's office, not later than 16.00 hrs. on 31st May 2005.
3. Incomplete application form will be rejected.
4. The Institute does not take any responsibility for delay in receipt or loss of the application or correspondence in transit.
5. For future correspondence, please quote your application form number.
6. All communication should be addressed to:
The Principal, Himalayan Institute of Para Medical Sciences, Swami Ram Nagar, P.O. Doiwala, Dehradun-248 140 (U.A.) India.
7. In no case the registration/ examination fee shall be refunded.

Medical Examination:
Selected candidates will have to undergo medical examination conducted by medical board of the Institute and candidates found unfit shall not be admitted.

Cancellation of admission:
The admission of students, who pay fees but fail to join the Institute within 15 days, shall be cancelled and fees shall be forfeited.

7. SELECTION PROCEDURE

Selection will be made on the basis of a written entrance examination and counseling. The written entrance examination will be of two hours duration. The written test will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions. 30 for Physics, 30 for Chemistry, 30 for Biology/ Mathematics & 10 for General Knowledge. The question shall be of 10+2 level. Each correct response will be awarded one mark. There shall be no negative marking. Based on the marks obtained, in the written test, a preliminary merit list will be prepared. In the event of a tie: -

a) A candidate securing higher marks in Biology/Math will get preference.
b) If the tie is still there, candidate securing higher marks in Chemistry will get preference.
c) If the tie still persists candidate securing higher marks in 10+2 exam will get higher rank.
d) If the tie is still not resolved, older of the two candidates will get preference.

8. COUNSELLING:

Candidates shall be called for counseling on the basis of preliminary merit list. Number of candidates, called for counseling, shall be one & a half time the number of seats available. Different courses shall be allotted, during counseling, on the basis of merit cum choice.

Note:
Decision of the Counselling Committee shall be final & binding in all respects:

In the Examination Hall:
1. Candidates should report at last half an hour before the scheduled time of examination.
2. No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall once the examination has started.
3. Entry to the examination hall will be restricted to candidates in possession of Admit Cared. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards in good condition till admission in the college.
4. Candidates are not allowed to bring any books, textual material, calculator, mobile phones, paging device, slide rulers, log tables or laptop to the examination hall.
5. Only blue-black or royal blue ink pen/ball pen should be used to answer the questions, without doing any overwriting or correction.
6. The candidate must write his roll number clearly, at the designated space. It should be countersigned by one of the invigilators.
7. Candidates adopting unfair means shall be expelled forthwith and debarred from appearing in any future exam in HIHT.