The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET 2023) has received additional seats, according to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. The number of seats has increased by 332 because to the addition of seats at AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS Manglagiri, and LHMC & SSKH. More individuals will be able to apply for the exam, which is a necessary step in becoming an Indian nursing officer as a result of this action. We will go through all the information you require concerning NORCET 2023 in this article.

Seat Matrix is as Follows

Registration Information

The NORCET 2023 registration period ran from April 12th, 2023, until May 5th, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Only candidates who have earned a BSc in nursing or a diploma in general nursing and midwifery from an Indian nursing council are eligible to apply. The age restriction should range from 18 to 30 years old.

Examination Information

On June 3, 2023, a three-hour online CBT exam will be administered. There will be 200 MCQs totaling 200 marks, with four possible answers for each. Each incorrect response will result in a 1/3 mark deduction. 

For UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC&ST, 50% in the recruitment examination will qualify an applicant. Regardless of the categorization, PWBD will receive an additional 5% relaxation.

Vacancy Information

The number of posts listed is merely a rough estimate that could change. It’s possible that institutions that aren’t now posting job openings will later. The number of seats for NORCET 2023 has increased by 332 thanks to the addition of seats at AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS Manglagiri, and LHMC & SSKH.

Out of 52 openings at LHMC & SSKH, 09 positions (03 current + 2 carried forward backlog openings for the first year + 04 backlog openings for the second year) are designated for PWBD candidates. Carrying forward and backlog openings may be filled by applicants other than PWBDs if there are no appropriate PWBD candidates available.

PWBDs contained total openings to be filled horizontally across several categories for AIIMS Guwahati and Manglagiri. According to the resolution made at the CIB’s fourth meeting, which was held on July 27, 2019, 80% of seats are designated for women and 20% for men.

Selection Process

The performance of candidates in the CBT mode examination will serve as the basis for the NORCET 2023 selection procedure. Candidates’ knowledge and skill in the field of nursing and related subjects will be evaluated during the exam. Candidates will be contacted for a document verification round if their score is higher than the qualifying mark. A merit list will be created based on the results of the verification, and candidates will be assigned seats in the appropriate institutions according to their placement on the list.

It is a positive development that more applicants would be able to apply for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 2023 at AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS Manglagiri, and LHMC & SSKH. Candidates who fit the qualifications and want to go into nursing should take advantage of this chance and study hard for the test. They can ensure a successful future in the nursing field by putting in the necessary effort and commitment.

On March 5, 2023, the National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Postgraduate Studies (NEET PG) was held. For the academic year 2023–2024, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon start the counselling procedure for seat allocation to various MD/MS and PG Diploma Courses. We will cover all the pertinent details about the NEET PG 2023 counselling process in this article.

Schedule for NEET PG 2023 counselling

The Medical Counselling Committee’s official website (https://mcc.nic.in) will post the NEET PG 2023 counselling schedule. Only those applicants who passed the National Board of Examinations’ (NBE) NEET PG 2023 exam will be qualified to participate in the counselling procedure.

Process of Registration NEET PG 2023 counselling

Candidates must register on the Medical Counselling Committee website (www.mcc.nic.in) in order to take part in the NEET PG 2023 counselling procedure. Any attempt to register elsewhere will be refused; the registration process can only be done online.

Guidance Process

Online registration, payment of fees, preference selection, seat allocation results, and reporting make up the counselling process. The selection of seats will depend on a number of variables, including the NEET PG 2023 results, the candidates’ selections, the availability of seats, and reservation requirements. Counselling is conducted in four rounds: round 1, round 2, mop-up, and stray vacancy round. Only in the event that seats are still available after the first three rounds is the stray vacancy round held.

Essential Documents

Candidates must have the following paperwork on hand when they attend the counselling session:

• 10+2 grade report
• MBBS Degree Certificate
• NEET PG 2023 admit card
• NEET PG 2023 Mark sheet 
• Certificate of Successful Internship
• certificate of registration from the Indian Medical Council
• Certificates of Caste and PWD (if necessary)
• ID.proof

Quota AIQ Seats

The NEET PG 2023 counselling process will include 

• Armed Forces Medical Services
• Post MBBS DNB Courses
• Direct 6 years DrNB Courses
• Post MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses

 In addition to AIQ 50% quota seats for all States/Union territories, State quota seats for all States/Union territories, and All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities.

The Medical Counselling Committee website is where qualified applicants should register themselves in order to participate in the NEET PG 2023 counselling procedure. Online registration, payment of fees, preference selection, seat allocation results, and reporting are all part of the counselling process. Before participating in the counselling process, candidates must have the necessary documentation on hand.

The Health Ministry has issued a detailed breakdown of all medical seats and institutions in the nation, highlighting a significant rise in the seat matrix across all states and UTs.

The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, provided information about the availability of 101,043 MBBS seats, 45,471 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats, 4,997 DM seats, and MCh seats across 660 medical colleges in India during a recent Rajya Sabha question hour.

According to the MoS for Health, there are currently 660 medical colleges, up from 387 in 2014, which represents a 71% rise. Also, the number of MBBS seats has increased by 97%, from 51,348 in 2014 to 101,043 as of this writing, of which 52,778 seats are available in government medical colleges (GMCs) and 48,265 seats are accessible in private medical colleges.

Also, the number of PG and SS seats has increased by 110% from a combined total of 31,185 before 2014 to 65,335 as of this writing, including 13,246 DNB/FNB PG seats and 1621 PG seats at the Faculty of Doctors and Surgeons (CPS).

A total of 96,077 MBBS seats and 49,790 postgraduate medical seats were available as of December 2022. The Government has since raised the number of medical colleges, which has led to a rise in MBBS and PG medical seats.

The Ministry and the National Medical Commission (NMC) each released a statement last month detailing the overall number of medical seats and approved/recognized institutions. The total number of MBBS and PG medical seats at all government and private medical colleges is currently listed in the paper Dr. Pawar alluded to on March 14 in the parliament. For all NEET and NEET PG candidates this academic year, the same is summarized below.

MBBS/MD, MS, PG Diploma/ DM, MCh

In the country, there are currently 101,043 MBBS seats available, of which 52,778 are in 360 GMCs and 48,265 are in 300 private institutions. There are now 45,471 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats open in India, with 26,936 of those seats located in government medical facilities and 18,535 in private medical institutions. According to a breakdown provided by the Health Ministry, India currently has 4,997 open DM and MCh seats. 1,088 of them are enrolled in medical schools that are self-supporting, while 3,909 of them work for government organisations.

The top states having the maximum number of seats are listed below;

CPS, DNB and FNB seats in India: 

The College of Doctors and Surgeons has 1,621 places available for applicants, according to the Health Ministry (CPS). Meanwhile, there are 13,246 seats available for DNB and FNB candidates.

Medical Colleges in India: 

There are currently 660 medical colleges operating in India, of which 360 are government-run and 300 are private.According to the data, Tamil Nadu, which has 72 institutions, has the most medical colleges.Moreover, Tamil Nadu currently has the most open MBBS seats for applicants.

The State-wise details of medical colleges and MBBS, MD, MS, PG Diploma, DM and MCh seats in the country for the current academic year 2023-24 as shared by the Health Ministry: 

The stakeholders are encouraged to take note that this information for 2023–24 may change depending on whether NMC grants approval for new colleges or an increase in seats, as well as whether it withdraws authorisation for colleges or seats.

Moreover, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, provided information on the CSS Plan and the situation with medical institutions.

Support has been given to the State of Telangana for an addition of 511 PG seats in 09 Medical Colleges under the CSS for strengthening/upgrading existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase the number of PG seats.

Moreover, funding has been given to the State of Telangana through the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) for the construction of super specialty blocks at three of the state’s medical colleges. The establishment of AIIMS, Bibinagar has also received PMSSY approval, she added.

She went on to discuss some more government initiatives designed to raise medical education standards nationwide and expand access to medical care, including the following:

•  157 new medical colleges have been approved, of which 97 are presently operational, under the Centrally Supported Scheme (CSS) for Establishment of New Medical College by Upgrading District/Referral Hospital.
•  CSS for the purpose of bolstering/upgrading current State Government/Central Government Medical Schools in order to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats. Through these Programs, assistance has been given to enhance the number of MBBS seats in 77 institutions, 4058 PG seats in 72 colleges, and 3858 PG seats in 60 colleges across the nation.
•  Among the 75 projects that have been accepted for the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme’s “Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges by Construction of Super Specialty Blocks,” 60 have already been finished.
• 22 AIIMS have received approval under the Central Sector Plan for the establishment of new AIIMS. Undergraduate classes have started in 19 of these.
• Reduction of requirements for faculty, staff, bed strength, and other infrastructure while setting up a medical college.
• To address the faculty deficit, the DNB qualification has been recognised for appointment as teaching faculty.
• Raising the retirement age to 70 years for those seeking work as teachers, deans, principals, or directors in medical colleges.

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education recently confirmed that no additional UG medical seats would be added to government healthcare institutions this year. While the state awaits finances and consent to open six new healthcare institutions, there has been no application to increase the number of seats in the existing colleges.

The Department of Health has announced information about the number of MBBS and PG medical seats legally available nationwide. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of MBBS seats, with 11,275 spread across 72 medical colleges, including 37 provincial, one centralised AIIMS, Madurai, 20 self-financing, and 12 deemed universities.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently enacted 150 MBBS seats in a new self-financing medical college in Kancheepuram, PSP Medical College and Research Institute. This brings the total number of MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu to 150.

However, it is extremely unlikely that any additional MBBS seats will be added to the state’s seat structure for 2023 admissions, as DME officers have confirmed that they have not applied for any increase in MBBS seats in government healthcare institutions.

State Health Minister Ma Subramanian has stated to the press that building work on the building structures for these latest medical institutes will begin once the Central Government grants permission. Perambalur, Mayiladuthurai, Tirupathur, Ranipet, Kancheepuram, and Kallakurichi will be among the six districts in the state where these latest medical colleges will be set up. The Central Government will contribute 60% of the total capital required to establish these institutes under the centrally financed projects.

Students seeking admission to MBBS programmes will undoubtedly be significantly impacted by the state government’s decision to not raise the number of undergraduate medical seats this year.

The Health Ministry has been working to improve the state’s overall medical seat count despite the lack of a clear plan for increasing medical seats in Tamil Nadu. One such decision is the National Medical Commission’s approval of 150 MBBS seats at the recently established self-financing medical institution.