Question 1

Who is eligible to apply for ACN Jalandhar B.Sc Nursing admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

Only female dependents of Army personnel are eligible. Eligible candidates include daughters of serving Army personnel (minimum 10 years service), daughters of pensioned retired Army personnel, war widows, and adopted daughters (adoption completed 5 or more years before applying). Civilian candidates cannot apply.

Question 2

What is the AWES OAT and how is it structured?

Accepted Answer

The AWES OAT (Online Admission Test) is conducted jointly for ACN Jalandhar and Army Institute of Nursing, Guwahati. It has 100 MCQs over 2 hours. Subjects are Aptitude for Nursing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (20 questions each). Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies per wrong answer.

Question 3

What is the minimum marks required for ACN Jalandhar admission?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2. They must also score at or above the 50th percentile in the OAT to qualify for the merit list. Private and supplementary candidates are not eligible even if marks are sufficient.

Question 4

How many seats are available at ACN Jalandhar for B.Sc Nursing?

Accepted Answer

ACN Jalandhar has 60 B.Sc Nursing seats. All seats are reserved for female dependents of Army personnel. No management quota, NRI seats, or civilian category exists.

Question 5

What are the annual fees for B.Sc Nursing at ACN Jalandhar?

Accepted Answer

The annual college fee is INR 72,525. Hostel accommodation costs an additional INR 21,350 per year. A refundable security deposit of INR 15,000 is also collected at the time of admission, with INR 2,000 deducted as alumni membership at the end of the course.

Question 6

Is there direct admission or management quota at ACN Jalandhar?

Accepted Answer

No. ACN Jalandhar does not offer direct admission, management quota, or NRI seats. All 60 seats are filled purely through OAT merit combined with Army dependent eligibility.

Question 7

What bonus do war widows and gallantry awardees get in ACN Jalandhar admission?

Accepted Answer

War widows (Veer Naaris) receive a 5% bonus on their total OAT score. Gallantry awardees receive a 1% to 5% bonus based on the award category. Both bonuses are added to OAT marks before the merit list is prepared.

Question 8

Is hostel accommodation guaranteed at ACN Jalandhar for the 2026-27 batch?

Accepted Answer

No. Hostel accommodation for 2026-27 is limited due to ongoing construction. It is allotted on merit basis only. The hostel fee is INR 21,350 per year. Meals and essential amenities are included.

Question 9

What happens at ACN Jalandhar counselling after the OAT result?

Accepted Answer

Shortlisted candidates must pay INR 10,000 as a non-refundable counselling registration fee. Physical attendance at Jalandhar Cantt is mandatory for document verification and medical fitness. Candidates who fail to attend are automatically disqualified.

Question 10

What are the tiebreakers if two candidates score equally in the OAT?

Accepted Answer

The first tiebreaker is higher PCB aggregate in 10+2. The second is higher Biology marks in the OAT. The third is older date of birth. All three are applied in that order.

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