Established in 2011, Pal College of Nursing & Medical Sciences operates as a private institution and is affiliated with the multispecialty Brijlal Hospital & Research Center.
The College offers a comprehensive suite of nursing programs, including:
Diploma Programs: Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM).
Undergraduate Program: Basic B.Sc Nursing.
Postgraduate Programs: M.Sc (N) and Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC).
The campus is strategically located at the foothills of the Kumaon region on the main Nainital Highway, ensuring excellent connectivity and accessibility. This location provides easy access to major parts of Uttarakhand, such as Nainital, Almora, and Ranikhet. Furthermore, the college's reach extends to the hilly areas of Kumaon and Garhwal, the northern regions of Uttar Pradesh, the Delhi NCR, and the Nepal border, making it a key gateway to Kumaon's culture and traditions.
The Institute is dedicated to providing students with modern physical facilities necessary for effective learning. It employs integrated teaching-learning methods designed to help students seamlessly apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world nursing care scenarios. The academic structure follows an education-practice collaborative model, effectively bridging the gap between training and actual clinical experience.
Regulatory Approvals and Affiliations:
Degree Courses (B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc (N)): Affiliated with Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical University (HNBUMU). The M.Sc (N) program received approval starting in 2016.
Diploma Programs (ANM & GNM): Governed by the Uttarakhand State Nursing Council.
Overall Recognition: All programs are recognized and regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi.
For superior clinical learning, the college has established affiliations with prominent Government Hospitals, including Sushila Tiwari Hospital, Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital, and Government Female Hospital, all in Haldwani. It also collaborates with relevant private agencies and adopted community areas.
Student enrollment is carefully managed through a rigorous process involving entrance examinations, general physical and mental health fitness assessments, and counseling, ensuring the admission of high-quality candidates.
