🎓 Academic Overview
At Katihar Nursing College, our academic programs are designed to nurture future nursing professionals with a strong foundation in science, clinical practice, ethics, and leadership. We follow the curriculum guidelines laid down by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC).
📘 Academic Structure
We offer a blend of classroom teaching, laboratory practice, clinical training, and community outreach:
- Theory Classes – Delivered by experienced faculty using modern teaching methods.
- Lab Sessions – Hands-on training in nursing foundation, anatomy, physiology, and medical-surgical nursing labs.
- Clinical Practice – Regular clinical postings in partner hospitals and health centers.
- Field Work – Rural and urban community visits as part of public health nursing training.
- Seminars & Case Studies – To develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
📅 Academic Calendar
Our academic year includes:
- Two semesters annually (for B.Sc. Nursing)
- Term-end and internal assessments
- Clinical postings scheduled throughout the year
- Annual vacation, study leave, and preparation breaks
Students are notified of key dates through the Notice Board and College App.
📚 Curriculum Highlights
Each program includes core subjects such as:
- B.Sc. Nursing:
- Nursing Foundation
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery & Obstetric Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Nursing Research & Statistics
- GNM/ANM Courses:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- First Aid
- Health Education & Communication Skills
- Nutrition
- Maternal Health Nursing
- Environmental Sanitation
👩🏫 Academic Support
We provide a supportive academic environment with:
- Individual mentorship for students
- Remedial classes for weak performers
- Regular parent-teacher meetings
- Academic counseling sessions
- Digital learning aids and e-library access
🏆 Examinations & Evaluation
- Internal assessments, assignments, and viva-voce
- Mid-term and end-term university examinations
- Clinical skill evaluations in real-life scenarios
- Minimum attendance of 80% required to appear for exams
🎖️ Results & Recognition
Our students consistently perform well in university exams and nursing competitive exams. Many alumni are now serving in top hospitals, government health missions, and abroad.