New Prospectus of Medical and Paramedical Sciences

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PROSPECTUS

For Admission to Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate diploma and

Postgraduate courses of Medical and Paramedical Sciences- 2013

at University Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Faridkot

&

University Centre of Excellence in Research, Faridkot.

University Institute of Paramedical Sciences

&

University Center of Excellence in Research

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences,

Faridkot -151 203, Punjab, India

01639-256252(O) 01639-256253(Fax)

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IMPORTANT DATES

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Availability of Prospectus and application form (On the University Website) Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

21th September, 2013 onwards

2. Last date of applying Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate diploma and Postgraduate courses of Medical and Paramedical Sciences- 2013

11th October, 2013

3 Date of counseling Will be available at university website- www.bfuhs.ac.in

Note: No separate intimation regarding counselling will be announced. If any change in the schedule it will be intimated through university website i.e. www.bfuhs.ac.in

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1. Please visit our website www.bfuhs.ac.in for all regular and updated information and

admissions/Date of counselling from time to time. 2. All necessary information regarding allocation of merit and seeking admission to

Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate diploma and Postgraduate courses of Medical and Paramedical courses in the University Centre of Excellence in Research, GGS Medical College and University Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot and all applicable rules and regulations, etc., are contained in this booklet called PROSPECTUS (On the University Website) for admission to Medical and Paramedical courses. This Prospectus is subject to alteration(s) or modification(s) at any time without notice. For updates please refer to University website from time to time.

3. Application forms may be downloaded from the official website www.bfuhs.ac.in and the completed forms in all aspects may be submitted to Registrar, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot with the caption on envelope for Admission Branch and the name of the course applied for. Application form received after 11

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October, 2013 for any reason including postal delays will be rejected. The University will not be responsible for any delay or loss in transit caused by Postal Dept. /Courier Services or anyone else.

4. The fee will only be accepted through Demand Draft in favor of Registrar, Baba farid University of Health Sciences, Payable at Faridkot.

5. Fee once deposited will not be refunded /adjusted in any case 6. Admission Application Fee: The Prospectus can be obtained from the university website and apply on the

admission application form available on university website will have to pay Certificate admission form fee: Rs. 500, Diploma admission form fee: Rs. 500, PG Diploma admission form fee: Rs.1500, M.Sc. admission form fee: Rs. 2000 by Bank Demand Draft in favor of Registrar, BFUHS, payable at Faridkot.

7. Fee once deposited in the University account shall not be Refunded/Adjusted in any case.

8 Notwithstanding the submission of application form, only eligible candidates, as per Government notification/s, shall be considered for admission.

9. In case of any discrepancy or contradiction between the Government notification(s) and the University instructions contained in the prospectus, the letter and the spirit of the notification(s) shall be prevailing, however in academic matters the University shall be the final authority.

PLEASE NOTE – Read carefully

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1. Before applying, candidate should carefully read PROSPECTUS for eligibility conditions and other important instructions.

2. The last date for applying is 11th October, 2013.

3. Reservations of seats shall be as per the policy of the Government of Punjab. 4. The eligibility for admission of the candidates shall be determined by the

Selection Committee at the time of counselling. 5. The students will have to pay the fee for entire course, if he/she leaves the

course/vacates the seat after the cut off date for admission.

Check List for Admission Application Form

The following self attested photocopies of documents are to be submitted with the ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM i) Passport size colour photograph must be self signed by the candidate

Self attested photocopy of Matric or equivalent certificate for Date of Birth. ii) Self attested photocopy of character certificate from Institution last attended. iii) Self attested photocopy of Detail Marks card and Degree of Qualifying exam. iv) Self attested photocopy of certificate in support of claim under reserved

category as per the specimen given in Prospectus. v) Undertaking by the candidate for Gap year in original.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION/ INFORMATION FOR APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO

Medical and Paramedical courses

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1. INTRODUCTION

BRIEF HISTORY:

The University was established at Faridkot under an Act of Punjab State Legislature (Punjab Act No. 18 of 1998) in the name of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Farid Ganj-E-Shakar, (1173 1265 A.D.) in 1998 for purposes of affiliating, teaching and ensuring proper and systematic instruction, training and research in Modern Systems of Medicine and Indian Systems of Medicine. It is not only affiliating and examining body but also a teaching and research centre in health sciences. It is expected to play a vital role in improving the standards of medical and health education in the state and in conducting relevant research in all aspects of health sciences, basic as well as applied, which ultimately will ameliorate the health standards of the people of Punjab. II is believed that the university will be a trend setter in developing appropriate modes and models of health care to ensure quality health care to the people.

The University has been recognized by MCI vide letter no. V/11015/3/2000-ME (UG) dated 9th June, 2000. The UGC has also included the University in the list of recognized universities maintained by the University Grants Commission, under section 2(1) of the UGC Act. 1956 vide letter no. F.9-3/97 (CPP-I) dated 4 July. 2002. The Regional Director. World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia, World Health House, New Delhi has also forwarded the name of the University for inclusion in the World Directory of Medical Schools vide letter No. M12/6212 dated 6 May 2002. The University is also included in the list of Commonwealth Universities and their yearbook 2001 at page No. 692 (Vol. l).

Established with a mission to create an intellectual, academic and physical environment conducive to free flow of ideas and exchange of information between various faculties of the university, between this university and other universities of health sciences in the country and abroad, thereby opening a window to the world for the health professionals, health planners, health managers. biomedical and social scientists and educationalists in health sciences of the country. Efforts are on to establish contact with various institutions towards achieving this goal.

The university is now primarily focusing on strengthening graduate and postgraduate medical education and research and evolving as a centre of excellence in a rural backdrop.

UNIVERSITY'S PRESENT STATUS: All the new buildings of the University and its constituent college, GGS

Medical College & Hospital were completed in the year 2011. The university was shifted to its new building situated at Sadiq Road, Faridkot in July 2011. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Punjab. Inaugurated two new University buildings (Senate Block and Academic Block) on 22-09-2011 Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the Radiotherapy Unit, and other buildings of GGS Medical College & Hospital, on 23-09-2011. The GGS Medical College & Hospital, a constituent college of the University is also shifted to its new building.

The University Campus comprises of GGS Medical College along with Auditorium of 800 capacity, Senate Block, Academic Block, University College of Physiotherapy, University College of Nursing, Drug De-addiction Centre, Telemedicine, Edusat and a well equipped state-of-the-art 500 bedded hospital. Coveted projects to set up Trauma Centre, Regional Cancer Centre all in process. The University has added to its academic convoy University Library & Informatics Division, Department of Health Sciences Library & Information System, University

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Centre of Excellence in Research, University Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Rose Garden and Herbal Garden.

UNIVERSITY'S NEW PROJECTS: University is on the way to establish 1) Advanced Cancer Diagnostic, Treatment & Research Centre at Bathinda. 2) University Regional Centre for Public Health & Paramedical Sciences at Goindwal Sahib. University has acquired 20 Acres of land for its Regional Center at Goindwal Sahib. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Punjab has already inaugurated both the projects in October 2011. The University has planned to run a number of employment-oriented diploma courses and certificate programmes in health sciences.

The University is also in process of developing the following five study centres: 1. Centre for Distance Learning (Medical) and Educational Technology miscellaneous. 2. Centre for Health Systems and Health Services Management. 3. Centre for Bio-information Technology. 4. Centre for Human Resources Development and Health Management. 5. Centre for Population Sciences.

UNIVERSITY'S CONSTITUENT COLLEGES: The Government of Punjab incorporated the three institutions as constituent

colleges of the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot viz. School of Nursing (upgraded to University College of Nursing) vide notification no. 11/299/01-5SS3/4770 dated 14.10.2002, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & 500 bedded Hospital. Faridkot vide notification no. 8/02/2005-1HB-I11/6308 dated 31.10.2006 and State Institute of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences, Badal vide notification no. 1/46/07-1HBIV/1163 dated 28.11.2007. In addition to above, the Board of Management of University also accepted the proposal for starting of Physiotherapy College in the University campus in its meeting held on dated 03.04.2007 and fourth constituent college was established viz. University College of Physiotherapy. University has also established University Institute of Pharmacy and University Institute of Paramedical Sciences. Recently, Govt. of Punjab has transferred 100 beded Civil Hospital, Badal to University for strengthening and expanding the connection between rural medical services and the education and research carried on by the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. The GGS Medical College & Hospital, a constituent college of the University has 25 departments and 7 post graduate departments and is recognized by MCI. The University Centre of Excellence in Research is started in 2010 for promoting research in medical sciences.

COLLEGES AFFILIATED WITH UNIVERSITY: At present the University is having 131 affiliated colleges comprising 126

affiliated and 5 constituent Colleges (with an approximately 28,000 students). The admission to all the Institutions including the Minority institutions in the State of Punjab shall be done as per the notifications/ instructions/ guidelines/ rules/ executive orders passed by the State Government as per provisions of The Punjab Private Health Sciences Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission, Fixation of Fee and Making of Reservation) Act 2006, from time to time.

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2. DEFINITIONS: (i) "BFUHS" means Baba Farid University of Health Science, Faridkot. (ii) "Eligible Candidate" means a candidate who satisfies the requirements

of eligibility as per provisions of this prospectus and University regulations and the criteria of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.

(iii) "University" means Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Sadiq Road, Faridkot.

3. NO OF SEATS, ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION:

I. CERTIFICATE COURSES

S.No. Name of the Course Eligibility

Criteria

Duration

of Course

Course

Fee to be

paid by

the

students

No. of

Seats

1 Certificate Course in

Emergency-cum-

Ambulance Attendant

10th

1-Year 10,000 10

2 Certificate Course in Plaster

Techniques

12th

(In any

stream)

1-Year 10,000 04

Note:- 1) The other fee/charges to be payable is as under

i) Registration Fee

Rs.1,000/- (to be paid by the student for registration with the

University)

ii) Examination Fee

Rs.2,000/- ( to be paid by the student along with examination form

at the time of appearing in the examination (annual/supplementary)

2) The course fee to be paid by the students is excluding of hostel and mess charges

etc.

3) The medical examination charges up to Rs.1000/- will be charged per student by

the concerned colleges.

II. DIPLOMA COURSES

S.No. Name of the Course Eligibility

Criteria

Duration

of

Course

Course Fee to be

paid by the

students

(per annum)

No. of

Seats

1 Diploma in Burns and

Plastic Surgery

Techniques

12th

(In any stream)

2-Years 18,500/- 04

2 Diploma in Intensive

Care Unit Techniques

12th

(In any stream)

2-Years 18,500/- 15

3 Diploma in First Aid &

Emergency Care

12th

(In any stream)

2-Years 18,500/- 10

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4 Diploma in Urological

Techniques

12th

(In any stream)

2-Years 18,500/- 06

5 Diploma in

Neurosurgical

Techniques

12th

(In any stream)

2-Years 18,500/- 10


i) Registration Fee

Rs.1,500/- ( to be paid by the student for registration with the

University)

ii) Examination Fee




etc.



III. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES

Sr.

no.

Name of the

Course

Eligibility Criteria Duration

of

Course

Course

Fee to

be paid

by the

students

No.

of

Seats

1 Post Graduate

Diploma in

Dialysis

A person who has passed the B.Sc.

Medical Laboratory Technology /

B.Sc. (Nursing) or B.Sc. in Dialysis

Technician Examination as a regular

student from any of the recognized

institution / college / university with at

least 50% marks taken in the

qualifying examination shall be

eligible to join the Postgraduate (PG)

Diploma Course in Dialysis.

OR

Any other examination recognized by

the Board of Management of this

University as an equivalent course /

examination thereto, from time to

time.

1 year

25,000/- 06

2 Post Graduate

Diploma in

Health

Promotion &

Education

A person who has passed

MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BPT/Bsc.

(N) from a recognized institution

approved by the respective Central

Council OR Master’s degree in arts or

Science or Education from a

recognized Indian University with at

least two years experience in

1 year

25,000/- 10

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Community Work shall be eligible to

join the Postgraduate (PG) Diploma

Course in Health Promotion &

Education.

OR





time.

3 Post Graduate

Diploma in

Neurophysiology


Medical (Anatomy, Physiology &

Biochemistry)/B.Sc.(N)/BPT

Examination with at least 50% marks

in the qualifying examination as a

regular student from any of the

recognized institution / college /

university shall be eligible to join the

Postgraduate Diploma Course in

Neurophysiology.

OR





time.

1 year

25,000/- 02

4 Post Graduate

Diploma in

Respiratory

Therapy


Medical / B.Sc. (MLT) / B.Sc.

(Nursing) / B.Sc. (Operation Theatre

Technician) or B.Sc. (Operation

Theatre Technology) Examination as a

regular student from any of the

recognized institution / college /

university with at least 50% marks

taken in the qualifying examination

shall be eligible to join the Diploma

Course in Respiratory Therapy.

OR





time.

1 year

25,000/- 05


i) Registration Fee


University)

ii) Examination Fee

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etc.



IV. POST GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES

S.No. Name of the

Course

Eligibility Criteria Duration

of

Course

Course

Fee to

be paid

by the

students

(per

annum)

No.

of

Seats

1 M.Sc.

Pharmacology

This course shall be open to a candidate who

have passed regular MBBS / BDS / B.V.Sc. /

B.Pharmacy degree with 50% or above marks

from any College/Institution/University

recognized by Baba Farid University of

Health Sciences, Faridkot

OR

Any other examination recognized by the

Board of Management of this University as an

equivalent course / examination thereto, from

time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 05

2 M.Sc.

Histopathology


have passed regular B.Sc.(MLT) degree with

50% or above marks from any recognized

College/Institution affiliated to Baba Farid

University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

OR




time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 03

3 M.Sc. Medical

Physiology


have passed regular MBBS / BDS/ B.P.T.

/BAMS/BHMS/ B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences

/ Emergency and Trauma Care Technology /

Zoology / Nutrition awarded by any

recognized University.

OR




time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 02

4 M.Sc. Medical

Laboratory


have passed regular B.Sc. Medical Laboratory

2 years 40,000/- 05

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Technology

(Medical

Biochemistry)

Technology (Biochemistry) degree with 50%

or above marks from any recognized



OR




time to time.

5 M.Sc. Medical

Laboratory

Technology

(Medical

Microbiology)


have passed regular B.Sc.(MLT) degree with

50% or above marks from any recognized



OR




time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 04

6 M.Sc. Clinical

Research


have passed B.

Pharmacy/MBBS/BDS/BAMS/B.Sc.(Nursing)

or equivalent examination from a Statutory

Institution/University.

OR




time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 05

7 M.Sc. Herbal

Drug

Technology


has passed B.Sc. with Botany/ Chemistry or

B. Pharmacy or BAMS or equivalent

examination from a Statutory

Institution/University.

OR




time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 05

8 Masters of

Exercise

Physiology &

Nutrition

(EPN) (2 years

Degree

Course)


have passed Bachelor's Degree or higher

degree in Medical or biological sciences from

any recognized University/Institute graduating

with at least 50% marks.

OR




time to time.

2 years 40,000/- 02

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i) Registration Fee


University)

ii) Examination Fee



2) The course fee to be paid by the students is excluding of hostel and mess

charges etc.

3) The medical examination charges up to Rs.1000/- will be charged per

student by the concerned colleges.

4) The Fee for thesis shall be payable by the students as applicable.

RESERVATION: The reservation will be made as per Reservation Policy of Govt. of

Punjab.

4. COUNSELLING PROCEDURE: 1. Candidate belonging to reserve category will be eligible for admission in General

category also according to the merit and other norms followed for general category students.

2. General category counselling shall be held on the first day. The reserved category candidates selected shall have the right to be selected in the General category as per his / her merit. The reserve category candidates selected in the General category shall not be counted towards reserve category.

5. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: 1. The selected candidates at the time of counselling(s) will report to the University

Centre of Excellence in Research, GGS Medical college and University Institute of Paramedical Sciences, for admission, medical examination and fee deposition on the dates fixed by the counselling board.

2. Selected physically handicapped candidate (if a seat reserved as per reservation policy of Govt. of Punjab) will also have to appear before the Medical Board for assessment whether he/she is fit to carry out the duties despite being handicapped. The decision of the Medical Board of Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot, will be final.

6. SELECTION COMMITTEE: The selection committee is constituted for conducting the counseling and finalizing the admissions by Registrar, BFUHS, Faridkot.

7. FEE STRUCTURE

Note 1 The fee will be payable on annual basis in advance. Note 2 Successful candidates shall deposit the fee in form of Demand Draft In

favour of the Registrar, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, payable at Faridkot, which will be deposited at the time of counselling.

Note 3 The fee deposited shall not be refundable in any case. Note 4 The fee structure subject to change as per requirements of the year of

admission. Each and every student has to furnish and undertaking to the effect to deposit the enhance fee as per revised rates fixed by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot from time to time keeping in view the year of admission.

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8. GENERAL CONDITIONS (a) The students shall pay the fees and other charges, for all types of seats, as

per the rates of fees and other charges fixed by the University from time to time.

(b) The exact seats available in various categories for admission Medical and

Paramedical Courses will be displayed on the notice board of the University at the time of counselling.

(c) Waiting list of all successful candidates will be prepared by the Chairman,

Selection Committee and the details of vacant seats shall be displayed on the notice board. The waiting list shall be operated by the Chairman calling the candidates for Counselling.

(d) Number of seats may be increased or decreased by the University and

final category wise seats will be calculated and displayed at the time of counselling.

For any dispute arising out of this prospectus or of the admissions, the jurisdiction shall be Faridkot only.

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Certificates of Reserved categories:-

CERTIFICATE OF SCHEDULED CASTE/TRIBE

As per letter No.1/41/96-RCI/110001-17, dated 5.12.1996 of Govt. of Punjab, Department of Welfare (Reservation Cell)

It is certified that Shri/Shrimati/ Kumari ___________________________

son/daughter of Sh.___________________________________ of village/town _______________________District/Division __________________________ state of Punjab belongs to ________________________ caste which has been recognised as Scheduled caste as per “The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950” 2. Shri/Shrimati/Kumari____________________________ and his/ her family lives in village/ town____________________ District/ Division ________________ of Punjab State Date______________ Signature Place_____________ Designation

Seal of office

Competent authority to issue Caste Certificate I. District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/

Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy Collector/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/City Magistrate/Sub Divisional Magistrate/Talika Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner (Not below the rank of first class Stipendiary Magistrate).

II. Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency

Magistrate. III. Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. IV. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides. V. Administrator/Secretary to Administrator/Development Officer Lakshadweep Islands.

(circulated vide no.2/223/79-SWI/4337, dated 8.6.90) OR The certificate for this purpose issued by any other competent authority declared by

Government of Punjab in any other prescribed proforma.

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FORM OF CERTIFICAE TO BE PRODUCED BY A CANDIDATE BELONGING TO A BACKWARD CLASS IN SUPPORT OF HIS CLAIM.

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF BACKWARD CLASS.

This is to certify that Shri/Shrimati/ Kumari__________________________

son/daughter of__________________________ village/town _______________ in district/division __________________________ of the state of Punjab belongs to the _______________ caste which is recognised as a Backward Class in terms of Punjab Govt. letter No.___________ dated _______________. 2. This is also verified that income of the family from all sources does not exceed Rs. 4,50,000/- (Rs. Four lakh and fifty thousand) per annum in terms of letter No. 1/41/93-RC1/209 dated 24.02.2009 from the joint Secretary Welfare to Govt. of Punjab, welfare Deptt., Chandigarh. 3. Shri/Shrimati/Kumari__________________________ and/or/his/her family ordinarily reside (s) in village/town____________________ of District/ Division ________________ of the state of Punjab. Place:______________ Signature _______________ State:______________ Designation______________ Date:______________ (with office seal of the officer

concerned) Competent authority to issue Backward Class Certificate: i) Sub-Divisional Magistrate ii) Executive Magistrate iii) Tehsildar iv) Naib Tehsildar v) Block Officer vi) District Revenue Officer (circulated vide No.2/223/79-SWI/4337, dated 8.6.1990)

• The certificate must not be dated one year before the first day of counseling for admission. A certificate issued more than one year before the counseling date shall not be valid.

• In case the certificate is found to be false or incorrect, the candidate will render himself/herself liable for criminial prosecution.

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SPECIMEN FORMS OF SOME CERTIFICATES TO BE ATTACHED WHICHEVER APPLICABLE WITH EACH APPLICATION FORM

UNDERTAKING FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN

I…………………………………….……………………………….……………… father/mother/guardian of Miss/Mr……………………………………………………..………..…………………………………resident of…………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(full address to be given) do, hereby, solemnly state and affirm as under: 1. That I am a citizen of India. 2. That the child/ward of deponent have not obtained the benefit of Residence in any other state for admission to Medical and Paramedical courses. Dated: DEPONENT

Verification: Verified that the contents of my above undertaking are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed there from. Dated: DEPONENT * Compulsory for all candidates

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Undertaking by candidate if Gap in Study

I ____________________ S/o, D/o Shri ____________________ resident of ____________________ (full address to be given) do hereby solemnly state and affirm as under:-

1. That I have passed ______________examination held in ____________________ from ____________________ (name of the college/school)

2. That I have not joined any college/institution OR

That I have joined the course of ________________________________ at ___________________________ (name of the institution) from ____________________ and will leave the same before joining the _________________ whichever applicable. Dated : ________________ Candidate Signature

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Baba Farid University of Health Sciences,

Faridkot -151 203, Punjab, India

01639-256252(O) 01639-256253(Fax)

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