Directorate of Nursing Sindh Admissions in Gen Nursing

Directorate of Nursing Sindh Admissions in Gen Nursing After meeting with NTS-Authorities, agreed Schedule is being issued for the information of Candidates, teachers, parents & particularly the Principals of SONs. 1. The Provisional List of Each Institute will be uploaded by 05-10-18 On NTS website. 2. Institute-wise Problem List will be uploaded by NTS same day on NTS website. 3. NTS will also upload Query Form the same day On their Website. 4. The Problem List Candidates will have 5 working days to complete their missing documents in their respective institutes. 5. The Principals will send duly completed Query/Claim Forms submitted by students to the Directorate by 12-10-18 without any delay. 6. The Final List of Successful Candidates will be uploaded by 17-10-18 by NTS on their Website. Director Nursing Sindh

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