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Yes, Osmania University offers BTech students seat reservations as per government policies. These reservations are usually on the following grounds:

• Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST): A fixed percentage of seats are set aside for students from these categories.
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): Seats are also reserved for students coming from the OBC backgrounds for the purpose of social justice.
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Some percentage of seats are allotted for candidates falling under EWS category.
• Physically Handicapped (PH): There are also some sea reservations for the physically challenged individuals.
• Women: A few number of seats may also be reserved for women in certain specified branches.

These reservations have been decided  by the governments of both the state of Telangana and the union of India. 

As per NTA - The governing authority for DASA UG admissions - announced JEE Main 2025 ranks will be the basis for admission. In contrast to Indian candidates who must register for JoSAA counselling 2025, all foreign citizens must apply for JEE Main 2025 and, upon the announcement of the JEE Main ranks, must register for DASA counselling in order to be considered for admission.

Let's see who can apply for DASA UG admission:

Foreign nationals studying in any country, including India, as well as Indian nationals studying abroad who meet the specified admission criteria, are eligible to apply for the DASA UG program.

For Indian nationals, the criteria are:

1. Completion of at least two years of education, including 11th and 12th grades or equivalent, in a foreign country within the last 8 years.
2. Successful completion of the qualifying examination from abroad.

Eligible candidates must also have a JEE Main rank and should have completed Mathematics, Physics, and one additional subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Biology in their 12th grade. Additionally, they must have secured at least 75% marks (or a CGPA of 7.5 out of 10) in aggregate, as per their respective boards.

While the landscape may have evolved since then, here are some prevalent trends at that time:

• Advancements in Technology: Medical-surgical nursing has seen significant advancements in technology, such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring. 

• Evidence-Based Practice: There is a growing emphasis on evidence-based practice in medical-surgical nursing, with nurses integrating the latest research findings and clinical guidelines into their practice to deliver high-quality, effective care to patients.

• Interprofessional Collaboration: Collaboration among healthcare professionals from different disciplines, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists, is becoming increasingly important in Medical Surgical settings. 

• Focus on Patient-Centered Care: Medical-surgical nursing is shifting towards a more patient-centred approach, which involves actively involving patients in their care decisions, addressing their individual preferences and needs, and providing holistic, personalized care that considers the patient's physical, emotional, and social well-being.

• Healthcare Policy and Advocacy: Nurses are increasingly engaged in healthcare policy and advocacy efforts to address issues such as patient safety, healthcare disparities, and access to care.

Obtaining an MSc Medical Surgical Nursing can offer several benefits for registered nurses who wish to advance their careers and expertise in this specialized field. 

Some of the key benefits include:

• Advanced knowledge and skills: An MSc course provides nurses with advanced education and training in medical-surgical nursing, including complex pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nursing interventions. 

• Career advancement opportunities: Graduates of MSc courses in medical-surgical nursing may qualify for a wider range of career opportunities and leadership roles within healthcare organizations. 

• Increased earning potential: With advanced education and specialized expertise, nurses with an MSc Medical Surgical Nursing may be eligible for higher salaries and increased earning potential compared to those with only a bachelor's degree.

• Professional development: MSc courses provide opportunities for nurses to further develop their critical thinking, leadership, and research skills, as well as to stay updated on the latest advancements in Medical Surgical Nursing practice and technology.

After Round 3 was posted on DASA's official website, the NIT Kurukshetra counselling procedure 2022 came to an end. It is mandatory for candidates to complete an online application form on the DASA online admission portal for the forthcoming NIT Kurukshetra admission session 2025. Candidates can apply for the DASA UG counselling process by doing the following step:

Candidates who meet the requirements for DASA counselling must register in order to take part in the admissions process. Below is a description of the DASA counselling registration procedure:

• The candidate's date of birth and JEE Main 2025 application number must be entered in order to register. On the email address linked to JEE Main, a web link will be mailed to finish the registration procedure. JEE application number will be the user name of the candidates.
• In the registration form, candidates have to fill in the required details. Applicants are required to upload the following:

1. the latest passport size photograph in JPG format (size ~ 3.5cmx3.5cm, file size < 100kB).
2. Scanned signature of applicant in JPG format (file size<100 kB). 

• Submit the completed DASA application form. The submitted online registration form should be downloaded and saved for their records. However, there is no need to send the hard copy of the form and documents to the DASA office.

Check out below to know more details about DASA UG counselling process. For the detailed DASA UG counselling process,  click here.