Research forms an integral part of the education programme of the Institute. Scientific inquiry includes basic research, and clinic research. Writing a thesis/dissertation inculcates in the candidate the basic elements of planning and executing a scientific experiment with a well-defined objective. The candidates also undergo a short training course in general research methodology and bio-statistical methods in medical research.
Akal College of nursing has always made an endeavour to direct its various research activities to the relative needs of the society. The research work is carried out in accordance with nationally and internationally approved guidelines. It has to be cleared by a committee of experts from the viewpoint of its necessity and safety of the subjects to be studied along with its ethics. The student pursuing the graduation and post-graduation courses are required to write a thesis/dissertation on a particular subject.