B.Sc Nursing

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) is a 4-year undergraduate professional course regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It trains students in nursing, midwifery, patient care, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, community health, and mental health nursing.

Graduates become registered nurses (RNs) eligible for jobs in government hospitals, private hospitals, defense, railways, NGOs, and abroad. It also opens pathways to M.Sc Nursing, Nurse Practitioner programs, or Ph.D. in Nursing.

 

Course Highlights (Table)

 

Feature	Details
Course Name	B.Sc Nursing
Duration	4 years (8 semesters)
Level	Undergraduate (Professional)
Eligibility	10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) + English, min. 45–50%
Admission	Entrance exam (national/state/university level)
Entrance Exams	NEET-UG, AIIMS Nursing, JIPMER, SAAT, CMC, state CETs
Average Fees	Govt: ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 per year; Pvt: ₹1 – 3 LPA
Average Salary	₹3 – 6 LPA (India); much higher abroad
Higher Studies	M.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, MPH, MBA in Hospital Management, Ph.D. Nursing

 

Admission Process

 

1. Check eligibility (10+2 with PCB + English).
   
   

2. Apply online through NEET, AIIMS, state CET, or university portals.
   
   

3. Entrance Exam → Written test + (sometimes) interview.
   
   

4. Merit List & Counseling → Seat allotment based on rank.
   
   

5. Final Admission → Document verification + fees payment.

   
   
   

Syllabus of B.Sc Nursing (Semester-wise)

 

Year	Subjects
1st Year	Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Microbiology, Nursing Foundation, English, Introduction to Computers
2nd Year	Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Communication & Educational Technology
3rd Year	Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing I, Nursing Research & Statistics
4th Year	Midwifery & Obstetric Nursing, Community Health Nursing II, Nursing Research Project, Management of Nursing Services & Education, Internship & Clinical Training

 

How to Apply

 

• National Level → Apply through NEET-UG (many states & colleges use NEET for B.Sc Nursing).
  
  

• AIIMS Nursing → Apply via AIIMS official portal for 7 AIIMS nursing colleges.
  
  

• JIPMER / CMC / State CETs → Fill online forms, appear for exam.
  
  

• Counseling → Based on rank & seat availability.

  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria

 

• Qualification: 10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) + English.
  
  

• Minimum Marks: 45–50% (relaxation for reserved categories).
  
  

• Age Limit: 17–35 years (varies by state).
  
  

• Other: Must be medically fit.

  
  
  

 Entrance Exams for B.Sc Nursing

 

Exam	Conducted By	Coverage
NEET-UG	NTA	Central & many state govt. colleges
AIIMS B.Sc Nursing	AIIMS	AIIMS campuses
JIPMER Nursing	JIPMER	Puducherry & Karaikal campuses
PGIMER Nursing Entrance	PGIMER, Chandigarh	Nursing college of PGIMER
State CETs (MH-CET, WBJEE, KEAM, etc.)	State Govt.	Govt. nursing colleges of respective states
SAAT	Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University	Deemed/private seats
CMC Vellore Nursing Entrance	CMC Vellore	Christian Medical College

 

Top B.Sc Nursing Colleges (Table)

 

College	Location	Admission Mode
AIIMS Nursing Colleges	Delhi, Bhopal, Rishikesh, Bhubaneswar, etc.	AIIMS Nursing Exam
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing	Delhi	Merit/NEET
Christian Medical College (CMC)	Vellore	CMC Entrance
JIPMER Nursing College	Puducherry	JIPMER Entrance
PGIMER College of Nursing	Chandigarh	PGIMER Entrance
Government College of Nursing	Bangalore, Kerala, Rajasthan, UP, TN, WB	NEET/State CET
Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)	Delhi	NEET-UG
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	Varanasi	NEET-UG

 

Job & Career Prospects

 

Work Areas:

 

• Government & private hospitals
  
  

• AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, Defense hospitals
  
  

• PHCs & CHCs (Community Health Centers)
  
  

• Nursing homes, old-age homes, NGOs
  
  

• Abroad (after passing NCLEX + IELTS/OET)

  
  
  

Job Profiles

 

Job Role	Description
Staff Nurse (RN)	Direct patient care in hospitals
Nursing Officer	I work for the government. hospitals (via PSC/AIIMS exams)
Nurse Educator	Teaching in nursing colleges
ICU Nurse	Intensive care support
Pediatric Nurse	Child healthcare
Midwife	Maternal care & delivery
Clinical Research Nurse	Works in research institutions
Nursing Superintendent	Senior hospital administration

 

Future Scopes

 

• Postgraduate Studies: M.Sc Nursing (specializations: Critical Care, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Mental Health, etc.).
  
  

• Career Abroad: Work in the UK, USA, Canada, Gulf (after licensing exams).
  
  

• Government Jobs: UPSC, ESIC, Railways, Military Nursing Service.
  
  

• Advanced Roles: Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Researcher, Nursing Tutor, Healthcare Administrator.
  
  

 

Government College Seat Intake (Sample Table)

 

College	State	Seats (Approx)	Exam
AIIMS (7 campuses)	Multiple	500	AIIMS Entrance
RAK College of Nursing	Delhi	200	NEET-UG
JIPMER Nursing College	Puducherry	100	JIPMER
PGIMER College of Nursing	Chandigarh	90	PGIMER Exam
Govt. College of Nursing, Bangalore	Karnataka	120	State CET
Govt. College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	90	KEAM
Govt. College of Nursing, Jaipur	Rajasthan	100	State CET
BHU College of Nursing	Varanasi	100	NEET-UG