Msc Nursing

 

M.Sc. Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing) is a 2-year postgraduate course for registered nurses who have completed B.Sc. Nursing or equivalent. It focuses on advanced clinical training, nursing education, research, and specialization areas like Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, etc. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in clinical practice, academics, research, and healthcare administration.

 

Course Highlights (Table)

 

Feature	Details
Course Name	Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing)
Duration	2 years (4 semesters)
Level	Postgraduate
Eligibility	B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing + Registered Nurse (R.N./R.M.)
Admission Process	Entrance exam + counseling OR direct admission (private colleges)
Entrance Exams	AIIMS MSc Nursing, PGIMER, JIPMER, RUHS, CMC Vellore, State PG Nursing CET
Average Fees	Govt: ₹30,000 – ₹80,000 per year; Pvt: ₹1 – 3 LPA
Average Salary (Freshers)	₹4 – 6 LPA (can go up to ₹10+ LPA with experience)
Higher Studies	M.Phil Nursing, Ph.D. Nursing, MBA in Hospital Management

 

Admission Process

 

1. Check Eligibility – Must have B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55% + R.N./R.M. registration.
   
   

2. Apply – Through AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, state exams, or university portals.
   
   

3. Entrance Exam – Written exam (MCQs on Nursing, General Science, and Aptitude).
   
   

4. Counseling/Interview – Seat allotment based on rank.
   
   

5. Finalize Admission – Document verification + fee payment.
   
   

 

Syllabus – M.Sc. Nursing (Semester-wise)

 

Semester	Subjects
1st Semester	Nursing Education, Advanced Nursing Practice, Nursing Research & Statistics I, Clinical Specialty I
2nd Semester	Nursing Management, Nursing Research & Statistics II, Clinical Specialty II
3rd Semester	Nursing Education (Practical), Nursing Management (Practical), Clinical Specialty III
4th Semester	Dissertation/Thesis, Clinical Specialty IV, Viva & Comprehensive Exams

 

Specializations Offered:

 

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
  
  

• Pediatric (Child Health) Nursing
  
  

• Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing
  
  

• Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing
  
  

• Community Health Nursing
  
  

• Critical Care Nursing

  
  
  

How to Apply

 

• Govt Institutes → Apply via AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, State PG CET portals.
  
  

• Private Universities → Apply directly on their websites (Manipal, SRM, Amity, etc.).
  
  

• Documents Required → B.Sc. Nursing degree, Registration Certificate (R.N./R.M.), Internship proof, Mark sheets, ID proof.
  
  

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

• B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks.
  
  

• Must be a Registered Nurse (R.N./R.M.) with the State Nursing Council.
  
  

• 1 year of work experience (in some colleges, especially for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing graduates).
  
  

• Age Limit: Some govt. colleges set an upper age limit of 45 years.

  
  
  

Entrance Exams for M.Sc. Nursing

 

Exam	Conducted By	Colleges Covered
AIIMS MSc Nursing	AIIMS, New Delhi	AIIMS campuses
PGIMER MSc Nursing	PGIMER, Chandigarh	PGIMER
JIPMER MSc Nursing	JIPMER, Puducherry	JIPMER
RUHS PG Nursing CET	Rajasthan University of Health Sciences	RUHS-affiliated colleges
CMC Vellore MSc Nursing	Christian Medical College	CMC Vellore
State PG CETs	Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, etc.	State Govt. colleges
University Level Exams	Manipal, SRM, Amrita, Symbiosis	Respective universities

 

Top Colleges for M.Sc. Nursing (Table)

 

College	Location	Admission Mode
AIIMS (Delhi + other branches)	New Delhi & All India	AIIMS Entrance
PGIMER	Chandigarh	PGIMER Exam
JIPMER	Puducherry	JIPMER Entrance
CMC Vellore	Tamil Nadu	Univ. Entrance
NIMHANS	Bangalore	Univ. Entrance
Manipal College of Nursing (MAHE)	Manipal	MET Exam
Amrita College of Nursing	Coimbatore	Univ. Entrance
SRM College of Nursing	Chennai	SRMJEEH
Kasturba Medical College	Mangalore	Univ. Entrance
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) affiliated colleges	Karnataka	State CET

 

Job & Career Prospects

 

Industries Hiring:

 

• Govt. & Pvt. Hospitals
  
  

• Nursing Colleges & Universities (as faculty)
  
  

• Public Health Organizations (WHO, UNICEF, NHM)
  
  

• Research & Development Institutes
  
  

• Corporate Healthcare (Apollo, Fortis, Max, AIIMS, etc.)
  
  

 

Job Profiles

 

Job Role	Description
Nurse Educator	Teaching in nursing colleges/universities
Nurse Practitioner	Advanced patient care in hospitals
Clinical Nurse Specialist	Expertise in one area (ICU, oncology, pediatrics, etc.)
Nursing Superintendent	Manages hospital nursing staff
Research Nurse	Works on clinical research projects
Public Health Nurse	Works in rural/urban health programs
Nurse Administrator	Manages hospital/clinic nursing operations

 

Future Scopes

 

• Pursue Ph.D. in Nursing for academic/research careers.
  
  

• Work abroad (UK, USA, Canada, Gulf) after clearing NCLEX, IELTS/OET, HAAD, DHA.
  
  

• Jobs in Nursing Colleges as Professors, Principals.
  
  

• High demand in Critical Care, Mental Health, Geriatric Care, and Community Health.
  
  

• Opportunity to move into Hospital Administration / Health Policy roles.
  
  

 

Govt. College Seat Intake (Sample Table)

 

College	Approx. Seats	Admission Mode
AIIMS Delhi	25	AIIMS Entrance
PGIMER Chandigarh	20	PGIMER Exam
JIPMER Puducherry	20	JIPMER Entrance
CMC Vellore	15	Univ. Entrance
NIMHANS Bangalore	15	Univ. Entrance