Post Bsc nursing

 

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a 2-year undergraduate program designed for Registered Nurses (GNM diploma holders) who wish to upgrade their qualification to a bachelor’s degree. The course equips nurses with advanced theoretical knowledge, clinical training, leadership, research, and management skills. It creates a pathway for higher studies like M.Sc. Nursing and leadership roles in hospitals, academics, and public health.

 

Course Highlights (Table)

 

Feature	Details
Course Name	Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc Nursing)
Duration	2 years
Level	Undergraduate (Bridge course after GNM)
Eligibility	GNM + Registered Nurse (R.N./R.M.) with State Nursing Council
Admission Process	Entrance exam or merit-based (varies by institute)
Entrance Exams	AIIMS Nursing Entrance, JIPMER Nursing, State CETs, University-level exams
Average Fees	Govt: ₹20,000 – ₹70,000 per year; Pvt: ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 per year
Average Salary (Freshers)	₹3 – 5 LPA (can go up to ₹8–10 LPA with experience)
Higher Studies	M.Sc. Nursing, MBA (Hospital Management), MPH, Ph.D. Nursing

 

Admission Process

 

1. Check Eligibility → Must have completed GNM + R.N./R.M. registration.
   
   

2. Apply → Online via AIIMS, JIPMER, State CETs, or university portals.
   
   

3. Entrance Exam / Merit → Admission based on entrance test (in central institutes) or merit in GNM.
   
   

4. Counseling & Seat Allotment → Based on rank & availability.
   
   

5. Final Admission → Submit documents + pay fees.

   
   
   

Syllabus – Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

 

1st Year

 

• Nursing Foundation
  
  

• Nutrition & Dietetics
  
  

• Biochemistry & Biophysics
  
  

• Psychology
  
  

• Microbiology
  
  

• Maternal Nursing
  
  

• Child Health Nursing
  
  

• Medical & Surgical Nursing
  
  

• English

  
  
  

2nd Year

 

• Sociology
  
  

• Community Health Nursing
  
  

• Mental Health Nursing
  
  

• Introduction to Nursing Education
  
  

• Introduction to Nursing Administration
  
  

• Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
  
  

• Practicals & Clinical Training

  
  
  

 How to Apply

 

• Visit official websites of AIIMS, JIPMER, State Nursing Councils, or universities.
  
  

• Register online → Fill application → Upload documents → Pay fees.
  
  

• Appear for the entrance exam (if required).
  
  

• Attend counseling for seat allotment.

  
  
  

 Eligibility Criteria

 

• Must have completed GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery).
  
  

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

• Minimum 1 year of clinical/teaching experience (may vary by institution).
  
  

• Age limit: Usually no upper age limit.

  
  
  

Entrance Exams

 

Exam	Conducted By	Colleges Covered
AIIMS Nursing Entrance	AIIMS, New Delhi	AIIMS colleges
JIPMER Nursing Entrance	JIPMER, Puducherry	JIPMER
PGIMER Nursing Entrance	PGIMER, Chandigarh	PGIMER
State CETs	State Govt.	Govt. Nursing Colleges
University Exams	Manipal, Amrita, SRM, etc.	Private/Deemed Universities

 

Top Colleges (Table)

 

College	Location	Admission Mode
AIIMS (Delhi + branches)	New Delhi & all India	AIIMS Entrance
PGIMER	Chandigarh	PGIMER Nursing Entrance
JIPMER	Puducherry	JIPMER Exam
CMC Vellore	Tamil Nadu	Univ. Entrance
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing	Delhi	DU Entrance
Manipal College of Nursing (MAHE)	Manipal	Univ. Entrance
Amrita College of Nursing	Coimbatore	Univ. Entrance
SRM College of Nursing	Chennai	Univ. Entrance
Kasturba Medical College	Mangalore	Univ. Entrance
Govt. Nursing Colleges (Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, TN)	State Colleges	State CET

 

Job & Career Prospects

 

Sectors Hiring:

 

• Govt. & Private Hospitals
  
  

• Community Health Programs
  
  

• Nursing Colleges & Universities (as Tutors)
  
  

• Research Centers
  
  

• NGOs & International Health Organizations (WHO, UNICEF, Red Cross)
  
  

• Military Nursing Services (MNS)

  
  
  

 Job Profiles

 

Job Role	Description
Staff Nurse	Provides direct patient care in hospitals
Nurse Educator	Faculty in nursing colleges/universities
Clinical Instructor	Trains nursing students in hospitals
Nursing Supervisor	Manages a team of nurses
Public Health Nurse	Works in rural/urban health programs
Research Nurse	Involved in clinical trials & research
Military Nurse	Serves in defense healthcare services

 

Future Scopes

 

• Pursue M.Sc. Nursing for specialization.
  
  

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

• Career growth in hospital administration, academics, and public health.
  
  

• Eligible for government jobs through UPSC, State PSC, AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, Military Nursing Services.
  
  

• Can start a career in hospital management or private practice.

  
  
  

Govt. College Seat Intake (Sample Table)

 

College	Seats (Approx)	Admission Mode
AIIMS Delhi	50	AIIMS Entrance
PGIMER Chandigarh	30	PGIMER Exam
JIPMER Puducherry	25	JIPMER Entrance
RAK College of Nursing, Delhi (DU)	40	DU Entrance
Govt. Nursing Colleges (Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, TN)	30–60 each	State CET
Military Nursing Colleges (AFMC Pune, Command Hospitals)	~20–30 each	MNS Entrance