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OVERVIEW

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) is a 4-year undergraduate course. By pursuing this course students can build their career in healthcare, focusing on patient care, clinical procedures, and hospital management. It is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The course includes subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Health, and Surgical Nursing.

Highlights:

Feature	Details
Course Name	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
Course Duration	4 Years + Mandatory 6-month clinical internship in hospitals or healthcare centres.
Breakdown of the Course Duration	1st Year – Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) 2nd Year – Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Pathology 3rd Year – Community Health Nursing, Pediatrics, Mental Health Nursing 4th Year – Advanced Nursing, Research, and Management + Internship
Affiliation & Approval Bodies	Indian Nursing Council (INC) – Governs and sets curriculum standards for nursing education in India. State Nursing Councils (SNCs) – Regulate nursing education at the state level. University Grants Commission (UGC) – Recognizes universities offering B.Sc. Nursing. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) – Oversees nursing policies and development. Respective Universities – Colleges must be affiliated with a recognized university (e.g., AIIMS, Delhi University, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, etc.).
Eligibility	10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) & English
Minimum Marks Required	45%-50% (Varies by College)
Entrance Exams	NEET, AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing, JIPMER Nursing, JENPAS, State-Level Exams
Conducting Body	✔ National-Level Conducting Bodies: NTA (NEET-UG), AIIMS, JIPMER, Indian Army (AFMC MNS) ✔ State-Level Conducting Bodies: WBJEEB (West Bengal), KEA (Karnataka), ABVMU (UP), MP Vyapam, HPU (HP), DMET (Odisha), etc. ✔ University-Level Conducting Bodies: CMC Vellore, SRM, Manipal, BHU, AMU
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Admission Process	Entrance Exam + Counselling
Course Fees range	✔ Govt. Colleges → ₹8K-50K per year (Highly Affordable) ✔ Private Colleges → ₹1L-3.5L per year (Moderate) ✔ Deemed Universities → ₹2L-5L per year (Expensive)
Highest Package	Highest salary in India up to 20 LPA (Military Nursing, Private Hospitals, Research, Admin Roles)

B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exams & Conducting Bodies:

B.Sc. Nursing admissions in India are conducted through national, state, and university-level entrance exams. A list of major B.Sc. Nursing entrance exams along with their conducting authorities is given below:

1. National-Level Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Conducting Body
NEET-UG	National Testing Agency (NTA)
AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
JIPMER B.Sc. Nursing	Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry

2. State-Level Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Conducting Body
JENPAS UG	WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board)
MH CET Nursing	Maharashtra CET Cell
ABVMU CET Nursing	Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU)
KCET Nursing	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
MP GNTST/PNST	MP Professional Examination Board (MP Vyapam)
HP B.Sc. Nursing Entrance	Himachal Pradesh University (HPU)
Odisha Nursing Entrance Exam	Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Odisha

3. University-Level Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Conducting Body
CMC Vellore Nursing Exam	Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
SRMJEEH (Health Sciences)	SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Manipal Entrance Test (MET) Nursing	Manipal Academy of Higher Education
BHU Nursing Entrance Exam	BHU Medical Institute
AMU Nursing Entrance Exam	AMU Medical College

Eligibility Criteria

1.Nationality & Domicile

Must be an Indian citizen

2. Educational Qualification

Must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent
Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) & English
Minimum aggregate marks required (in PCB & English combined):

General: 45%
SC/ST/OBC/PwD: 40%

3. Age Limit

Minimum Age: 17 years as of 31st December 2024
Maximum Age: No upper age limit

5. Gender-Specific Criteria

Government B.Sc. Nursing Colleges in India admit only Female Candidates
Private Colleges & Deemed Universities: Open for both Male & Female candidates

Counselling and Admission

Types of Counselling:

All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling (15% Government Seats via NEET-UG, conducted by MCC)
State Quota Counselling (85% Government & Private College Seats, conducted by state authorities)
University-Level Counselling (For Private & Deemed Universities)

Step-by-Step process of counselling and Admission is given below:

Step 1: Appear for the Entrance Exam

Candidates must qualify in the entrance exam (NEET-UG, AIIMS B.Sc., JENPAS UG, etc.).

Step 2: Registration for Counselling

Eligible candidates must register for counselling on the respective authority's website.
Documents required for registration:

10th & 12th Marksheet
Entrance Exam Rank Card
Caste & Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
Identity Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
Passport-size Photos

Step 3: Choice Filling & Seat Allotment

Candidates select their preferred colleges during counselling.
Based on rank & seat availability, colleges are allotted.

Step 4: Document Verification & Fee Payment

Shortlisted candidates visit allotted colleges for verification.
After verification, admission fees are paid to confirm the seat.

Step 5: Reporting to College

Candidates must report to the assigned college before the deadline.

Career Options

A B.Sc. Nursing degree opens up multiple career opportunities in hospitals, healthcare institutions, education, administration, and research.

✔ Job Roles: Staff Nurse, ICU/OT Nurse, Educator, Military Nurse, Research Nurse, etc.
✔ Government Jobs: AIIMS, Railways, ESIC, Military Nursing, State Health Jobs
✔ Private Jobs: Hospitals, Clinics, Corporate Healthcare, Research Centres
✔ Higher Studies: M.Sc. Nursing, MBA Healthcare, PG Diplomas
✔ Abroad Opportunities: High demand in USA, UK, Canada, Australia & Gulf
✔ Salary Range: ₹3 - 80 LPA (Varies based on experience & location)

Top Colleges:

Here are the list of top government & private institutions based on infrastructure, faculty, placements, and reputation.

Top Government B.Sc. Nursing Colleges

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Entrance Exams:

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The list of some entrance exams is given below:

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