The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) is a four-year undergraduate degree program that prepares students to become professional nurses equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to deliver high-quality patient care across healthcare settings.
Academic Requirements:
Must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Zoology/Botany) and English.
General category: 45–55% aggregate; Reserved (SC/ST/OBC): 40–50%.
Minimum age: 17 years by December 31 of admission year; some institutes cap maximum age at ~35.
Entrance Exams:
National: NEET-UG is now a prominent route (AIIMS B.Sc, CUET & NEET depending on institution).
State/University-specific tests: like AP NCET, CNET (UP), KCET, JENPAS UG, TS EAMCET Many state-level admissions remain based solely on 12th marks and category-specific merit lists .
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Duration | 4 years + internship |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (PCB + English), 45–55% marks, ≥17 yrs age |
| Admission Routes | NEET-UG, CUET, AIIMS, State CETs, Merit-based (e.g. Tamil Nadu) |
| Reservations | SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (~27%), EWS (10%), PwD (3–5%), plus state-specific |
| Fees | Govt: ₹10k–1.5L/year; Private: ₹75k–2.5L/year |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships, fee waivers, student loans via Central/State programs |
| Career Scope | Hospital nurse, community nurse, educator, clinical specialist, research roles |
