B.Sc Nursing is a highly in-demand professional course in the field of healthcare. Students aspiring to build a career in nursing must clear various B.Sc Nursing entrance exams conducted by top medical universities and state bodies in India.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) is a 4-year undergraduate degree aimed at preparing students as qualified nursing professionals. It includes both theoretical and practical training in nursing sciences, community health, patient care, and medical ethics.
Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum of 45%-50% marks (varies by college).
The candidate should be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the admission year. There is no upper age limit in most colleges.
Indian citizens and NRI candidates can apply, depending on the exam/college rules.
Here is the list of major nursing entrance exams in India for B.Sc Nursing admission:
| Entrance Exam | Application Fee | Conducting Authority |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam | ₹1,500 (General/OBC), ₹1,200 (SC/ST) | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| JIPMER B.Sc Nursing | ₹1,500 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research |
| ABVMU CET (UP B.Sc Nursing) | ₹3,000 (Gen), ₹2,000 (SC/ST) | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow |
| RUHS B.Sc Nursing | ₹1,800 (Gen), ₹900 (SC/ST) | Rajasthan University of Health Sciences |
| BFUHS Punjab CET | ₹3,000 (Gen), ₹1,500 (SC) | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences |
Admission to B.Sc Nursing is mainly through entrance exams. The process includes: