Overview
B.Sc Nursing is an eight-semester degree that trains professional nurses and midwives. The Indian Nursing Council sets its curriculum and eligibility.
Students study applied anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition and microbiology alongside nursing foundations, adult health, child health, mental health, community health and midwifery nursing. Clinical postings in hospitals and communities run throughout.
The final semester includes competency assessment across nursing areas. Graduates register with their State Nursing Registration Council.
Who is it for?
Students with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English who want a hands-on caring profession. It suits those ready for hospital shifts and teamwork.
Eligibility
You qualify if you match any one of these:
General
- Studying in: Class 12
- Stream: Science (PCB)
- Must have studied: English
- At least 45% marks in Class 12
- minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
SC/ST/OBC
- Studying in: Class 12
- Stream: Science (PCB)
- Must have studied: English
- Category: SC, ST, OBC
- At least 40% marks in Class 12
- minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
Colleges may set higher cut-offs or require an entrance test. Check each college's page.
What you study
| Year 1 | Communicative English, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Applied Sociology and Psychology, Applied Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing Foundation, Nursing Informatics |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Applied Microbiology and Infection Control, Adult Health Nursing I and II, Pharmacology, Pathology and Genetics, Professionalism and Ethics |
| Year 3 | Community Health Nursing I, Nursing Education, Forensic Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Management and Leadership |
| Year 4 | Community Health Nursing II, Nursing Research and Statistics, Midwifery/OBG Nursing, Competency Assessment |
Typical subjects. Each university sets its own syllabus.
Skills you build
- Clinical nursing procedures
- Communication
- Community health
- Infection control
- Midwifery
- Patient care
Where it leads
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Higher study after B.Sc Nursing
Colleges offering B.Sc Nursing
Tuition ranges from ₹1,585 to ₹2,69,900 a year across 27 colleges that publish fees.
By location
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for B.Sc Nursing?
The Indian Nursing Council sets a minimum age of 17 years on 31 December of the year of admission.
What is the maximum time to finish?
INC's FAQs say the time to complete the course should not exceed eight years.
What attendance is required?
INC's FAQs require at least 80% attendance in theory and practical for each course, and 100% in each practical area before the degree is awarded.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Eligibility Criteria - Indian Nursing Council · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- INC Corrigendum - Revised Regulations and Curriculum for B.Sc. (Nursing) Program · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Indian Nursing Council FAQs · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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