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The BSc nursing syllabus will teach you about Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Microbiology, and Nursing Fundamentals, etc. Keep reading the article if you're interested in knowing more about the BSc Nursing syllabus in India. 

BSc Nursing Detailed Syllabus 

Here's the detailed syllabus of the BSc Nursing course followed in most colleges, for your reference.

BSc Nursing Subjects Year I
Anatomy Physiology
Nutrition Biochemistry
Nursing Foundations Psychology
Microbiology Introduction to Computers
English Hindi
BSc Nursing Subjects Year II
Pharmacology Pathology & Genetics
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatrics) I
Community Health Nursing I Communication and Educational Technology
BSc Nursing Subjects Year III
Sociology Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-II
Child Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing
BSc Nursing Subjects Year IV
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing Community Health Nursing II
Nursing Research & Statistics Management of Nursing Services and Education
Integrated Practice -

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Core Subjects

Some core subjects of the BSc Nursing program are here.

Subject title

Subject details

Human Anatomy

Students will learn about the functions of the human body and how they recognise the causes of illness. Students can understand the concepts of anatomy and physiology. This subject provides the concepts and practical applications to assess, diagnose and track a patient’s health.

Sociology

Students will get to learn about the study of human behaviour and human interactions, which is required to determine human behaviour. It also allows students to enhance the quality of patient care.

Nutrition

With this subject, students will study the concept of nutrition in food, how the body uses it, and the relationship between diet, health, and diseases. 

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the application of chemistry at the cellular and molecular levels. Students will learn about the biological process, which takes place in cells and organisms. The study of biochemistry includes the structure of proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes, fats, etc, that takes place in any living being in the environment.

Psychology

Students get to learn about the scientific study of the mind and behaviour in this subject. Through this subject, students will learn about the activities involved in studying and understanding the mental process, brain functions, and behaviour of a patient.

Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of those living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye and are considered too small in size. Students also learn about the concepts of microbiology, the characteristics of microbes, and their infection controls under this subject.

Computers

Computers are also required in the study of nursing. Students get to learn about computers that are used to access important information about the health and illness of a patient. Nurses use computers in a laboratory to access laboratory tests and X-rays and prepare health reports accordingly.

Medical health nursing

Students will learn about medical asepsis. This subject teaches detecting common symptoms and signs of a patient's health. Medical health nursing also teaches how to deal with respiratory problems, digestive disorders, common blood vascular problems, etc.

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Elective Subjects

Here are a few elective subjects taken by BSc Nursing students.

Subject title

Subject details

Child Health Nursing

Child nursing is deeply concerned with the health of infants, children, and adolescents, their growth and development, and attaining their full potential as adults.

Nursing Research and Statistics

 

Nursing statistics and research are concerned with the application of current and up-to-date research and patient care delivery. Through this subject, students develop knowledge about health and the promotion of health over the full lifespan. The subject teaches students to respond effectively to actual or potential health problems.

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

This subject explains the concepts and principles of midwifery and obstetrical nursing. Students get to learn about the skills that are required in high-risk pregnant women during antenatal, natal, and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings.

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Specializations

You'll also find some specializations taken by BSc Nursing students to pursue their careers in a specific field.

BSc Nursing Specializations
Community Health Nursing Military Nursing Orthopedic Nursing
Hospital Nursing Pediatric Nursing Home Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing Neurological Nursing Leprosy nursing
Ophthalmic Nursing TB Nursing O.T. Nursing

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Popular Books and Authors

Books are another important part of a coursework. Here are some BSc Nursing books with their authors.

Book Title

Author

Book Details

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Elaine Marieb

The author explains the structures of the human body.

The Sociological Imagination

Wright Mills

Sociology is the study of social change, social life, and the social consequences of human behaviour.

Food & Nutrition for Nursing

Ruma Singh

The author explains the benefits of nutrients in food and their relations between diet, health, and disease.

Textbook of Biochemistry & Biophysics for Nurses

Dr C.P. Baveja

The application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels.

Psychology for Nurses

R. Sreevani

The author explains the scientific study of mind and behaviour through this subject.

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BSc Nursing Syllabus 2025: Top Colleges

There are more than 2,900 BSc Nursing colleges in India, where more than 1,500 are private and 200 are government colleges. You can find some well known BSc Nursing government and private college syllabus details in the tables below.

Best Government Colleges BSc Nursing Syllabus PDFs
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, DU Ahilya Bai College of Nursing - BSc Nursing Syllabus
AIIMS Delhi AIIMS Delhi - BSc Nursing Syllabus
Jamia Hamdard University Jamia Hamdard - BSc Nursing Syllabus
JIMPER Puducherry JIPMER Puducherry - BSc Nursing Syllabus
Amity University, Gurugram Amity University Gurugram - BSc Nursing Syllabus 
Bharath University (BIHER) BIHER - BSc Nursing Syllabus 
Brainware University Brainware University - BSc Nursing Syllabus
D. Y. Patil Education Society D.Y. Patil Education Society - BSc Nursing Syllabus
GD Goenka University GD Goenka University - BSc Nursing Syllabus

 

Table of contents
  • Popular B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular Private B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular B.Sc Nursing Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India

Following are the most popular B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India. Learn more about these B.Sc Nursing colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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24 LPA
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B.Sc. Applications open. Apply Now

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2.25 L - 8 L
4.5
3 K
8.5 LPA

Popular Private B.Sc Nursing Colleges in India

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B.Sc. Applications open. Apply Now

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2 Courses
2.25 L - 8 L
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Popular B.Sc Nursing Specializations

Following are the most popular B.Sc Nursing Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.
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Yes, you can apply to private nursing colleges in Bihar before your Class 12 result comes out. Candidates in Class 12 can apply for the Bihar BSc Nursing exam; however, they must have passed the Class 12 grade before the start of online counselling with Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and English with

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Yes, you can do MBBS after Nursing courses. But you should clear NEET UG for that. There is no direct entry which means you will start from first year of MBBS.

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No, a gap year after Class 12th won't affect your admission to any private Nursing college in Uttar Pradesh. The only requirement for B.Sc. Nursing requires a candidate to have passed Class 12 from any recognised board with a minimum mark of 45% in PCB together and passed in English individually.

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Yes, you can apply to private Nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh before your Class 12th result is declared. If a student has yet to get their 12th marks, they may choose the option “appearing” for that particular class before filling the application form. However, the candidate has to update his/her

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Yes, the Bachelor of Nursing course at Australian Catholic University is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). It is also approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This university is ranked at #4 in Australia for Nursing. As a part of the c

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MH Nursing CET rank under 200 will help to get adimission to the top colleges. Candidates need to obtain 75+ marks to get a rank under 200. 

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Candidates appearing for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam need to carry a hall ticket and a valid photo id. Carry the photo id used while applying for the MH Nursing CET. If there is any mismatch in the name mentioned in the hall ticket and the photo id, else students will not be allowed to take the tes

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The annual fees for BSc Nursing is INR 1.82 lakh at Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram. Aspirants also need to pay admission fees and caution deposit of INR 5,000 each. The examination fees is INR 15,000. Aspirants selected for admission have to secure their seat by paying the course fees. 

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No, negative marking is not done for wrong answers in MH Nursing CET. There are 100 questions in MH BSc Nursing CET. Each question has 1 mark.

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In  muttan govt nursing school for addmission at least 50% (physics, chemistry and biology)

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No, NEET is not compulsory for nursing courses. Admission is done through the BCECEB entrance exam for government colleges. Many private colleges in Patna offer direct admission based on Class 12 marks only.

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Yes, students from other states can easily get admission in private nursing colleges in Patna without any domicile restriction. However, government college seats are reserved for Bihar students only.

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Institution TypeAnnual Fee (Approx.)Total 4‑Year CostExamples
Government Colleges₹15,000 – ₹60,000₹60,000 – ₹2.4 lakhAIIMS, Govt. Nursing Colleges
Private Colleges₹80,000 – ₹2 lakh₹3.2 – ₹8 lakhAmity, Symbiosis, Manipal, SRM
Deemed Universities₹1.5 – ₹2.5 lakh₹6 – ₹10 lakhDY Patil, Jain University, LPU

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IIMS MSc Nursing 2025 test centres are decided by the exam conducting body, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The list of AIIMS MSc. Nursing test centres are released by the AIIMS Delhi at the official website. 

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Biology and Nursing Aptitude sections are the most scoring subjects in CG Nursing exam. These sections are considered easy to moderate and allow students to score more marks. However, all sections in CG Nursing have equal weightage.

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Yes, Amity University Gurugram does offer a BSc in Nursing course in 2026. This course has a duration of four years that covers eight semesters. Admissions to this course are open to candidates who completed Class 12 board exams in the PCB stream. Selection will be done base done based on merit in C

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Yes, Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram BSc fees is subject to increase after the first year of the course. According to the website of Gopal Narayan Singh University, the annual fees of Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram is subject to a five percent increase starting from second year.

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Graphic Era Deemed to be University offered the highest median salary of INR 7.45 LPA. Listed below are the Shri Nursing colleges in Dehradun -

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Median Salary

Graphic Era Deemed to be University Placements

INR 10.55 lakh

INR 7.45 LPA

Shri Guru Ram Rai University Placements

INR 83,600 – INR 2.9 lakh

INR 3.6 LPA

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The total fee for the BSc Nursing course at Doon Institute of Medical Sciences (DIMS) is mentioned below -

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Doon Institute of Medical SciencesINR 2.9 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Top BSc Nursing colleges in Dehradun provide 4-year course with clinical training, better placement record and are approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC), with an approximate fee of INR 2- 10 lakhs. Listed below are some colleges -
 

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Graphic Era Deemed to be University BSc

INR 10.55 lakh

Shri Guru Ram Rai University BSc

INR 2.9 lakh

Doon Institute of Medical Sciences BSc

INR 2.9 lakh

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University BSc

INR 9.6 lakh

DIT University BSc

INR 5.17 Lacs – INR 6.47 lakh

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As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are the top Nursing colleges in Dehradun with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Graphic Era Deemed to be UniversityINR 10.55 lakh
Shri Guru Ram Rai UniversityINR 83,600 - INR 2.9 lakh
Doon Institute of Medical SciencesINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 2.9 lakh
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand UniversityINR 4.05 Lacs - INR 9.6 lakh
DIT UniversityINR 5.17 Lacs - INR 6.47 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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There are about 30+ Nursing colleges in Dehradun. Of these, 20+ are private colleges and 3 are government colleges. Admissions to these colleges are based on merit or through entrance exam like CUET .

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Tasbiya Khan

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Listed below are some of the top private Nursing colleges in Chennai without any entrance exam -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research CentreINR 1.8 lakh
Saveetha UniversityINR 60,000 - INR 2 lakh
SRIHERINR 5 lakh
VISTASINR 4.88 lakh
BIHERINR 10 lakh

Source: official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Generally, private colleges are more expensive than government colleges. However, affordable options are also available. Some of the private Nursing colleges in Chennai are mentioned below with fees less than INR 1 Lacs -

Top Private CollegesTuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research CentreINR 35,000
Saveetha UniversityINR 50,000 - INR 75,000
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesINR 6,000 - INR 60,000

Source: official site and may vary.

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Candidates can download the CG BSc Nursing 2026 admit card by June 11, 2026. The admit card download link will be updated online. Download and take the print of admit card.

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