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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.

Note - Info taken from external sites.

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

 

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

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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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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, you can get admission to Raspun School of Nursing-Shillong after passing class 2th. You need to pass class 12th from a recognized board such as CBSE, ISC, or MBOSE HSSLC with an aggregate score of at least 40%. 

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Swati Pandey

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Answered 4 days ago

Ulster University is mostly known for its Nursing courses. This university's Nursing courses are, too,  popular and ranked well. Below mentioned are ranking of Nursing programs by various ranking bodies-

Ranking BodiesNusring Rankings 
Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2027 #20 in UK 
QS Rankings for Nursing 2026
  • #13 in UK
  • #101-150 in the world
Complete University Guide Ranking 2027#21
The Guardian Rankings 2027#41

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, you have a solid chance of getting admission to B.Sc Nursing at Ma Sarada College of Nursing (Kolkata) with an SC category rank (CMR) of 1411, though your General Merit Rank (GMR) of 9016 falls on the higher side for open category seats.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Several nursing colleges in Mangalore advertise or report a 100% placement rate or strong placement assistance, notably Srinivas University, Yenepoya Nursing College (postgraduate programs). Check the table below for the top colleges with median salaries.

Top CollegesMedian Salary
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences PlacementsINR 2.73 Lacs - INR 36 lakh
Srinivas (Deemed to be a university) PlacementsINR 4.8 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Srinivas University PlacementsINR 10 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 5 days ago

Private Nursing colleges are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. Go through the table below for the top colleges with their tuition fees.

ivate Nursing Colleges

Tuition Fee

Srinivas University Nursing Courses

INR 6.2 Lacs – INR 11.6 lakh

Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) Nursing Courses

INR 96,000 INR 12.15 lakh

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences Nursing Courses

INR 1.47 Lacs – INR 7.75 lakh

Muller's College of Nursing Courses

INR 99,490 – INR 2.28 lakh

Kanachur College of Nursing Sciences Nursing Courses

INR 5.15 lakh

Unity College of Nursing Courses

INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2 lakh

Shree Devi College of Nursing Nursing Courses

INR 2 lakh

New Mangala College of Nursing Courses

INR 1.65 lakh

Aaliyah College of Nursing Courses

INR 8.35 lakh

SCS College of Nursing Courses

INR 5.5 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

In the QS Rankings for Nursing program, Western Sydney University ranks at #17 in Australia and #51-100 in the world in 2026. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2027,  WSU Nursing programs are ranked #15 in Australia. Also Shiksha ranks this university's MSN program #15 in Australia 2027.

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 6 days ago

The total B.Sc. Nursing course fee at IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences Durgapur is approximately ₹5.35 Lacs to ₹5.75 lakh for the complete 4 year course. For the latest fee structure admission details and eligibility criteria visit the official website.

 

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Dev Kumar

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Answered 2 weeks ago

AIIMS Bathinda BSc Nursing cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the BSc in Nursing course for various categories under the All India quota. Students can check the table below to know the AIIMS Bathinda BSc cutoff 2026 for the last round for various categories. 

CategoryAIIMS Bathinda BSc Nursing cutoff 2026
General901
OBC1105 
SC6126 
ST11314 
EWS1029 

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The annual tuition fee for the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program at the School of Nursing, Government Headquarters Hospital ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per year.

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Swati Pandey

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, Charles Darwin University Australia offers a scholarship for Bachelor of Nursing students. The scholarship covers the 20% of the tuition fees. As such, no separate application is required. The students are considered automatically after the submission of the application. 

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Anya Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Total tuition fees for BSc Computer Science as well as Food Nutrition course at Sri University are INR 5,60,000 for the full course. The BSc Nursing track costs INR 5,20,000 for the complete duration. This pricing scheme includes six months of mandatory clinical internship work within the overall st

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a month ago

For the 2026-27 academic session, admissions for the B.Sc Nursing programme at  the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences are closed now.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Private Nursing colleges in Trivandrum are expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private organisations. Check the table below for the top private colleges.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in TrivandrumTuition Fees
Credence College of Nursing CoursesINR 2 lakh
Ruckmoni College of Nursing CoursesINR 2.2 lakh
Credence School of Nursing Courses-

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Trivandrum has about 8 Nursing colleges, including private, government, and semi-government colleges. Little Flower School of Nursing, NIMS College of Nursing, S.U.T School of Nursing, Dr. Govindans School of Nursing, Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, etc. are some of the colleges and

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, check the table below for some of the top Nursing colleges in Trivandrum, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Little Flower School of Nursing-
NIMS College of NursingINR 2 lakh
S.U.T. School of Nursing-
Dr. Govindans School of Nursing-
Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram-

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top colleges for GNM Nursing in Trivandrum.

  • Little Flower School of Nursing
  • NIMS College of Nursing
  • S.U.T. School of Nursing
  • Dr. Govindans School of Nursing
  • Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Private colleges like Nagaji Institute of Nursing Sciences and BIMR Nursing College offer valid, MPMSU-affiliated nursing degrees for students who don't secure government seats. While government colleges are generally cheaper, private colleges will help the students. It's important to verify affilia

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Check the table below for the low-cost Nursing colleges in Gwalior along with their low tuition fees.

Low-cost Nursing Colleges in GwaliorTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior FeesINR 1.7 lakh
BIMR Nursing College FeesINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Awadh Madhav Nursing School FeesINR 1.64 lakh
Akadami Nursing College FeesINR 1.22 Lacs - INR 2.48 lakh

NOTE: Affordable fees given above are from official sources.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

According to Shiksha, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, ISC is eligible for nursing admission in Gwalior. There are colleges that offer merit based admission on board results. The admission may be possible on the basis of your board. But, you must check your board before choosing your college.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Private Nursing institutions in Gwalior offer recognised diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate nursing programs approved by relevant state and national councils. Some of the private colleges are mentioned below along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in GwaliorTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior Nursing CoursesINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing College Nursing CoursesINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Sophia Nursing School Nursing CoursesINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
Nagaji Institute of Nursing Science Nursing CoursesINR 4.24 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

All the Nursing colleges in Gwalior providing BSc Nursing are affiliated to MPMSU Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh Medical University). This is to ensure a uniform curriculum for the nursing colleges of the state. You must ensure their affiliation before you take admission anywhere. An active affiliation en

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Gwalior has around 91 nursing colleges, with a good number being private institutes and a couple of public-private ones. This gives students plenty of choices depending on budget and course preference. Popular names include Gwalior Nursing College and Jai Institute of Nursing and Research. It's a fa

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

BSc Nursing course tuition fees in Gwalior fall in the range of INR 2 Lacs to 12 lakh. You can see a few top BSc Nursing colleges in Gwalior and their tuition fees mentioned below.

Best BSc Nursing Gwalior CollegeTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, Gwalior BSc Nursing CourseINR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing College BSc Nursing CourseINR 2.8 lakh
Post Graduate College of Nursing BSc Nursing CourseINR 4.24 lakh
Akadami Nursing College BSc Nursing CourseINR 2.48 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, check the table below for some of the top Nursing colleges in Gwalior along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
School of Nursing, ITM University, GwaliorINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BIMR Nursing CollegeINR 1 Lacs - INR 2.8 lakh
Sophia Nursing SchoolINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
Post Graduate College of NursingINR 3.76 Lacs - INR 4.24 lakh
Awadh Madhav Nursing SchoolINR 1.64 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Check the table below for the top private Nursing colleges in Rajasthan along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Nursing Colleges in RajasthanTuition Fee
NIMS Nursing College, NIMS University Nursing CoursesINR 1.89 Lacs - INR 9.46 lakh
Jaipur National University Nursing CoursesINR 1.1 Lacs - INR 3.93 lakh
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology Nursing CoursesINR 1.4 Lacs - INR 5 lakh
Apex University Nursing CoursesINR 6 Lacs - INR 9 lakh
JIET University Nursing CoursesINR 87,500 - INR 5 lakh
Biyani School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Nursing CoursesINR 1.98 lakh
JIET Group of Institutions Nursing CoursesINR 3.8 lakh
Mahatma9 Nursing College Nursing CoursesINR 2.8 lakh
Jaipur College of Nursing and Hospital Nursing CoursesINR 2.8 lakh
Tantia University Nursing CoursesINR 1.9 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Admission takes place mainly through the RUHS Nursing Entrance Exam and then counselling by merit and category. This is valid for most Government and many private affiliated colleges of the University. Cutoffs vary each year on the basis of the number of applicants and the difficulty level. Hence, a

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

This depends on your NEET/entrance score and budget. Government colleges like SMS Jaipur offer much lower fees but come with higher cutoffs and tougher competition. Private colleges like JNU or Apex University offer more flexible admission but at a higher cost. Discussions generally lean towards rec

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are about 250+ Nursing colleges in Rajasthan, with a mix of private, government, and semi-government colleges. B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, or M.Sc. Nursing are the top Nursing programmes accepted in top colleges. NIMS Nursing College, Jaipur National University, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sc

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Unfortunately, there are no nursing colleges in Rajasthan offering zero academic fees. Most government nursing colleges charges extremely low tuition fees, but do levy nominal annual fees between INR 2000 to 200000 varying on student's gender and category, and also consider caution money or hostel c

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Go through the table below for the fee range of BSc Nursing colleges in Kanpur.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Rama University, KanpurINR 4 lakh
Krishna Group of Institutions, KanpurINR 5.8 lakh
College of Nursing, KanpurINR 700
Saaii College of Medical Science & TechnologyINR 3 lakh
Yashraj Institute of Professional Studies, KanpurINR 4.8 lakh

NOTE: Fees mentioned above are taken from the official website.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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