MSc Nursing Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

Updated on Jun 18, 2025 09:53 IST
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MSc Nursing Admission is based on both merit and an entrance exam systems. It is a 2-year-long PG degree program training medical students in nursing education, management, and leadership roles

Eligibility Criteria

The top 5 MSc Nursing colleges' eligibility requirements are:

Colleges Eligibility
AIIMS Delhi
  • Graduation from a recognized university.
Parul University
  • A degree in B.Sc.(Nursing)/ B.Sc(Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate score from a recognized university or INC.

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience after BSc Nursing Post Basic.

  • The applicant must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

Amity University, Gurugram
  • A degree in B.Sc.(Nursing)/ B.Sc(Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate score from a recognized university or INC.

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience after BSc Nursing Post Basic.

  • The applicant must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

JIMPER Puducherry
  • A degree in BSc Nursing from a recognized university.

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience after BSc Nursing Post Basic.

  • The applicant must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

  • Candidates with a Post Basic BSc Nursing degree from IGNOU are not eligible.
PGIMS Rohtak
  • A degree in B.Sc.(Nursing)/ B.Sc(Hons.) Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate score from a recognized university or INC.
  • 50% minimum score in case of SC/OBC categories.
  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience from a Hospital of a Recognized Medical College/ Registered Hospital with a minimum of 100 beds. 

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

MSc Nursing Admission process

  1. Conduct personal-level research and know the eligibility for the courses in your chosen college.
  2. Look out for whether the admission requires appearing in any entrance; if yes, then choose the exam accordingly.
  3. Register, prepare, and appear for the exams accepted/ conducted by the colleges and wait for the results.
  4. Apply to the universities/ colleges by filling out the application/ registration form.
  5. Check out the official websites for your score.
  6. Attend counselling sessions if shortlisted.
  7. Pay the fees before you start with your classes.

Entrance Syllabus

Entrance Exams Exam Syllabus
KEAM Syllabus The KEAM syllabus contains mainly 3 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The topics are mainly based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
CUET-PG Syllabus The CUET-PG syllabus for the Nursing exam is subject-specific. It includes topics such as Psychology, Nursing Foundation, Community Health Nursing, etc.
AIIMS Nursing Syllabus AIIMS MSc Nursing entrance syllabus includes subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundation, etc.
NEET PG Syllabus The NEET PG Syllabus includes a combination of Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical subjects.

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

Colleges Accepting Different Scores

MSc Nursing Colleges Admission Details

Top government and private college options for MSc Nursing in India are as follows:

MSc Nursing Government Colleges

Best Government Colleges Tuition Fee
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing MSc Nursing Admission INR 1,000
AIIMS Delhi MSc Nursing Admission INR 1,400
JIPMER MSc Nursing Admission INR 2,400
AIIMS Jodhpur MSc Nursing Admission INR 2,930
NIMHANS MSc Nursing Admission NR 20,000
PGIMS Rohtak MSc Nursing Admission INR 50,000
GGSIPU MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.4 Lakh
SNDTWU MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.86 Lakh
DMIHER MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.1 Lakh
Jamia Hamdard University MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.2 Lakh

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

 

MSc Nursing Private Colleges

 See the table below for more details.

Best Private Colleges Tuition Fee
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.07 Lakh
Amity University Gurugram MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.56 Lakh
CMC Vellore MSc Nursing Admission INR 2,000
Integral University MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.4 Lakh
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.5 Lakh
Manipal University MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.5 Lakh
NIMS Nursing College MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.6 Lakh
Parul University MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.92 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh
SRM Medical College MSc Nursing Admission INR 1.8 Lakh - 3 Lakh
St. John’s Medical College MSc Nursing Admission INR 2.15 Lakh - 2.98 Lakh

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

 

Top Placements

Colleges Average Package
JIPMER Placements INR 24 LPA
AIIMS Delhi Placements INR 20 LPA
DMIHER Placements INR 14 - 14.4 LPA
Chitkara School of Health Sciences Placements INR 11.06 LPA
University of Calcutta Placements INR 9.2 LPA
Global College of Nursing Placements INR 9.2 LPA
MMC Chennai Placements INR 9.1 LPA
PGIMER Chandigarh Placements INR 9 LPA
SCON Pune Placements INR 9 LPA
LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health Placements INR 8.71 LPA

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary.

MSc Nursing Admission 2025 FAQs

Q. Which branch has better future opportunities for the MSc Nursing Course?

A. Though every MSc Nursing specialization caters to a specific medical and healthcare field and every specialization is important on its own, however, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Nursing, and Community Health Nursing are generally considered highly promising in terms of employment. 

Q. What is the difference between MSc Nursing and MD?

A. An MSc Nursing is a PG degree program for Registered Nurses who wish to advance their training in a specific area of nursing practice. In the meantime, an MD (Doctor of Medicine) is a professional medical degree that allows medical students to practice medicine as a Doctor. This signifies that MD is a higher level of medical program in terms of knowledge and authority compared to the MSc Nursing program.

Q. Can I do an MSc in Nursing without an entrance exam?

A. Yes, there are many good MSc Nursing colleges in India that offer admissions on the merit system and don't require candidates to prepare for entrance exams. Some popular options among them include Parul University, Miranda College & School of Nursing, Amity University Gurugram, SRM Medical College, KGMU, etc.

Q. What is the MSc Nursing course duration? Can I pursue MSc Nursing along with full-time job?

A. The duration of the MSc Nursing course is 2 years and yes it is possible to go for them with full time job. You can go for MSc Nursing distance course which will help you to study according to your convenience and without going for the classes physically. But it will be tough because MSc Nursing has tough subjects with tougher exams.

Q. Are there any recommended books for MSc Nursing?

A. Here's a list of some MSc Nursing books helpful for some important topics covered in the program:

Subject/Topic

MSc Nursing Books

Nursing Entrance Exam Guide

Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Entrance Exams by R.S. Sharma and Savitri Jain

Nursing Theory and Practice

Textbook of Nursing by Basavanthappa BT

Pharmacology

Pharmacology for Nurses by R. S. Satoskar

Community Health Nursing

Community Health Nursing by I. Clement

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing by Priscilla LeMone, Karen M. Burke, and Gerene Bauldoff

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Q. Which documents are required during MSc Nursing admission process?

A. Some of the important documents are mentioned below that you should carry during the MSc in Nursing admission process:

  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  • A valid ID proof (Adhaar, Passport, PAN Card, etc.)
  • Passport size photpgraphs
  • Migration Certificate
  • Relevant work experience
Table of content
  • Popular MSc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MSc Nursing Colleges in India
  • Popular MSc Nursing Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MSc Nursing Colleges in India

Following are the most popular MSc Nursing Colleges in India. Learn more about these MSc Nursing colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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20 LPA
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20 K - 2.98 L
3.8 LPA

Popular Private MSc Nursing Colleges in India

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4.8 LPA
1.92 L - 2.5 L
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4 Courses

Popular MSc Nursing Specializations

Following are the most popular MSc Nursing Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Most Popular Courses

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Pallavi Pathak

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To appear in this exam, the students must have completed the BSc Nursing/Post Basic Nursing with a minimum of 55%. It should be completed from a recognised institute. They should also have a minimum of one year of work experience working in a hospital with a minimum of 100 beds. The student should b

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Pallavi Pathak

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Answered 2 months ago

There are around 3,000 BSc Nursing colleges in India offering BSc Nursing courses in various modes. The fee structure of these colleges can vary depending on the college rating, entity type, placement records, faculty rating, etc. Hence, the fee structure can start from INR 1,000 and can go up to IN

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Akansha Bisht

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Answered 2 months ago

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Rashmi Thakur

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Nursing courses are offered at various levels and in many specializations. You can pursue a Nursing at the UG-level (BSc Nursing), PG-level (MSc Nursing), Diploma-level (GNM and ANM), Post-Basic BSc Nursing, etc. Also, at the PG-level, you'll even get to choose the specialised areas like Oncol

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Nikita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Today, Nursing is one of the highest-demanding professions worldwide. You can measure the importance of a Nursing course by the fact that there are only 1.9 Nurses per 1,000 people, far below the WHO's recommendation of a ratio of 3 nurses per 1,000. Nurses are the centre of any healthcare facility

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Atul Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Hi, the average salary of a Registered Nurse in India is INR 4.3 LPA. This range can increase or decrease based on the employer, job location, relevant experience, and skills. For instance, Manipal Hospitals offers INR 3.9 LPA to Nurses, whereas King Fahad Specialist Hospital offers INR 3.4 LPA, Apo

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Rashmi Srivastava

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Answered 2 months ago

Being in the Nursing profession, your focus is to promote, protect, and optimize the health of your patients. Nurses are of different types, for instance, Home Nurse, Community Nurse, Emergency Care Nurse, Child Health Nurse, OT Nurse, Dialysis Nurse, and so on. Their work environment and duties dif

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

There are many. For example:

  • Getting a Nursing degree will allow you to become a Registered Nurse in the healthcare field anywhere around the world.
  • There will be job security, since Nurses are always in high demand across the globe.
  • Nursing is a highly trusted and respected profession.

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Gunjan Dhawan

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Answered 2 months ago

Listed below are the top private BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Eligibility/Exams

IUL Admission

INR 1.8 Lacs – INR 5.6 Lakh

IUET

Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and Hospital Admission

INR 72,000

Merit-Based

Era University Admission

INR 5.4 Lakh

Merit-Based

Vivekanand College of Nursing Admission

INR 3.05 Lakh

Merit-Based

Nishat Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences and College of Nursing Admission

INR 1.44 Lakh

Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Yes, joining the best BSc Nursing colleges in Lucknow can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Average Salary Package

KGMU BSc Courses

INR 48,000

INR 5 LPA

IUL BSc Courses

INR 1.8 Lakh- INR 5.6 Lakh

INR 3.25 LPA

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Paramedical courses are distinct from nursing and medical degrees in terms of scope and duration:

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Kanishk Shukla

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Some core subjects included in the MSc Nursing curriculum are Advanced nursing practice (including Genetics), Nursing Education, Nursing Research & Statistics, Nursing Management, and Nursing Research. Apart from these, you'll read all the subjects based on the specialty chosen. Some popular Nursing

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Gunjan Dhawan

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There are more than 800 MSc Nursing colleges in India, and these colleges include both government and private entities. The fee structure of all the colleges can differ depending on the college rating, placement record, faculty rating, college reputation, etc. However, the average M.Sc Nursing Fees

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Ishita Uniyal

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The MSc Nursing eligibility criteria can vary depending on the colleges, but the general requirements are:

  • Obtain a bachelor's degree (BSc Nursing preferred)
  • A minimum of 50-60% from a recognised university
  • Entrance exam scores like CUET PG, AIIMS MSc Nursing, etc.
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Mohit Datta

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Answered 2 months ago

The MSc Nursing duration is 2 years in India, similar to any other PG degree program. In the first year of MSc Nursing, all the students get in-depth knowledge of Nursing principles, and in the second year, they read particularly about the specialisation chosen. The programme also includes internshi

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Lalit Rastogi

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Of course, the demand for Nursing professionals is high in the medical field, with a lot of job options in different departments in various healthcare facilities. MSc Nursing is a higher-level degree in the Nursing field, where not only do your chances of getting a higher salary increase, but you'll

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Akansha Bisht

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The MSc Nursing full form is Master of Science in Nursing, a postgraduate degree programme in Nursing, which you can opt for with a specialisation like Oncology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic, Critical Care, Neurosciences, Psychiatric, Gastroenterology, or Medical-Surgical. It's a high-level degree prog

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Sreetama Shrivastava

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The average salary for an MSc Nursing graduate is not fixed. It depends on the work profile and the department (chosen at the PG level). However, the average salary a Registered nurse after MSc Nursing can earn is INR 6.7 LPA in India. After a few years of experience, the job position and salary can

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Nikita Chauhan

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No, candidates do not need to have biology as a compulsory subject during their Class 12 board exams. The eligibility criteria for BSc in Nursing at SIMS mentions that candidates from both the PCM and PCB streams are eligible to apply for BSc courses at SIMS. There is no mention of any mandatory sub

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 months ago

Total fee for the 4-year B.Sc. Nursing program is INR 362,400, which averages to around INR 90,600 per year.

 

Inclusion/exclusion of additional charges (e.g., exam fees, lab fees, development charges, or university affiliation fees).

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Jaswant yogi

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Answered 2 months ago

Many private institutions, like SSBCN, might not publish detailed cutoff lists similar to national exams (like NEET or CUET). Instead, they rely on internal merit lists derived from academic scores and/or their own entrance criteria.

 

Eligibility criteria: For general category applicants, a minimum o

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