BSc Nursing

Yes, it's possible to get admission to BSc Nursing programs in some institutions without needing to appear for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). 

Candidates can check such colleges in the table below.

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Given how active and expanding the medical and healthcare sectors are, there is a huge demand for BSc nursing graduates. Graduates of the BSc nursing degree have the choice to obtain employment or pursue further education after completing the programme. For those interested in medicine, a BSc in Nursing is a rewarding programme.

A job in nursing ensures future stability and security. To be eligible for the BSc Nursing programme, you must pass your 10+2 Science examinations. A postgraduate degree or a more streamlined health management Diploma are also options available to you.

If a person wants to increase their academic prospects after earning a BSc in Nursing, they can certainly choose to pursue an MSc in nursing. Students who wish to apply for admission to the MSc Nursing programme must have earned a BSc Nursing or Post-basic BSc Nursing degree with a minimum grade point average of 55%.

In addition to having a post-basic degree, post-basic BSc nursing candidates need to have one year of work experience.  

Nurses perform a variety of tasks including wound care, medication administration, routine physical exams, thorough medical history gathering, blood pressure and heart rate monitoring, diagnostic test execution, use of medical equipment, blood sample collection, and patient admission and discharge in accordance with physician directives.

A nurse's other responsibilities include making sure patients are comfortable, changing bandages, alerting other nurses or medical experts to any changes in a patient's health, documenting patient activities, and carrying out other necessary tasks.

You can study B.Sc Nursing in KGMU if you fulfil the requirement of having completed 10+2 PCB + English with minimum marks. Admission is done through UP CNET examination followed by counselling. The application generally starts in the late March - entrance exam in May and counselling in June - July.

GMCH Chandigarh provides B.Sc Nursing programme with a duration of 4 years. It requires eligibility of having done 10+2 in PCB and English, and has a minimum requirement of 45%. Admission into the course is conducted through a College (University) Level Entrance test.

The B.Sc Nursing programme from IGIMS Patna is only open for female candidates. Eligibility is 10+2 in PCB and English, and has a minimum requirement of 50%. Admission is done through a DDE (Institute) level entrance test.

Yes, it has been released on July 22–23, 2025, by Jharkhand's examination board.

The AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing (Hons.) entrance exam 2025 was conducted on June1, 2025, and the Post-Basic exam was conducted on June21, 2025. The B.Sc. Nursing (Hons.) exam result announcement took place on June6, 2025, while Post-Basic result announcement took place on June27, 2025.