Nursing

In the Chandigarh area, PGIMER Chandigarh (Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) offers BSc Nursing and conducts its own entrance exam for admission. GMCH Chandigarh (Government Medical College and Hospital) also offers a B.Sc. in Nursing program. 

While some B.Sc. Nursing colleges in India offer direct admissions, most government colleges, including those in Chandigarh, require you to take and pass an entrance exam like the PGIMER BSc Nursing Entrance Exam or NEET. 

Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya, located in Nasatra, Assam, offers a 4-year B.Sc. Nursing program. Admission to this programme is based on merit, considering candidates' performance in their 10+2 examinations. Specifically, applicants must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) in the Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 45%, including mandatory subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. There is a 5% relaxation in marks for candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (Non-Creamy layer) categories.

Yes, for the B.Sc Nursing course at Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan, residing in the hostel is mandatory. The course is residential, and accommodations are provided at the discretion of the management. Students are required to abide by the rules and regulations of both the hostel and the college. 

No, you are not eligle to get BSc nursing seat in 2024 if you did not cancel your BSc nursing seat in 2023. You need to formally withdraw your seat from 2023 to be eligible for the seat in 2024 admission process.

You also need to check your college policy, Admission Process.

According to available information, the latest cut-off for B.Sc. Nursing at St Mary's College of Nursing is generally around the 50th percentile for the General category, with slightly lower percentiles for reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC (around 40th percentile) and PwD (around 45th percentile)

To get admission into a BSc Nursing program through NEET for the OBC category, you're expected to score between 440–490 marks. This is based on the NEET 2025 cut-off for OBC/SC/ST categories in government colleges. 

Other NEET cut-off marks for BSc Nursing 

General category: 550–600 marks

Private colleges: 420–470 marks

Army Nursing colleges: 410–470 marks

The following are the reasons why one should choose a B.Sc Nursing course.

• India has approximately 1.7 nurses per 1000 people, which is less than the WHO-mandated 3 nurses per 1000 people. By 2024, India will require an additional 4.3 million nurses.
• A Registered Nurse in India makes an average yearly pay of INR 3 LPA as a fresher, according to Payscale. In 4-5 years, the pay might reach INR 100,000.
• Candidates can also continue advanced courses in MSc Nursing and specialise in an area of interest.
• Candidates who do not want to pursue a Master's degree can opt for a public health management postgraduate programme.

Before choosing a Distance BSc Nursing college in India, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Check the Accreditation of the institute, see if it is accredited by the Nursing Council.
• Check if that college is offering enough clinical placement options.
• Check the quality of the learning platform, their teaching techniques, and study materials.