Nursing

Last year, the application window was open till May 3, 2025 after it got extended. The dates for the current year have not been announced yet. The CNET application will be submitted through the online mode only via the official website, abvmuup.edu.in. Please note that application is submitted cannot be withdrawn. The examination fee, once deposited, will not be refunded.

The UP CNET BSc nursing application process is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh. The candidate should visit the official website, abvmuup.edu.in. and click on the link for Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026.

The salary package of a job role generally depends on the employer, the employee's work experience, expertise, job location, and other factors. However, in the Psychiatric Nursing field, an MSc postgraduate can get a good salary package as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare facility.

In India, the average salary of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is INR 9.8 LPA, but can vary depending on your expertise or the employer. Hope you got your answer :)

Yes, Psychiatric Nurses are in high demand. Because of the strong demand for this job profile, psychiatric nurses get to earn really competitive pay in the industry nowadays. They also get provided with the perks of health insurance, dental care, and eye care in many situations.

Yes, it's possible to become a Psychiatric nurse with a Psychology degree, although it may require additional education and training in nursing. If you're interested in becoming a mental health nurse, you'll need to pursue Nursing education. One can pursue a Nursing course. Candidates can enrol for BSc Nursing which provides the education and training necessary to become a registered nurse (RN) and specialize in areas such as psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Here are some essential skills for Psychiatric Nursing:

• Empathy and Compassion
• Communication Skills
• Therapeutic Relationship Building
• Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
• Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
• Cultural Competence
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Self-care and Resilience

Here are some top Psychiatric Nursing colleges in India with affordable fee structure:

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

Around 10 - 15 colleges offer Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing courses at PG and UG levels. Here are some top options among them:

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

In my opinion, AIIMS PG is one of the toughest exams for MSc Nursing admission. The reason can be its high difficulty, competition, and the prestige associated with securing a seat at AIIMS. Moreover, the AIIMS PG exam has been replaced by INI CET. INI CET is conducted by AIIMS for Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh).